HAPPENINGS

April 09, 2008 07:59 am

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TUESDAY
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church accepts Angel Food orders through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Claremore Band Boosters Association general meeting, 7 p.m., band room in Robson Performing Arts Center.
Will Rogers Squares host square dance lessons at First United Methodist Church. Lessons are Tuesday and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Information: Calvin Hollis, 313-3856.

WEDNESDAY
Joint Tribal Council meeting of the Eastern Band of the Cherokees and the Cherokee Nation, 10 a.m., Cherokee Casino and Resort, Catoosa. Information, contact Tribal Councilor Cara Cowan at cara@caracowan.com or call 918 752-4342.
Alzheimer’s Disease: What is it? What to expect? Claremore First United Methodist Church, 6:45-8 p.m. Information, Rev. Janelle Brammer, associate pastor, 341-4580, or Ray Tomasko, 266-4331, program facilitator.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 p.m., Rogers County Building meeting room. To sign up, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.
Women of Foyil United Methodist Church host their monthly dinner, 11 a.m. Menu includes the choice of fried chicken
or meat loaf and side
items for $6.

THURSDAY
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church accepts Angel Food orders through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
AARP Chapter 3521 meeting, 11:15 a.m., Claremore American Legion Post 141 on North Highway 88. Members will celebrate Christmas in April with bingo and silent auction. Cost is $6 for those eating lunch. Entree is chicken fried steak. Information or reservations: Loretta Genn, 341-7099.
Rogers County Real Estate Association meeting, 8:30 a.m., Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. Rickey Hayes, Claremore economic development consultant, will speak about the Oklahoma Plaza.
Claremore Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Will Rogers Library. Cost, $2.50. Last club winners: N/S — Ann Smith and Peggy Allison, first; Gene and Dawn Beck, second; and Jim Farley and L. D. Allison, third. E/W — Ann Beatles and Katy Roberts, first; Beth Young and Marilyn Roberts, second; and Bob Beason and John Lingren, third.
Will Rogers Lions Club meeting, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut. Guest Speaker: Larry Rice, Rogers State University President Designate. Chuck Dirickson is Lion of the Day.
Country Fare Quilters Guild monthly Bee meeting, 10 a.m., St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 1304 N. Dorothy. Topic: sewing triangles accurately. Open to the public. Information: Carol Thurman, 341-8833.
Rogers County Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Claremore Community Center Room 3, 2301 N. Sioux. Cara Cowan Watts, Cherokee Tribal Councilor, District 7, will speak about her Indian heritage.

FRIDAY
Lutheran Women’s Conference, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.
Pilot Club of Claremore’s 29th Annual Style Show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Claremore. Tickets are $10 and are available at Floral Creations in NeMar Center. Information or reservations: Barbara Ingram, 341-7108.
Last day to place Angel Food orders for April at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY
Justus-Tiawah 2nd Annual Wildcat Car Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (check-in 9-11 a.m.), at the north campus, three miles east of Claremore on Highway 20. Registration fee: $15. Divisions: Most Original, Best Wildcat Favorite, Best Muscle Car, Best All Around. Three trophies per division. Door prizes, music, food. Proceeds will help fund the eighth grade class trip.
Hoover’s Have All Mall hosts lunch and bake sale to benefit Safenet Services’ building fund for a new domestic abuse shelter, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., inside the mall. Taco soup, dessert and drink will be served for a $5 donation. Cost for children 2 to 10 years is $2.50. Carry-out available.
Verdigris Fire District benefit pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. Pancakes, sausage and drinks: $6 for adults, $2.50 for children 7-12, and free for 6 years and younger. A benefit auction will follow at noon including emergency vehicles, equipment and miscellaneous items.
Big Kahuna’s 14 and under softball team yard sale fundraiser, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., IMC parking lot (old Gymnastics City). Donations are being accepted.
Family Night Out sponsored by Sigma Chi Chapter of ESA, 5 p.m., at Inola Roundup Club. Spaghetti dinner and entertainment by Jimmy Willis and Friends with karaoke. Cost: $6 for adults; $3 for children 4-12; and free for children 3 and younger. Proceeds go toward scholarships for Inola students.
State Trash Off in Inola. Volunteer information: Greg Boeckman at City Hall, 543-2430.
Lutheran Women’s Conference, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.
Midwest Breeders Futurity and Sale, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.

SUNDAY (April 13)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., RCCA Community Building in Tiawah. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380.
Sequoyah Tip-In Club meeting, 2 p.m., high school.
Midwest Breeders Futurity and Sale, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.

MONDAY (April 14)
Claremore Band Boosters Association presents “Jazz Fest,” featuring the Will Rogers Junior High and Claremore High School Jazz Bands, 6-8 p.m., Robson Performing Arts Center Black Box Theater. Refreshments provided. Dessert Auction. $3 cover charge.

TUESDAY (April 15)
Chamber Connection, 5:30 p.m., Will Rogers Library, North Florence (north of hospital). Open to all business owners and employees. Information, mmcdannald@sbcgloball.net or 341-2818.

FRIDAY (April 18)
Sequoyah Eagles Powder Puff Football Game to benefit the Sequoyah Cheerleaders, 7 p.m., football field. Admission: adults, $3; students, $2.

SATURDAY (April 19)
Women’s Expo and Taste of Home Cooking School at Claremore Expo Center. Doors open at 10 a.m.; cooking school begin at 3 p.m. Ticket information: 341-2818 or 341-1101.
Inola citizens host an appreciation banquet for Inola Volunteer Firefighters, 5 p.m., Calvary Baptist, followed by a public ceremony at 7 p.m. in the church auditorium. Information: 855-3780 or rafugate@tds.net.

SUNDAY (April 20)
Harmony Star school alumni and community reunion at Claremore Senior Center, 116 N. Missouri. Doors open 11:30 a.m. with covered dish lunch at noon. Information: Joyce Patton, 341-4021 or j.messimore@cox.net.

TUESDAY (April 22)
Senior Fun Day, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.

WEDNESDAY (April 23)
Cherokee registration assistance Wednesday, April 23, Wednesday, May 28 and Wednesday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Claremore IHS Hospital, located on Will Rogers Boulevard. Applications for Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) cards and citizenship in the Cherokee Nation.
Tom Pace speak at the annual Mentor Recogntion Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Community Center He will visit the Alternative Learning Center at 10:30 a.m. For information, www.volunteersforyouth.com

FRIDAY (April 25)
RSU Scholarship Auction and Dinner, evening, Expo Center: “Safari Adventure: Roar of the Wild” will feature unique items such as a deer hunt on the Robson Ranch, vacation to Lake City, Colo., sailing trip for four in North Carolina, ride aboard the Tulsa Police helicopter and more. Information 3433-7768 or 343-7767.

SATURDAY (April 26)
Tri-State Pinto Horse Show, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.

TUESDAY (April 29)
Cardin Circus, Expo Center. Information, www.claremoreexpo.com.

SUNDAY (May 11)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

SUNDAY (June 8)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

MONDAY (June 30)
City Council Retreat, City Hall, 5:30-8 p.m.

THURSDAY (July 10)
City Council (three-day) retreat begins. Agenda pending. Speaker Leonard Martin, Edmond.

SUNDAY (July 13)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

SUNDAY (Aug. 10)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

SUNDAY (Sept. 14)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

MONDAY (Sept. 29)
City Council Retreat, City Hall, 5:30-8 p.m.

SUNDAY (Oct. 12)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

SUNDAY (Nov. 9)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380

SATURDAY (Dec. 13)
City Council Retreat, City Hall, 8 a.m. until noon (if needed).

SUNDAY (Dec. 14)
The Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380