Published: April 08, 2009 01:28 pm      

Around the Area

Elks to hold

Easter egg hunt

The Chickasha Elks will hold an Easter egg hunt at the Elks Lodge at 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12. The Easter Bunny will be there and there will be prize money eggs. Please bring your own Easter basket.



Julio’s to host

egg hunt

Julio’s second annual biggest Easter egg hunt in Chickasha will be held at Julio’s at 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12. There will be games , prizes and pictures with the Easter Bunny.



Am-Po to hold

pre-k enrollment

Amber-Pocasset's 2009-10 pre-kindergarten enrollment will be Tuesday,

April 21, 7-8:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. Children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2009. Parents should bring a current immunization record and an official birth certificate.



Grace Living Center to hold egg hunt

Grace Living Center in Chickasha will hold an Easter egg hunt beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Age groups are 2-5 years, 6-9 years and 10-12 years. First, second and third-place prizes will be awarded in each age group. The egg hunt will be outside, weather permitting, otherwise, it will be held inside.



SonLife Radio invites fellowship

There will be a SonLife Radio 89.3 listener’s fellowship at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. Please call 222-2043 for details.



Full Gospel holding Saturday singing

Pastor Gary Taylor and the New Home Full Gospel Church, located 3/4 mile west of Dibble Cross Roads on Hwy 39, invite you to second Saturday Night Singing on April 11 at 7 p.m. For more information call 224-2397 or 344-6399.



Arts Council meets Monday

The regular meeting of the Chickasha Area Arts Council is Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. It will be held in the Community Room of the First National Bank, 3rd and Chickasha Ave. Enter on the north side. A major agenda item is an update on the plans for the Rock Island Arts Festival, a new CAAC-sponsored community event to be held in downtown Chickasha on Oct. 2-3. A few of the other agenda items include reports on CAAC and Vision Chickasha, upgrading the CAAC website and revising the CAAC membership brochure.

All Arts Council members and others who have ideas and are interested in promoting the arts and cultural events in the community are invited and encouraged to attend. Contacts are 574-1320 and 222-4797.



Variety show

benefits Slawson

There will be a Music and Comedy Show, featuring some of the top talent in Oklahoma, on April 18 at 6 p.m. at Vimmy Ridge Church Fellowship Hall located five miles east of Rush Springs on the left side. The show will feature Search for Star Winners Kassie Murrillo and Rylee Rich, Texoma’s Most Talented Kid winner Kara Hawkins, and the Glory Bound Quartet: Audrey Clark, Mary Rainey, Daphney Limm and Joe Slawson. This is a benefit show for Mary Slawson to help out with extended illness expenses. The cost of the show is by donation only. There will be a silent and live auction as well.



Chickasha AAUW

to meet Tuesday

The Chickasha Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Chickasha Public Library. Faye Henson, Oklahoma AAUW Co-President, will present a program on "Pay Equity.” Pay equity for women is still a major issue in today's world. All women and other interested people are encouraged to attend this important meeting. For more information call Angie at 779-696



Diamond Miss Pageant April 18

Our Diamond Miss Youth Achievement Program will be held on Saturday April, 18 at 11 a.m. in the Borden Park Community Center in Chickasha. Ages are Babies 0-35 months and Youth 2-19 years. Up to $100 in cash to Supreme Youth and $100 cash for Supreme Baby. There will be winners in modeling, talent, photogenic, and other categories. No experience is necessary and for more information or an entry form call 808-6302, 574-2441, or 378-0250.



Pioneer Elementary to hold fundraiser

Pioneer Elementary School will hold a bake sale and silent auction from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Chickasha Wal-Mart All proceeds will go to the school.



Grady Museum seeks donations

The Grady County Historical Museum is beginning its Second Annual Spring Cleaning Acquisitions Campaign. The board members are asking the citizens of Grady County to help preserve items relevant to the County’s history and to enhance the museum’s collections. Citizens are asked to check through their attics, storage sheds, and barns for garments, toys, photos, household items and farm or ranch related tools. Items from the early years must be saved now before they are lost forever. Last year, items were donated from all areas of the county and included photograph collections, early technology equipment, kitchen items and clothing. These items, along with the other collections, are on view at the Grady County Museum located at 415 W. Chickasha Ave. in “The Dixie” building. For additional information, call 405-224-6480 or Pat at 405-222-8714.



Ombudsman

training set

The Association of South Central Oklahoma Governments provides free training to concerned person to become an Ombudsman Volunteer. An Ombudsman Volunteer is a trained and certified person who assists residents of long-term care facilities with their concerns. The training will benefit you, your circle of friends, and family. Everyone should know about what to expect in a long-term care facility before you or someone dear to you needs its services. ASCOG serves the Caddo, Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jefferson, McClain, Stephens, and Tillman counties. Please contact Ruben Sotelo (sote_ru@ascog.org) at 1-800-658-1466 for further information.



Dibble plans

school reunion

The Dibble High School Reunion for all alumni and former students hosted by the class of 1959 will be held April 25, beginning at 2 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. We are looking for anyone who was a part of the class of 1959 at any time. For more information, contact Barbara Smith Thomas at 405-222-0201.



Ninnekah Pre-K pre-enrollment set

Pre-enrollment for children who are eligible to begin Pre-Kindergarten in August, 2009 will be held at Ninnekah Elementary School April 16 from 3:30 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. Eligible children are those who will be four years old on or before Sept. 1, 2009. Parents are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, social security card and immunization record. The birth certificate must be an official copy from the Department of Vital Statistics. Your child is welcome to come and meet our Pre-Kindergarten teacher.



Sonography training workshop set

Pregnancy Testing and Guidance Center is holding a sonography training for their nurses so that the center can complete the medical conversion and nurse training. We are looking for women 6-20 weeks pregnant to volunteer for free ultrasounds. the ultrasounds will be performed under the supervision of a registered ultrasonographer and medical professional. Training dates are April 8-11 and 15-18. Call 405-222-5483.



First Christian

sets Easter events

First Christian Church, 202 South 6th Street, will be holding Easter worship experiences for all. April 9, Maundy Thursday, 6 p.m., Seder Dinner and Service with Epworth in FCC Fellowship Hall. April 9-10, 24 Prayer Vigil starting at 7 p.m., Thursday concluding 7 p.m. Friday. April 10 is Good Friday, with service 7 p.m. April 11 is the Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m. (bring sack lunch). April 12, Sunrise Service 7 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service 10:45 a.m. For more information, contact the Church at 405-224-6372



All day Musicfest program set

There will be an all day musicfest program on April 11 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Boren Park Community Center, located at 200 N. 18th Street in Chickasha. Featured music will be bluegrass, gospel, country, and folk. There will be coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. and donations are accepted. The next musicfest will be held on May 9. For more information call 222-2008.



Something

Worthwhile set

A delightful evening for all ladies. Please join us on Tuesday, April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Epworth Church Life Center for a home-cooked meal, delightful music and meaningful message. There will be a beautiful musical program by Liz Reiter, Director, and the St. Gregory’s University Liturgical Dancers. An inspirational message titled Hope-or Dancing with a Cat will be given by Elizabeth Johnson. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, April 8. The cost is $4 for the meal, which can be paid at the door. Call Bobi at 320-0240 for more information. Child care is available by reservation.



Chickasha Bible study to meet

The Chickasha Bible study group will meet at the Chickasha Library at 7:30 p.m. every Monday. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.



Resurrection House

offers free clothing

The Resurrection House, 823 Choctaw, is offering free clothing to men, women and children. This is your last chance to get winter clothes. Some household items are also available.



Elks Lodge to

host breakfast

On Saturday, April 25, the Chickasha Elks Lodge will hold a pancake/sausage breakfast. This benefit will be to help little Beau McKenna of Tuttle. Beau is the 16 month old son of Justin and Amber McKenna and little brother to 4- and-a-half year old sister Anabelle. Beau was born with Cerebral Palsy and is trying hard to walk. The special walker he needs to strengthen his legs is very expensive, at approximately $4,000. There will be a silent auction, which includes OU and OSU memorabilia. Cost is $4 and will be served from 7 a.m. until 12 noon. Deliveries to local business will be made by calling 224-3205.



Head Start

is enrolling

Applications for Chickasha Head Start can be completed at the center, 1300 S. 7th St., during the day, Monday through Friday until April 15. Head Start is a comprehensive child development program for preschool children, including education, health, mental health, and social services. Head Start is free for families who qualify, and all school supplies are provided. To enroll, a child must be at least 3 years old by September 1, 2009, but 4 year old children have preference. To complete the application, please bring your child’s shot record, proof of income for a 12 month period (check stubs, W-2, 1040 or 1040A), birth certificate, child’s social security card, and child’s insurance or medical card. For more information, please call 405-222-0172 or 405-224-5831.



Alex hold pre-K,

K enrollment

Alex Elementary School will hold Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment for first-time Alex students on Wednesday and Thursday, April 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Alex Elementary School office. Please bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization record and a copy of the child’s Social Security card. The child must be four years old by Sept. 1, 2009. If you have already attended Alex Schools, you do not have to pre-enroll. 405-785-2217.



Class of 1989

to hold reunion

The Chickasha High School Class of 1989 will be celebrating its 20th Class Reunion, July 17-18. Events for the weekend include a family skating party, social mixer, class photo, dinner and possibly a tour of Chickasha High School. Please confirm your contact details via e-mail at chs1989reunion@ymail.com or call Donna Buckner at 405-224-3336.