Board of Commissioners Work Session City Hall, Commission Chamber, 516 E. Grand Avenue, 2:00 p.m.

Marland Estate Commission Marland Estate, 901 Monument Rd., 4:30 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Board RecPlex, Art Studio, 1604 W. Grand Avenue, 5:30 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 comeand-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-

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 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 THE RECPLEX IS NOW A LIVEBARN FACILITY!

The Ponca City RecPlex is excited to announce that they are now a LiveBarn facility. If you can’t make it to the fields or courts, parents, grandparents, and friends can still stay connected by watching all events Live and On Demand.

LiveBarn is a subscription service that allows subscribers to watch events hosted at the RecPlex that include baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, pickleball, swimming, and more; Live or On Demand for 30 days. Your subscription allows you to watch streams from any LiveBarn-installed facility across the United States and Canada.

Subscribers can save and share 30-second highlights, download entire games/ practices, and tag highlights while watching live, in-venue. To subscribe, visit www. livebarn.com, our Ponca City community can receive 10% off by entering the promo code below: 10% DISCOUNT - PROMO CODE: pcrp-ball For more information, call the RecPlex at 580-767-0430 or visit livebarn.com. Download the LiveBarn iOS App or the LiveBarn Android App for easiest mobile viewing - or the LiveBarn tvOS on AppleTV for home theatre viewing.

RECPLEX HOT TUB REMAINS CLOSED Due to continual operational issues with the RecPlex hot tub, staff has sought diagnostic tests from a variety of contractors in an attempt to troubleshoot mechanics related to the tub heater. Based on the age of the heater, and the professional recommendations of the contractors, a new hot tub heater was ordered and the tub has been taken out of operation until it can be installed. The lead time for heaters with the specifications required is 14 weeks. Staff anticipates installation to take place sometime in October. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to having the hot tub operational as soon as possible.

ANNUAL HARDWOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE AT THE RECPLEX Annual hardwood floor maintenance at the RecPlex will continue thru September 1. During this time, spaces with hardwood flooring within the facility may be closed temporarily during floor buffing, application of sealers and for curing time. Regularly scheduled classes and activities could be impacted by these closings which may result in postponement or relocation to an alternative space in the building. Changes to the schedule will be sent via email and posted to the Rec-Plex Facebook page. Odor from the fumes of sealers and paints being used may be present in the building, but due to its water base, will be less impactful than other oilbased chemicals. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this important maintenance is being performed.

Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430 AMBUC POOL AND WENTZ POOL AMBUC and Wentz Pools will only be open on weekends beginning August 13, and will close for the season on September 6.

• 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.

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

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 August 14 at 5:00 p.m. in the RecPlex Art Studio.

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

• Register online by August 11 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 MENS BASKETBALL – FALL LEAGUE

• Adult Basketball is an excellent way to stay in shape, improve coordination and be active. League includes a regular season and a post-season tournament • Every Sunday, September 18 to October 30, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Unity Gym

• For ages 16 and older. The cost is $300.00 per team

• Register online thru September 15 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration WOMENS BASKETBALL – FALL LEAGUE

• Adult Basketball is an excellent way to stay in shape, improve coordination and be active. League includes a regular season and a post-season tournament • Every Sunday, September 18 to October 30, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Unity Gym

• For ages 16 and older. The cost is $300.00 per team

• Register online thru September 15 Sign up at: www. poncacityok.gov/parksandrec- registration YOUTH SKATE CLINIC

• This instructor led Youth Skate Camp is for anyone interested in learning how to skate. For those who need the necessary gear, boards, pads and helmets will be provided.

• Beginner class: Mondays, September 19 thru October 10, 5:00-5:45 p.m.

• Intermediate class: Mondays, September 19 thru October 10, 5:50-6:35 p.m.

• For ages 8-14. The cost is $40.00

• Register online thru September 15 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration DODGEBALL – FALL LEAGUE

• Get your friends together and form your 4-on-4 Dodgeball team! Age and gender divisions based on the number of registrations.

• Every Sunday, September 25 to October 23, 5:00-9:00 p.m., at the RecPlex Trampoline Court.

• For ages 12 and older. The cost is $50.00 per team

• Register online thru September 15 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration CLUCK, OINK, MOO 5K RUN

• The Cluck, Oink, Moo 5K Run at Lake Ponca is back! After the race, enjoy tasting some delicious BBQ at the Cherokee Strip Cook off!

• The race will be chip timed and will begin on the west side of Lake Ponca, near the flag pole. Enrollees will receive a race shirt and a tasting kit for the Cook Off. In order to receive a shirt at the time of the run, enrollment must be completed by September 2.

• The race is on Saturday, September 17 beginning at 8:00 a.m.

• For ages 5 and older. The cost is $15.00

• Register online thru September 17 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration FREE MOVIES ON THE LAWN

• This FREE event is coming back to the RecPlex! Bring your chairs blankets and bug spray to the RecPlex. Please social distance when possible.

• The first movie is Saturday, September 24 showing Free Guy (PG-13), from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

• For all ages. Youth and teens under 14 are asked to have adult supervision.

ADULT CO-ED VOLLEYBALL – FALL LEAGUE

• Playing volleyball is a great way to be active and healthy. You will meet new people and get a fullbody workout all while having fun.

• Games are every Tuesday, October 4 to November 15, at the RecPlex basketball court.

• For ages 16 and older. The cost is $200.00 per team

• Register online thru September 26 at: www.poncacityok. gov/parksandrec-registration Contact: Eric Newell, Parks and Recreation Director, 580-767-0430 LEW WENTZ GOLF COURSE MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Senior Day - Those 60+ get an 18-hole cart for the 9-hole rate.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 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, AUGUST 17 Drink Specials - All drink prices reduced, all day.

League, 5:00 p.m.

Contact: Rod Alexander, Golf Pro, 580-767-0433 PONCA CITY SENIOR CENTER NEWS MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Contract Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Tuna Salad Sandwich TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bunco, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chicken Tacos WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Pitch, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

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

Game Night, 4:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Hamburger Noodle Bake FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Exercise, 8:00 a.m.

Bingo, 12:30 p.m.

Senior Diner, 11:30 a.m., $4.00, Chef’s Choice SENIOR CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS August 18 Game Night is 4:30-- 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of fun and games. Please bring a snack to share with all.

August 25 Lunch-n-Learn at 11:30 a.m. Featuring Stacy Boyles with Legal Aid discussing End of Life documents.

August 26 2nd Annual Ponca City Senior Center Sock Hop is 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Unity Gym. Costumes/50s attire is preferred. There is a dance and costume contest!

August 30 Glass Fusion Art Class is 5:30-7:00 p.m. Regenia with the Doodle Academy will present how to make sun catchers or a small dish with glass.

Contact: Natalie Elwood, Senior Center Program Specialist, 580-763-8051 “LET’S TALK ABOUT IT” BOOK CLUB HOSTED BY PONCA CITY LIBRARY This August, meet people who share a love of reading at Ponca City Library with “Let’s Talk About It,” a dynamic book club organized by Oklahoma Humanities that has connected curious readers across the state since 1985. Made possible by a grant from Oklahoma Humanities with generous funding and support from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Oklahoma City University, this program is FREE and open to all. The theme this semester is: The Worst Hard Time Revisited: Oklahoma in the Dust Bowl Years. Through history, novels, letters, and poetry, readers learn how ordinary people coped with extraordinary circumstances. During these programs, a book is distributed to interested community members in advance for reading. A scholar will come present background information on the book, author and themes for the audience and will help facilitate a discussion with those present. The book discussions will be on designated Thursdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Library Programming Room. September 15 – Letters from the Dust Bowl by Caroline Henderson, edited by Alvin O. Turner October 13 – Now in November by Josephine W. Johnson November 10– Whose Names Are Unknown by Sanora Babb December 8 – Out of Dust by Karen Hesse Please sign up for the programs in advance at the Reference Desk for planning purposes. There are a limited number of The Worst Hard Time available at the Reference Desk.

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

PIONEER WOMAN FUNDRAISER Donors will go to www. kaylawink.norwex.biz and place orders under “Pioneer Woman Fundraiser” at checkout. 25% of the sales will be given to the Pioneer Woman board. The fundraiser is ongoing through the end of the year.

Steps: 1. Go to the Norwex Consultants website: kaylawink. norwex.biz. Shop Now: Green Box. Select your items 2. Check out as guest 3. Yes, help me find my host.

First name: Kayla Last name: Wink - Payment is made online by VISA or MasterCard - Product ships within 48 hours of being ordered. Directly to the purchaser - 25% of all product sales will be applied to the selling student (before S/H and taxes) - Book a party and our consultant will donate an additional $20 for your student FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BILLINGS TO CELEBRATE 120+ YEARS The First Baptist Church of Billings, OK will be hosting a 120+ Years Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 30, 2022. We invite all current and past members and their families to attend as well as former pastors, church staff and their families. There will be music, old stories, lunch, games, and a wonderful time of fellowship. Everyone is welcome! For more information please call current Pastor Rick Milam at 580.542.2316.

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR HALL OF FAME BANQUET The Po-Hi Hall of Fame banquet will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 at 7 p.m. at the Carolyn Renfro Event Center, 445 Fairview in Ponca City. Tickets are $50 per person or a reserved table for eight is $500 (eight tickets).

Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased at the PCPS Central Administration Building, 613 East Grand. Inquiries may be made to Chryl Gillespie at 580-767-8000.

The individuals selected to be inducted into the Ponca City High School Alumni Hall of Fame’s sixth annual induction ceremony include Walter Harris Jr. (Class of 1941), Don Schieber (Class of 1964), Lynn Moore (Class of 1966), John Stanley III (Class of 1979), Scott Askew (Class of 1980) and Elizabeth Poyner (Class of 1980).

Ticket sales proceeds will go towards Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Scholarships.

CHARLIE ADAMS DAY COMING TO NEWKIRK Newkirk Main Street’s Charlie Adams Day will take place September 10th, 2022, from 9 am to 3pm in Newkirk.

CONOCO PHILLIPS & PHILLIPS 66 RETIREE ASSOCIATION (CRA) BREAKFAST WITH THE REFINERY MANAGER CRA’s Breakfast with the Refinery Manager is coming to the Phillips 66 Refinery on Wednesday, August 24. Doors open at 8:30 am.

The event will be held in the Phillips 66 Atrium Cafeteria. The event will include breakfast and a program at 9 am.

To attend the event, enter the complex at Gate F.