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PONCA CITY PONCON COMING THIS FALL

This fall, PonCon will be coming to Ponca City for the whole family. From October thru November, attendees can expect an animated film screening, delicious food from Food Trucks around City Central, the 2022 Micro-Fiction and Graphic Novel Contests, and a Geek Garage Sale for everyone to buy or sell.

Friends of the Library will be offering a prize of $50.00 to each of the winners of three (3) age categories for the Micro-Fiction Contest. Ponca City Art Association will be offering a prize of $50.00 to each of the winners of three (3) age categories for the Graphic Novel Contest. Submissions for the contest will be accepted from August 1 thru October 15. Competition rules will be available on the PonCon Facebook page, by contacting ponconinfo@gmail.com or from the listed participating organizations below. All winners will be announced at noon, at the Geek Garage sale.

On Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Ponca City Library will host a free come-and-go Create Space (areas dedicated to tools and technologies the public may use to fix, create, learn and share.) Supplies such as paper, free photocopies, markers, staplers, etc. will be provided. No editing or technical services will be provided. Also, Ponca City Development Authority will have a sign-up sheet for access to high-resolution printing and 3D editing on a first-come first-serve basis at no charge.

The Ponca City Arts Association-City Arts is presenting an Art Show from November 3 thru 18, 2022 and are currently accepting submissions. For more information, contact City Arts at 580-765-9746 or terron@pcarts.org.

The Geek Garage Sale will be Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Central. There will be a fee of $10.00 for sellers, which provides 1 to 2 tables with chairs. Set-up for the event will be the evening of Friday, November 4. This will be a free event for all to attend.

PonCon also encourages all attendees to make some time to go to the local Veterans Day Parade on November 5, 2022. Come and enjoy the events and see the sights around Ponca City. For additional information and updates email ponconinfo@gmail.com.

Premiere sponsors are Hall of Heroes and Tyndall Family Dentistry. Participating organizations include Hall of Heroes, Ponca City Arts & Humanities Council, Ponca City Tourism, Ponca City Main Street, Marland’s Grand Home, Ponca City RecPlex, Poncan Theatre, Pioneer Women Museum, Standing Bear Education Center and Attucks Center.

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

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, JULY 4

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Monday, July 4 and WILL RESUME on Tuesday, July 5.

As there will be no residential trash collection on Monday, July 4, 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 767-0454.

Ponca City Landfill will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.

Ponca City Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Holly LaBossiere,LibraryDirector, at767-0345. Marland’s Grand Home will be CLOSED on Sunday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: David Keathly, Marland Mansion & Marland’s Grand Home Director, 767-0420.

Marland Mansion and Estate will be CLOSED on Sunday July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: David Keathly, Marland Mansion & Marland’s Grand Home Director,767-0420.

Lew Wentz Golf Course WILL BE OPEN on Monday, July 4, but will close at 4:00 p.m. Contact: RodAlexander,GolfPro, at767-0433.

Ponca City Senior Center will be CLOSED on Sunday July 3 and will REOPEN on Tuesday, July 5. Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Specialist, 763-8051.

Ponca City RecPlex WILL BE OPEN on Monday, July 4, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. only. Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, at 767-0430

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The City of Ponca City’s free fireworks display at Lake Ponca will be held on Monday, July 4 at 9:50 p.m. The colorful pyrotechnic and musically choreographed fireworks show will fill the night skies over beautiful Lake Ponca to celebrate America’s Independence Day. The fireworks will be choreographed to music and can be heard by turning to local radio station KPNC-FM 100.7 or KLOR 99.3 FM. A safety zone will be buoyed off on Lake Ponca beginning at approximately 7:00 pm on July 4. If you are in a watercraft on Lake Ponca after 7:00 pm, please stay out of the buoyed off area until the fireworks and the buoys have been removed.

Please remember: Private fireworks are not allowed on or around the Lake Ponca Recreation Area or any of the roadways or water areas around Lake Ponca. Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, at 767-0430

PARKS AND RECREATION NEWS AMBUC POOL AND WENTZ POOL

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. 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 Pool and AMBUC Pool.

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. Senior/ Adult Lap Swim is 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday thru 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.

4TH OF JULY EVENING CELEBRATION AT WENTZ POOL

• There will be all-you-can-eat hotdog and hamburger meals and swimming with a beautiful view of the Fireworks Show as a bonus! There will only be 150 tickets available, so don’t miss out!

• On the 4th of July, the fun begins at 7:30 p.m., the pool closes at 9:30 p.m., the Fireworks Show is at 9:50 p.m. and swimming will continue after the show until midnight.

• For all ages. The cost is $15.00 per person.

• 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.

• Classes are on July 10 (register by July 7), and August 14 (register by August 11) at 5:00 p.m. in the RecPlex Art Studio.

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

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

GLASS FUSING FOR ADULTS

• In collaboration with the Doodle Academy, the RecPlex offering a Glass Fusing classes for adults.

• The class date is July 14, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Doodle Academy, 103 E. Grand Ave.

• For ages 16 and older, the cost is $40.00.

• Register online thru July 11 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, July 12, 19 and 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/parksandrecregistration

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 camps 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/parksandrecregistration

Ages: 5-6 years

Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m.; 10:00-10:45 a.m.; 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Dates: July 25-28

Registration Deadline: July 15

Ages: 7-12 years

Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m.; 10:00-

10:45 a.m.; 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Dates: July 25-28

Registration Deadline: July 15

Ages: 13-17 years

Times: 9:00-9:45 a.m.; 10:00-10:45 a.m.; 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Dates: July 25-28

Registration Deadline: July 15

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 30 and July 7, from 5:45 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., at the Kayak Barn at Lake Ponca.

• For ages 12 and older. The cost is $30.00 per tour. FREE TO SENIORS 50+

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

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 July Session is Monday thru Thursday July 11 thru July 21. o class times: 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. at AMBUC pool.

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

• Register online thru July 8 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

PERFORMING ARTS – INTRO TO THEATER 3RD THRU 6 TH 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 in the RecPlex Art Studio.

• For 3rd grade thru 6 th 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 THRU 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 in the RecPlex Art Studio.

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

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

SEW FUN!

• This camp is geared toward beginner sewers. Students will attend 4 once-weekly classes. All materials are provided. Students are welcome to bring their own sewing machines.

• Camp dates are Sundays, July 17 to August 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Rec-Plex Art Studio.

• For ages 10 and up. The cost is $75.00.

• Register online thru July 8 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

ADULTS CLAY HAND BUILDING

• This fun clay, hand-building class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 3-6 handmade projects during this 4-week class. • Class dates are on Wednesdays, July 6 thru July 27, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. • For ages 18 and up. The cost is $135.00

• Register online thru July 3 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH CLAY HAND BUILDING

• This fun clay, hand-building class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 3-6 handmade projects during this 4-week class.

• Class dates are on Tuesdays, July 5 thru July 26, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St.

• For ages 6 to 17. The cost is $120.00

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

POTTERY CLASS

• This fun pottery class is being held at the Doodle Academy’s new studio – the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St. Each student will make between 6-12 hand-thrown pieces during this 4-week class.

• Class dates are on Fridays, July 8 thru July 29, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Pottery Place, 109 N. 1st St.

• For ages 16 and up. The cost is $200.00

• Register online thru July 5 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration

INDOOR TRIATHLON

• Members and Non-members are invited to participate in the RecPlex’s Indoor Triathlon. Events include a 400-meter swim, a 5-mile bike ride, and a 2-miles run – ALL INDOORS! All entrants who complete the event will receive a t-shirt.

• The Triathlon is Saturday, August 6, from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m.

• For ages 13 and up. The cost is $20.00.

• Register online thru August 6 at: www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430

PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS

MONDAY, JULY 4

CLOSED

TUESDAY, JULY 5

Exercise, 8:00 a.m. Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Line Dance, 2:00 p.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

Exercise, 8:00 a.m. Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

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

THURSDAY, JULY 7

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

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Exercise, 8:00 a.m. Movie, 12:30 p.m.

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

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE MONDAY, JULY 4

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

TUESDAY, JULY 5

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6

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

RIVERFRONT DANCE & TRAVEL CLUB

Are you an active senior who loves to dance, enjoys other people, and loves to help other people? Are yo ua senior who would like to enjoy your golden years, while making the best use of your limited resources by sharing costs?

A new club is coming to Ponca City for area seniors to share resources and lives, focusing on fellowship, travel, and especially dancing.

80 years or older is accepting applications for memberhip. Call 580-761-3997 or 761-5844 for information about enrollment and upcoming planned trips.

KAY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY

The Kay County Community Health Needs Survey is an anonymous survey of county residents and is part of the comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment process. The survey allows the Health Department and community partners to understand what residents see as the most important health issues affecting the community. The survey will help identify the strengths, needs, and challenges. The survey results will help guide planning and action to improve the health of residents who live, work, and play in communities across our administrative district and provide the foundation for improving and promoting good health.

The survey may be accessed from the Kay County Health Department Facebook page or at https://bit.ly/3sXddxL. Individuals without internet access may contact the Kay County Health Department at (580) 762-1641 or (580) 363-5520 for a paper copy of the survey. Paper copies should be returned to the county health department upon completion.

SECTION 3 BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

The City of Ponca City is preparing to carry out the CDBGCR City Central HVAC Project through the use of Community Development CR Grant Funds. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available: • Mechanical Contractor • Electrical Contractor All job openings will be posted at the City of Ponca City - City Hall. To the greatest extent feasible, employment and training positions will be made available to qualified persons who permanently reside in Kay County or in the City of Ponca City. Persons qualified for the jobs listed should register at the following location: City of Ponca City – City Hall Human Resources Department 516 East Grand Ponca City, OK 74601 Additionally, the following contracts and procurements will/may be made and to the greatest extent feasible, businesses located in and owned by persons residing in Kay County will be possibly utilized: • Mechanical Journeymen • Mechanical Apprentice • Electrical Journeymen • Electrical Aprenctice • Laborers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of job seekers will be given to contractors. Any person residing or firm located in the above-named areas may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project by contacting Frank Wilson, Human Resource Director, City of Ponca City, at (580) 767-0323 within ten (10) days of this notice.

The City of Ponca City is preparing to carry out the CDBGCR Senior Center Rehabilitation Project through the use of Community Development CR Grant Funds. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available: • General Contractor • HVAC Contractor • Roofing Contractor • Electrical Contractor • Insulation Contractor • Restoration Contractor All job openings will be posted at the City of Ponca City - City Hall, To the greatest extent feasible, employment and training positions will be made available to qualified persons who permanently reside in Kay County or in the City of Ponca City. Persons qualified for the jobs listed should register at the following location: City of Ponca City – City Hall Human Resources Department 516 East Grand Ponca City, OK 74601 Additionally, the following contracts and procurements will/may be made and to the greatest extent feasible, businesses located in and owned by persons residing in Kay County will be possibly utilized: • General Laborers • Electricians • Mechanical Journeymen • Roofers All above-referenced procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses who respond to this notice will be included on procurement lists for this project. Names of job seekers will be given to contractors. Any person residing or firm located in the above-named areas may request to participate in procurement opportunities associated with this project by contacting Frank Wilson, Human Resources Director, City of Ponca City, at (580) 767-0323 within ten (10) days of this notice.

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