Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group. Inc's programs: Southwest Transit, Head Start, Southwest Enterprises, RSVP, Senior Nutrition and Central Office will close Friday, July 2, 2004 at noon for training. All offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2004 in observance of Independence Day. Transportation routes to Lawton will operate as scheduled.

It's a time to relax, learn, have fun and fire up your weight-loss motivation all in the supportive company of other TOPS/KOPS members #OK657. From 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Saturday mornings at Highland Heights United Med., 1911 N. Main Street. "Hand-n-Hand we can"

Rotary Club will meet at noon Tuesday at WOSC. Rotarian of the day is Randy Baden. Randy will discuss Oklahoma agriculture; Rusty Allard will discuss the challenges of starting up a new agribusiness, as owner of Windmill Winery,

Roosevelt.

The Nohrwald/Cain Medical Fund for Bobby Nohrwald, Artie Nohrwald, Michael Cain and Eric Skaggs who were injured in an auto accident has been set up at First State Bank to help the families with expenses.

Grace Living Center is sponsoring a free clown school for students from fourth grade through high school. Classes will be 1:30 to 3 p.m., July 9, 16 and 23 and graduation and a performance for Grace Elders will be July 30. Enrollment begins 11 a.m. June 30 at Grace Living Center, 1059 East Pecan. For more information, call Activities Director Vanessa Dempsey at 482-8342.

The Knights of Columbus, Council 4889 will have their monthly meeting at the Knights hall, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. All newly elected officers should present themselves to qualify for their respective offices by being present at the first meeting after election. All members are encouraged to be present to take part in the new programs that will be discussed at this time. Attendance is required to keep your membership in good standing.

The City of Altus Relay for Life Team is hosting a hot dog lunch n the east side of the City Auditorium from 12 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 2 to benefit the American Cancer Society. The menu includes char-broiled hot dogs, chips, lemonade or ice tea and homemade cookies or brownies for $3.00.

Altus will have a Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reservior.

The American Red Cross is currently taking enrollment for an Adult CPR/AED with First Aid Course to be held July 8. Please call the chapter at 580-482-5303 for information and to sign up.

Creative Writing Adults, July 8, 15, and 22 (3 consecutive Thursdays), 6 to 9 p.m. at Altus Public Library. Donna Smith is the instructor. The class will meet on three consecutive Monday nights so that students may write between classes and have material to be critiqued at the next meeting. $30

Found Object Rhythm Band third through fifth graders, 10 a.m. to noon, July l0, Altus Public Library. Donna Tucker is the instructor. This class is intended to provide the student with an understanding of rhythm and its importance to music. $10

CASA is now taking applications for the July volunteer training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates. The training is free and consists of 30 hours, broken down into 10 three-hour blocks. CASA volunteers speak up for abused children in the court system and make a difference in a hurting child's life. All applicants must have a background check and a personal interview completed before starting training. For more information, call 482-4600 or stop by NBC bank room 222 for an application.

A Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge shotgun is being raffled. One hundred tickets at $20 each will be sold. The drawing will be held Sept. 25 at Great Plains Friends of NRA. For more information, call David at 482-6469 or Keith at 482-4570

Blair School Alumni Association is updating records for the school Alumni Weekend, Nov. 26 -27. If you are a graduate or attended Blair School and have a change in your address or know someone that does, contact us at Alumni, P.O. Box 463, Blair, OK 73526 or e-mail to bjanean@cableone.net