Earth Day Labyrinth Walk
The Heart in the Park committee is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22 with a Labyrinth Walk from 12:00 noon or anytime during the day until Saturday to Walk the Labyrinth and tie a green ribbon on the big medal Heart at the base of the Labyrinth. Take a walk and join in the fun!
City library is closed
Due to Covid-19 the Tonkawa Public Library will be closed until further notice.
Methodists accepting furniture only
Donations for the First United Methodist Church Thrift Sale in Tonkawa are no longer being accepted at this time, with the exception of FURNITURE. If you have any furniture items that you would like to drop off, please call the church office at 580-628-2309, or Meredith Williamson 580-716-2141. The date for the Thrift Sale is still unknown, but will be advertised as soon as times allow.
PTC Foundation Dinner Postponed
The Pioneer Technology Center Foundation Roast has been postponed and a new date will be determined in the future. Lori Evans with Pioneer Tech will be contacting all those who purchased tickets. For more information about Pioneer Tech and its programs visit www.pioneertech.edu or call 580-762-8336.
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.
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.
Caregivers support group in Tonkawa
The Kay County Caregivers support group meets from 4-6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at 118 S. Seventh, Tonkawa, across the street from the Tonkawa city offices. It is sponsored by long term care authority and the Area Agency of Aging. Anyone assisting with the care of a family member, friend or loved one is welcome to attend.
Goals of this group are to provide social interaction with other care givers such as yourself and to inform people about resources and information available for the care for a loved one. . Questions? Call Russ at 580-670-4428.
Hours at the McCarter Museum
The McCarter Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Other ...
