Area Briefs May 15, 2008

May 15, 2008 11:19 am

— THURSDAY
MAY 15, 2008
Quilt Guild to meet
ALLEN — Allen Quilt Guild will meet at 7 p.m. in Allen Public Library. All quilters are welcome.

AA group to meet at local church
ADA — The local Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Kings Rd. For more information, phone Daniel G. at (580) 332-3503.

Registration for Hip-Hop due
ADA — Registration is due May 16 to participate in a Hip-Hop workshop by Julie Weems to be held May 24. Participants will perform at the May 30 Relay for Life event. Funds are to benefit Relay for Life and American Cancer Society. The cost is $15 per person. Beginners will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with an 8:45 check-in. Advanced will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a 10:15 check-in. Phone Julie Weems at 436-8326 for more information.

FRIDAY
MAY 16, 2008
County Assessor’s office closed Friday
ADA — Pontotoc County Assessor’s office will be closed Friday, May 16, for the annual Northeast District County Assesesors Conference in Stillwater.
The office will re-open Monday, May 19, at 8 a.m.

Legislative Breakfast set
ADA — Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Legislative Breakfast on Friday, May 16th at J. D.’s Café, 911 N. Broadway. Representative Todd Thomsen will be the featured speaker. The breakfast buffet will begin at 7:00 a.m. For more information, phone the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce at 580-332-2506.

Registration for Hip-Hop due
ADA — Registration is due May 16 to participate in a Hip-Hop workshop by Julie Weems to be held May 24. Participants will perform at the May 30 Relay for Life event. Funds are to benefit Relay for Life and American Cancer Society. The cost is $15 per person. Beginners will be from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with an 8:45 check-in. Advanced will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a 10:15 check-in. Phone Julie Weems at 436-8326 for more information.

Ada Boys and Girls Club enrollment begins
ADA — Ada Boys and Girls Club accepts enrollment for Super Summer Camp. Cost for camp is $50 per week with one-time yearly membership fee of $15. Enrollment is limited and deadline for sign-up is Friday, May 16.

Veterans Appreciation Day set at ECU
ADA — Veterans Appreciation Day, hosted by East Central University Veterans Upward Bound, is 11 a.m. The program is 11-11:30 a.m. in the north lounge of ECU Memorial Student Union. A come-and-go reception is 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the dining area of ECU University Center. Veterans can register for door prizes. Visitor parking is available in parking lots along Francis between 12th and 14th streets. For more information, phone Veterans Upward Bound at 580-559-5459.

SATURDAY
MAY 17, 2008

3-on-3 Basketball
ADA — 3-on-3 Basketball is slated at Miko Gym in Ada with first, second and third place prizes. Age groups are 10-12, 13-15 and 16 and above. Five man/woman rosters are $50 each. The funds benefit the Stonewall 2008 Senior Class. Phone 580-272-7197 to register.

Indian taco fundraiser
ADA — An Indian taco fundraiser is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Miko Gym in Ada. Taco and dessert cost $5. Free delivery is available in the Ada area. Funds are to support the Stonewall 2008 Senior Class. To pre-order, phone 580-272-7197.

MONDAY
MAY 19, 2008
Walk this weigh
ADA - Walk This Weigh will be Wintersmith Park at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 19th. Participants will meet on the east side of the park, beside the monkey pens. Health information, pedometers and water will be provided. For more information phone 580-427-5020