Published: October 12, 2009 08:55 am      

AROUND THE AREA: community events

OCTOBER 10



New Home Full Gospel Church

What: Second Saturday Night Singing

When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10

Where: 3/4 mile west of the Dibble crossroad

Details: For more information, call 224-2397 or 344-6399.



Fall Craft Fair

• When: Oct. 10, 7 a. m. - 6 p. m.

• Where: Hermetic Switch, located at 3100 Norge Road (on Hwy. 92 south)

• Details: Limited booth space available. For more information, call Toni Niblock at 224-4046.



All-Day Music-Fest

• What: Bluegrass, gospel, folk, country music-fest

• When: Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 9 a. m. - 4:30 p. m.

• Where: Borden Park Community Center, 200 N. 18th

• Details: Musicfest is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, Oct. thru May. Call Doris Williams (405)222-2008 or email: edndoris2006@yahoo.com



Chickasha Homecoming Dance

• When: Sat., Oct. 10. 7:30 - 10 p.m.

• Where: CHS Activity Center

• Details: For Chickasha High School students only. CHS students must have valid student ID to enter. Tickets will be $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Proceeds from the Homecoming Dance will be used for competition and uniform expenses. Homecoming dance tickets will be available at Chickasha High School and from any CHS Pom Chick.



Am-Po Jr. Class fundraiser

• When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.

• Where: High school cafeteria

• Details: Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, baked beans, dessert & drink will be available. Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children 10 and younger



Benefit concert

• When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 7-11 p.m.

• Where: Julio's Sports Grill, Chickasha

• Details: Meatplow will be playing a free benefit show to help offset funeral and burial expenses for Heather Doughty, Kaylnn Pena & Sara Lane. Donations will be accepted.



Church-wide Garage Sale

• When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Where: College Heights Baptist Church, 12th & Grand, back parking lot

• Details: Proceeds benefit church missions.



Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck

• When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 12-4 p.m.

• Where: Pocasset Senior Citizens Center

• Details: This potluck occurs on the second Saturday of the month. For information, please call 459-6588.



OCTOBER 11



Verden Booster Club

• What: Baked Potato Lunch

• When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009; 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Where: Verden cafeteria

• Details: Baked potato, drink and homemade dessert for $6.00 adults, $3.00 children. All proceeds will go toward Verden athletics



OCTOBER 11-14



Revival

• When: Worship services begin at 7 p.m. each evening

• Where: First Baptist Church, Chickasha, 324 W. Colorado

• Details: Shane Hall preacher; Kristin Killion, worship leader. For information, call 405-224-5196



OCTOBER 12



CAAC to meet

• What: Regular meeting

• When: Mon., Oct. 12, 2009 at 6:30 p. m.

• Where: First National Bank Community Room, 3rd and Chickasha Ave. Please enter on the north side.

• Details: Those who have comments concerning the recently held Rock Island Arts Festival and have ideas for the 2010 Festival may email rzhidov@mindspring.com. Anyone interested in promoting the arts and cultural events in the community is invited to attend CAAC’s monthly meetings. Contacts are 574-1320 and 222-4797.



CCT Auditions

• When: Oct. 12 & 13th, 6:30 p.m.

• Where: 511 Chickasha Ave.

• Details: There are roles for ages 6 years old and up in the one act musical, Scrooge. This is a great chance to do something that involves the entire family. Please have a short musical piece prepare to let us hear your voice.



OCTOBER 13



P.E.O. Chapter DV to meet

• When: 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13

• Where: Hostess is Charlotte Badgett, co-hostess is Annette Scaffeta

• Details: P.E.O. Organizer will be there



Alex High School FCCLA holds fundraiser & blood drive

• What: FCCLA fundraiser blood drive and cookie dough sales

• When: Blood Drive is Tuesday, Oct. 13

• Where: Alex School cafeteria

• Details: Blood donors will get a free OU or OSU t-shirt. Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough may be purchased by calling Lindsey Bunch at 405-785-2264, Ext. 2



OCTOBER 14



Volunteer training

• When: Oct. 14 - 18, 2009

• What: Advocate training for volunteers at the Women's Service & Family Resource Center

• Details: For information, please call 405-222-1818



Blood Drive

• When: Oct. 14, 2009, 4:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Ninnekah High School cafeteria, 901 S. Maple

• Details: Donations can be made every 56 days, and OBI provides every drop of blood used by most hospitals statewide. To schedule an appointment to donate blood at any OBI site, call toll-free (877) 340-8777, or visit www.obi.org for a list of blood drives and donor centers in your area.

OCTOBER 15



"The King Lives"

• When: Thursday, October 15th

• Where: McMahon Auditorium in Lawton

• Details: Elvis impersonator, Kraig Parker, returns to Southwest Oklahoma this month with his 10-piece Royal Tribute Band. Tickets for the 7:30pm show are $18 and $22 and available by calling the McMahon Auditorium office at 580-581-3472 weekdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.. www.thekinglives.com.



OCTOBER 15 - 18



Muscle Car Ranch

• What: Muscle Car Show & Swap Meet

• When: Oct. 15 - 18, sun-up-2 a.m.

• Where: 3609 S. 16th, Chickasha

• Details: Admission is only $1.00, Directions: take Hwy. 81 south to Country Club Rd., turn west going 12 blocks, then turn south again on 16th St., just over the viaduct on the east side.



OCTOBER 16



Blood Drive

• When: Oct. 16, 2009, 9-11 a.m.

• Where: Rush Springs Lions Den, 200 W Blakely

• Details: Donations can be made every 56 days, and OBI provides every drop of blood used by most hospitals statewide. To schedule an appointment to donate blood at any OBI site, call toll-free (877) 340-8777, or visit www.obi.org for a list of blood drives and donor centers in your area



OCTOBER 17



Blood Drive

• When: Oct. 17, 2009, 9 a.m. - 2 P.M.

• Where: Minco Fire Department, 107 NW 3rd

• Details: Donations can be made every 56 days, and OBI provides every drop of blood used by most hospitals statewide. To schedule an appointment to donate blood at any OBI site, call toll-free (877) 340-8777, or visit www.obi.org for a list of blood drives and donor centers in your area.



4H Horse Challenge

• When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17

• Where: 6075 E. Tyler Dr., Tuttle

• Details: Will feature six challenges from the ground and six challenges from horseback, including loading a horse off a lunge line and going over a bridge. For more information, call Danette Brown at 405-381-4722.



OCTOBER 19



Senior Retreat, "Leaves of Gold"

• When: Oct. 19-22, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



OCTOBER 20



Neighbor 2 Neighbor Chickasha

• When: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

• Where: The Living Room, 2001 S. 6th St., next to Joe's Cleaners

• Details: Parenting adolescents is the current theme, Contact Stephen Parker, MSMFT, 405-443-4383 for details.

Adult Learning Center

• What: Oklahoma high school diploma exam schedule

• When: Oct. 20 and 22, 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.



Retreat, "Autumn at the Point"

• When: Oct. 20-22, 2009

• Where: Cross Point Camp on the edge of Lake Texhoma

• Details: Deadline for registering is Oct. 15. For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



OCTOBER 22



Cost-Share Assistance

• When: Oct. 8 - 22, 2009, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Where: Grady Co. Conservation District office, 828 W. Choctaw Ave, Chickasha

• Details: For more information, call 405-224-0523



OCTOBER 23



Chickasha Deaf Chat Coffee

• What: Social get-together

• When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., every fourth Friday of each month

• 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.



OCTOBER 24



CHS Baseball team

• What: Fund raiser: golf tournament and alumni baseball game

• When: October 24th.

• Details: It will be a two man scramble at Riverbend Golf Course and the cost is $60 per golfer. Prizes will be awarded and we still have spots available. If you are an alumni baseball player, please join us for the alumni baseball game at approximately 3:00 at the High School Baseball Field. For more information or to sign up call Kim Powell at 224-8555 or Nina Nye at 410-5408.



FOL's 2009 Masquerade Ball for adults

• Who: Adults Only

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 9 p.m. - 12 midnight

• Where: USAO Ballroom

• Details: To enter the Adults Only Ball you will have to have a valid driver’s license or government issued ID confirming that you are over the age of 18. Event will provide refreshments, photo opportunities, contests, music and dancing. A cash bar will be available for those 21 and over attending the Adult’s only Masquerade Ball. Chaperones and Security will be present at this event and underage drinking or violence will not be tolerated. Proper attire (costume or formal) and mask are required to enter. Masks will be available for purchase at the venue the night of the Ball. Ticket prices are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for college students with a college ID. All proceeds will go toward helping the Festival of Light go green by changing the incandescent lighting to LED lighting. Visit www.Chickashafestivaloflight.com or call 405-224-9627 for more info.



OCTOBER 26



Senior Retreat, "Autumn Time"

• When: Oct. 26-29, 2009

• Where: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• Details: For more information, please call Epworth United Methodist Church 224-3320 or Don Horton at 224-6746



OCTOBER 28-29



Stepping Stones Workshop

• What: “Making the Best of the Holiday Season, A Workshop.”

• When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m. to noon

• Where: Stepping Stones Alliance, Inc., 301 S. 2nd St. Chickasha

• When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha Public Library, 527 Iowa. For more information, call 625-1713.



October 30



Barrel Racing Clinic

• When: Oct. 30-Nov. 1

• Where: Grady County Fairgrounds Arena

• Details: Be sure to go online today to www.barrelracers.com to register for your Team Josey Clinic or call us at the ranch at 903-935-5358.



FOL's 2009 Masquerade Ball for high school students

• Who: High School Students

• When: Friday, October 30, 2009, 9 p.m. - 12 midnight

• Where: Shannon Springs Bathhouse

• Details: A current School ID, valid driver’s license or government issued ID will be necessary to enter the High School Ball as permitted ages are 15-19. Event will provide refreshments, photo opportunities, contests, music and dancing. Guests attending the High School Ball will not be allowed to leave the premises and then return to the dance unless return is accompanied by a parent. Chaperones and Security will be present at this event and underage drinking or violence will not be tolerated. Proper attire (costume or formal) and mask are required to enter. Masks will be available for purchase at the venue the night of the Ball. Ticket prices are $10.00 for high school students, All proceeds will go toward helping the Festival of Light go green by changing the incandescent lighting to LED lighting. Visit www.Chickashafestivaloflight.com or call 405-224-9627 for more info.





OCTOBER 31



Grady County Opry

• When: October 31, 2009

• Where: Grady Co. fairgrounds

• Details: Adults, $7, children 7-12, $5, under 7 - free admission. Call 405-320-0055 for information. This event is the last Saturday of every month.



NOVEMBER 7



2nd annual Christmas Queen pageant

• When: Nov. 7, 2009, 6 p.m.

• Where: Chickasha High School Activity Center

• Details: The age divisions cover almost every age and are defined as: Snowflake Prince and Princess(0-2yrs), Jr. Queen and Jr. King(3-7yrs), Jr. Princess(8-12yrs), Christmas Princess(13-16yrs) and the Christmas Queen(17-21yrs). Our Diamond Miss Pageants, an Oklahoma-based organization that has held their Nationals event in Chickasha for the past several years, will be co-hosting the event. Contestants will be judged on interview, appearance, poise, talent, personality, and community awareness according to their age and understanding. The pageant is a fund-raiser for the Festival of Light and the tickets for the show will be available at the door. Entry forms and additional information can be found at www.ChickashaFestivalofLight.com or by calling 405-224-9627.



Fall Craft Bazaar

• When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Where: Christian life Center in the Blanchard United Methodist Church. 10th & Main St., 405-485-3579

• Details: Crafters with homemade goodies, holiday items, monogramming, gift items, school theme items, jewelry, yard decor, accessories and door prizes. Lunch available.



NOVEMBER 12



UMC annual Fall Festival

• When: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church

• Details: The annual lunch will be held will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will consist of chicken and rice, green beans, salad, bread, cake at a cost of $7.00. Come and shop at Granny's Attic and shop then booths for home baked goodies and miscellaneous items.



To get your event in the areas, please call 405-224-2600



NOVEMBER 13 & 14



OHCE craft/quilt show

• When: Nov 13-14

• Where: fairgrounds.

• Details: Viewer's choice award for a favorite quilt exhibit, and a viewer's choice award for the special exhibit quilt which is "wedding ring" quilts this year. The Churndasher Quilt Guild will also have a drawing for a raffle quilt at the close of the show, which will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday.



ON-GOING



Flu Clinic

• Where: Grady County Health Dept.

• When: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Details: Call 405-224-2022



CHS Pom Chicks

• What: Enter for a chance to win prizes from Friendly Travel, Playtime Lanes, MoJos Car Wash, My Wash Town - Blanchard, Fried Pie Shop, Heritage Park Theaters, K-9 by design, Monet's, a manicure by Lena at Hairy's, and Hales's Furnishing and Accents

• Details: Tickets are 1 for $2.00 or 3 for $5.00. Semi-finalists are drawn every home game. Winner of he trip will be announced at the last home game. All proceeds go to the Chichasha Pom Chicks. Winners must be present to win.



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.



St. Luke's Episcopal Church

• When: Sundays at 9-9:45 a.m.

• Where: St. Luke's Episcopal, 124 S. 6th, Chickasha

• Details: Theme is Forgiveness: both asking for and accepting -- forgiveness. Class will be led by Vicar Susan Lindley, JD, M. Div., Gerald Butcher, deacon and Sanders Huguenin, PhD.



Jahn's Pumpkin Hill - Cyril

• What: Tractor pull farm tours, pumpkin and hay maze, horses, cattle, pigs, goats, chickens

• When: Oct. 1 - 31, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m.

• Details: Free pumpkin pie with paid admission. Admission is $7 per person. For more information, call 580-464-3419



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: 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 to meet

• 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



Free GED Prep “Distance Learning”

• When: Open enrollment

• Where: Adult Learning Center, 628 W. Kansas, Chickasha. 405-222-6562

• Details: Must have reliable internet access with email address, possess basic computer skills, maintain a working phone connection, pre and post-test taken at the ALC, work a minimum of six hours weekly, possess a high level of motivation, score a minimum of 8.0 TABE pre-assessment and 9.0 on reading pre--assessment. Call for more information, 405-222-6562.



Free Clothing

• Where: 823 W. Choctaw Ave., Chickasha, OK

• When: Mon. - Sat, 9 a.m.. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.

• Details: Last chance to receive free clothing, shoes, purse and for men, women and children. Winter clothes will be out in October.



Chickasha Deaf Chat Coffee

• What: Social get-together

• When: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., every fourth Friday of each month

• 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.



Pocasset Senior Citizens Potluck

• Where: Pocasset Senior Citizens Center

• Details: This potluck occurs on the second Saturday of the month. For information, please call 459-6588.



Grady County TEA Party to meet

• When:

• Where: Borden Park Senior Center, 201 N. 18th

• Details: http://www.gradycountyteaparty.com . For more information, please contact Mark Keeling, 405-314-4730 or Jazz Wingfield, 405-574-2764.



First Pentecostal singing

• Where: 4092 Norge Road (Hwy. 92)

• Details: Sining is held on the first Saturday, monthly.



Something Worthwhile

• Where: Epworth United Methodist Church Life Center.

• Details: Reservations are required and seating is limited. All reservations are made with Bobi at 320-0240. She will accept reservations until all tickets are sold OR until the deadline of 3:00 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 2. The meal cost is $4, which can be paid at the door.