. Bring your coats by either location of the Altus Fire Departments. All coats are then cleaned by Altus Cleaners and the Salvation Army will deliver the coats to families in need. Help those less fortunate this holiday season and donate to Coats for Kids.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4876 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring its annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award Contest. The information is being sent to the art department at the schools, but we would like to offer this to any home school student. This program encourages students to use their artistic talents to express their Patriotism. If anyone is interested please contact Connie Labrecque at 1-866-353-0773, leave a message if no answer.

St. James Lodge #229 is hosting its annual "Coats For Kids" drive. Contact Michael Scott: 477-4825 or Tim Case: 482-6048 to drop off your donations. All coat sizes accepted.

The Salvation Army is seeking sponsors for needy children on the Christmas Angel Tree this year. Sponsors are needed to provide gifts to underprivileged children in the community. Angel Trees are located at Wal-mart, Atwood's and J.C. Penny in Altus. Corporate/church sponsors should call Captain Annette Parker at 482-8577 to sponsor multiple "Angels".

Red River Federal Credit Union, 2121 N. Main, will host an exhibit on the history of U.S. currency, featuring historic notes and coins on loan from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The display is available for viewing till Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Santa Claus will be there from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 to take pictures with.

Marine Toy for Tots Foundation will be collecting new unwrapped toys from Nov. 15 to Dec. 24 and will remain in our area. Monetary donations will also be collected at the local branch from Nov. 15 to Dec. 24. If any wants to make a donations they can stop by First American Cash Advance or Check Advance, 118 N. Main, between the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For more information call 477-1178.

The Warren Senior Citizens/Community will be having their regular Tuesday music night at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Located 7 miles east of Blair on Highway 19. They will be selling hot dogs with chips for $1.50, pop for .50˘. All coffee, tea and desserts are free. Also they will have bratwurst on a roll, for $1.

Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a stated communication at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Annual election of new officers will be conducted. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

AARP meeting will be Tuesday at the Towers with pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 7 p.m. Bring food for the pantry.

Learn how to shop for your family and friends this holiday season by joining eBay's Education Specialist Boone Nichols for a free holiday gift buying workshop at the Altus Public Library from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. You will receive tips on how to find that perfect holiday gift at a great value on eBay. The workshop is free. Space is limited so you MUST reserve a spot before the workshop. Call the library at 477-2890 for more information or to make your reservation.

The American Red Cross is taking enrollment for a child and infant CPR on Tuesday. Please contact the chapter at 482-5303 for further information and to sign up

The Rotary Club will meet at noon on Tuesday at WOSC. The rotarian of the day is Johnette Howard . The program is being presented by Larry Mike Garmon - Publisher & Editor "Altus Journal" and Altus High School Teacher will talk about "No Child Left Behind"

The Jackson County Ministerial Alliance will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Salvation Army, 521 W. Broadway. All Jackson County ministers are encouraged to attend.

Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a special communication at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m. A Fellowcraft Degree will be confered. All members are encouraged to attend.

Altus Literary Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at The Pantry for their Christmas luncheon. Mary Jane Winsett hostess.

Chapter CM of PEO will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the home of Ruth Starr. Frances Holman will serve as co-hostess.

The Jackson County Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Fred's Famous Fish and Steak House. They will be discussing projects for the upcoming year and the results of the November Election.

Please bring books or a couple of dollars for our literacy project. We invite everyone to attend

Main Street Altus Board of Directors will hold it's monthly board meeting at 8 a.m. Thursday at the Main Street Office, 219 N. Main.

The American Red Cross is taking enrollment for a Adult CPR/AED with First Aid class on Thursday. Please contact the chapter at 482-5303 for further information and to sign up.

The Food Pantry of the Altus Church of the Nazarene will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 11. Any that are in need of food assistance should bring a photo ID and proof of income. The church is located at 700 N. Main in Altus. For more information, please call the church at 482-0964.

Altus Lions Club Breakfast will be from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 11, on the west side of the Altus Community Center on Falcon road. The plate are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Santa will be there from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and you can take your picture with him for $5.

"When hope fails/bury the Remains" concert to be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 11 at the Altus Rotary Center. Admission will be $3 per person.

MacDowell Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the home of Mary Lou Cossey.

Gather your friends and family for a special holiday treat the weekend before Christmas, Dec. 18 and 19. The Altus Church of the Nazarene will be presenting a live nativity scene in the parking area of the church located at 700 N . Main. Refreshments will be provided.

Advent XIV Recital at the First Presbyterian Church in Altus will be presented at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. Join Catherine Coke and her musical Friends like Gordon Ringler, Sarah Turnbo, Toni Sims-Hibbard, George Graham, Christina Hope Wilson as they express musically "Christman Around the World."

Habitat for Humanity Altus Area Community Luncheon will be hosted by St. John Baptist Church and AHS Jr. ROTC. Serving time is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday,Ddec. 21, at the Altus Community Center at the reservoir on Falcon Road. The cost if $5 per person, they will be serving beef stew, chili beans, cornbread, tangy slaw, dessert, tea and coffee. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity Altus Area, Inc.