HAPPENINGS

November 3, 2009 — WEDNESDAY

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church accepts November Angel Food orders, 2-6 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Information: 341-5435.



THURSDAY

Monthly meeting of the MOMS Club of Claremore, a club of mothers supporting mothers. A representative from the Claremore Police Department will speak about child safety. Children are welcome. Information: e-mail momsclubofclaremore@yahoo.com.



FRIDAY

Benefit event for Sequoyah graduate Jeremy Rice, 6-9 p.m., at Claremore Community Center. Rice, 31, was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer and is undergoing costly treatment. Karaoke contest, raffle, and more. Donations accepted. Tickets/information: Linda Massie, 344-0674 or Starr Rice-Dotson, 527-3782. Checks can be made payable to: The Benefit of Jeremy Rice, c/o P.O. Box 42, Wagoner, OK, 74467.

Crazy for Crafts Festival, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 420 West Will Rogers Boulevard (formerly Antique Peddlers Mall) and 409 West Will Rogers Blvd. (formerly Peachtree Antiquary). Admission: $1, children under 12, free. Handmade jewelry, candles, sweaters, and holiday-themed crafts. Information: 341-5881 or mainstreet@claremore.org.

House of Prayer Church Fish and Chicken Fry, 4-7:30 p.m., in the church’s Josh Brown Activity Center (six miles north of Claremore on Highway 66). All you can eat fish and chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, French fries, baked beans, hushpuppies, homemade cakes and pies, and iced tea. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 10 and younger, and free for children 3 and younger. Information: Pastor Richard Hubbard, 341-7948.

Claremore High School Senior Night and Annual Zebra Band Light Show following the football game.

St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church accepts November Angel Food orders, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Information: 341-5435.



SATURDAY (Nov. 7)

Crazy for Crafts Festival, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 420 West Will Rogers Boulevard (formerly Antique Peddlers Mall) and 409 West Will Rogers Blvd. (formerly Peachtree Antiquary). Admission: $1, children under 12, free. Handmade jewelry, candles, sweaters, and holiday-themed crafts. Information: 341-5881 or mainstreet@claremore.org.

Central Christian Church coat drive distribution, 8 a.m. -noon, 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.

Baseball tryouts for 11 and under competitive baseball. Call 918-557-0354.

AARP Driver Safety Program, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Claremore Senior Citizens Center, 116 N. Missouri. Cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non members. Information: Charles Kietzman, 341-5070.



SUNDAY (Nov. 8)

Sigma Chi ESA, Inola, hosts Hope for Heroes honoring veterans and soldiers, 2 p.m., at Inola High School football stadium. Special speakers, displays music and performances. Blue Star Mothers will collect items for troop care packages. Names of veterans are being compiled for the recognition. Send information to Inolahopeforheros@gmail.com.

The Tulsa Community Band joins the Claremore High School Band to present a patriotic concert honoring past and present military personnel, 3 p.m., at Robson Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased at the door. Proceeds benefit the Zebra Band program.



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.

Will Rogers Library genealogy volunteers are available each Monday from 5-7 p.m. to answer questions and assist with research.



WEDNESDAY (Nov. 11)

The women of Foyil United Methodist Church host their monthly dinner, beginning at 11 a.m. This month’s menu is Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings for $7. They will also have a bake sale.



SATURDAY (Nov. 14)

Rogers County Democratic Party hosts annual banquet, 6 p.m., at Will Rogers Downs Turf Club. Special guests are Attorney General and Geubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson. RSVP by Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 341-6027 or by e-mail to rogerscountydemocrats@gmail.com.

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