HAPPENINGS

November 11, 2009 — WEDNESDAY

Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosts Soul Food Lunch each Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. Cost, $6. Pick up at the church, 805 N. Oseuma (no delivery available). Information: 341-1509.

Pelivan Transit closed in observance of Veterans Day. Business resumes Thursday.

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. Veterans eat free. They will also have a bake sale.

Claremore Veterans Day Parade, 11 a.m. (line up at 10), starting at Expo Center. Parade will end at Lynn Riggs Gazebo Park with a flag retirement ceremony.

Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, 2 p.m., at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens Veteran’s Field of Honor Circle, 801 Normal Ave., Claremore.



THURSDAY

Country Fare Quilters Guild monthly Bee meeting, 10 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Open to the public. Information: Judy Haines, 342-0577.

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 L. D. Allison, first; Gene and Dawn Beck, second; Richard and Evelyn Ward, third; E/W Yvonne England and Shirley Laws, first; Dixie Baurer and Peggy Allison, second; Ed Vanschiak and Donna Henson, third.

Rogers County Real Estate Association general meeting, 8:30 a.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. Free to non members.



FRIDAY

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

First Christian Church of Claremore Annual Bazaar (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Lunch (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Cost for lunch is $5 for taco soup, corn muffins, salad, dessert and beverage. Take-out available by calling 607-0473 or bring your tickets to the carry out door on S. Florence.

RSU Theatre presents “Crimes of the Heart” 7:07 p.m. Will rogers Auditorium. Tickets $5. More information, call 343-7521.



SATURDAY (Nov. 14)

Verdigris PTO Craft Show 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Verdigris Elementary School. More information, 344-5050.

Rogers County Democratic Party annual banquet at Will Rogers Downs Turf Club. Special guest Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Drew Edmondson. Tickets $25 per person or $250 per table and name recognition. Country casual dress. Silent auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. RSVP by Nov. 10, 341-6027 or email rogerscountydemocrats@gmail.com.

Sequoyah Alumni Banquet and Scholarship Presentation in the high school cafeteria. Alumni should go to Commerce Bank, go right, right again on first road and come back way due to construction. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $8. Classes of 1949 and 1959 will be honored. Reservations: Donna Froman, 341-4047; Frieda Wilcox, 272-4056; or Don and Pat Dennis, 341-6023.

RSU Theatre presents “Crimes of the Heart” 7:07 p.m. Will rogers Auditorium. Tickets $5. More information, call 343-7521.

Blue Starr Church of Christ “Cakes and Coats” free pancake breakfast and coat giveaway, 8-10 a.m., in the church’s Family Life Center. Information: 341-3632.



MONDAY (Nov 16)

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



WEDNESDAY (Nov. 18)

Claremore Support Group for People with Visual Impairments meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux conference room. Focus will be Low Vision Services, Handheld Low Vision Aids, presented by Joyce Southerland, rehabilitation teacher for the blind. Lunch will be served. Information: Visual Services, a division of the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, 918-551-4900 or Sue Speer, 342-5462.



WEDNESDAY (Nov. 18)

Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosts Soul Food Lunch each Wednesday, 12-2 p.m. Cost, $6. Pick up at the church, 805 N. Oseuma (no delivery available). Information: 341-1509.



THURSDAY (Nov. 19)

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



FRIDAY (Nov. 20)

Holiday Boutique at RSU Student Centennial Center 9-5; $10 at the door United Way fundraiser.

Benefit Concert & Dance at Gunn Hill Ranch 7 -10:30 pm; fundraiser for Oklahoma teen representative Barbara Helton O’Fields to send her to AAU World Power Lifting Championships. For information call 923-6017.



SUNDAY (Nov. 22)

Foyil United Methodist Church hosts Community Thanksgiving Dinner for Foyil residents at 12:15 p.m. Free of charge.



SATURDAY (Dec. 5)

Junior Ocieleta Club hosts annual Christmas Home Tour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour to feature four residential homes and craft show at First Christian Church in Claremore. Tickets, $10, may be purchased in advance at Belvidere Mansion, Claremore Chamber of Commerce, Java Dave’s, and more. Proceeds benefit student scholarships/civic needs in Claremore area. Information: (918) 951-0804 or savannahhaddock@gmail.com.



SUNDAY (Dec. 6)

Native American Christmas Art Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., “Gourds, Etc.” Art Studio, 9002 S. 439.2 Locust Grove. Information, contact Verna Bates at (918) 479-8739.



MONDAY (Dec. 7)

Justus-Tiawah Public Schools election filing period for board position #2 (a three-year term) opens 8 a.m. Filings close 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, or at closure of Rogers County Election Board Office.

Sequoyah Public Schools filing period for #5 seat on the Sequoyah Board of Education to open 8 a.m. Filings to close 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 or at closure of Rogers County Election Board Office.



THURSDAY (Dec. 10)

Country Fare Quilters Guild meeting, 11:00 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Holiday potluck luncheon. Open to the public. Information: Judy Haines, 342-0577.



THURSDAY (Dec. 17)

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

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