CITY ADMINISTRATION NEWS

UPCOMING MEETINGS

MONDAY, JULY 11

Board of Commissioners/ PCUA Regular Meeting City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Library Board Library Board Room, 515 E. Grand, 12:00 p.m. Planning Commission City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand, 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Board of Adjustment City Hall, Barnes Room, 516 E. Grand, 12:00 p.m.

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

PONCA CITY PONCON COMING THIS FALL

Schedule of Events:

August 1 thru October 15 - 2022 Micro-Fiction Contest and Graphic Novel Contest

• A prize of $50.00 to each of the winners of three (3) age categories for each contest.

• Competition rules: on the PonCon Facebook page or by contacting ponconinfo@gmail.com

October 15 - Free Come-And-Go Create Space

• 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ponca City Library

• A sign-up sheet for access to high-resolution printing and 3D editing on a first-come first-serve basis at no charge.

November 3 thru 18 - Art Show

• The Ponca City Arts Association-City Arts is currently accepting submissions.

• For more information, contact City Arts at 580-765-9746 or terron@pcarts.org.

November 5 - The Geek Garage Sale

• 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Central

• A fee of $10.00 for sellers.

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

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.

PAINT NIGHT AT THE RECPLEX

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

• Classes are: 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/parksandrec-registration

KIDS NIGHT OUT

• 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, August 13, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with checkin starting at 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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

• These small group adult tennis lessons being held once weekly will help anyone.

• The 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/parksandrec-registration

YOUTH TENNIS CAMP

• The camp will put campers through a series of drills and competitions to help improve their fundamental skills. Registrants will receive a free t-shirt.

• The camp is Monday thru Thursday, July 25-28, at the Wally Smith Tennis Center.

• Ages 5-6: 9:00-9:45 a.m. Ages 7-12: 10:00-10:45 a.m. Ages 13-17: 11:00-11:45 a.m

• The cost is $40.00 per participant.

• Register online thru July 15 at: www.poncacityok.gov/ parksandrec-registration

KAYAK SUNRISE TOUR

• 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 date is 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/parksandrec-registration

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. • Class times: 9:00 a.m., 9:45

• 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

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 RecPlex Art Studio.

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

• Register online thru July 8 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

LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE MONDAY, JULY 11

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

TUESDAY, JULY 12

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

Ladies Night Out – A fun time for beginners to seasoned golfers, 6:00 p.m., cost is $15.00.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Drink Specials - All drink prices reduced, all day. League, 5:00 p.m.

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

ZOO VOUCHERS AVAILABLE WITH CHECKOUT 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

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.

SOFTBALL CAMP

PC Kids Inc, Coach Nelson and the High School Lady Cats to host softball camp for girls age 6 and up.

Camp dates and times are:

• July 11th and 12th at the RecPlex from 9 am - 11 am,

• July 13th at High School Field from 9 am - 11 am

The fee is $20 per day or $50 for all three days and can be paid at drop off.

Pitching lessons available for $20 per child. 10U Monday, 12U+ Tuesday. Starts 30 minutes after camp.

Contact Amee by call or text at 580-485-6330.

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 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

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)

NEW CLUB COMING TO PONCA CITY

Starting a dance and travel club for retired single seniors. For information contact Lois at 580-761-3997 or 580-761-8544.

COVID-19 RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE & UTILITY ASSISTANCE STILL AVAILABLE!

Have you applied before but were unable to get assistance? Now is the time to take advantage of the new intake procedure(s) and re-apply before the funds run out. Last year, the City of Ponca City, in partnership with NERA (New Emergency Resource Agency), was approved for the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grant program made available by the CDBG CARES ACT through the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.

The purpose of the CDBG CARES ACT Rent/Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance Programs are to provide assistance to income eligible residents who reside within the city limits of Ponca City and are delinquent on their utilities, rent, and/or mortgage accounts. All potential applicants must have incomes at or below HUD’s Income Guidelines for Kay County, Oklahoma, to be eligible for this program.

Since the Rent and Mortgage Assistance and Utility Assistance grants were made available to the public, it was determined that in order to help as many people as possible, the intake procedure(s) needed to be adapted to better fit the needs of the community.

Persons may apply for the Rent/Mortgage Assistance and/or Utility Assistance Program(s) by completing application forms available at NERA in person at their offices located at 112 South 1st Street, Ponca City, Oklahoma. An online application will be available soon.

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Please note that these grant funds are expended on a firstcome first serve basis until the grant has been depleted. Questions? Call NERA at 580-765-5372

MOBILE APP REMINDER

The Ponca City Public School District has a mobile app to provide families with 24/7/365 access to important issues and information. The free mobile app can be downloaded any time from the iTunes and Google Play app stores.

Kristi Hayes, PCPS Public Information Coordinator, said, “It is critical to provide up-to-date, important information to our students, staff, parents and patrons. This mobile app provides parents with specific information including current news and events, calendars, lunch menus, directors, sports schedules, closures due to inclement weather and more. This mobile app leads to a stronger, more connected school community.”

When downloading the mobile app, parents/guardians will want to personalize their information by going to “Settings” and selecting the school(s) they want to receive notifications from by “Turning the Button On.”

CEMENT POURS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 11

The City of Ponca City posted a notice on Facebook to neighbors in the area of the new police station under construction at 4th and Oklahoma. They are scheduled to do some nighttime cement pours starting on Sunday night to Monday, July 11 in the morning at 3 am. This is due to the daytime temperatures being too hot. More pours are scheduled and the city will keep residence posted.