S’Mac Down Mac ’n Cheese Cookoff at PTC on Jan. 28
Bridget Graham and Michael Ortiz are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) January Students of the Month. Graham is a junior from Woodland High School enrolled in the Health Career Certification 1 program. Her instructor chose her as a student of the month due to her hard work and multitasking skills. She feels Graham has a great sense of autonomy that a future healthcare professional will need. Michael Ortiz is with the Firefighter/EMT program and is an adult student from Ponca City. His instructor praises him as a self-starter who works hard to accomplish his goals. He works thoroughly through the skills and shows a willingness to help his classmates. Students of the month are given a Pioneer Tech refill cup and a certificate of achievement. They can fill up their cups with their favorite beverages at no cost for the entire month. For more information about Pioneer Technology Center’s programs and services, call 580-762-8336 or visit their website www.pioneertech.edu. Photo provided.
The Child Development Center (CDC) will be hosting a brand new fundraiser, he S’Mac Down - Mac ‘n Cheese Cookoff, on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the new conference center at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) from 1 pm to 3 pm.
This event will feature 10-12 teams competing for the title of best mac ‘n cheese in town. For $15, attendees can purchase a ticket that will include their tasting kit to try all of the varieties of mac.
There will be three categories of awards including the Judge’s Choice, which will be done by a panel of guest judges; People’s Choice, voted on by the attendees; and Kid’s Choice, which will be judged from the stage by a few children from the Child Development Center.
The event will also feature live music by Larry Newsom throughout the event, as well as a macaroni art auction with all of the art made by the student classes at the Child Development Center.
Tickets are available at the Child Development Center at 702 E. Grand Ave, or from any board member. Attendees are advised to enter in through the north entrance. Attendees must have their ticket in advance.
All proceeds for the event will benefit CDC. Donations through these fundraisers serve to provide young children with hot meals, nurturing care, and a daily program where quality teachers can provide a safe environment for the child to learn and grow.
The CDC is a 501(c)3 and United Way partner agency, with a mission focused on providing affordable highquality pre-school/childcare in a nurturing, secure environment. This program emphasizes life skills and school readiness through creative learning experiences and development of language and cognitive skills that encourage spiritual, physical, emotional, and social growth.
Two of their most notable fundraisers in years past were the Flamingo Flocking and the Flight of the Flamingos Golf Classic.