Published: July 02, 2008 02:48 pm            

Area Briefs, July 2, 2008

Ed. Note: Area Briefs are now listed in a calendar format. Each event is listed under the corresponding date of the event.





WEDNESDAY

JULY 2, 2008

Dance set at Irving Community Center

ADA — A dance is held every Wednesday at the Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. The cost is $6 per person.



THURSDAY

JULY 3, 2008

Byng cheerleaders to serve soft drinks

ADA — Byng cheerleaders will be providing Coke and popcorn from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Citizens Bank, 12th Street drive through. Donations are not expected but will be accepted.



Depression Bipolar Support group meet

ADA — The State Chapter of Depression Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Rolling Hills Hospital, 1000 Rolling Hills Lane, Ada. Meetings are free and open to anyone with mood disorders. Friends, family, and nursing students are also welcome. For more information, phone Linda at 405-401-9279 or Iva Cook at 405-373-0059.



Ada Rubber Stamp Art Club to meet

ADA — Ada Rubber Stamp Art Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Ada Public Library. Newcomers are always welcome to attend and do not need to take anything with them in order to participate. Use the library's 12 Street entrance and take the elevator to the second floor meeting rooms. For more information, phone 580-332-1892.



Senior Citizens hosts Indian taco sale

ADA — Ada Chickasaw Senior Citizens is hosting an Indian taco sale from 4-7 p.m. at 1005 Chamber Loop. Cost is $6 per person. Meal includes a taco, dessert and drink. Pie auction begins at 5:30 p.m. For delivery of two or more, phone 580-436-1007.

Alzheimer’s support group meets

ADA — Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Support Group meets in the auditorium of Social Services Center, 630 E. Beverly. The meeting is open to anyone with concerns about these conditions. For more information, phone Sidney Pepper at 332-0832.



VFW Post conducts monthly meeting

KONAWA — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11194 meets at Walter Wise Hut in Konawa at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all veterans.



VFW to meet in Stratford

STRATFORD — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1202 meets at 8 p.m. at AL Post 191 in Stratford, located at the junction of State Highway 177 and SH 19. All members are urged to attend. For more information, phone J.W. Brown at 9580) 272-7803.



OBI conducts blood drive at Covington

ADA — Oklahoma Blood Institute hosts a blood drive from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Covington Credit, 218 East Main. Donors receive free health checks and members-for-life points.



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.



FRIDAY

JULY 4, 2008

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Ada festivities planned

ADA — Ada area Kiwanis club will be organizing Fourth of July activities, including fireworks, 5K and 10K run, at Wintersmith Park for the 2008 celebration.

Stonewall celebrates Fourth of July

STONEWALL — Stonewall begins its Independence Day celebration at 10 a.m. Friday, July 4. This year’s theme is Let Freedom Ring. A car show including hot rods, classic and antique cars will be at the ballpark area on the west end of Stonewall. Parade participants need to arrive at 9:15 a.m. to register and line up. More information is available by phoning 580-399-0526 or by email at chamber_of_commerce@stonewalloklahoma.com



SATURDAY

JULY 5, 2008

Bowers reunion set at Connerville

CONNERVILLE — Bowers reunion will be held at the Senior Citizens building in Connerville. For more information, phone Neva Stewart at 1-580-371-8499 or Donald Bowers at 332-6722.



SUNDAY

JULY 6, 2008

Christian school hosts fall enrollment

ADA — Eagles Nest Christian School is taking enrollment for the fall term for grades K-4 through 7. The school is located 12 miles west of Ada on State Highway 19. For more information, phone Martha at 580-759-3656 or 580-618-0793.

        

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