CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS UPCOMING MEETINGS Board of Commissioners/ PCUA RegularMeeting Monday, May 22 at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, located at 516 E. Grand Avenue Historic Preservation Advisory Panel Thursday, May 25 at 4:00 p.m., in the Barnes Room of City Hall, located at 516 E. Grand Avenue Board of Adjustment

Wednesday, May 31 at 12:00 p.m., in the Barnes Room of City Hall, located at 516 E. Grand Avenue

MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED The City of Ponca City will observe MEMORIAL DAY on Monday, May 29, 2023:

• City Hall Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 29 and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, May 29, and WILL RESUME Tuesday, May 30.

As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, May 29, please only put trash out on the scheduled day of collection. Trash left out overnight or for several days is susceptible to scatter from animals and/or weather which can result in a City code violation.

Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411

• Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED Monday, May 29, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0411

• Ponca City Library will be CLOSED Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact: Holly LaBossiere, Library Director, at 767-0345

• Marland’s Grand Home will be CLOSED Sunday, May 28 and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact: David Keathly, Marland Estate Manager, 767-0420

• Marland Mansion and Estate will be CLOSED Sunday, May 28 and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact: David Keathly, Marland Estate Manager, 767-0420

• Lew Wentz Golf Course will be OPEN Monday, May 29.

Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, at 767-0433

• Ponca City Senior Center WILL BE CLOSED Saturday, May 27 and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact Natalie Elwood, Senior Citizens Program Specialist, 763-8051

• Ponca City RecPlex will be CLOSED Monday, May 29, and will REOPEN Tuesday, May 30.

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 767-0430

• AMBUC Pool will OPEN for the season on Monday, May 29.

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 767-0430

• Wentz Pool will OPEN for the season on Monday, May 29.

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 767-0430

PONCA CITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS Ponca City residents with a cell phone, landline phone, or email address can now enroll in the Ponca City Notification System. The Ponca City Notification System provides notifications at no cost to those that complete the simple online registration. Once registration is complete, users will immediately be able to receive notifications. There is no waiting period.

Notifications are available as text messages, phone calls or emails. Residents may select one or all methods.

Those suffering with hearing loss may choose to receive “text” notifications, while those with vision challenges may choose “voice” notifications.

Weather notifications are sent directly from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and theN ational Weather Service. Notifications from the City of Ponca City regarding power outages, water outages, road closures, and other alerts will soon be provided. For more information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please go to: www.poncacityok.gov/ pcnotification-registration or email em@poncacityok. gov

“COFFEE WITH A COP” ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS The public is invited to join the Officers of the Ponca City Police Departmnet on Wednesday mornings from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for good coffee and conversation at The Perk, 415 N. 14th St. Contact: Don Bohon, Police Chief, 580-767-0370

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS MONDAY, MAY 22

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Glass Art Class, 2:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Salad Sandwich TUESDAY, MAY 23

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Craft, 1:00 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 pm.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Salisbury Steak WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch and Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Taco Salad THURSDAY, MAY 25

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Row at a Time, 10:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Sandwich FRIDAY, MAY 26

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Dominoes, 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon Games, 12:30 p.m.

Bunco, 12:30 pm.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Pancakes Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580-763-8051

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE NEWS MONDAY, MAY 22

Senior Day: Those 60+ get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

TUESDAY, MAY 23

Ladies Day: Ladies get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

Drink Specials: All drink prices reduced, all day.

Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, 580-767-0433

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

• Become a certified Lifeguard by completing this Red Cross lifeguard training course. Taught by certified instructors. Participants will learn what it takes to become a pool lifeguard. o Class dates: April 15 & 16 (register thru April 12) o Class dates: April 29 & 30 (register thru April 26)

• These are 2-day classes on Saturday and Sunday and meet from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.

• For ages 15 and up. The cost is $150.00 per participant.

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrec- registration KIDS NIGHT OUT

• Sign your kids up for this awesome 5-hour fun-filled event! The RecPlex will provide dinner, multiple crafts for your child and of course lots of fun in the facility. The kids will wind down with a “popcorn bar” full of treats to snack on while they watch a fun movie.

• Saturday, April 22, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

• For ages 2-12 years old. The cost is $35.00 and Siblings $10.00.

• Register online thru April 21 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430 PAINT NIGHT AT THE RECPLEX

• Paint Night at the RecPlex will help you tap into your creative side to relax and have fun.

• The class is May 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the RecPlex Art Studio.

• For ages 12 and older. The cost is $35.00 per class.

• Register online by May 18 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration TAEKWONDO CLASS

• Master Primo Venegas, an instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience, will have 4-week sessions of Taekwondo classes.

• Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. o Session 2: May 2 thur May 25 (Registration deadline is April 29) o Session 3: June 6 thru June 129 (Registration deadline is June 3) o Session 4: July 10 thru august 3 (Registration deadline is July 7)

• For ages 7 and older. The cost is $75.00 per session.

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrec- registration DODGEBALL LEAGUE

• Get your friends together For your 4 v 4 Dodgeball team!

• On Sundays, June 4 thru July 9, at the RecPlex Trampoline Court.

• For ages 12 and older, the cost is $40.00 per team.

• Register online thru June 1 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration YOUTH SUMMER BASKETBALL

• Summer Basketball League is a competitive league for Middle School to High School age teams looking for games in the offseason to improve their development and skills.

• Games are Monday thru Thursday, June 5-30, at the RecPlex and Unity Gym

• For ages 12 and older, the cost is $300.00 per team.

• Register online thru May 19 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration YOUTH SKATE CLINIC

• The Parks and Recration will be hosting a Beginners Youth Skate Clinic and an Advanced Youth Skate Clinic. The instructor led camp will teach the techniques and skills fundamental to making a great skater. Those who need the necessary gear, boards, pads and helmets will be provided.

• The camp is on Mondays, June 5-26, Beginners are 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Advanced are 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dan Moran Skate Park.

• For ages 8-14, the cost is $40.00.

• Register online thru May 29 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

KAYAK RENTAL KIOSK NOW AVAILABLE AT LAKE PONCA The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Phillips 66, is pleased to announce a new kayak rental kiosk available at Lake Ponca, located south of the swim beach on Checkstand Road. The selfcontained, self-serve kiosk further advances the shared goals of the two entities, providing Ponca City with more expansive recreational opportunities.

Rent.fun, the vendor responsible for the installation, service, and maintenance of the kiosk, kayaks, and associated equipment, makes renting available via their smartphone application, seven days a week, from dawn to dusk, during the rental season.

Renters can select from one of four kayaks, by scanning an individual compartment of the kiosk and completing the steps on the smartphone application. Each rental includes a paddle and required personal flotation device. Once renters have finished their time on the water, they simply return equipment and finalize their rental at the kiosk.

For further information regarding the new self-serve kayak kiosks or to get information about Parks and Recreation’s beautiful guided kayak tours or special event/ group kayak rentals, please contact the Ponca City Rec-Plex at 580-767-0430.

OKLAHOMA MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION TO HOST SMARTIES VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Fundraiser Open for Team Registration (OKLAHOMA CITY) – The Oklahoma Museums Association (OMA) will host their annual Smarties virtual trivia night on Friday, June 9. Team registration is open through May 31 to anyone ready for a friendly evening of competition in support of OMA’s programming and professional development for Oklahoma’s 500-plus museums and cultural institutions.

Registration is $25 per player or $200 for a full team of eight. Team members can be together or have individuals in different locations as long as internet access is available. To register and find more information, visit OKMuseums.org/its-smarties- time.

Individuals must login to the online trivia platform at 6:30 p.m. to join their team’s room and the first round of trivia play will start at 7 p.m. Prizes for first, second and third place will be awarded as gift cards to each registered team member. All registered participants logged in during the event will also have the opportunity to win door prizes. Trivia questions will be created from an assortment of topics with varying degrees of difficulty throughout each round.

“Smarties is an evening of fun, friendly competition that we look forward to every year,” said Brenda Granger, Executive Director of the OMA. “The trivia questions are created from an assortment of topics and varying degrees of difficulty throughout each round, so it keeps all team members interested and intrigued. All proceeds benefit our mission to empower Oklahoma museums.”

Event sponsors currently include The Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Today, Quail Creek Bank, The Route 66 Alliance and West Oklahoma City Rotary Club. Sponsorship opportunities are still available and listed at OKMuseums.org/its-smarties- time.

The Oklahoma Museums Association is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 1972. Programming offered by the Oklahoma Museums Association is important as the primary source of information and professional development for Oklahoma’s 500plus museums, historical societies, historic sites, zoos and botanical gardens, historic houses, living history museums, tribal cultural centers and other museumrelated institutions.

KAY COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY TO MEET

The Kay County Republican Party will be meeting on Thursday, May 25th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 N. Ash, Ponca City.

Topics to be discussed include: the legislative session that will have just finished and the state Republican Convention that occurred earlier this month. Also, opportunities to begin making a difference in our community will be introduced. All registered Republicans are encouraged to attend.

NARDIN’S ANTIQUE VEHICLE PARADE AND HERITAGE CELEBRATION Come be a part of the largest antique vehicle parade in the area at Nardin’s Antique Vehicle Parade and Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 27th.

The parade starts at 10:30 am, and there is no need to pre-register. Every parade entry will receive a 3” x 4” metal dash plaque to commemorate their participation.

Enjoy entertainment provided by the Jason Boyd Band, the Great Who-Dean, Guthrie Gunfighters. Stop by the Ox-Yoke Saloon and have some ice cold sarsaparilla. Watch the antique tractor pull, old time blacksmith demonstrations, stop in to Stumpy’s General Store, and much more, including Turtle Races and inflatable slide/jump house for the kids. Hamburgers, polish sausage, hot dogs and all the trimmings, along with homemade pies will be available.

Nardin Oklahoma is located six miles west of I-35 at the Blackwell exit (State Highway 11).