Published: November 20, 2009 09:40 am      

Around the Area: local community events & activities

Friday, November 20, 2009

NOVEMBER 20



Grady County Opry

• When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

• 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.



Young Democrats food drive

• When: Now through 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.



YMCA 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



Middleberg School Chili and Bingo night

• When: 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21

• Where: Middleberg School gymnasium

• Details: After dinner, entertainment will be provided by the kindergarten class, with bingo and games to follow. Students have donated items for theme baskets which will be auctioned during the bingo games. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of Christmas sacks for each student at Middleberg School and for our older patrons and shut-ins.



Third Saturday Night Singing

• When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21

• Where: Tabler Gospel Tabernacle, nine miles east of Chickasha on Hwy 39. The emcee is Laverne Goodnight. Pastors Bill and Pat Embry invite the public to attend. For more information, call 224-2515 or 580-476-0049.



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.



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



Verden Pentecostal Lighthouse

• What: To celebrate its 100th birthday, the Verden Pentecostal Lighthouse is hosting a homecoming.

• When: Services start at 10 a.m. Nov. 22

• Details: Jeff Pierce will be the guest speaker. There will be a lunch following the morning services and an afternoon singing following the lunch.

• Contact: 453-7728



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



29th Annual 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



Men's Basketball Tournament

• When: Nov. 27 & 28

• Where: Mission Gymnasium, Anadarko, OK

• Details: Entry fee for teams is $150.00 For information, contact Jimmy Jones, tournament director, at 405-425-9498.



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.



NOVEMBER 29



Rush Springs Church of Christ

• What: 100th birthday celebration

• When: Bible study is at 9:45 a.m. The regular morning assembly will be at 10:30 a.m. At noon, there will be a lunch.

• Details: Church members are encouraging all former members who have moved away to return for the celebration. The fellowship meal will be prepared by the men of the church. The women of the church will prepare desserts.



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 3rd annual

Survivor’s Christmas Tea

• When: Friday, Dec. 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.

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ON-GOING

cy 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



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.



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: PerfoTuesday 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