Chuck Larsen
CNHI
CHICKASHA —
SEPTEMBER 9
Rock Island
Arts Festival Meeting
• When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
• Where: The Depot & Mill Building area at the east end of Chickasha Avenue
• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com or on Facebook.
Grady County
Democratic Party
• When: Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
• Where: Canadian Valley Career Tech, in Seminar Room 3
Aids/HIV Prevention
Presentation
• When: Sept. 9, 2010, 6 p.m.
• Who: Parents of 8th and 11th grade CPS students
• Where: Chickasha Public Library
• Details: Janice Cockrum, RN, Director of Health Services for Chickasha Public Schools will present a program concerning AIDS prevention. Oklahoma law mandates AIDS prevention education be taught in public schools and education is limited to awareness of the disease, methods of transmission and prevention of the disease. The curriculum and materials are always available by appointment for review by contacting Mrs. Cockrum at 222-6519.
SEPTEMBER 10
Ninnekah FFA Blue & Gold Sausage, Chicken & Bacon Sale
• When: Aug. 30th- Sept. 10th
• Who: Ninnekah FFA Members
• Details: Sausage come in 2.5 pound sticks for $6.00; Bacon comes Thicked Sliced in 3.5 pounds packs for $13.00; Chicken Strips come in 5 pound bags with approximately 35 strips for$16.00
• Contact: For “phone orders” Call The Ninnekah Ag. Department 405-224-1282 or contact a Ninnekah FFA member if known.
Homemade
Ice Cream Benefit
• When: Friday, Sept. 10, 2010
• Who: Harold Volunteer Fire Department, Sponsored by the Arcadia Club
• Where: Harold Fire Dept., located four miles south of Minco on Highway 81 and four and a half miles west on Harold Road (County Road 1220) or three and a half miles north of Pocasset and four and a half miles west on Harold Road.
• Details: This is the annual “Homemade Ice Cream Benefit” for the Harold Volunteer Fire Department. A “Silent Auction” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted with all monies going to the fire department. Thanks for your support and hope to see you there!
United Fund
of Grady County
3rd Annual Potato Bar
When: Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, Seminar Center, 1401 Michigan
Details: Baked potato lunch for $6, includes drink and dessert. Dine in or carry out. For advance tickets or more information call 224-3773. Make plans to join us on Friday and visit with local agency representatives.
SEPTEMBER 11
Washita Valley
Bluegrass Festival
• When: Sept. 11, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds, NE building
• Tickets: $10 in advance (call 405-222-2008); $12 at the door;
• Information: Six bands scheduled. Call Doris Williams at 405-222-2008 or Janis Lindsey 405-831-6766.
Home Full Gospel Church
What: Second Saturday Night Singing
When: 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11
Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad
Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399.
Ducks Unlimited
Waterfowl Hunter’s Party
• Where: Elks Lodge
• When: Sept. 11 from 5-8 p.m.
• Details: They’re going to have a silent auction and 60+ boxes of decoys and there’s also two Remington 887 12 gauge shotguns and a Winchester Super X3 12 gauge shotgun and an air rifle that will be raffled.
• Tickets: $25 each, which also gives you a membership in Ducks Unlimited. Kids under 18 are free when accompanied by a paid adult.
• Details: Tickets can be purchased at B&P Shooting Sports 405-222-4799 and M&M Furniture 405-222-1510
SEPTEMBER 13
Retired Educators
Association
• When: Monday, September 13, 2010, 10 a.m.
• Where: Station/Room 82 of the Union Building on the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha
• Program: The meeting is an important one and ALL Retired Educators and Support Personnel are invited. The guest speaker will be Sheryl Prichard, a representative for OREA Benefits. Prichard will speak on several issues which affect retired educators and support personnel. The meeting will also include organizational planning for the remainder of the 2010-2011 Year. Please put this September 13 meeting on your schedule.
• Contact: Dr. Keith Harrison, Past-President at 1-405-224-8604.
Square Dance Lessons
• When: Monday night Sept. 13, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th, Chickasha
• Details: Lessons will continue each Monday evening until completed. A set of square dance lessons lasts about 20 weeks. The instruction of these lessons will be by Jerry & Gayle Stover callers for the Swinging Chicks Square Dance Club.
SEPTEMBER 14
Chickasha Quarterback Club
• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.
• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse
• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.
American Association of University Women
• When: Sept. 14 at 7:15 p.m.
• Where: Chickasha Public Library
• Details: Angie Lewis, president, will review two novels: “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett and “Half Broke Horses” by Jeanette Walls. Light refreshments will be served. Upcoming topics include: food, mysteries, and religion. For more information please contact Angie at 779-6969.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
• When: Sept. 14, 7 p.m.
• Where: VFW Hall in Blanchard, OK. The VFW Hall is located on the N.E. Corner of Veterans Memorial Highway and N. Jackson.
• Details: All combat veterans and their spouses are most welcome. Please come and join this elite organization. For more information please contact, Cecil Croy, Adjutant, 527-8814 in Purcell; Roy Martin, Quartermaster, 387-4803 in Newcastle; or Wanda Ussery – Ladies Auxiliary President, 387-5125 in Newcastle.
PEO Chapter CR
• What: Luncheon and Silent Auction
• When: Tuesday, Sept. 14th, lunch 11:30 a.m.; meeting at 1 p.m.
• Where: Virginia Ramsey’s home
• Details: Bring an item for the silent auction and have fun shopping.
SEPTEMBER 16
Ice Cream fundraiser
• What: Fundraiser for DA candidate Jason Hicks
• When: Thursday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Ninnekah Community Center at the corner of Dell and Elm
SEPTEMBER 17
History Walk
• When: Sept. 17, beginning at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Chickasha
• Details: Tickets are free and may be picked up at the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce office, 221 Chickasha Ave. Volunteers are needed. Call 405-224-0787 for information.
Lifeline Bereavement Luncheons
• Where: LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa
• When: Sept. 17, noon
• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.
September 18
Rosehill Cemetery Tour
• When: Sept. 18
• Where: Rosehill Cemetery in Chickasha
• Details: All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Arts Council and the Rock Island Arts Festival Planning Committee. Call (405) 574-1320 or (405) 222-4797 for more information about the Arts Council. Call (405) 320-3164 for more information about the Rock Island Arts Festival.
Tabler Gospel Tabernacle
• What: Third Saturday Night Singing
• When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 18
• Where: Tabler Gospel Tabernacle, nine miles east of Chickasha on Hwy 39. Pastors Bill and Pat Embry invite the public to attend. For more information, 580-476-0049.
September 21
Chickasha Quarterback Club
• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.
• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse
• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.
September 23
Rock Island
Arts Festival meeting
• When: Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
• Where: Chickasha Area Arts Council Office at 502 Chickasha Ave. The meetings are held on the second floor, above Tornado Alley. Enter the building on 5th Street
• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com or on Facebook.
September 28
Chickasha Quarterback Club
• When: Tuesday through football season, 7 p.m.
• Where: CHS Football Fieldhouse
• Details: Supporters and parents of player grades 7-12 are invite to attend.
SEPTEMBER 30
Rock Island Arts Festival meeting
• When: Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
• Where: Chickasha Area Arts Council office, above Tornado Alley
• Details: Information is available on the web, www.rockislandartsfestival.com, or on Facebook.
OCTOBER 1-2
Rock Island Arts Festival
• When: Oct. 1-2
• Where: Historic Downtown Chickasha
• Details: All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the Arts Council and the Rock Island Arts Festival Planning Committee. Call (405) 574-1320 or (405) 222-4797 for more information about the Arts Council. Call (405) 320-3164 for more information about the Rock Island Arts Festival.
OCTOBER 3
Annual Bradley Reunion
• When: Sunday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.
• Where: Lindsay Grade School Cafeteria
• Details: The president this year is Dale Jones from the last graduating class of Bradley High School in 1968. Dale would like to encourage all his former friends and classmates to attend the reunion. There will be a noon meal provided for those wishing to participate. The cost is $9.75 at the door. Purchase of the noon meal is not required to attend the reunion. Reservations are requested but not required. For more information or to make a reservation contact Sharon Russell, 918-429-9309 or send email to wk5y@aol.com. The public is invited to attend.
OCTOBER 9
Gene Watson in concert
• When: Saturday, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Chickasha High School Auditorium
• Ticket Sales: begin August 20th, 10 a.m.
• Info/tickets at (405) 243-7252
OCTOBER 15
Lifeline Bereavement Luncheon
• Where: LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa
• When: Oct. 15, noon
• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.
OCTOBER 14-16
Auto Fall Swap Meet
• When: Oct. 14-16
• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds
• For additional information, call 405-224-4700
“Building on Faith” organizational meeting
• When: Tuesday, Oct. 31 at noon
• Where: Pizza Hut in Chickasha
• Details: We would encourage all churches, youth pastors, and interested persons to attend. If you have any questions call Mark McPherson at 222-6310.
November 19
Lifeline Bereavement Luncheon
• Where: LifeLine Home Health and Hospice Conference Room, 17th & Iowa
• When: Nov. 19, noon
• Details: For further information please contact Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.
Fundraisers
Cookbook Fundraiser
• Cost: $10 each
• Contact: Stacy Brown at 224-1717
• Details: Glenhaven residents have compiled their favorite recipes and have put into a book available for purchase. The proceeds from the book will go toward the Glenhaven residents Christmas fund.
On-Going Activities
Baby Food, Baby &
Maternity Clothes Giveaways
• When: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
• Where: Women’s Care Pregnancy Center, 1201 W. Choctaw Ave.
Farmer’s Market
• When: Weekly Tues. & Sat., 7 a.m. - noon (or sold out)
• Where: Southwest corner at 7th & Chickasha
• Details: Fresh, local produce, crafts and canned goods are available for purchase.
TOPS Weight Loss Support
• What: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weekly support group that promotes a healthy lifestyle and supports sensible weight loss. Open to men and women of all ages.
• When: Every Monday, 5:30 p.m.
• Where: First Christian Church basement, 202 S. 6th, Chickasha
• Details: Visitors are invited to attend an introductory meeting, call 405-473-6183, or email tafeese@gmail.com for more information.
Cancer Support Group
• When: Every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
• Where: Grady Memorial Hospital Administrative Conference Room, go in front entrance, go to the left of the elevators toward radiology.
• Details: These meetings are for anyone dealing with cancer. Meetings are sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Grady Memorial Hospital. For information, call Alyson Kopycinski, 224-2300 or Maggie Griffith, 222-2551
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: 6-8 p.m. every Sunday
• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door.
Diabetes Support Group
• Where: 1st Floor Conference Room of the Hospital.
• Details: If you or someone you know is struggling with diabetes or have questions about diabetes, call the Diabetes Center, 405-779-2130, for more information.
Ducks Unlimited
• When: Wednesday, 7p.m.
• Where: Temazcal Restaurant, 117 N 2, Chickasha
• Details: Local volunteers are bringing Ducks Unlimited back to town. The group invites conservation-minded people to join them in reforming the local chapter in Chickasha. For additional information, please call 222-1510 or 222-4799.
Bereavement Support Group
• Where: LifeLine Hospice Office, 1701 Iowa, Chickasha.
• Details: Call for monthly meeting dates.. LifeLine Staff will provide lunch. If you are interested in attending the group or need further information, please contact Bro. Jeff Atwell or Holly Jerman, MSW at 405-222-2051.
Adult Education Classes
• Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas. Locations available in El Reno, Mustang, Newcastle, Tuttle & Yukon
• When: Classes vary, M-Th.
• Details: Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561.
English as a Second Language
• Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas Avenue. Locations also available in El Reno & Mustang.
• When: M/W 5:30 - 8 p.m.
• Details: Call (405) 222-6562 for additional information. FAX (405) 222-6561.
Soup Kitchen
• When: Saturdays & Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m.
• Where: Lighthouse Ministries Church, 305 Chickasha Ave.
• Details: Call our prayer line 405-414-8634
Kid’s Crew Worship
• Who: First Baptist Church, Chickasha
• When:Sundays 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.
Borden Community Center
• What: Free Line Dance Lessons
• When: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mondays of the month; 1-3 p. m.
• Details: Call Kathy Prigmore at 224-0331 for information
• 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.
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.
Blessed Women to meet
• What: Non-denominational community gathering of women
• When: Last Friday of the month, covered dish at 6 p.m.; service 7 p.m.
• Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,
• Details: For information, call 405-414-8634
Grady County Opry
• Where: Grady Co. Fairgrounds
• Details: Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children age 7-12; under 7 free. Family of four pack $20. Call 405-320-0055 for more info. Concession will be available.
Blood Drive
• Details: Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) will reward each donor’s giving spirit with a warm beanie cap. Anyone, who is healthy and 17 years or older, can donate blood. Contact Oklahoma Blood Institute at (877)-340-8777. Donors always receive free health screenings and Members for Life points, redeemable for merchandise from OBI’s online store.
Chickasha Antique Auto Club
• What: Monthly meeting
• When: Fourth Tuesday of the months, 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Rock Island Depot
• Details. Meeting are open to anyone interested in the antique car club and their activities.
Grady County TEA Party
• When: Monthly on the first Thursday
• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, Helen Ward Seminar Center, 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma.
• Details: For more information, please contact Mark Keeling at 405-314-4730 or email gradycountyteaparty@yahoo.com. You may also visit www.gradycountyteaparty.com for additional information.
Grady County Democratic Party
• Where: Canadian Valley Technology Center, Helen Ward Seminar Center “C” in the east end of the main building, 1401 Michigan Avenue, Chickasha, Oklahoma.
• Details: Contact Dr. Keith Harrison, Secretary, 1-405-224-8604 for additional information.
Chickasha Area Arts Council
• Contact Information: All those interested in promoting the arts and activities of the CAAC are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Contacts are 574-1320 and 222-4797.
All-Day Music Fest
• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th, Chickasha. 405-222-9182
• Details: Come enjoy fellowship and good music with several familiar bands. Donuts and coffee at 9; covered dish lunch - bring a dish and join us at 12:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Donations accepted. For information, call Doris at 405-222-2008 or email edndoris2006@yahoo.com
Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck
• When: 2nd Saturday,noon- 4 p.m.
• Where: Community Building in Pocasset
• Details: Potluck meal, fellowship, dominoes. Come join the fun. Call 459-6588 for more information. This is held on the second Saturday every month.
