Published: July 02, 2009 09:26 am      

Chickasha & Beyond

COMMUNITY



South courthouse closed

The Grady County Courthouse front doors on the south side of the building will be closed for about two weeks beginning Wednesday, July 1 so that repairs may be made to the front steps.

Visitors to the courthouse are advised to use the rear entrance on the north side of the building.



Legion plans meeting

The Chickasha Post of the American Legion will meet at the Best Westerm starting in July on the first Monday at 12 p.m., and the first Tuesday at 1 p.m.

All veterans interested are encouraged to attend. For information, contact Roger Saxon at 405-222-3675.



Center has new number

The Borden Park Community Center now has a new telephone number. The number is 405-222-9281.



Concerts in Borden Park

Dennis Boyd and Small Town Country will play from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the Borden Park Community Center.



True Country in concert

True Country will play from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Thursday p.m. at the Borden Park Community Center.



Dance lessons offered

Free line dance lessons are being offered at Best Western Inn in Chickasha, 2101 S. 4th St., across the street from McDonalds.

Classes meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month in the banquet room. Beginners and all ages are welcome.

For more information, call Kathy Prigmore at 405-224-0331 or 405-320-0453.



CHURCHES



Academy now enrolling

The JCC Academy, a new Christian school option for students K-12, is now accepting enrollment applications for a limited number of students.

If you missed our early enrollment deadline to submit your transfer application, you may still be able to join us this fall.

The JCC Academy is the first private school program in our area to offer online curriculum as well as our standard curriculum, beginning the 2009-2010 school year.

Online applications are available, to begin the process visit www.jccachickasha.org or email info@jccachickasha.org.

There is a limited number of spaces available for the upcoming school year.

Call 224-1998 for more information.



Concert in Ampitheater

The West Coast Quartet will have a concert at 7 p.m. July 24 at Shannon Springs Ampitheater. Admission is free.

There will be refreshments for purchase before the concert begins. The concert, part of the Chickasha Campaign for Christ, is sponsored by Calvary Baptist Church.



Church hosts ministry

All children, youth, and teens are welcome at the Fellowship of American Indian Church VBS/Sports Ministry from June 29 to July 3. Activities last from noon to 5 p.m. each day.

The church is at 1217 W. Frisco.

For rides, call (405) 274-3393. For additional information, call 214-6231 or 274-3393.

The event will be sponsored by Providence Baptist Church, Kansas City, Mo.



DivorceCare to meet

DivorceCare, a weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who undestand divorce, meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Sunday at Epworth United Methodist Church in the New Life Center, north door.

DivorceCare is nondenominational and features Biblical teaching for recovering from divorce or separation. A different topic is highlighed each week. Child care is available.





REUNIONS



The 24th Annual Ziegenfuss Family Reunion will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 at the Oaklawn Community Center in Marlow, three miles west on Caddo and one mile south. There will be signs posted.

A potluck lunch will be served at noon. Everyone is encouraged to bring old pictures. There will be door prizes, games, and lots of fun. There will also be an auction.

For more information call Hoyt and Janet McLemore at 580-658-3507.



The McMasters/Massey Family Reunion will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11 at the Borden Community Center, 200 North 18th Street in Chickasha.

There will be a Potluck Lunch at Noon. Call 405-685-4462 for more information.



CHS Class of 1959 reunion planned

The CHS Class of 1959 will celebrate its 50th reunion at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Cottonwood Creek’s 50s Diner, formerly the Country Club, and also on Sept. 26 for dinner in the USAO ballroom.

Time and costs will be announced at a later date.

Keep in touch with all classmates by calling or e-mailing Suzanne Miller Moore at 405-364-7123 or sjmoore@cox.net, or Hazel Odom Cox at 405-224-5069.



Ogles plan reunion 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.

The John and Ora Barrett family will host the event. Guests are welcome.



Rogers family reunion set for July 11

The J. E. and Doshie Rogers Family and Friends 64th reunion will be held in the middle building of the Grady County Fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. There will be door prizes and the Boggy River Bluegrass Band will perform. Bring your favorite dish. Iced tea and coffee will be provided.



SUPPORT GROUPS



Autism group to meet

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Group, parents, caregivers and teachers, meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at facilitated by Options Counseling Service, Inc., 420 W. Country Club Rd., Suite Two. Call 405-222-3018 for information. Thanks to the generosity of Kelly Nunn, there is no fee for this group. No childcare is available.