Chamber city-wide garage sale set
The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce announces its annual city-wide garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 7. Forms can be picked up at the chamber office. Cost is $14. Deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 29.
Immunizations offered
On-site immunizations will be offered by the Kay County Health Department on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the registration center, Ponca City. The following vaccines will be offered: T dap booster, HPV and MCV.
For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students ages 12 and up. A legal guardian must be present.
Vacation Bible School July 13-17
“Glow for God” is the theme for Vacation Bible school July 13-17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for K-5th grade at the Tonkawa Christian Life Church, 115 West Grand. Register online at Tonkawaclc.com/vbs-glow-for-god.
Chamber lists coming events
The Tinkawa Chamber of Commerce lists following upcoming events:
-- August 7th – City Wide Garage Sales
-- August 21th – Good Vibration Car Show
-- September 11th – Golf Scramble
Storm siren testing Monday
Every Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be tested.
Get your Tonkawa Buc face masks!
A new shipment of Tonkawa Buccaneer face masks are available at the Central Office at the Tonkawa Mid-Hi/High school site. Masks may be purchased for $10 each Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Go Bucs!!
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 Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and Friday from 4-6 p.m. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling (580) 761-7576 or any of the ...
