Donate to weight room project
The Tonkawa Alumni Association is conducting a fund drive for the 2019 weight room project for Buccaneer athletics, president David Fruits said this week. Make checks payable to the Tonkawa Alumni Association, P.O. Box 12, Tonkawa, OK 74653.
Donate to Veteran flag project
This is the last week to donate to the Veterans Flag Project being conducted by THS Art. If you would like to make a donation please contact Dawn Huff at the high school 580-628-2566 or 580-628-7472. We still have magnets and will be glad of your participation in our project to assist the American Legion and the IOOF cemetery with flags to honor our veterans.
Firemen testing hydrants this month
The Tonkawa Fire Department will be testing hydrants during the month of May and the first half of June. Fire Chief/EMS Director Justin Kienzle made the announcement.
Boogie-Woogie pianist in concert
The world famous Boogie-Woogie/Jazz & Blues pianist from Switzlerland -- Silvan Zingg -- will be in concert at the Blackwell high school auditorium 7 p.m. Friday, May 24. Tickets are on sale at the Blackwell Chamber of Commerce and other Blackwell locations. Questions? Call 580.363.4532.
Tonkawa Lions meet today
Tonkawa Lions Club meets each Thursday, 11:30 to 1 in the Glass Room, NOC Cafeteria.
Hours at the McCarter Museum
The McCarter Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m..
Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling
(580) 761-7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door. Visitors are always welcome.
GED classes are held on NOC campus
Adult Basic and High School Equivalency (Formerly GED) classes are being held at NOC Campus; Wednesdays 5 – 8 p.m. in Wilkin Hall Room 121. Call 580-718-4319 for more info.
IOOF Cemetery needs donations
The IOOF Cemetery is in need of donations to continue operation of the cemetery, Garry Davis announced this week. Brent Bailey is caretaker. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 121 with checks made to the Tonkawa Cemetery for upkeep.
Davis said money is short because of fewer funerals.
Storm siren testing Monday
Every Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be tested.
Helping veterans...
A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages meets at the American Legion in Ponca City every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. Questions? Call Allen Teten at 580-716-3529.
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings
Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Monday each month at 1 p.m. and the fourth Thursday each month at 6 p.m. the meetings are held at ...
