November 13, 2009 — FRIDAY

Mount Zion Baptist Church hosts a Pastor’s Aide Banquet for Rev. Rodger L.B. Cutler 6:30 p.m. 805 North Oseuma. Tickets $12 a plate.

“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)

Claremore High School wresting second annual poker tournament at VFW. Sign ups start at 2 p.m. More information, contact Chris at 948-1586.

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.



SUNDAY (Nov. 17)

Bunko 2:30-4:30 p.m., Verdigris High School cafeteria. Fundraiser for senior class lock-in. $5.

Rev. Rodger L.B. Cutler’s sixth anniversary program 4 p.m., 805 North Oseuma. Ernestine Dillard will be guest soloist and Antioch Baptist Church to be guest church. Community welcome.



MONDAY (Nov 16)

Children’s author Kim Doner to speak at Will Rogers Library 6:30 p.m. at Friends of Library meeting. Book signing to follow regular meeting.

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



TUESDAY (Nov. 17)

Claremore High School hosts Parent/Teacher conferences 4:30-8:00 p.m. All parents of high school students encouraged to meet with child’s teacher.



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)

Claremore Chamber Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Claremore Community Center on Sioux Street. Special guest Lt. Gov. Jari Askins. Call 341-2818 for reservations

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

Claremore High School Band Spectacular Concert with special guests 7 p.m. Robson Performing Arts Center in Claremore.



FRIDAY (Nov. 20)

Dickens on the Boulevard 6 p.m. downtown Claremore. Artisan’s Village, pictures with Santa, “Tales From the Top” historic tours, wagon rides, living nativity, and more. Dance 8:30 p.m. Tickets/more information, call Claremore Main Street at 341-5881.

Holiday Boutique at RSU Student Centennial Center, 11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m; $10 at the door United Way fundraiser. Ticket covers Friday and Saturday admission.

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



SATURDAY (Nov. 21)

Dickens on the Boulevard 6 p.m. downtown Claremore. Artisan’s Village, pictures with Santa, “Tales From the Top” historic tours, wagon rides, living nativity, and more. Dance 8:30 p.m. Tickets/more information, call Claremore Main Street at 341-5881.

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



SUNDAY (Nov. 22)

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



THURSDAY (Nov. 26)

Sixth annual free community dinner, Foyil Baptist Church 12-2 p.m. RSVP at 341-5279.



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.

Polly’s Presbyterian Pantry Holiday Luncheon and bake sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presbyterian Life Center, on corner of Florence and Fifth Street in conjunction with Junior Ocieleta Home Tour. Lunch $7/adults, $3/children under 10. Carry out available by calling 341-3562.



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.