Street closings during Christmas paradeIf you will be attending the Olde Tyme Christmas celebration downtown, please be prepared to park on the outer perimeters of downtown Grand Avenue on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, beginning at 3:00 p.m. If you are a business owner downtown, please ask your employees to park in other areas to allow for a safe parade route and celebration.Chamber Seeks Parade EntriesThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce is seeking parade entries for the Olde Tyme Christmas parade. The parade is on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:30 pm. There will be prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd places for the most festive float entries. Judging this year will be held in the parking lot at Tonkawa High School. The floats will then line up at 4th & Grand beginning at 6:00 p.m. If anyone is interested in having an entry in the parade, please contact the Chamber office at 580-628-2220.County GOP to host Texans tonightThe Kay County Republican Party will be holding a special meeting at Pioneer Technology Center this Thursday, November 30th at 7 p.m. Mark and Jalise Middleton of northern Texas will share their experience in Washington D.C. outside of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, 2021.Santa’s Mailbox at Mary’sSanta’s Mailbox will be at Mary’s Grill starting on November 27th. Stop by and drop your letter off or write your Santa letter while dining. On Thursday, November 30th the mailbox will be at the Art Center, 202 E. Grand, 5-8:00 p.m. during the Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration.Tonkawa’s Christmas Giving TreeGiving Tree Stars will be available at The Depot during the Olde Tyme Christmas Celebration on Thursday, November 30th, 5-8 p.m. Then, while you’re out this holiday season don’t forget to stop by First National Bank of Oklahoma or Gateway First Bank and pick up a star. Each star represents a child that needs something special this year. There are two ways you can help. Option one is to take a star and purchase items yourself for that child. Option two if you are not a big shopper you may pick a star and donate money and we will send an elf to purchase items for that child. Donations for the Giving Tree are always welcome. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber office at 580-628-2220Judicial Reform at OK2A Dec. 12Hallie Milner of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs will be speaking on ...
