Claremore Daily Progress

October 22, 2009

HAPPENINGS


October 22, 2009 — THURSDAY

City of Claremore Master Drainage Plan public meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Claremore Community Center. Short presentation at 7 p.m. with public invited to ask questions. Information: Missy, 341-2066.

Friends of the Will Rogers Library Annual Book Sale at the library. Early Bird Sale Night, Thursday, 5-7:30 p.m. Admission, $5 for adults, free for children 12 and younger if accompanied by an adult. Free admission to main book sale Friday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sequoyah Public Schools Johnson O’Malley Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., in Betsy Wright’s office in the Superintendent’s Office area.



FRIDAY

18th Annual Haunted Trail, Oct. 23, 24, and 30, from dark to midnight. Cost is $7 (not recommended for children 5 and younger). Information or directions: www.claremorehauntedtrail.com.

Claremore Progress columnist Carol Round will sign copies of her book, “Faith Matters” at Cappuccino Corner, 900 E. Will Rogers Blvd., 9-11 a.m.

Claremore Chamber Fall Classic Golf Tournament. Information: 341-2818.

Friends of the Will Rogers Library Annual Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., at Will Rogers Library.

Indian Taco Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Christ United Methodist Church, 317 S. Davis. Cost is $7 for taco and drink. Dine in or carry out. Delivery also available, 408-2047.

Cotillion Club annual nut and poinsettia sale fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Rogers County children. To place an order contact any club member or call Bonnie Carlson at 918-693-2605 or Mary Jo Masterson at 918-344-0478.



SATURDAY (Oct. 24)

John Chambers Cemetery to be honored with a special ceremony by the Oklahoma Chapter Trail of Tears Association, 1p.m. From SH 66 take 266 west toward the Port, exit right on McGuire Road and look for the signs. Information: Curtis Rohr, 341-4689.

Coat drive donation drop off, 8 a.m.-noon, at Central Christian Church, 661 South Brady, Claremore. Gently used coats, jackets, sweatshirts, scarves and gloves welcome to be donated later to those in need. Information: Connie, 284-2691.

Haunted Hay Ride benefiting the Verdigris senior class, 7:30-11 p.m., at Verdigris High School football field. Cost: $10 or $7 for children 10 and younger.

Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club meeting, 1 p.m., at the Cherokee Senior Complex Pocahontas Room, 202 Stuart Roosa. Program by Kathy Robinson on traditional beadwork.

Friends of the Will Rogers Library Annual Book Sale, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at Will Rogers Library.

Gamma Pi ESA and Inola PTO host a Halloween Carnival, beginning at 4 p.m., at Inola Elementary. Bingo, raffles, prizes, concessions and 25 cent games. Costume contest, 5:30 p.m. King and Queen crowned, 7 p.m. Information: www.gammapiesa.org.

First United Methodist Church of Claremore hosts sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at the church, 1615 N. Highway 88. Proceeds support local missions.

Eastern Hills Baptist Church garage sale to benefit world missions, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at 16912 E. 480 Road, Claremore (just off Highway 20 north of Will Rogers Downs).

Verdigris School PTO is taking applications for its annual craft show scheduled for Nov. 14. Call Cindy Hefner at 918-344-5050 for an application.

Sequoyah Alumni Banquet and Scholarship Presentation will be Nov. 14 in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Classes of 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1984 will be honored. Reservations: Donna Froman, 341-4047; Frieda Wilcox, 272-4056; Charlotte Curtiss, 341-2831; or Don and Pat Dennis, 341-6023. A volunteer is needed to make contact with members of the 1984 class. Call Donna at 341-4047.



SUNDAY (Oct. 25)

4th annual “Pet Costume Contest,” 2 p.m., at Atwoods in Claremore, 680 South Lynn Riggs Boulevard.

Hilldale Baptist Church’s Fall-Vest, 4 p.m. Hot dogs, chili, and games for children. Information: 341-2687.

Heritage Hills “Waggin Days,” four-person scramble and silent auction, 9 a.m. Auction items and hole sponsorships needed. Information: 341-0055.



MONDAY (Oct. 26)

Chelsea FFA/4-H Pumpkin Patch, Chelsea High School baseball fields, 5-7 p.m., weather permitting.

Youth basketball fundamentals clinic each Monday in October at Claremore Community Center. Times are 6:30-7:30 p.m. for grades 1-3 and 7:45-9 p.m. for grades 4-6. Free of charge. Class size limited; pre-registration required. On-line registration forms and liability release forms available at City of Claremore youth sports Web site www.claremorecity.com or call Ron Paris at Park and Recreation Dept., 342-2522. Sponsored by City of Claremore in conjunction with the Claremore Optimist Basketball Program.

First United Methodist Church of Claremore is offering a Christian 12-step program using Celebrate Recovery curriculum. The eight to nine month study meets each Monday, 6-8 p.m., with both men’s and women’s groups. Enrollment continues through October. Information: 341-4580 or 230-3695.

Rogers County Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m., at the Belvidere Mansion (not at the Will Rogers Hotel as usual). Ruth Fuller will tell stories about the mansion and the Bayless family.



TUESDAY (Oct. 27)

Chelsea FFA/4-H Pumpkin Patch, Chelsea High School baseball fields, 5-7 p.m., weather permitting.

Claremore Band Boosters meeting, 7 p.m., in the high school band room at Robson Performing Arts Center.



WEDNESDAY (Oct. 28)

Chelsea FFA/4-H Pumpkin Patch, Chelsea High School baseball fields, 5-7 p.m., weather permitting.



THURSDAY (Oct. 29)

Chelsea FFA/4-H Pumpkin Patch, Chelsea High School baseball fields, 5-7 p.m., weather permitting.



FRIDAY (Oct. 30)

Chelsea FFA/4-H Pumpkin Patch, Chelsea High School baseball fields, 5-7 p.m., weather permitting.

18th Annual Haunted Trail, from dark to midnight. Cost is $7 (not recommended for children 5 and younger). Information or directions: www.claremorehauntedtrail.com.

Cotillion Club annual nut and poinsettia sale fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Rogers County children. To place an order contact any club member or call Bonnie Carlson at 918-693-2605 or Mary Jo Masterson at 918-344-0478.



SATURDAY (Oct. 31)

House of Prayer Church Fall Party, 5:30-8:30 p.m., in the church’s Josh Brown Activity Center, six miles north of Claremore on Highway 66.

Pancake breakfast fund-raiser for Gideon Bible Society, 8-10 a.m., at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 220 N. Seminole. Cost, $5/adults, $3/children under 12. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Emergency Medical Services Student Association (EMSSA) and Rogers State University present Save a Life, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at RSU’s Centennial Center. Free CPR classes, local air and ground ambulances and fire departments represented. Subway sandwiches and candy for children. Information: Chris Rose, 855-2736.

Harvest Festival, 7 p.m., at 12th and Florence (meeting place of Claremore Restoration Church of God). Free carnival-type games and food. Costumes welcome (no scary ones).

Faith Baptist Church Fall Fest, 5-7:30 p.m., with free children’s games and costume contest (no scary or monster costumes), chili cook-off, silent auction, door prizes, concessions, and Jupiter Jumps. 901 S. Faith Lance (nine blocks east of Highway 66 on Highway 88). Information: Charleen, 341-0581.

Harvest Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, 5:30-8:30 p.m., with free candy, games, inflatables, outdoor movie theater, face painting, and food. 24733 South Highway 66 (next to Dave’s RV). Information: 342-4774.

Verdigris School PTO is taking applications for its annual craft show scheduled for Nov. 14. Call Cindy Hefner at 918-344-5050 for an application.

Sequoyah Alumni Banquet and Scholarship Presentation will be Nov. 14 in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Classes of 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1984 will be honored. Reservations: Donna Froman, 341-4047; Frieda Wilcox, 272-4056; Charlotte Curtiss, 341-2831; or Don and Pat Dennis, 341-6023. A volunteer is needed to make contact with members of the 1984 class. Call Donna at 341-4047.



SATURDAY (Nov. 7)

Coat drive pick up, 8 a.m -noon, Central Christian Church, 661 South Brady in Claremore. Free coats, jackets, sweatshirts to be distributed to those in need. Information: Connie, 284-2691.

Verdigris School PTO is taking applications for its annual craft show scheduled for Nov. 14. Call Cindy Hefner at 918-344-5050 for an application.

Sequoyah Alumni Banquet and Scholarship Presentation will be Nov. 14 in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Classes of 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1984 will be honored. Reservations: Donna Froman, 341-4047; Frieda Wilcox, 272-4056; Charlotte Curtiss, 341-2831; or Don and Pat Dennis, 341-6023. A volunteer is needed to make contact with members of the 1984 class. Call Donna at 341-4047.



MONDAY (Nov. 9)

Pat Heidlage Gymnasium dedication at Westside Elementary, 6-6:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the dedication and dessert prior to the monthly Claremore Board of Education meeting.



SATURDAY (Nov. 13)

“Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience” 7:30 p.m., Robson Performing Arts Center. Tickets available at the Robson PAC box office, by calling 699-7390 or visiting www.myticketoffice.com.



SATURDAY (Nov. 14)

Sequoyah Alumni Banquet and Scholarship Presentation in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Classes of 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1984 will be honored. Reservations: Donna Froman, 341-4047; Frieda Wilcox, 272-4056; Charlotte Curtiss, 341-2831; or Don and Pat Dennis, 341-6023.



THURSDAY (Nov. 19)

Senior Citizen Dance Pot Luck dinner, 7-9 p.m., at Elks Club Claremore. $5. Information: 355-2362.



THURSDAY (Dec. 17)

Senior Citizen Dance Pot Luck dinner, 7-9 p.m., at Elks Club Claremore. $5. Information: 355-2362.