Tonkawa News Holiday DeadlinesThe Tonkawa News will observe early deadlines for the December 26 and January 2 editions. Anything received after 9 am on Monday will be held for the following week.The Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce announces its 109th Annual BanquetOn Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Chamber will host our annual awards ceremony to be held at Northern Oklahoma College in the Renfro Center, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the meal will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the awards ceremony following.Our program highlights the accomplishments of Tonkawa, including the announcement of our award recipients for Employee of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Lifetime Service Award.Tickets are $40.00 each or you may reserve a table for 6 for $300.00. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce office, 109 E. Grand Ave or online at www.tonkawachamber. org. If you would like your tickets mailed to you, please call 580-628-2220. Checks should be made payable to the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce. Please have your tickets purchased by noon on Friday, January 10, 2025, to ensure availability of tickets for you and your guests.McCarter MuseumOpen Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 3 pm, or call any of the numbers posted on the door for visiting on other days or times. We welcome all visitors!Buffet breakfast SaturdaysFly-in/walk-in buffet breakfast is held the first Saturday of every month, rain or shine, from 7-10 a.m. at the Ponca City Regional Airport. Proceeds go to the Ponca City Aviation Foundation which benefits aviation education, scholarships, needy kids, and the airport. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children.
