Methodists re-schedule thrift sale
The First United Methodist Church in Tonkawa has officially rescheduled its Thrift Sale for Friday, June 4th and Saturday, June 5th. So start saving your pennies and put the date on your calendar. More info will come as the date approaches. Donations of furniture are being accepted at this time. Please contact Meredith Williamson at 580-716-2141 for item pick up.
Ministerial Alliance needs your help
For decades the Tonkawa Ministerial Alliance has been able to serve those in need with utilities, groceries and emergency travel and lodging. However, due to COVID restrictions, the group was unable to have its two annual Easter and Thanksgiving fundraisers in 2020 and its funds are running out. With the recent freeze, utility bills will be higher and at the present moment, the alliance will be unable to help Consider helping serve this community by donating to the Tonkawa Ministerial Alliance. Every dollar helps keep the head and lights on, according to President Josh Reese. Make checks to christian Life Church or donate online at Tonkawaclc.com/giving and select “Ministerial Alliance.” or mail them to P.O. Box 486.
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/Highschool site. Masks may be purchased for $10 each Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Go Bucs!!
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 ...
