CLAREMORE — TUESDAY April 12

Papa John’s Pizza will donate 20 percent of their total sales Tuesday through Thursday to Claremore High School’s Project Graduation. Mention it when ordering.

Claremore Band Boosters meeting, 7 p.m., in the high school band room.



WEDNESDAY April 13

The women of Foyil United Methodist Church host their monthly community dinner, beginning at 11 a.m. Menu includes the choice of fried chicken or meat loaf and side items for $7. There will also be a bake sale.

Claremore Area Ministerial Alliance Lenten service, each Wednesday at noon, at First Presbyterian Church. This week’s service will be led by Pastor Mark Burger, Redeemer Lutheran Church. Lunch following.

Second Wednesday Grand Adventures Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Speaker will be Daryl Golbek, Claremore City Manager. Reservations: Don, (918) 477-3337 or dfreed@agrandbank.com.

Last day to place April Angel Food orders at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 2-6 p.m. Information: (918) 341-5435.



THURSDAY April 14

Rogers County Genealogical Society meeting, 7 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. Program on “May, Matt and Frank.”

Country Fare Quilters Guild monthly Bee meeting, 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Open to the public. Information: (918) 371-2687.

AARP Chapter 3521 meeting, 11:15 a.m., at American Legion Post 141, North Highway 88. Speaker will be Daryl Golbek, Claremore City Manager. Entree is meat loaf with mashed potatoes, corn and deviled eggs. Cost for lunch, $7. Information and reservations: Loretta Genn, (918) 341-7099.

Claremore Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. Last club winners: N/S  Joann Tanner and Jeanette Hallum, first; Don and Marj Purkey, second; Shirley Laws and Yvonne England, third; Les Gwin and Jim Ziegert, fourth; E/W Dixie Borrer and Carol Akerman, first; Sandra Swan and L. D. Allison, second; Carlene Webber and Barbara Farley, third; and Sally Marlar and Evelyn Kendall, fourth.



FRIDAY April 15

Cook-out lunch to benefit the American Red Cross and Big Brothers Big Sisters, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the sally port at the Rogers County Sheriff’s Office, 201 South Cherokee Street, Claremore. “Brown Bag Special” is $5, includes hamburger or cheeseburger with chips and soda.

Relay for Life Rogers County begins 7 p.m. and runs through 7 a.m. Saturday, at RSU Soccer Field/Track. Teams are still forming. Fun events throughout the night, including silent and live auctions. Information: (918) 342-7131 or 342-6742.

“Letter From the Heart: Betty & Will Rogers,” an original play written and performed by Laurette Willis, 7 p.m., at Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Tickets available at the Will Rogers Museum Store or call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, (918) 343-8115. General admission seating, $7.

Legacy Christian School’s “Dinner & a Talent Show” spring fundraiser at First Baptist Church of Claremore. Event starts at 5 p.m. with a tour of the new school/church building under construction. Dinner served at 6, followed by talent show at 7:30. Dinner is free, but tickets are required. RSVP: Legacy, (918) 342-1450.

“Paws with a Cause” pet portraits to benefit Claremore Animal Shelter, April through May. Make an appointment: (918) 510-9261 or 341-8361.

Adult BB marksmanship contest, 6-8 p.m., at J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum. Cost, $10, includes food. Winner receives custom made Daisy BB rifle. Kid’s markmanship contest is Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and is free.

Indian Taco Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 317 S. Davis. Cost is $7 and includes drink. For delivery, call (918) 408-2047.



SATURDAY April 16

Chili Bowl Cook-Off benefiting Claremore High School and Will Rogers Junior High softball, 4-8 p.m., at CHS cafeteria. Cow Bingo, dessert and silent auction following. Cost, $8, includes drink and dessert.

“Letter From the Heart: Betty & Will Rogers,” an original play written and performed by Laurette Willis, 7 p.m., at Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Tickets available at the Will Rogers Museum Store or call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, (918) 343-8115. General admission seating, $7.

Foyil High School hosts 3 on 3 basketball tournament, 9 a.m. Cost, $30 per team plus $5 for each sub (three allowed). Cash prize. Register with Tallery Raglin by April 6 to avoid a late fee: TRaglin@foyil.k12.ok.us or (918) 697-8255.

Kid’s markmanship contest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum. Two age groups, 12 and under and 13-18. Winners receive custom made Daisy BB rifle. Free.

Will Rogers Memorial 5K Race and 1K Fun Run, 8 a.m., at the Rogers State University. Course runs across campus through the Nature Reserve. Registration information: http://steps.cherokee.org or call Ronnie Neal, (918) 316-2945 or 407-3867.

Rogers County Historical Society Spring Fundraiser, “Bunny Breakfast at the Belvidere Mansion,” 8:30-10 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children. Easter pictures by Candid Photography. Call for reservations: (918) 342-1127.

Claremore Wildcats Special Olympics softball team hosts the Tulsa All-Stars Special Olympics softball team, 1 p.m., at Walnut Park.



SUNDAY April 17

“Letter From the Heart: Betty & Will Rogers,” an original play written and performed by Laurette Willis, 2 p.m., at Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Tickets available at the Will Rogers Museum Store or call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, (918) 343-8115. General admission seating, $7.

Jeff and Sheri Easter in concert, 6 p.m (doors open at 5), at Claremore Nazarene Church, 1336 N. Dorothy. Information: (918) 341-3043 or 260-4478.

Claremore Farmers’ Market vendors meeting, 3 p.m., at the Rogers County Building on Claremore Expo Center grounds. Open to all interested vendors.



MONDAY April 18

Dorothy Alexander, storyteller, poet, writer and publisher about people and events that shaped her girlhood, speaks at the Will Rogers Library Friends of the Library Brown Bag Lunch, noon, at the library. Bring your own lunch; dessert and drinks provided. Open to the public.



TUESDAY April 19

Claremore Quarterback Club meeting, 7:30 p.m., in the coaches’ offices. The 4-person golf tournament is Saturday, May 7 at Heritage Hills Golf Course. Cost, $70/person or $280/team. To sponsor a hole for $110 call Bill Cunningham, (918) 352-0633.



WEDNESDAY April 20

Claremore Area Ministerial Alliance Lenten service, each Wednesday at noon, at First Presbyterian Church. This week’s service will be led by Rev. Bertheophilus M. Bailey, Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Lunch following.



FRIDAY April 22

Verdigris Public Schools pre-kindergarten and kindergarten enrollment, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Jim Anderson Early Childhood Development Center (next to the Middle School). Bring: complete immunization record, birth certificate, two proofs of residency, Social Security card, CDIB card (if applicable). Information: (918) 266-3807.



SATURDAY April 23

Claremore Optimists’ 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m., at Will Rogers Round-up Club next to Claremore Lake. Children 10 and younger welcome.



WEDNESDAY April 27

Sequoyah Elementary pre-k and kindergarten enrollment, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your child, current immunization record, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of residency, CDIB card (if applicable).



THURSDAY April 28

Country Fare Quilters Guild meeting, 9:45 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Program by Marilyn Withrow, “Quilt Judging and Appraising.” Open to the public. Information: Janet, (918) 371-2687.