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February 25, 2012

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CLAREMORE —  

SUNDAY Feb. 26
Our Master’s Voice-Full Throttle Gospel/Bluegrass Band free concert, 3 p.m., First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 200 E. 5th St. Light refreshments served following. 
 
MONDAY Feb. 27
Rogers County Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., Belvidere Mansion, 4th and Chickasaw. Guest speaker John Wooley, author of “Shot in Oklahoma: a Century of Sooner State Cinema,” and several other books. Open to the public. Refreshments.
Will Rogers Library Genealogy Volunteers are available each Monday from 3-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist with research.
First Presbyterian Church School for the Arts adult art classes begin, 6-8 p.m., in the church Life Center. Children’s classes begin Tuesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Classes run weekly through April 30 and May 1. Cost is $100 plus supplies. Information: Virgil Lampton, (918) 341-7867. 
 
TUESDAY Feb. 28
Rogers County Relay for Life team captain meeting, 6 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore Campus. Anyone interested in having a team is welcome. Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, will be April 27-28 at Rogers State University’s track. Information: email rogerscountyrelay@gmail.com.
Claremore Toastmasters Club Meeting, 7 p.m., NTC Campus Claremore campus. Open to the public. Information: Mike Howard, (918) 519-3423.
 
THURSDAY March 1
Cherokee Elderly Nutrition Program, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch served from 11-12), at Foyil United Methodist Church. Information: Frankie Long, (918) 261-8108.
Author and Progress columnist Carol Round will sign copies of her new book, Journaling with Jesus: How to Draw Closer to God, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Cappuccino Corner.
 
FRIDAY March 2
Author and Progress columnist Carol Round will sign copies of her new book, Journaling with Jesus: How to Draw Closer to God, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Carl’s Coney Island in NeMar Center.
 
SATURDAY March 3
Foyil First Assembly of God Men’s Ministry benefit breakfast, 7-10 a.m. All-you-can-eat biscuits and sausage gravy, drink included. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the building fund. To go orders, call (918) 343-0068. Nine miles north of Claremore on Highway 66, Foyil, next to Paradise Pizza & Video.
Author and Progress columnist Carol Round will sign copies of her new book, Journaling with Jesus: How to Draw Closer to God, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., A Place of Grace Christian Bookstore.
“Wrestling With Domestic Violence,” 7 p.m., Claremore Expo Center. Sanctioned by Oklahoma Boxing and  Wrestling Commission. Presented by Sooner World Class Wrestling and Safenet Services. Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 floor seats. Available at Expo Center Box Office, OD’s Fast Stop, Helen’s Salon, Heat Wave Tanning. Information: (509) 876-7009.
 
SUNDAY March 4
Steel Challenge Shooting Match at US Shooting Academy in Owasso to benefit the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with competition at 10. Silent auction all day. Information: (918) 341-5707.
American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1615 N. Highway 88. Schedule at appointment at 1-800-RED-CROSS. Walk-ins also welcome.
 
TUESDAY March 6
Rogers County Retired Educators and Support Personnel meeting, 10:30 a.m., Claremore Pizza Hut. Tom Pool, speaker.
 
FRIDAY March 9
Sequoyah Full Gospel Church monthly singing, 7 p.m. Dinner following.
 
SATURDAY March 10
Claremore VFW Auxilary inside garage sale, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., 1710 W. Dupont. Tables available for $10. Rentals go for cancer research. Post Honor Guard breakfast 7 a.m.-10 a.m. for $5. Proceeds from breakfast go to services for veterans. Information: (918) 341-3512.
Family Fun Night Spring Carnival, 6-8 p.m., John Smith Gymnasium. Legacy Christian School PTO fundraiser with carnival style games, concession stand, raffle drawings, silent auction. Cost, $5 per family at the door. Carnival booth tickets are 25 cents each.
Cru’s Crew Zumbathon and Raffle, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 2 year old Cru Stone of Claremore, 4:30-7 p.m., at Owasso 7th Grade Center, 86th and Main Street. Admission, $10. Raffle tickets, two for $1 or 15 for $5. Information: Renee Czarniak, (918) 609-6153.
Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast, hosted by RSU’s Theta Kappa, Applebee’s, Owasso, 8-10 a.m. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Tickets $7. Available from any member or www.oklaesa.org. Information: Ray Floyd, (918) 850-4699, ray.floydjr@yahoo.com or Brian Cory (918) 812-5483, sdbriancory@student.rsu.edu
 
SUNDAY March 11
Claremore VFW Auxilary inside garage sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1710 W. Dupont. Tables available for $10. Rentals go for cancer research. Information: (918) 341-3512.
Claremore Farmers Market vendor meeting, 3 p.m., Rogers County Building, 416 S. Brady, Claremore. All interested vendors welcome. Contact Joe Davis, (918) 812-1987.
 
MONDAY March 12
Rural Water District #8 annual membership meeting, 7:30 p.m., district office, 22094 S. 4160 Road. Information: (918) 341-4628.

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