Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon, or sent to calendars@poncacitynews.com.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Everyday
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Harmony House basement (use south entrance by parking lot).
Twice-A-Month
Friday or Saturday
Christian Singles Group meets twice a month, for more information on time and place, call 763-5945 or 762-1295.
Every Sunday
Celebrate Recovery: 12-Step, Faith-Based, Recovery Program, Dealing with overcoming hurts, habits and hang-ups, 6-8 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Building, North Fifth Street and East Overbrook Avenue, for information call 580-401-5766, accepted for court-ordered participant.
First Sunday
Free Breakfast, Plenty of All U Can Eat Pancakes and Sausage, Community Christian Church.
Third Sunday
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) North Central Chapter, for information call 580-716-8500.
Every Monday
Ponca City Rotary Club, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street.
TOPS #308 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, 5 to 5:50 p.m. for weigh-ins with meeting following. Contact DeeDee at 580-823-0540 or Natalie at 580-716-3059.
After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, Ponca City, prospective members welcome.
Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-761-1770.
Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-382-1950.
Friends of the NRA, 7 p.m., Ponca City Junior Rifle Club Range, information 765-7324.
Monday-Friday
Alcoholic Anonymous Simple Steps, Noon, Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.
First Monday of the Month
Lions Vision Support Group, 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, using the west entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 762-3263. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.
Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 5 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand, For Information 580-763-8051.
Christian Motorcyclist Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street.
Parent Voice Groups, support, education and resources to assist parents in advocating for their children who have behavioral or mental health issues, 6-7:30 p.m., 205 East Chestnut Avenue, child care and dinner provided, please RSVP 762-7561 Tammy or Deb.
Pioneer Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, guests are welcome, call 762-5931 or e-mail kdzehr@sbcglobal.net for more information.
First Monday and Tuesday
Of Every Other Month
AARP Driver Safety Class, February, April, June, August, October, December, 6 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, classes intended for older drivers; however, drivers of all ages are eligible to attend, most auto insurance companies give discount for successful completion of classes, seating limited, call 580-762-3265 to register.
First and Third Monday
Ponca Lodge No. 83 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 1200 West Grand Avenue.
Second and Fourth Monday
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, for more information 765-3904.
Ponca City After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, prospective members welcome, information on club activities, David 765-9595 or Jerry 491-1004.
Second Monday
Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group, 5:30-7 p.m., First Christian Church, Fifth and Cleveland, snack supper and meeting, activities for grandchildren provided, questions, contact RSVP, 762-9412.
The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, call 580-762-9102 for information.
Third Monday of the Month
Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand, For Information 580-763-8051.
Fourth Monday
PM Patches and Pieces Quilter’s Guild, 6-9 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, information 762-0761.
Last Monday of the Month
Attucks Community Alliance Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street, for information on usage of the community center please call (580) 762-2499.
Tuesday-Saturday
Pioneer Woman Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays).
Every Tuesday
Country Notes Playing, 10 a.m.-Noon, McCord Senior Center, 115 Mary Road, public welcome.
Prayers for the Nation, Noon-1 p.m., Foyer of First Lutheran Church, 1104 North Fourth Street.
Kiwanis, Noon-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club Dining Room.
Dragon’s Harvest Moon, Hour-Long Story Time for 3-6 Year Olds, 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, Space Limited, Sign Up In Advance.
Exercise Classes in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, 5:30 p.m., Assembly Center First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, with Instructor Bill Goldsberry, no class fee/appropriate clothing required.
DivorceCare, a seminar and support group, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Master’s Touch Christian Book and Gift Store, 312 East Grand Avenue, information 767-1054.
Country Jam Country and Gospel Music, 6 p.m., Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
Bible Institute, 7-8 p.m., Ponca City Foursquare Church, 762-2729, a non-credited Broadway Bible College Class taught by Pastor Blaine Herron.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
First Tuesday
Caregiver’s Support Group Lunch and Meeting, Noon, First Lutheran Church, 1101 North Fourth Street, RSVP 762-1111.
Parkinson Support Group, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, Contact Jeanette Bahjat 762-3648 for more information.
United Way of Ponca City Executive Meeting, 4 p.m., 205 North Second Street.
Classic Cars & Draggin’ Grand of Ponca City meeting, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 1900 West Grand Avenue, prospective members welcome.
Second Tuesday
Camp McFadden Recreational Area Board Meeting, Noon, Head Country BBQ Restaurant, Public Invited, for information phone 762-9955.
United Way of Ponca City Board Meetings, Noon, 205 North Second Street.
Kay County Mounties 4-H Club, 6 p.m., Contact Cynthia Blevins 580-765-3602 ore 832-715-1558 for more information.
Silent Dinner, for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Sign Language Users and/or any interested people, informal time to re-connect old friendships and make new ones, 6 p.m.-?, Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Fellowship Center, 1905 Joe Street.
Schooners Car Club Dinner and Meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
Cherokee Strip Corvette Club, 6 p.m., Mazzio’s Pizza, 720 East Prospect Avenue, more information www.cherokeestripcorvetteclub.com.
North Central Oklahoma Mothers of Multiples, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, downstairs, all parents of multiples welcome, for more information call 580-765-2525 or email at NCOMOM@yahoogroups.com.
Northern Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, 6:45-8:30 p.m., University Center Conference Room, 2800 North Fourteenth Street, more information Todd Rivers, 763-4998 or email childofgod777@hotmail.com.
Rural Water District No. 1 Monthly Board Meetings, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building on Lake Road.
Third Tuesday
Po-Hi Leo Club, 6:20 p.m., First Christian Church, following Friendship Feast.
Children with Disabilities Family Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union Street.
Wednesday-Friday
Ponca City Humane Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Elks Lodge Food Night, 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road.
Every Wednesday
Ponca City Noon Lions, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Ponca City Country Club.
Bingo, Moose Lodge, 500 West Prospect Avenue, 6 p.m., concessions available.
First Wednesday
Christian Highlights, includes Free Lunch, Bingo, and Plenty of Prizes, Community Christian Church.
First and Third Wednesday
Soroptimist International of Ponca City, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut, contact 763-1474 or Kathy 765-8043.
Second Wednesday
General Electric Retirees Association, 9 a.m., V.F.W., Arkansas City, Kan.
Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club, 11:30 a.m., Cann Garden home or members homes, brown bag lunch, Gardening Enthusiasts Welcome, for information call Jan Neylon, 767-1890 or Donna Earnest, 762-5299 or email herbs2@sbcglobalnet
Ponca City Stamp Club, 6 p.m., location, members homes, for information call John Hedrick 762-6702 or email john_hedrick2000@yahoo.com.
Third Wednesday
Crystal Dawn Coalition, a Meth Prevention Initiative, 8:15 a.m., Northern Oklahoma Youth Services, 2203 North Ash Street.
Operation Pioneer Spirit, 1 p.m., Pioneer Woman Museum, 701 Monument Road; Organizing the day before, 10 a.m., at the museum, information, Pioneer Woman Museum, 765-6108 or Mary Anne Potter 767-1957 or operationpioneerspirit.com. All patriotic citizens welcome.
Last Wednesday of Each Month
International Club, 6:30 p.m., for more information, 762-3921.
Every Thursday
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative, 9-11 a.m. and 12-2 p.m., American Legion, 407 West South Avenue, Ponca City, any veteran needing assistance or has questions is welcome.
Calling All Preschoolers to Mission Friends, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood Avenue, Information 580-765-1870, children ages 2-5, must be potty trained.
Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, interested in joining, come on by.
Movie on Big Screen in the Program Room, 3:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, See in-house brochures, or call to find out what’s playing.
Exercise Classes in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, (September through April) 5:30 p.m., Assembly Center First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, with Instructor Bill Goldsberry, no class fee/appropriate clothing required.
Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Social Development Center, all welcome.
First Thursday
Master Gardeners, 9 a.m., Cann Gardens.
Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information Ruth 401-5569.
First and Third Thursday
Professionals Today, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut.
Second Thursday
Ponca City Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter No. 698, noon, Pioneer Technology Center, Room B-120, contact Katy Muller 762-5935 or Mike Daugherty 765-3372 for more information.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, all eligible persons invited, check eligibility or for more information, 580-765-9073.
Gold Wing Road Riders Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, contact Daryl & Kathi Dunham, 762-6950.
“Lean on Me” Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Medical Center, Conference Room B, more information 762-1186.
Kay County NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), 7 p.m., 201 East Chestnut Avenue, the group welcomes anyone with a mental illness or who is interested in support, education or advocacy for the mentally ill and their families, for more information call 765-2814.
Second and Fourth Thursday
American Legion Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.
Third Thursday of Each Month
Interfaith Dialogue Group of Ponca City, call Jean Chanslor for details, 716-4594.
Ponca City Newcomers Club, 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, more information Teresa, 491-8863.
Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society (archaeology), 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, call Richard, 765-9661 for meeting programs, guests welcome.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Northern Oklahoma Chapter 750, regular meetings, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14, West South Avenue.
Kay County DAV Chapter 16, 7 p.m., 1006 West Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, For Benefit Questions, Call 580-363-3309, Call 580-363-3241 for other information.
Third Thursday of Every Other Month
Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee, noon, Training Room of Ponca City Fire Station No. 1, South Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, January, March, May, July, September, November.
Fourth Thursday of Every Month
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma inc. and Higher Ground Center for Loss & Education Grief Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 1904 North Union Street Suiit 103, more details 580-762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102.
Alzheimer’s Support and Respite Group, 7 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
Every Friday
Ponca Language Arts Council, 1:30 p.m., Valdez Building, White Eagle, everyone interested in the Ponca Language invited.
Senior Pitch, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
Cruise Night, 6 p.m., Chapman’s Shoes Parking Lot, North Fourteenth Street, Ponca City, Welcome Hot Rods, Motorcycles, anyone interested in the hobby, hosted by Schooners Car Club.
First and Third Friday
Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $5, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $15 While They Last, Water or Tea Included, Soft Drinks and Low Alcohol Beverages Also Available.
Every Saturday
Ponca City Humane Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment, 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Story Time for 0-4 Year Olds, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, Children’s Area, Free, Public Welcome.
Open on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street.
Bro Mike’s Gospel Jubilee, 6:30-9 p.m., U.S. 60 East of River Bridge, 1.5 miles.
First Saturday of Every Month
Ponca City Regional Airport and Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Fly-In Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Building 14, Ponca City Municipal Airport.
Second Saturday of the Month
Figure 8 Stock Car Races and Demolition Derby, 8 p.m., 77 Speedway north of Newkirk, more information 620-442-350, or go to badascar.com.
Fourth Saturday
Southern Plains Fiber Guild (formerly the Pioneer Fiber Guild), 1-3 p.m., Pioneer Woman Museum.
Each Sunday in February
Part of Black History Month Celebrations, Free Movie (Family Oriented), 3 p.m., Doors Open 2:30 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1001 South Twelfth Street.
Feb. 8-27
Ponca City Public Library Romance Book Sale, $2 for a Baker’s Dozen, romance paperback books, Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Monday
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 6 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.
Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Program To Be Decided, Stillwater Medical Center, Board Room.
Tuesday
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Advisory Council Meeting, 12:15 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center and Wheatheart Nutrition Site, 319 West Grand Avenue.
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Lower Lounge, Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Road.
Thursday
Ponca City Touirism Board, 8 a.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation Board, 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Friday
Pancakes/Sausage/Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, adults $5, children under 12 $3, children under 6 free, includes drinks.
Feb. 27
Ponca City Board of Commissioners and Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 2
Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $5, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $15 While They Last, Water or Tea Included, Soft Drinks and Low Alcohol Beverages Also Available.
March 5
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
(See CALENDAR, Page 8B)
March 6-9
89.7 The House FM and 88.7 My Praise FM’s Annual Pledge Drive includes Giant Giveaway, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Each Day, every hour includes Kindle Fire, Kindle, iPod touch, an autographed guitar, and more, call 767-1400 to volunteer or pledge.
March 6
Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue. March 8
Economic Development, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Board Room, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Housing Authority, 10 a.m., Lobby Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
March 10
Pancakes/Sausage/Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, adults $5, children under 12 $3, children under 6 free, includes drinks. JD & the Dozers Concert, A Branson Type Show Country Music At It’s Finest With The Sherbon Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Hutchins Memorial Auditorium, Presented by Ponca City After Five Lions Club, Tickets & Information 580-765-0966.
March 12
Ponca City Board of Commissioners and Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, call 580-762-9102 for information.
March 13
Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room, Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Library Board, Noon, Library Board Room, 515 East Grand Avenue.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord Volunteer Fire Department Station, 22 Howard.
March 15
Ponca City Main Street, 8:15 a.m., McFadden Room, City Hall 516 East Grand Avenue.
YMCA Board of Directors, Noon, YMCA, 1604 West Grand Avenue.
Park and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., B.S. Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 16
Traffic Commission, 1:15 p.m., B.S. Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $5, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $15 While They Last, Water or Tea Included, Soft Drinks and Low Alcohol Beverages Also Available.
March 19
Ponca City Board of Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 6 p.m., Fire Station, corner U.S. 60 and Keeler Road, new volunteers always welcome.
Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Tom Dingler, ConvaTec Representative, Enid, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Basement, Classroom C-D.
March 20
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Lower Lounge, Marland Mansion, 901 Monument Road.
March 22
Ponca City Touirism Board, 8 a.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation Board, 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
March 24
Pancakes/Sausage/Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast, 6:30-10 a.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, adults $5, children under 12 $3, children under 6 free, includes drinks.
March 26
Ponca City Board of Commissioners and Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
April 28
Sports Card and Collectibles Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, free admission, call 580-765-9800 for more information.
