The Ada News
Ada —
EDITOR’S NOTE: At the first of each year, we update the area briefs folder. If you wish to have your group’s event listed on a regular basis, please send the information to Brenda Tollett by email at btollett@theadanews.com, fax 580-332-8841 or deliver the information in person to 116 N. Broadway. Briefs must be submitted at least five days before the event by bringing them into the office, emailing to btollett@theadanews.com or faxing to (580) 332-8841. If your group is no longer meeting and is listed in the Area Briefs, please contact Brenda Tollett at 580-310-7520 to have the brief removed. Briefs will not be accepted over the telephone and are reserved for non-profit organizations. Church-related briefs are published only on Friday’s religion page. All activities may be subject to change due to weather conditions.
THURSDAY
APRIL 26, 2012
• Ada Vet Clinic is conducting a rabies clinic from 9-11.30 a.m. and 1:30-5 p.m. Cost is $8 per animal.
• Felines and Friends is conducting a rabies clinic for cats only from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m..
FRIDAY
APRIL 27, 2012
• The 2012 Pontotoc County Quilt Show takes place at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex.
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY
APRIL 28, 2012
• The 2012 Pontotoc County Quilt Show takes place at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex.
• Stonewall conducts a volunteer workday from 9 a.m. until to 2 p.m. The work will focus on painting the facades of buildings on Main Street. State Sen. Susan Paddack is expected to be there along with U.S. Rep. Tom Cole’s field representative, Amber Savage. Volunteers are asked to bring painting equipment, including brushes, rollers, roller extensions, ladders, paint trays and buckets. Phone Stonewall City Hall at 265-4511 with any questions.
•Technisand’s Third Annual Coed Slow pitch Softball Tournament is April 28-29 at Roff City Park Ballfield. All proceeds will benefit the Pontotoc County Red Cross. Entry fee is $100 per team and is due when first game is played. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded and teams must provide their own balls. Concession is available. For more information or to enter, phone Cindy at Technisand at 580-456-7791, extension 8712 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leave a message if no one is available.
SUNDAY
APRIL 29, 2012
• Balancing food and play, fun, games and folly takes place from 2-3 p.m. at Harris Park in Hammond Heights. In case of rain, events will be moved to The Church of God in Christ at 3015 N. Townsend Hammond Heights. This is a time of play for children and their families.
• Byng School’s Indian Education Parent Committee hosts a Recognition Assembly at 2 p.m. in the Byng High School Auditorium. The assembly is followed by a reception in the high school student center. Recognitions will include all Johnson O’Malley students in attendance, Outstanding Students from Francis, Homer, Byng Elementary, Byng Junior High, and Byng High School. The event is open to all Johnson O’Malley students and their parents.
MONDAY
APRIL 30, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
MAY 1, 2012
• Ada Kiwanis Club meets each Monday at 12 noon in the Aldridge Ballroom, 12th and Broadway, for buffet lunch and a short program. Kiwanis is a service club whose motto is “Young Children, Priority One.” Kiwanians serve the community in ways that primarily benefit children, including the operation of the Kiwanis Ball Park and assisting with the Wintersmith Kiddie Park. Contact President Donna Rodebush at 580-272-3029 for more information.
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 2, 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
THURSDAY
MAY 3, 2012
• NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room next to the dining room at Valley View Regional Hospital. For more information, phone Ruth Smith at 580-332-2118.
FRIDAY
MAY 4, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY
MAY 5, 2012
• City of Ada spring clean-up begins at 9 a.m. Volunteers are needed to pick up trash. All ages, groups and organizations are welcome to participate. Trash bags will be provided. For more information or to volunteer, phone or email Lisa Bratcher a the city of Ada — lisa.bratcher@adaok.com or 580-436-8135.
• The Peach Town Opry, a music show and open mic night, is hosted at 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Stratford American Legion Building located just north of the 4-way stop on US Highway 177 in Stratford. The show is free, open to the public and features contemporary country and gospel music. For more information, contact Carole at 320-4319.
• Rabies clinics will be held at Oil Center Fire Department from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; Vanoss School from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and at Roff Fire Department from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
SUNDAY
MAY 6, 2012
• Balancing food and play fun, games and folly takes place from 2-3 p.m. at Harris Park in Hammond Heights. In case of rain, events will be moved to The Church of God in Christ at 3015 N. Townsend Hammond Heights. This is a time of play for children and their families.
MONDAY
MAY 7, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
•Veterans of Foreign Wars, Desert Storm Post 11194, holds its monthly meeting the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Music Room located on the second floor of Ada Public Library. Anyone having an interest in the VFW, any veteran, and especially those who have earned a campaign medal through participation in combat are encouraged to attend.
The Post also operates a Veterans Service Office at 701 N. Broadway in Ada.
TUESDAY
MAY 8, 2012
• Have you or someone you know suffered the unimaginable — the death of a child? The Compassionate Friends Ada Area Chapter (a non-profit organization) meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at First United Methodist Church, Parlor Room. For more information, phone (580) 399-5565.
• Byrds Mill Archeological Society meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Valley View Regional Hospital Conferencew Room. • Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 9 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
MAY 11, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
MONDAY
MAY 14, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
MAY 15, 2012
FRIDAY
MAY 18, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY
MAY 19, 2012
• Gold Dusters chapter of Gold Prospectors Association of America meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month on the third floor of Fentem Hall, East Central University campus. For more information, phone Phil Robinson at 580-320-3424.
• Mary’s Music Barn, featuring The Country Pride Band and special guest, presents traditional country music the third Saturday of each month Mary’s Music Barn is located three and one-half mile south of Stonewall on Jesse Highway. Turn right on McDonald Road. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 580-272-7816, 580-265-9206 or email mmcsinger@tds.net.
MONDAY
MAY 21, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
MAY 22, 2012
• Combat Infantrymen’s Association (CIA) meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 730 E. Main in Ada. This organization is open to Army infantry veterans who have served in a foreign war and earned the Combat Infantryman’s badge. For more information, phone Louis Dunlap, commander, at 580-436-2725 or Robert Baldwin, 918-360-4310.
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 23 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
MAY 25, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
MONDAY
MAY 28, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
MAY 29, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 30 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
JUNE 1, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY
JUNE 2, 2012
• The Peach Town Opry, a music show and open mic night, is hosted at 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Stratford American Legion Building located just north of the 4-way stop on US Highway 177 in Stratford. The show is free, open to the public and features contemporary country and gospel music. For more information, contact Carole at 320-4319.
MONDAY
JUNE 4, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
• Ada Kiwanis Club meets each Monday at 12 noon in the Aldridge Ballroom, 12th and Broadway, for buffet lunch and a short program. Kiwanis is a service club whose motto is “Young Children, Priority One.” Kiwanians serve the community in ways that primarily benefit children, including the operation of the Kiwanis Ball Park and assisting with the Wintersmith Kiddie Park. Contact President Donna Rodebush at 580-272-3029 for more information.
• Ada Elk’s Lodge conducts dance classes each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. Classes include country/western, swing, waltz and line. Dance classes are $2.50 per person and are open to the public. Ada Elk’s Lodge kitchen is open at 6 p.m. for the Monday night special or guests may order off the menu.
•Veterans of Foreign Wars, Desert Storm Post 11194, holds its monthly meeting the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Music Room located on the second floor of Ada Public Library. Anyone having an interest in the VFW, any veteran, and especially those who have earned a campaign medal through participation in combat are encouraged to attend. The Post also operates a Veterans Service Office at 701 N. Broadway in Ada.
TUESDAY
JUNE 5, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 6 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
THURSDAY
JUNE 7, 2012
• NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room next to the dining room at Valley View Regional Hospital. For more information, phone Ruth Smith at 580-332-2118.
FRIDAY
JUNE 8, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
MONDAY
JUNE 11, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
JUNE 12, 2012
• Have you or someone you know suffered the unimaginable — the death of a child? The Compassionate Friends Ada Area Chapter (a non-profit organization) meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at First United Methodist Church, Parlor Room. For more information, phone (580) 399-5565.
• Byrds Mill Archeological Society meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Valley View Regional Hospital Conferencew Room.
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 13 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
JUNE 15, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY
JUNE 16, 2012
• Gold Dusters chapter of Gold Prospectors Association of America meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month on the third floor of Fentem Hall, East Central University campus. For more information, phone Phil Robinson at 580-320-3424.
• Mary’s Music Barn, featuring The Country Pride Band and special guest, presents traditional country music the third Saturday of each month Mary’s Music Barn is located three and one-half mile south of Stonewall on Jesse Highway. Turn right on McDonald Road. The show starts at 7 p.m. For more information, phone 580-272-7816, 580-265-9206 or email mmcsinger@tds.net.
MONDAY
JUNE 18, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
JUNE 19, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 20 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
JUNE 22, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
MONDAY
JUNE 25, 2012
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support weight loss group, meets at 8:30 a.m. each Monday at Irving Community Center, second floor. For more information, phone 580-399-6731.
TUESDAY
JUNE 26, 2012
• Combat Infantrymen’s Association (CIA) meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at 730 E. Main in Ada. This organization is open to Army infantry veterans who have served in a foreign war and earned the Combat Infantryman’s badge. For more information, phone Louis Dunlap, commander, at 580-436-2725 or Robert Baldwin, 918-360-4310.
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Tuesday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 27 , 2012
• The Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Cradduck Rd., Ada. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 580-332-6506.
• A dance is conducted each Wednesday at Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is $6 per person and is open to all ages.
FRIDAY
JUNE 29, 2012
• Al Anon meets at 8 p.m. each Friday at St. Lukes Episcopal Church.
