CLAREMORE — MONDAY Sept. 19

Will Rogers Library Genealogy Volunteers are available each Monday from 3-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist with research.

Friendship Feast, a free hot meal, 5-6:30 p.m. each Monday, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 200 East 5th Street.

American Legion Post #141 Claremore bingo, 7:30 p.m. Information: (918) 341-1330.

Art in the Garden seminar with Kim Toscano, host of “Oklahoma Gardening,” 7 p.m., at the Rogers County Building, 416 S. Brady. Sponsored by Rogers County Master Gardeners. Information: John Haase, (918) 341-2736.



TUESDAY Sept. 20

Dodge Drive For Band Kids, 5-8  p.m., at the Robson PAC parking lot. Test drive a truck, car, or Durango from Melton Sales and Dodge will donate $20 per driver. Must be 18 and have a valid drivers license. Band Boosters will be grilling free hot dogs. After eating and driving, attendees can watch the high school marching band practicing at the football field. Money raised will help purchase black uniform pants. Information: (918) 346-9269 or visit Facebook under Claremore Band Boosters.

Friends of the J.M. Davis Museum meeting, 1 p.m., in the museum’s Claremore Room. Larry Larkin will present a program on the history of movie theaters in Claremore.

Claremore Community Chorus winter concert rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Recruiting new singers. All choral parts are needed. Information: (918) 693-0359.

Claremont PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m., in the library.



WEDNESDAY Sept. 21

American Legion Post #141 Claremore daytime mini-bingo, 12:30 p.m. Information: (918) 341-1330.

Claremore Public Schools Indian Education Committee meeting, 3:50 p.m., in the library at Claremont Elementary School. All parents of Native American students in the Claremore Public School system welcome. Information: Cindy Sullivan (918) 699-7389.

Wood Manor Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.



THURSDAY Sept. 22

Claremore Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., at Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. Last club winners: N/S Bill Beasley and Dave Owens, 1st; Gene and Dawn Beck, second; Richard Ward and Evelyn Kendall, third; Lois Blakely and Peggy Allison, fourth; E/W Dave Schramme and L. D. Allison, first; Donna Henson and Mary Spangler, second; Yvonne England and Shirley Laws, third; Ed Vanschick and Don Fletcher, fourth.

County Fare Quilters Guild meeting, 9:30 a.m., at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Speaker will be Pat Knoechel, author of “Quilt In a Day” and “Radiant Star Quilts.” There will be a $3 charge at the door for members and guests.



FRIDAY Sept. 23

Fall Fair and Rodeo, 3 p.m., at Wood Manor Nursing Center, 2800 North Hickory Street. Games, activities, horses, petting zoo, food. Information: Pam Carbin or Donna Farris, (918) 341-4365.



SATURDAY Sept. 24

Eastern Hills Baptist Church 3rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the church located off Highway 20, one mile north of Will Rogers Downs. Booth space available for $25. Information: (918) 740-6973 or ehbcrafts@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.

Rogers County Historical Society’s “The Great Gatsby Gala” fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., at the Will Rogers Memorial. Entertainment by J.T. & the Big Band, dancing on the terrace, samples of local cuisine. Prizes awarded for best period costume. Cost: $25 per couple or $15 per person. Advance tickets available at the Belvidere Mansion.

There will be no September Angel Food distribution at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church. Information: (918) 341-5435.

Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club meeting, 1 p.m., at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1310 N. Sioux. Those interested in working on Club Shawls or practicing Indian signing of the Lord’s Prayer is welcome to come at 11 a.m.

Claremore Wildcats Special Olympic Softball Team practices every Saturday, 10 a.m., at Walnut Park. New players and partners must attend. Information: Coach Jason, (918) 859-7159, or Coach Sandy, (918) 760-9620.

Claremore Farmers’ Market, 7 a.m. to noon or sellout each Saturday, at the northeast corner of the Claremore Expo Center parking lot. Information: Ken Steele, (918) 343-8923.

Eden Mennonite Church’s Country Festival, 8 a.m. (breakfast from 7:30-9) to 2 p.m. Live and silent auctions, bake sale, attractions and demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities and more. Information: (918) 543-2739 or edenmennonite.com.



SUNDAY Sept. 25

American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at First United Methodist Church of Claremore. Call to schedule an appointment: 1-800-RED CROSS. Walk-ins welcome.



MONDAY Sept. 26

Monthly meeting of the Rogers County Historical Society, 7 p.m,. at Northeast Technology Center Campus, 1901 North Highway 88. Claremore Museum of History plans to be discussed by speakers Tom Pool, Barbara Stafira, and N.E. Technology Center EAST program coordinator and students. Public is invited.

First Presbyterian Church Schools for the Arts art classes begin. Adult class, 6-8 p.m. each Monday; children’s class, 3:30-5 p.m. each Tuesday, at the church’s Life Center, 115 E. Fifth St. The 10-week sessions run through Nov. 28-29. Cost is $100 plus supplies. Information: Virgil Lampton, (918) 341-7867.