Arond the Area

SEPTEMBER 28

RIAF Committee final meeting

• When: 6:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 28

• Where: Rock Island Depot

• Details: Henna artist Jennifer Cinocco will be doing henna tattoos for the group.



Altrusa Club of Chickasha

What: Meeting & Program

When: September 28th, 2009: 5:30 p.m. Board Meeting; 6:00 p.m. Club Meeting

Details: Joan Hoover, our District Eight officer, will be with us on September 28th. All chairpersons will need to be prepared to speak on behalf of their committee. Joan will bring us information from District Eight officers. Hostesses for the evening will be Dorthy Davis and Sue Carter. All members are encouraged to attend this important meeting.



Chickasha High School

• What: P.T.O. first meeting

• When: Monday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.

• Where: CHS Library

• Details: Come be a charter member of the new PTO. Door prizes will be awarded. Come be a part of this brand new effort to make CHS the best high school around.

OCTOBER 3

Newcastle Chamber of Commerce

What: Women’s Expo, presented by Community Hospital.

When: Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Newcastle Middle School, 601 East Fox Lane (1 mile east of Main Street)

Details: $5 entry fee. Attendees will enjoy over 50 vendors, as well as panel discussions on health, going green, CPR and personal safety and financial matters. The Chamber’s Women’s Network will regale lunchtime crowds with a Fashion Show and end the day with a holiday decorating demonstration. Proceeds will benefit Jordan’s Crossing Women’s Shelter in Oklahoma City. The Women’s Expo will be held at The first 100 through the door will receive a free reusable tote bag courtesy of Wal-Mart. Call 405-387-3232 or visit www.newcastleok.org for more information.

OCTOBER 4

Bradley reunion

• When: October 4, 2009, begins at 10 a.m

• Where: Lindsay grade school cafeteria in Lindsay, OK

• Details: A meal will be available for purchase at lunch, but it is not required to attend the reunion. Reservations are requested no later than Sept. 25, but are not required to attend. entertainment will be provided and everyone is invited to attend. For information, contact Sharon Nye Russell, coordinator, at 918-429-9309.

OCTOBER 6

Something Worthwhile

• When: Tues., Oct. 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center.

• Details: Following a wonderful home cooked meal, Anita Hiehle, Worship Leader at the Church of the Nazarene in Chickasha, will treat guests to beautiful music. Debbie Pratt, Editor-in-Chief of G-Life Magazine in Lawton, will share an inspirational message. Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 pm on Fri., Oct. 2. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door.

OCTOBER 9

North Hope Ministries

What: Indian taco sale

When: Oct. 9th from 11 am to 1 pm

Where: 617 Iowa

Details: Pick-up and delivery available. Proceeds will be used for Octoberfest, Thanksgiving and Christmas for the children of the Chickasha comunity. Cost is $6.-- for a taco and a drink. Call 779-1369 for orders.

OCTOBER 10

Fall Craft Fair

• When: Oct. 10, 7 a. m. - 6 p. m.

• Where: Hermetic Switch, located at 3100 Norge Road (on Hwy. 92 south)

• Details: Limited booth space available. For more information, call Toni Niblock at 224-4046.



All-Day Music-Fest

• What: Bluegrass, gospel, folk, country music-fest

• When: Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 9 a. m. - 4:30 p. m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th

• Details: Musicfest is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, Oct. thru May. Call Doris Williams (405)222-2008 or email: edndoris2006@yahoo.com



Chickasha Homecoming Dance

• When: Sat., Oct. 10. 7:30 - 10 p.m.

• Where: CHS Activity Center

• Details: For Chickasha High School students only. CHS students must have valid student ID to enter. Tickets will be $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Proceeds from the Homecoming Dance will be used for competition and uniform expenses. Homecoming dance tickets will be available at Chickasha High School and from any CHS Pom Chick.

OCTOBER 14

Volunteer training

• When: Oct. 14 - 18, 2009

• What: Advocate training for volunteers at the Women's Service & Family Resource Center

• Details: For information, please call 405-222-1818

OCTOBER 19

Senior Retreat, "Leaves of Gold"

• When: Oct. 19-22, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746

OCTOBER 20

Adult Learning Center

• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule

• When: Oct. 20 and 22, 2009

Nov. 10 and 12, 2009

Dec. 8 and 10, 2009

• Where: GED Test Site, Adult Learning Center, 628 Kansas Ave., Chickasha.

• Cost: $65 Test Fee; $40 Retest Fee. Everyone is required to call and reserve a testing date. A rescheduling fee of $25 will be added for those failing to give 24 hours cancellation notice.

• Details: Photo I.D. required to complete the application and each time to take the Exam. The Exam begins at 5:30 p.m. Apply in person at the Adult Learning Center or at one of the other class sites. GED Testing Accommodations are available. Ask us how we can help. Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561.



Retreat, "Autumn at the Point"

• When: Oct. 20-22, 2009

• Where: Cross Point Camp on the edge of Lake Texhoma

• Details: Deadline for registering is Oct. 15. For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746

OCTOBER 26

Senior Retreat, "Autumn Time"

• When: Oct. 26-29, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746

NOVEMBER 13 & 14

OHCE craft/quilt show

• When: Nov 13 & 14th

• Where: fairgrounds.

• Details: here will be a viewer's choice award for a favorite quilt exhibit, and a viewer's choice award for the special exhibit quilt which is "wedding ring" quilts this year. The Churndasher Quilt Guild will also have a drawing for a raffle quilt at the close of the show, which will be at 4:00 on Saturday.

ON-GOING

Adult Basic Education

• What: Free GED prep, adult basic education and family literacy classes

• When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St.

• Details: These classes are for adults who need to work on basic educational skills or prepare for their GED AND have children. Free childcare provided for children under 7. For more information, call 405-222-6562.



English as a second language

• What: An adult (16 years and older) based class for individuals whose first language is NOT English.

• When: Monday & Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Quality Academy, 102 N. 9th St.

• Details: Childcare provided. Classes also available in El Reno 7 Mustang. Enroll in person for free class. Call 405-222-6562 for information.=



Grief Recovery

• When: First and third Thursdays at 6 p. m.

• Where: Options Counseling Services, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Chickasha

• Details: Grief issues related to death, chronic illness, divorce, change in health, disaster victim, loss of employment, caregiver for chronically ill or other concerns will be discussed. To register call 405-222-3018, sponsored by Ross Health Care.



DivorceCare

• What: DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand divorce.

• When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door.



Kid's Crew Worship

• Who: First Baptist Church, Chickasha

• When: Beginning Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m.

• Details: A worship service designed especially for students in grade K-5. Rides are available by calling 224-5196. Vans run at 9 a.m. for Sunday school and again at 11:45 a.m. to return children home.



St. Luke's Episcopal Church

• When: Sundays, beginning Sept. 20, 9-9:45 a.m.

• Where: St. Luke's Episcopal, 124 S. 6th, Chickasha

• Details: Theme is Forgiveness: both asking for and accepting -- forgiveness. Class will be led by Vicar Susan Lindley, JD, M. Div., Gerald Butcher, deacon and Sanders Huguenin, PhD.



Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril

• What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens

• When: Oct. 1 - 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m.

• Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419



Reding Farm Maize

• When: Through Nov. 8, 2009

• What: Annual Cornfield Maze, hay rides, duck & hampster races, corn & pumpkin cannons, huge sand pile & more

• Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 10pm; Sunday, 1-8pm; Organizations & church groups, call or email for reservations. For info. contact Jerry or Nancy Reding at 405-222-0624 or 405-779-6643, visit the website, www.cornfieldmaze.com or email nancy.reding@att.net.



Amateur Radio Classes

• What: Amateur Radio Classes, FCC License for Amateur Radio, Technician Class

• When: Begin Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 6-8:30 p. m. Class runs for 10 weeks, exam to follow

• Where: The First Baptist Church, 14 SW 2nd. St. in Tuttle, west door of the church.

• Cost: Class free, Book $25.00, Exam $15.00

• Details: Contact Stan Bradley at H-381-4073, P-558-4036 or email wa7wnm@gmail.com



Borden Community Center

• What: Performances by Small Town Country.

• When: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday.

• What: Performances by True Country

• When: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thursday.



American Legion to meet

• Who: The Chickasha Post of the American Legion

• When: Noon on the first and third Mondays of each month

• Where: Best Western

• Details: All veterans interested are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Roger Saxon at 405-222-3675.



CHS Quarterback Club to meet

• When: Tuesdays, 7 p. m.

• Where: CHS football locker room

• Details: This group is open to parents/supporters of players in the 6-12 grades. The group will meet each Tuesday to review game films during the season.



Terrific Tuesday

• What: Fun and fellowship for seniors & caregivers

• When: Fourth Tuesday of the month

• Where: Life Center at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4th & Iowa

• Details: Bring a sack lunch. Caregivers may drop persons in their care off and run errands or may stay and enjoy the activities. For information, please call 224-3320.

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