Published: June 08, 2009 04:09 pm      

Around the Area

Ninnekah OHCE

to sponsor rabies clinic

The 27th Annual Rabies Clinic, sponsored by the Ninnekah OHCE, will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at the new Ninnekah City Hall. Rabies vaccinations for cats and dogs will be available for a nominal fee and other vaccinations will be available upon request. City tags will also be available for $3, and residents are reminded animals in the city limits must be tagged. For more information, call 222-0201 or 574-6447.



Michigan Ave. Baptist

to host Bible school

Michigan Avenue Baptist Church, 728 Michigan Ave., will host Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 10-12. The theme is “Boomerang Express: It all comes back to Jesus.” All are welcome. Children may sign up for VBS at the cookout at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Friday, June 12 is family night. For more information, call the church at 224-5379 from 9 a.m. to noon. After noon, call 224-3679.





County interagency,

coalition to meet

The Grady County Interagency and Community Coalition meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17 at CVTC. This month, Susan Winchester, the district’s former Oklahoma state representative, will speak. All Grady County residents and agencies or businesses are invited to attend. You will hear what coalition is planning for this summer and how you can become involved to help area children, seniors and others in Grady County live safer, healthier and happier lives. Call Alyson at 779-2163 or Barbara at 625-1713 for more information.



Christian Academy

to host VBS

The Christian Academy has scheduled Vacation Bible School, themed “The Battle Belongs to the Lord,” for children ages four years through sixth grade at Ninnekah Church of Christ, 609 W. Hwy 277. The school will meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 17-20. Call 222-0243 or 320-2884 and ask for Landon Lewis.



Maranatha Baptist

plans yard and bake sale

Maranatha Baptist Church, 1505 S. 29th St., will have a yard and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6. Proceeds help send students to church camp.



Ogles family plan

reunion for July 12

The 79th Ogle Family Reunion will start at 9 a.m. July 12 at the Grady County Fairgrounds Building. At 9 a.m. on that Sunday, coffee and rolls will be served for those who would like to visit. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Participants should bring their favorite foods. Drinks will be provided. Guests are welcome.



CHS classes of 1970s

reunion scheduled

Graduates who attended Chickasha High School in the 1970s have planned a reunion for June 20. The gathering will last from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the USAO Ballroom. cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple. Mail reservations to 3217 California Ave., Chickasha, OK, 73018.



Hood Memorial fund

set up at First National

A memorial fund has been set up at First national bank and Trust Company locations for the Hood family. Donations may be made to the Chris Hood Memorial Fund.



It’s time to pick up

cemetery flowers

Cemetery employees of Rose Hill and Fairlawn cemeteries will soon be removing memorial flowers and decorations. Please pick up yours by Monday, June 8.



Pom Chicks to hold

car wash, bake sale

On Saturday, June 6, the CHS Pom Chicks will host a car wash and bake sale at Dave's Cave at 527 S. 4th St. in Chickasha from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. All proceeds will go toward pom camp expenses.

SonLife Radio to offer

fellowship June 13

SonLife radio 89.3 radio fellowship will be held Saturday, June 13. For more information, call 222-2043.

VBS dates set

for Fellowship Church

of American Indian Church

The Fellowship of American Indian Church, 1217 W. Frisco, will have Vacation Bible School from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 8-12. The school will feature games, cheerleading, arts and crafts, Bible study, and other activities. Snacks will be provided. Call 274-3393 for a free ride. For more information, call the church at 222-0760. This event is sponsored by Missouri Missionary Baptist Church.



Church of God

revival starts tonigh

The Pentecostal Church of God, 1028 N. 11th St. in Chickasha, will meet in revival June 7-12. The Sunday night service will start at 6 p.m. and week night services will begin at 7 p.m. Evangelist Bob Jones will preach “Jesus Christ: Sweeping the nation with the Holy Ghost and fire, burning up every trace of sin, letting the light of His glorious gospel in.” For more information, contact pastor Delbert Comstock at 405-224-0416.



Republicans plan

Round-Up for June 18

The Grady County Republicans will sponsor a roundup at 6 p.m. June 18 at the Grady County Fairgrounds. The keynote speaker will be Senate President Pro Tempore Glen Coffee. County and state elected officials will be introduced during the evening. Cost is $10 per person or $100 per table with seating for 10. Contact Wade Steelman at 224-2036 or Margaret Scott at 224-6774 for reservations or questions. 

 

Art at the Rock

fundraiser this month

Art at the Rock, a Chickasha Area Arts Council fundraiser, is scheduled for Saturday, June 20 at the home of Leman and Louise Spoon, at 29th and Grand. Tickets are $40 per person.

and proceeds go to support Chickasha’s first-ever Rock Island Arts Festival. For tickets, call Susan Gearhart at 405-222-4797 or susan@gearhartfamily.com. To learn more, visit www.rockislandartsfestival.org.