Published: November 17, 2009 08:48 am      

AROUND THE AREA: community events

NOVEMBER 17



Opening

Celebration

• What: Bounds Family Clinic, 328 W. Chickasha ve.

• When: Nov. 17, 11 a.m. - 1p.m.

• Details: Hamburgers & health check provided by HealthBack Home Health and Home Medical Services. For more information, call 405-224-6484.



USAO

Concert Choir

• What: Advent Concert

• When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17

• Where: Holy Name Catholic Church

• Details: The concert is free and open to the public.



NOVEMBER 18



Sorosis Study

Club meeting

• When: 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18

• Where: Marilyn Ramsey will act as hostess

• Details: Co-hostess will be Paula Gibson. Nadine Allen will give the devotional and Marilyn Ramsey will present the program.



Merry Chicks,

Red Hat Society

• When: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18

• Cottonwood Creek

• Details: We will meet for a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon.



NOVEMBER 19



Diabetes Support Group

• When: Thursday, November 19th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Where: 1st Floor Conference Room of the Hospital.

• Details: This month, the topic will be “Holiday Tips from ADA”, with Susan Hankins, RN, CDE. If you or someone you know is struggling with diabetes or have questions about diabetes, plan on attending Thursday, November 19th., 6:30 – 7:30 PM at Grady Memorial. Call the Diabetes Center, 405-779-2130, for more information.



NOVEMBER 20



Young Democrats

food drive

• When: Now thru Nov. 20

• Where: high school back office or may be given to any Young Democrat.

• Details: Especially needed are canned tuna, peanut butter, packages of macaroni and cheese, canned soup, dry cereal, and canned fruits and vegetables and other canned meats. Young Democrats officers are Levi Wood, president, Kyle Baker, V.P. and Becca Castleberry, secretary, Holly Swinford is the sponsor.



Youth Basketball

registration

• When: Now thru Nov. 20

• Where: Chickasha area YMCA

• Details: Boys and girls, ages 4-12 can register to play in the Y's basketball program. Registration deadline is the 20th. Please call 224-2281 for details.



NOVEMBER 21



Indian Taco

& Bake Sale

• Where: Maranatha Baptist Church, 1505 S. 29th

• When: Nov. 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Details: Baked goodies including cakes, cookies, candy, pies, spiced pecans, canned good and spiced crackers/. Taco are $6/each served with dessert & tea. Tacos begin serving at 10 a.m., Delivery available within city limits, 405-224-1756. Dine-in or carry-out.



Middleberg School

• What: Annual Chili/Bingo Supper

• When: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21

• Where: Middlebers School gymnasium

• Details: Adults $4, children $2. The Kindergarten class will provide entertainment at 6:30 p.m. with bingo to follow. The price of bingo will be $1.00 per card.Theme baskets will be auctioned intermittently between bingo games.Proceeds are used to provide traditional Christmas sacks to our school children and elderly patrons of the Middleberg community.We hope you can join us for food and fun.



Altrusa Hall

of Trees

• When: Nov. 21

• Where: USAO Ballroom

• Details: The Christmas gala, "A Glitzy Christmas," is the annual fundraiser of Altrusa. Funds will benefit the Food 4 Kids Project and the Women’s Resource Center. For tickets contact Sue Carter 222-0808 or 779-6940.



NOVEMBER 22



Ninnekah

Thanksgiving

Dinner

• What: A community Thanksgiving dinner has been planned for Ninnekah.

• When: 5 p.m., Nov. 22

• Where: Ninnekah School Cafeteria.

• Details: Ninnekah Baptist Church and other community churches are joining together to host the event for the entire community. Main dishes will be provided. Community members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The evening will include music, food, and fellowship. Transportation can be arranged for those who don't drive. Meals also can be delivered to homebound Ninnekah residents.

• Contact: Ninnekah Baptist Church, 224-0324



Operation

Christmas Child

• What: Shoebox gifts drop-off

• When: Nov. 16-22, daily 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, 1-3 p.m.

• Where: First Christian Church, 6th & Kansas, north door entrance



NOVEMBER 26



Community

Thanksgiving

Dinner

• When: Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Where: First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6th & Minnesota,

• Details: The meal is open to the public and is free of charge. If you have no plans for lunch, please join us for Thanksgiving dinner.



NOVEMBER 27



Chickasha Deaf

Chat Coffee

• What: Social get-together

• When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., every fourth Friday of each month, if there is a date conflict ; changes will be posted. The Nov. 27 meeting has been changed to Nov. 20, because of Thanksgiving.

• Where: Java Dave's Coffee Cafe, 1724 S. 4th St., Chickasha

• Details: Hosted by Dewey C. Mosshart, IV. Deaf Chat Coffee is for anyone interested in meeting deaf people, improving their sign language, debating any subject or playing games. All are welcome.



NOVEMBER 28



2nd annual Bedlam Canned Food Drive

• When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 28

• Where: First Baptist Church, 4th and Colorado in Chickasha

• details: Supports the FBC Food Pantry



Christmas

Craft Show

• When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• Place: Verden Public Schools cafeteria

• Details: The booster club will be selling indian taco that day as well,m 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. For information, call 405-274-6269.



DECEMBER 1



Something

Worthwhile

• When: Dec. 1, 6-8 p.m.

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church, Life Center, Chickasha

• Details: Following a home-cooked meal, Aiya Attaway, director of music ministries at Epworth UM Church, Chickasha, will present a beautiful musical program. Guests are asked to bring a wrapped Christmas ornament to exchange. Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. Reservations will be accepted until all tickets are sold or until the deadline of 3 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 27. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door. Childcare is available when requested with one’s reservation. Each guest is asked to please honor her reservation, or if unable to attend, share it with a friend.





DECEMBER 4



Relay for Life's

Survivor’s

Christmas Tea

• When: Friday December 4 , 6-8 pm

• Where: Borden Community Center behind the Chickasha High School.

Details: We would like to invite all Cancer Survivors and their caretakers to join us for fellowship and to celebrate survivors during this most special time of the year. We will be serving appetizers, snacks, & desserts, along with drinks. We will also have a drawing for Christmas presents for our Survivors. Please RSVP to Marcy Langle at 405-520-4107 or e-mail mlangle@suddenlink.net.





DECEMBER 8 & 10



Adult Learning

Center

• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule

• When: Dec. 8 & 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.





DECEMBER 11



Glenhaven

Assisted Living

• What: Christmas Bazaar

• When: 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11

• Where: 404 S. 29th St., Chickasha

• Details: Funds raised will to to the center's Activity Fund. For more information, call Stacy Brown at 224-1717.



ON-GOING



Pocasset Senior

Citizens Potluck

• 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.



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 & Mustang. Enroll in person for free class. Call 405-222-6562 for 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 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: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.



Reding Farm Maize

• When: Through Nov. 8, 2009

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

• Details: Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1-8 p.m.; 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.



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.

• What: Performances by Coyotee Boys

• When: Second, third & fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m.



American Legion

• 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.



Autism Spectrum

• What: The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers.

• When: First Tuesday of the month, 6:45 - 8 p. m.

• Where: Facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two

• Details: Call 405-222-3018 for information. No childcare is available.



Blessed Women to meet

What: Non-denominational community gathering of women

Where: Lighthouse Ministries, 305 W. Chickasha Ave,

Details: For information, call 405-414-8634