Giving tree applications being takenThe Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for children 0-18 years old that are in need of some assistance purchasing items for Christmas. This program is completely confidential and applications can be picked up at the Chamber office, 109 E. Grand, Monday-Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12. We ask that only parents or legal guardians fill out the application. The deadline for applications will be on Friday, December 3, 2021 at noon. Please contact the Chamber office at 628-2220 or Shelly Dickover at 628-2265 for any further questions.Lions Club meets every ThursdayThe Tonkawa Lions Club meets on Thursdays at 11:30 a,m. at the NOC Cafeteria.Donations for air system soughtDonations would be appreciated to help defray the cost of replacing the old air conditioning system at Lincoln Senior Center. Please send donations to Lincoln Senior Center, 118 South 7th, Tonkawa, 74653.Chamber lists coming eventsThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce lists following upcoming events:-- December 2nd: Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration and deadline for awards nominations.-- Jan. 20: Annual Chamber banquet.Storm siren testing MondayEvery 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 donationsThe 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.Hours at the McCarter MuseumThe McCarter Museum is open 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Depot is availble to rent.. Other times for tours or visiting may be made by calling Val Buss at (580) 761-7576 or any of the numbers listed on the door.Visitors are always welcome.GED classes are held on NOC campusAdult 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 meetingsAlzheimer’s Support Group meets the second Monday each month at 1 ...
