TONKAWA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM MONDAY 3/27/23 Candidates- Jera McCann & Melanie Caughlin- Bellinghause will address their view of the future of Tonkawa Public Schools followed by a Live Q&A Session. 7:00 pm- Monday 3/27/23 - Tonkawa Church of Christ - 300 N. Public - Tonkawa. Presented by Involve & Informed Tonkawa Citizens Questions- Call Terry Thompson - 580-670-0357

REDBUD JAZZ FESTIVAL AT NOC MARCH 24 Northern Oklahoma College is hosting the annual Redbud Jazz Festival March 24.

The annual event is set for the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

Special guests include Mike Seals, Cyndey Stotts, members of the NOC Roustabouts, and much more.

The concert is free to the community.

NOC EXTENDS NURSING APPLICATION DEADLINE TO MARCH 31 The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program is currently applications for Fall 2023.

The deadline for applications has been extended to March 31.

Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability.

NOC has nursing programs at Tonkawa, Enid, and Stillwater locations. Apply by March 31 for admission on all three campuses for Fall 2023.

Please call 580.628.6679 or apply at https://bit.ly/3sg1QB8

UPDATES TO THE PROCESS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM – APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRADITIONAL PROGRAM HAVE BEEN EXTENDED Northern Oklahoma College has announced an extension for this year’s applications to the Process Technology Program.

Persons interested in the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Process Technology Program focused on the Refining and Processing Industries now have until March 31, 2023 to apply for the fall 2023 semester. Only students who fill out the on-line application will be considered.

Program manager Frankie Wood-Black said the program is limited to 24 students. Wood-Black added the program is available to anyone interested in Process Technology, but they must fill out the application for this program, due to its high demand.

The review process begins in April, and applicants will be notified of the review process. The application may be found at http://www.noc.edu/ptechapplication . Once the program is filled for the fall semester, a waiting list will be maintained and individuals may be contacted prior to the beginning of the fall semester should an opening become available.

NOC also has a program designed for individuals seeking employment in the Renewable Energy Fields as well. The Wind Technician program has been growing with many individuals finding employment prior to the completion of their degrees. This two-year program does not require an application. Dr. Wood-Black indicated that classes for this program also will be offered in the fall semester.

However, courses toward either the Process Technology and Wind programs are available during each semester.

Dr. Wood-Black said that the Introduction to Process Technology class does not require acceptance into the program and is available during the Early Summer Session beginning May 15, 2023, as well as other classes that can be applied to these degrees.

Please contact Dr. Wood-Black at Frankie.woodblack@noc.edu or by calling 580-6286440 if you would like more information about either of these programs.

VISION SUPPORT GROUP HOSTED BY THE PONCA CITY NOON LIONS Second Monday of every month.

Where: Room 207 Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 N Pecan, Ponca City, OK 74604 When: April 10, 2023 at 10 am Speaker: Ponca City Police Department will be discussing scams and how to avoid being a victim.

Contact Noon Lions for more information or questions

TULIPS A BLOOM FESTIVAL Come on out to the Blackwell Fairgrounds (800 S Main) and celebrate the Tulips a Bloom Festival on Saturday, April 8th, from 10 am to 3 pm.

The festival will feature many activities for the whole family, including: Food • Music • Vendors • Snowcones • Petting Zoo • Games • Contests • Giveaways

• Spring Crafts • Bounce House

• Pony Rides • Face Painting

• Treasure Hunt • Local Shopping • An Adoption Event hosted by the Animal Shelter — and much more!

CONSERVATION AWARDS BANQUET PLANNED The Kay County Conservation District is planning to recognize farmers and ranchers who have proven to be good stewards of their natural resources at its Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church Hall, 610 West Ninth Street in Newkirk. Cooperators of the district are invited to be the district’s guest at the catered banquet, but reservations are required. Awards to be presented are the Governor’s Award, Conservation Awards, Range Management Award, and Partner in Conservation Award. Awards for the student Poster Contest and Conservation Photography Contest will be presented as well. Please RSVP by Friday, March 24 to the Kay County Conservation District office, (580) 362-2438.