County Democrats meet tonight
The Kay County Democratic Party will be having a meeting on Thursday, June 20, in the west Seminar Room at Pioneer Tech. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Southern Roots Salon ribbon cutting set
A ribbon cutting by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce will be 12 noon friday, June 21, at Southern Roots Salon, 100 East Grand, Tonkawa.
Tonkawa midhi summer pride begins
Tonkawa midhi football summer pride is now under way, Head Coach Gage Martin announced this week. It will be at 9 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Meet at the midhi locker room on those mornings.
Pre-kindergarten spots limited; enroll
Tonkawa Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten spots are limited. If you have a child who will be 4 by September 1st, you need to pre enroll. The elementary office is open 8-4, Monday-Thursday. Please come by and reserve your spot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
