December 9, 2009 — WEDNESDAY
Grand Adventures Second Wednesday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Christmas entertainment by Robert Churchill. Reservations: Don, 477-3337.
The women of Foyil United Methodist Church host their monthly dinner, beginning at 11 a.m. Menu includes the choice of fried chicken or meat loaf and side items for $7.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosts a Soul Food benefit dinner each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost, $6. Pick up at the church, 805 N. Oseuma (no delivery available). Information: 341-1509.
THURSDAY
Claremore High School presents “A Christmas Story,” Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, Robson Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students, with $1 off per ticket for new and unwrapped toy donation to benefit Toys for Tots. Tickets available at Robson PAC Box office or by calling 699-7390.
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.
AARP Chapter 3521 annual Christmas luncheon and party, 11:15 a.m., at American Legion Post 141 N. Highway 88. Anyone 50 and over welcome. On the menu is baked ham, scalloped potatos and green beans for $7. Reservations: Loretta Genn, 341-7099 or 260-7373.
Verdigris Family Literacy Council hosts “Winter Wonderland Family Literacy Night,” 6:30 p.m., in the Verdigris Elementary commons area. Storytellers will present their favorite winter and Christmas stories to families. Participants are welcome to wear their pajamas for these bedtime stories. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Free and open to the public.
Rogers County Real Estate Association Christmas luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Northeast Technology Center Claremore campus. Members and non members welcome.
Rogers County United Way annual meeting, 5 p.m., at Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. New board members will be elected. The fundraising campaign Victory Celebration Party will begin at 5:30.
FRIDAY
Claremore DAV #44 sponsors a $5 jewelry and accessory fundraiser, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 801 W. Dupont.
SATURDAY (Dec. 12)
Foyil JOM hosts a Holiday Cultural Feast. Several cultural presenters are planned. 100 free tickets are available for JOM students and their parents. Information: Frankie Long, 342-3803.
Pocahontas Christmas Party for members and residents of Cherokee Senior Housing at 202 Stuart Roosa, 1 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 2:30.
SUNDAY (Dec. 13)
The Hoppers present a Christmas concert, 6 p.m., at Claremore Church of the Nazarene. Information: 341-3043.
Cherokee Lifeways Afterschool and Community project for fourth through eighth graders, 2-5 p.m., at Rogers County Cherokee Association, Tiawah. Classes in language, culture and “Healthy Lifeways” activities. Information: Lee Keener, 283-2145 or bkeener@dishmail.net.
American Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m.-noon, at First United Methodist Church, 1615 N. Highway 88. Schedule an appointment: 448-3543. Drop-ins welcome.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christmas Music Celebration, 5 p.m., Chambers and 17th Streets (north off Blue Starr).
MONDAY (Dec. 14)
Claremore sixth grade, junior high, and high school Zebra Band Christmas Concert, 7 p.m., at Robson Performing Arts Center.
WEDNESDAY (Dec. 16)
Mt. Zion Baptist Church hosts a Soul Food benefit dinner each Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost, $6. Pick up at the church, 805 N. Oseuma (no delivery available). Information: 341-1509.
THURSDAY (Dec. 17)
Senior Citizen Dance Pot Luck dinner, 7-9 p.m., at Elks Club Claremore. $5. Information: 355-2362.
FRIDAY (Dec. 18)
Inola High School Spanish Club Famous Enchilada Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the high school cafeteria during the Inola-Verdigris basketball game. Cost is $5 at the door for adults, $4 for kids 12 and younger.
