Happenings

May 08, 2008 03:08 pm

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WEDNESDAY
Scholastic Book Fair at Claremont Elementary Library, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. through Friday.
Bible meeting open to the public, 7:45 p.m., at Powers Park Community Center. Speakers: J. Downs and L. Swenson. Information: 218-791-3551.

THURSDAY
DUI School, 5:30 p.m., Human Skills & Resources, Inc., 408 E. Will Rogers.
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church accepts May Angel Food orders through Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
AARP Chapter 3521, 11:15 a.m. at Claremore American Legion Post 141, North Highway 88. Speaker: JimAnn Oliver with Friendship Force. Cost is $6 for those eating lunch (entree: spaghetti and meatballs). Information and reservations: Loretta Genn, 341-7099.
Rogers County Real Estate Association meeting, 8:30 a.m. at Pizza Time Buffet. Assistant City Manager Matt Mueller will explain the new sign ordinances which will affect Realtors. Bonnie Baker will talk about RPAC, the Real Estate action group.
Claremore Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:30-1 p.m., Claremore Community Center, 2301 N. Sioux. Cost, $2.50. Last club winners: N/S — Don and Marj Purkey, first; Gene and Dawn Beck, second; Richard and Evelyn, third. E/W — Jim Farley and Lois Blakely, first; Carol Akerman and Grace Archer, second; JoAnn Tanner and Jeanette Hallum, third.

FRIDAY
23rd Annual Rogers County Training Center Golf Classic and Auction, Heritage Hills Golf Course and Elks Lodge. Information contact: Amy Littleton 283-8953, Sherrill Wiggs 342-7542 or Paula Roland 342-7511.
DUI School, 5:30 p.m., Human Skills & Resources, Inc., 408 E. Will Rogers.
Will Rogers Junior High and Claremore High School Concert Band concert, 7 p.m., Robson Performing Arts Center.
Foyil Public School preschool and kindergarten enrollment, 8-11:30 a.m., Lower Elementary (activity room). Bring: immunization record, Social Security card, birth certificate, Medicaid or Sooner Care card and CDIB card (if applicable).
Verdigris graduation, 7 p.m., Claremore Expo.
Redeemer Lutheran Church hosts all you can eat spaghetti dinner, 6-8 p.m., at the church, 220 N. Seminole. Cost is $5 for spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Proceeds benefit the Youth Center Building Fund. Information: 341-1429.

SATURDAY
Lilac Festival in Downtown Claremore. Entertainment, Car Show, Art Show, Children’s activities, and more, 2-10 p.m. Main Street, 341-5881.
Wild Heart Ranch Open House Spring Baby Shower 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.wildheartranch.org.
Claremore Post Office participates in annual “Postal Food Drive.” Non-perishable food items to be picked up by rural carriers on routes.
DUI School, 9 a.m., Human Skills & Resources, Inc., 408 E. Will Rogers.
Inola Alumni Banquet at Inola Elementary cafeteria. Registration, 5:30 p.m.; meeting, 7; dinner, 7:30. Cost, $15 (Class of 1958 members are half price). Information: Betty Mell, 543-7633 or Loretta Best, 543-2327.
Rogers State University Commencement: Activities begin at 8 a.m. with RSU nrusing graduate pinning, Will Rogers Auditorium; 9 a.m. associate degree candidates line up at Expo Center; 10 a.m. Associate degree graduation; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. graduate and family reception, Expo Center; noon, bachelor’s degree candidates line up at Expo Center; 1 p.m. bachelor’s graduation.
Claremore Farmers’ Market opens, 8 a.m.-noon, at the northeast corner of the Claremore Expo Center parking lot. Information: Meredith, 341-0741 or 625-1434.
Cruise n’ Claremore Car and Cycle Show hosted by Alpha Sigma Tau, 2-8 p.m., in downtown Claremore. Prizes, goodie bags, T-shirts.
Rogers County Relay For Life pancake breakfast fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, 7-10 a.m., at Claremore Elks Lodge. Cost is $4 for pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice.
Harvest Baptist Church final garage sale for Mexico mission trip, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or earlier.
Owalla Road Baptist Church youth fundraiser “Western Dinner,” 6:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children. Church is located seven and a half miles east of Claremore on Industrial Boulevard.
Milam Building hosts inside sale fundraiser beginning at 8 a.m. Biscuits and sausage gravy for breakfast, $2, and cornbread and ham and beans for lunch, $2.

SUNDAY
Rogers County Cherokee Association meets second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., Tiawah Community Center. Call Sally Thrasher, president, (918) 813-9380.
Donations are being accepted for Claremore High School’s annual after-graduation lock-in. Send contributions to CHS Graduation Celebration, P.O. Box 1871, Claremore, OK 74018. Information: Vicki Mosier, 342-1254.
Rogers County Relay for Life is hosting a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by selling kitchen products through May 27. Call Cathy Cooksey, 343-2606, or Jill Lowrey, 341-0550.

MONDAY (May 12)
Claremore Elks Lodge honors local youth at annual Youth Awards Banquet, 7 p.m., Elks Lodge.
Enrollment accepted for Rogers County Health Department’s “I’m In Control” diabetes class. Sessions begin Monday, May 19. Call Fran Hrdlicka, 341-3166.

TUESDAY (May 13)
Oologah-Talala Public Schools open enrollment for new students (pre-kindergarten through 12th grade) for the 2008-2009 school year, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Lower Elementary library. Bring proof of residency, birth certificate, Social Security number, immunization record, CDIB card (if applicable), previous school information including most recent grade report (if applicable), and proof of legal guardianship (if applicable).
Widow and Widowers Group, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Claremore, birthday bash and dinner, 5:30 p.m. at Eggbert’s. Open to the public. Information: 341-4580.

WEDNESDAY (May 14)
Grand Adventures Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Speaker: D C ROBERTS of Good Day Tulsa, Channel 8, in the morning. Cost, $7. Call Don Freed, 477-3337 for reservations.

THURSDAY (May 15)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters fundraiser “Bowl for Kids Sake.” Teams forming. Call 283-1397 or e-mail Jessica.wilbourn@bbbsok.org.
Legacy Christian School hosts “Destination Legacy” open house, 6-8 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 107 E. Will Rogers Boulevard. Meet teachers, view curriculum, tour facilities and learn about extracurricular activities. Information: 342-1450.
Mayes Rogers Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting, 11:30 a.m., Mid American Grille, Pryor. Program will be a report on the State Convention. Information: 825-6437.

FRIDAY (May 16)
Boots and BBQ blood drive at Will Rogers Downs, 2-8 p.m., on the Bloodmobile. Contact mestabrook@claremore.k12.ok.us to schedule your donation. Give up your free T-shirt and the Oklahoma Blood Institute will make a donation to programs at the Tulsa affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Rogers County Builder’s Association Annual Golf Tournament Heritage Hills Golf Course. RCBA’s Annual Fund Raiser. Sponsor or donate a door prize, 343-1911 or sandi@rcbaclaremore.com.
Catoosa graduation, 8 p.m., football stadium.
Bone marrow drive for six-month-old Granton Bayless, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Claremore Community Center. The Oklahoma Blood Institute will conduct free swab tests for donors ages 18 to 60. Information: Arlene Wilson, OBI, 800-375-8778.

SATURDAY (May 17)
Boots & BBQ Festival, KCBS Cook-off at Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Live entertainment, horse racing, arts and crafts, food vendors. Information: Steve Walker, 281-9589. Presented by Claremore Reveille Rotary.
Old-Fashioned Picnic, Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, 10:30 a.m. Music, cultural activities, hog fry, arts and crafts and more. Tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and younger. Information: Ollie Starr, 283-1588 or Coke Meyer, 283-8092.
Chelsea graduation, 7 p.m., gymnasium.
Claremore Christian School graduation, 4 p.m., Destiny Life Church at Claremore.
Foyil graduation, 10 a.m., football stadium.
Oologah-Talala graduation, 7 p.m., football stadium.
Sequoyah graduation, 7 p.m., Claremore Expo.

SUNDAY (May 18)
Donations are being accepted for Claremore High School’s annual after-graduation lock-in. Send contributions to CHS Graduation Celebration, P.O. Box 1871, Claremore, OK 74018. Information: Vicki Mosier, 342-1254.
Rogers County Relay for Life is hosting a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by selling kitchen products through May 27. Call Cathy Cooksey, 343-2606, or Jill Lowrey, 341-0550.

MONDAY (May 19)
Rogers County Health Department’s “I’m In Control” diabetes class begins. Pre-enrollment required. Call Fran Hrdlicka, 341-3166.

TUESDAY (May 20)
Chamber Connection, Will Rogers Library, 5:30-7 p.m. Bring a friend, bring business cards. Refreshments. Information: mmcdannald@sbcglobal.net.

THURSDAY (May 22)
Claremore graduation, 7:30 p.m., Claremore Expo.

FRIDAY (May 23)
Inola graduation, 7 p.m., Claremore Expo.
Green Country All Star Football Game, 7:30 p.m., Verdigris. The event is coordinated by the Will Rogers Lions Club and sponsored by Premier Steel.

SATURDAY (May 24)
Green Country All Star Softball Game, 2 p.m., Verdigris. The event is coordinated by Volunteers for Youth and sponsored by Premier Steel.
The Premier Steel Green Country All Star Basketball Games, 6:30 (girls) and 8 p.m. (boys) at Verdigris Jack Collins Field House. Event coordinated by Volunteers for Youth and sponsored by Premier Steel.
Alluwe Reunion at Alluwe School. Doors open 10 a.m. Cost for lunch is $6. Information: Treva Murray, 479-656-3910 or Rita Graves, 789-2750.
Talala Reunion at the American Legion Hut in Talala. Doors open 9 a.m. Bring finger foods, chips and dips. Tea and coffee will be furnished. Information: Karen Strader Lee, 931-939-4704; Janice Wofford Moore, 417-235-3002; Margie Strader Lee, 918-273-3178; Billy Boyington, 918-272-3757; or Angela Curby Fry, 918-275-4437.
Bushyhead All School Reunion at Chelsea Senior Citizens Center. Doors open 10:30 a.m. Bring covered dish.

SUNDAY (May 25)
Rogers County Relay for Life is hosting a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society by selling kitchen products through May 27. Call Cathy Cooksey, 343-2606, or Jill Lowrey, 341-0550.

MONDAY (May 26)
The Premier Steel Green Country All Star Baseball Game, 1:30 p.m., Claremore’s Legion Field. The event is co-sponsored by Volunteers for Youth and Reveille Rotary and sponsored by Premier Steel.

TUESDAY (May 27)
Widow and Widowers Group, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Claremore, potluck and Bunco, 6:30 p.m. at the church. Bring food and $1. Open to the public. Information: 341-4580.

THURSDAY (May 29)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

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

THURSDAY (June 12)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

MONDAY (June 16)
Widow and Widowers Group, sponsored by First United Methodist Church of Claremore, picnic and birthday bash, 5 p.m. at Claremore Lake. Open to the public. Information: 341-4580.

THURSDAY (June 26)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

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.
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

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

THURSDAY (July 24)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.
THURSDAY (July 31)
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

THURSDAY (Aug. 7)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

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

THURSDAY (Aug. 21)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

THURSDAY (Aug. 28)
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

THURSDAY (Sept. 4)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

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

THURSDAY (Sept. 18)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

THURSDAY (Sept. 25)
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

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

THURSDAY (Oct. 2)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

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

THURSDAY (Oct. 16)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

THURSDAY (Oct. 30)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

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

THURSDAY (Nov. 13)
City of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

THURSDAY (Nov. 20)
Care More for Claremore Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Complex, 104 S. Muskogee.

THURSDAY (Dec. 11)
News 7 4/9/08 CALL AND CONFIRM NOVEMBER /DECEMBER SCHEDULECity of Claremore Public Information Forum, 10 a.m., City Hall, Council Chambers, 104 S. Muskogee Ave. Open to all citizens and media outlets. Anyone in the community and representatives from all media outlets are invited to attend for an opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on in the City of Claremore. The forums will consist of a short presentation by City of Claremore staff, followed by a question and answer session with City officials.

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