CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Board of Commissioners/ PCUA Regular Meeting

City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Ave., 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Library Board

Library Board Room, 515 E. Grand Ave., 12:00 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

RecPlex, Art Studio, 1604 W. Grand Ave., 5:30 p.m.

PONCA POLITICS

FRIDAY, JUNE 24

City Hall, Commission Chamber 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Ponca Politics Forum

• Senator Bill Coleman and Emily DeLozier for Oklahoma Senate District 10

• Representative Ken Luttrell and Joe Vaden Jr. for Oklahoma House of Representatives District 37 Ponca Politics will be rebroadcast for viewing via:

• The City of Ponca City’s web page, http://www.poncacityok.gov/civicmedia

• A link on the City of Ponca City’s Facebook page, City of Ponca City, OK

• A link on the City of Ponca City’s Twitter, twitter @PoncaCityOKgov

• A link on the City of Ponca City’s Instagram, @cityofponcacity

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS

AMBUC POOL AND WENTZ POOL HOURS OF OPERATION: AMBUC Pool

Open Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday thru Tuesday and Thursday thru Saturday. The pool is closed on Wednesdays for maintenance.

Open Swim Admission: $2.00 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for age 12 and under.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Senior/Adult Lap Swim is held from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Senior/Adult Lap Swim Admission is $1.00 for adults. Wentz Pool

Open Swim is held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday and Tuesday thru Saturday. The pool is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

Admission: $2.00 for ages 13 and up and $1.00 for ages 12 and under.

All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Individuals may purchase pool passes for AMBUC Pool and Wentz Pool from the Ponca City RecPlex. Pool Passes are 25 swims for $20.00.

Active RecPlex memberships allows access to both Wentz and AMBUC Pool.

KIDS NIGHT OUT

• The RecPlex will offer a night out for kids without parents! Kids will get to play organized games, use the climbing wall, watch a movie, eat snacks and have loads of fun! All kids will be supervised by RecPlex staff.

• Saturday, June 18, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with check-in starting at 5:00 p.m.

• For ages 2 to 12 years. The cost is $35.00. Sibling discount $25.00.

• Register online thru June 17 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

• Coach Lynne Collenback will be holding small group adult tennis lessons. The once weekly session will help anyone, no matter their skill level.

• These 2 hour classes are on Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19, 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Wally Smith Tennis Center, 706 N. 7th Street.

• For ages 18 and older, the cost is $15.00 per class.

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

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

• Coaches and players from the high school will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to improve fundamental skills. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camp is Monday thru Wednesday, June 27-29 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the RecPlex.

• For 3rd thru 7th grade age participants. The cost is $55.00 per participant. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru June 21 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP

• These 4-day summer camps are during the month of July for ages 5-17. Each session will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to help improve their fundamental skills. Registrants can sign up for multiple session for additional training. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camps are Monday thru Thursday at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.

• For ages 5 thru 17. The cost is $40.00 per participant for each camp.

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

GLASS FUSING FOR ADULTS

• In collaboration with the Doodle Academy, the RecPlex is pleased to offer Glass Fusing classes for adults.

• The class dates are on June 16 (register thru June 13) or July 14 (register thru July 11), from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Doodle Academy, 103 E. Grand Ave.

• For ages 16 and older, the cost is $35.00 for the June 16 class and $40.00 for the July 14 class.

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

KAYAK LESSONS

• Do you want to learn the fundamentals of kayaking? These beginner lessons will teach you important safety practices, identify the different types of equipment, the basic strokes and techniques that are fundamental to all types of kayaking.

• Lesson date is June 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 13 and up. The cost is $25.00 per lesson. FREE TO SENIORS 50+ Register online thru June 28 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

KAYAK SUNRISE TOURS

• Take a tour of beautiful Lake Ponca at sunrise. The kayak and the life jacket will be provided, just bring something to drink and your love of the outdoors!

• Tour dates are Thursdays, June 16 thru July 7, from 5:45 to 7:45 a.m., at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 12 and up (13 and up w/adult). The cost is $30.00 per tour. FREE TO SENIORS 50+

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

DISCOVER SCUBA

• SCUBA at the RecPlex! This class is designed to be a quick and easy introduction into what it takes to explore the underwater world. NOT a certification, but an experience.

• Class dates and times: June 18 – 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and June 19 – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

• For ages 8 and older. The cost is $60.00 per class.

• Register online thru June 12 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

SCUBA CERTIFICATION

• This will be an Entry Level SCUBA certification taught by a certified instructor. Student will learn the skills needed to become a certified Open Water PADI Diver. After successfully completing the pool session, students will meet at Lake Tenkiller to complete the open water dives portion.

• This a 2-day class on July 9 & 10 and July 16 & 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.

• For ages 10 and older. The cost is $400.00 per participant in the pool and $99.00 at Lake Tenkiller for the open water dives.

• Register online thru July 2 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – YOUTH STAGE ACTING CAMP

• This Performing Arts Camp at the RecPlex is a 4-day youth camp geared toward actors ages 6 and up. Designed to help young actors, no matter their skill level.

• Camp dates are June 20 thru June 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• For ages 6 to 18. The cost is $75.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru June 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – INTRO TO THEATER 3RD-6TH GRADE

• This Performing Arts Camp at the RecPlex is a 4-day youth camp geared toward a broad introduction of all the fun and exciting elements of theater for actors.

• Camp dates are July 11 thru July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• For 3rd grade to 6th grade. The cost is $75.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru July 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – INTRO TO THEATER 7th-12TH GRADE

• This Performing Arts Camp at the RecPlex is a 4-day youth camp geared toward a broad introduction of all the fun and exciting elements of theater for actors.

• Camp dates are July 18 thru July 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

• For 7th grade to 12th grade. The cost is $75.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online thru July 4 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580- 767-0430

SWIMMING LESSONS AT AMBUC POOL

• American Red Cross Swim Lesson at Ambuc Pool are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no water experience as well as more advanced swimmers.

• The June Session is Monday thru Thursday, June 20 thru June 30, with class times of: 9:00 a.m.,

9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at AMBUC pool. (register thru June 17)

• The July Session will be July 11 thru July 21, with class times of: 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at AMBUC pool. (register thru July 8)

• For ages 3 to 13 years old. The cost is $55.00. Member discount $20.00

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

PAINT NIGHT AT THE RECPLEX

• Paint Night at the RecPlex is returning this summer! It will help you tap into your creative side, no matter what your skill level is. Painting is a great way to relax and have fun.

• Class dates are June 12 (register by June 9), July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by August 11).

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

• Register online at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrecregistration

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Pizza

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Spaghetti

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Cordon Blue

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

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

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

Exercise, 9:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Sub Sandwich

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER HAS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED

Ponca City Senior Center has temporarily relocated to the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1505 E. Grand Avenue, while building renovations at the Ponca City Senior Center are being done.

The goal is to continue to offer all of the services and activities as usual at the temporary location. However, there will be some changes, such as making Senior Diner reservations by noon the day before dining. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these improvements are being made.

Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580-763-8051

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE

MONDAY, JUNE 13

Senior Day

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

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

Ladies Day

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Drink Specials

All drink prices reduced, all day.

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

ZOO VOUCHERS AVAILABLE WITH CHECK-OUT AT THE PONCA CITY LIBRARY

The Ponca City Library proudly hosts another year of the Read for Adventure program. The Read for

Adventure program “aims to promote literacy within families, increase their contact with the outdoors and provide an outlet for invaluable, nature-inspired discoveries.” The Oklahoma City Zoo’s mission is to educate Oklahomans about wildlife and wild places. By partnering with the Metropolitan Library, the zoo staff hopes to inspire children to read about wildlife and then connect with those same animals and plants found at the zoo.

The Metropolitan Library System and Oklahoma City Zoo have released a new book called Juniper’s Butterfly Garden for this year’s program.

How to obtain a voucher:

Any Oklahoma resident who has a library card in good standing at the Ponca City Library and checks out

Juniper’s Butterfly Garden will receive 1 voucher good for general admission for 4 people to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Card users may only receive the zoo voucher once.

Contact: Holly LaBossiere, Library Director, 580-767-0345

ARTS ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP COMING TO NOC TONKAWA

This is the 31st year for our summer arts camp, held on the campus of NOC Tonkawa.

Dates for this year’s camp are July 18-21. Camp runs from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. It is open to those going into 6th grade through those who have just graduated from high school.

Deadline to sign up is June 23. $25 deposit due with registration, $100 due July 7. This includes all supplies, instruction, camp t-shirt, snacks, and transportation with Cimarron Transit.

We are offering the following classes this year:

• Beginning Photography

• Board Game Design

• Cartooning

• Computer Graphics

• Video Production

• Dance Technique

• Hip Hop

• Musical Theater Dance

• Leather Mask-making

• Musical Theater

• Stage Combat

• Vocal Exploration

• Jewelry and Ornament making

• Intro to Linocut Printmaking

• Oil Painting

• Watercolor & Gouache painting

• Drum Circle

HEAD FAMILY PC FAMILY AND FRIENDS CELEBRATION

Danny, Carey, and C.R. Head would like to celebrate Ponca City. This incredible family will host a Ponca City Family and Friends Celebration Thursday, June 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will set up at Lake Ponca with a huge tent across from the Ambuc Playground and Pavilion.

Danny’s BBQ Head Quarters, Inc. plan to feed 5,000 people free. This is an incredible gift to Ponca City. They are excited we survived the Pandemic and we are moving forward.

You are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for a picnic style meal or you are more than welcome to grab your free dinner and take it home. The City of Ponca City will provide some picnic tables.

The Chamber is go grateful and excited for this fun event and know it will be a great way to kick off the 4 of July Holiday.

If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber Office at 765-4400. See you at the Celebration!

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL

FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to Children during the summer vacation. Children ages 1 - 18, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, are eligible to receive meals through SFSP. A person 19years of age and over who has a mental or physical disability (as determined by a state or local education agency) and who participates during the school year in a public or private, non-profit school program (established for the mentally and physically disabled) is also eligible to receive meals. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

First Lutheran School, Operating May 23 to Aug 11, 2022. Operating days of the week are Monday through Friday.

1104 N. 4TH, PONCA CITY, OK, 74601.

Lunch from 11:00-12:15.

Closed: May 30 (Memorial Day), July 4, and August 9, 2022

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT PONCA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA

Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca Tribal Youth Program, will participate in the Summer Food Service Pro

Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge, ages 1-18 and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service.

Meals will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, at the site and times as follows:

Dine In Only, Open Site

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

Lunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 20 – August 18, Monday through Friday.

All meals will be served and consumed at each site location.

Adults wishing to eat may purchase a meal ($2 for breakfast and $4.25 for lunch)