Published: November 26, 2008 11:35 am            

Area Briefs, November 26, 2008

WEDNESDAY

NOV. 26, 2008

◊ Byng Speech and Drama Booster Club will be selling pies on Main Street beginning at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go toward their trip to New York City.

◊ 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.

◊ Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Craddock Road, Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 332-6506.

THURSDAY

NOV. 27, 2008

THANKSGIVING

◊ 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.

◊ All non-emergency city of Ada offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The landfill will be closed and there will be no garbage service .

FRIDAY

NOV. 28, 2008

◊ All non-emergency city of Ada offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The landfill will be closed and there will be no garbage service .

SATURDAY

NOV. 29, 2008

◊ American Legion Bingo every Saturday from 6-10 p.m. at the American Legion Building on North Broadway (next to the Pepsi plant). The event is open to the entire family. Snack bar available. Proceeds go to fund American Legion projects. For more information, phone 559-2732.

MONDAY

DEC. 1, 2008

◊ Homer Elementary School, 1400 N. Monte Vista, hosts a Scholastic Book Fair from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to purchase books for children.

◊ The Board of Education of Ada Public School District 1019 has announced that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for the Office Number Four, Ward One seat on the Ada Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pontotoc County Election Board between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 1-3.

◊ The Board of Education of Vanoss Public School District has announced that statutorily qualified individuals interested in running as a candidate for Number Four seat on the Vanoss Board of Education may file to run as a candidate for this seat at the Pontotoc County Election Board between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Dec. 1 through Dec. 3, 2008.

◊ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11194 meets at 7 p.m. in the second floor music room of Ada Public Library. The meeting is open to all veterans.

◊ Chess Club meets 7 p.m. each Monday evening at First Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Kings Road, in the Westminster Fellowship Center. For more information, phone 580-332-3073.

TUESDAY

DEC. 2, 2008

◊ Homer Elementary School, 1400 N. Monte Vista, hosts a Scholastic Book Fair from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. to purchase books for children. A special time for parents and guests to shop will be from 3:30-6 p.m.

◊ Ardmore’s Downtown Parade of Lights begins at 6 p.m. following the Ardmore Christmas Tree Lighting in Central Park. For more information, phone James Lamey at Ardmore Main Street Authority, 580-226-6246.

◊ “Wings of Hope” conducts a special December meeting at Wintersmith Lodge. There will be a candle lighting remembrance and balloon release.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Meetings are available for parents who have experienced the death of a child. RSVP Tammy at 580-332-4400 or 580-332-2842 if planning to attend or need more information.

        

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