Help with Flags this Memorial Day
Volunteers are needed to meet at the IOOF Tonkawa Cemetery and assist the American Legion and THS students this weekend putting out flags Friday at 5:00 and then picking up flags on Monday at 5:00.
Tonkawa softball camp June 10-12
A Tonkawa softball camp will be held June 10-12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the high school softball field, according to Coach kelsey Smith.
It will be for those entering K-5th grades. The camp will work on catching, throwing, hitting, fielding, base running, etc. Forms are available at the high school and elementary offices. Cost is $50 and includes a camp shirt, lunch on wednesday. Pre-register by Wednesday, June 5. Questions? Email Kelsey Smith at ksmith@tonkawa.k12.ok.us.
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.
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.
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A PTSD Support Group for veterans of all ages ...
