•Saturday, August 17, 2024•Blinn Park•Registration begins at 8 am with awards at 1 pm.•$20 entry fee per vehicle ($5 goes to 50/50 pot)•First 50 entries receive a dash plaque•Prizes awarded to the top 10 entries •Top Car sponsored by Bluepeak•Participant Judged•Door Prizes•Bicycle Safety Course, free for the kids at 10 am Registration forms available at www.tonkawachamber.org or call 580-628-2220Thirsty ThursdayThe Art Center of Tonkawa is hosting its monthly Thirsty Thursday on August 15 from 5-7 p.m. at 202 E Grand. Tickets are available at the door for $10 which includes two drinks, either alcoholic or non-alcoholic, snacks and a make and take craft. The gift shop is open as well.OHP Trooper Coby Snyder speaking at OK2A August 13Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Coby Snyder will speak at the Oklahoma 2nd Amendment Association meeting Tuesday 8/13/24 - 6:00 pm at Mary’s Grill in Downtown Tonkawa. Come early & enjoy supper.- Questions - Terry.ThompsonOK2A@gmail. com - 580-670-0357Tonkawa Alumni Association Announces 2024 Award RecipientsRecipients of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award are Dr. Ed Vineyard and Willie Street. Both men are members of the THS Class of 1980. Dr. Vineyard is retired from serving as Vice President of NOC-Enid Campus. Mr. Street is a Physician’s Assistant for Phillips 66 Health Services.Jack Evans will be receiving the Alumni Pride Award. He is a graduate of the THS Class of 1959. For many years, Jack was known as the “Voice of the Buccaneers” for his service as the announcer at high school football games.All three men will be recognized during Homecoming weekend, October 4-5.Starlit ExchangeA Path Forward Inc and Avenue of Hope Association bring you Kay County’s Starlit Exchange, a charity night market where a percentage of every purchase goes to the hosting non-profits.This event will be held one Friday per month from July through November, and will feature food, merchandise for sale, and entertainment. Join this monthly event to support local entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations.The next event will be held on August 9, from 7 - 10 pm at the Tractor Supply parking lot (14th and Prospect, Ponca City).
