NOC TONKAWA CALENDAR April 27: Home Softball vs.

NEO, 2 p.m. April 28-30: Wisconsin Space Grant Rocket Competition April 28: Final Day to Withdraw from L8 Courses without Evaluation April 28: Away Baseball vs.

Southern Arkansas, 1 p.m. April 29: Away Baseball vs.

Southern Arkansas, 1 p.m. April 29: Home Softball vs.

Western, 2 p.m. April 29: Friends of Agriculture “The Gathering,” Ponca City Country Club, 6 p.m. April 30: NOC Choir, Chamber Singers, Concert Band Concert, KPAC, 2 p.m.

May 3: Free Lunch, BCM, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. May 3: Away Baseball vs.

Redlands, 1 p.m. May 4: Free Lunch, Wesley House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 4: Home Softball vs. Connors, 2 p.m.

May 4: The Gathering, BCM, 7:30 p.m. May 5: Home Baseball vs.

Redlands, 1 p.m. May 6: Graduation, Foster-Piper Fieldhouse, 9:30 a.m. May 6: Nurses Pinning, Briggs Auditorium, 6 p.m. Please check www.noc.edu for current NOC events.

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TITLE VI PUBLIC HEARING

April 28, 2023 at 6pm Ponca City High School Come and learn all about the Title VI Program and give your input for the next school year!

For more information contact Sara Bell ph: 580-718--

4817 email: bells@pcps.us EDWIN FAIR TO HOST MAYFEST

Edwin Fair Mental Health Center will be holding their Mayfest event on Thursday, May 11 on their front lawn at 1500 N. 6th St. in Ponca City from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. Mayfest exists as a means of celebrating May as Mental Health Month and to raise awareness for mental health. The event will feature several activities, information and treats including community wellness information, booths, a petting zoo, bounce houses, hot dogs, snow cones, chips, popcorn, carnival games, door prizes, and vendors from the area to share their programs and services.

“THE JOURNEY TO HEALING AFTER A LOSS” SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT HOSPICE OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA Hospice of North Central Oklahoma will host a 6-week grief support group entitled “The Journey to Healing after a Loss” beginning Wednesday, May 3.

In a safe place surrounded by others who have shared a similar experience, this group will be led by a seasoned professional and will look at the specific issues and bereavement needs of people who grieve the death of someone loved.

Relevant topics, such as the process of grief, secondary losses, and when do I know I am getting better, will be discussed. Time will be set aside each session for individuals to share some of the uniqueness of their grief journey. This can bring healing and comfort, especially if you feel you must put on a brave face while struggling inside. If you have ever wondered, “What do I do now after the loss of my loved one”, this group is for you.

The group will meet at Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Ponca City from Noon to 1:15 p.m. each Wednesday. Beginning Wednesday, May 3 and ending June 7. Light snacks will be provided.

RSVP requested. Space is limited. For more information, contact our office at 7629102.