The Department of Human Services, 201 S. Main, are taking donations for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Non-perishable items, such as bottle water, baby formula and can goods, are needed and can be donated. DHS has extended their working hours to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. If you have any questions, you may call 480-3400
Shamrock Bank, 401 E. Tamarack Rd., has opened a Disaster Relief Fund account for those citizens wishing to make contributions to assist hurricane victims in Louisiana and Mississippi. For more information, call 477-2800.
The 2005 Altus High School Yearbook will be posted out from 3 to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday in the school cafeteria.
Enrolling now! Day and evening classes are being offered in: adult basic education, G.E.D., family literacy, workbased performance and English as a second language. Classes and materials are offered free of charge. For more information, call 481-2134 or come by the Altus Adult Learning Center, 220 N. Park Lane after 1 p.m. Space is limited.
"The Oklahoma Experience: Re-Visions," a "Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma" reading discussion series, features works by contemporary Oklahoma authors who view the Oklahoma experience from the perspective of the late 20th century. The Altus Public Library will host the series of five programs beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday. Participants may sign up and check out books for the series. Books, theme materials and services are provided by "Let's Talk About It, Oklahoma," a cooperative project of the Library Association and the Oklahoma Humanities Council. Funding for this series is provided by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, call the library at 477-2890.
Navajo School Library will be sponsoring a book fair from today to 16. The book fair is the only fundraiser the library has each year. The school budget allows for buying new books but they use the book fair money for A.R. awards, library rewards and book repair supplies. The hours for the book fair will be 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on school days and Sept. 15 and 16 during parent-teacher conference.
Gamma Goldies will hold their monthly luncheon tomorrow, Sept. 7, at the Grapevine Cafe.
Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a school of instructions at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 7. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m. All Masons are urged to attend.
The Coffee Cup Bunch of the Friends of the Library will meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 7, to hear a review of "Naked in Baghdad - The Iraq War and the Aftermath" presented by Tom Yates. The meeting will be held at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson. The meeting is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Everyone is welcome.
The Anne Lee Chapter of DAR will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at 400 Lakeside Dr. Any person who would like to transfer to this chapter or is interested in DAR may call Claudine Dollar at 563-9164.
The Jackson County Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Fred's Famous Fish and Steak House. Guest speaker will be Gary Jones, state party chairman. He will update everyone on the upcoming year. We invite all to attend.
Chapter CM of PEO will meet for brunch at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at 406 Lakeside Dr. Hosted by the Yearbook Committee. Regrets only 482-1448
A watergarden tour has been set up for Saturday, Sept. 10. If anyone would like to be on the tour, please contact Linda Vann at 477-1998 . Those with specialty gardens can also contact Vann.
The Southside Baptist Church Girls in Action will be holding a garage sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Southside Baptist Church, 1100 Asa Lee. All the proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase items to fill shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.
The Altus Public Library will hold a class on bottle cap creations at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. Learn how to create wrist cuffs, magnets and other cool stuff from ordinary bottle caps. Class size is limited so preregistration is required! For more information, call the library at 477-2890.
Ranch Rodeo sponsored by Old Greer County Western Heritage Assn. will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. For entry forms, rules and other information, contact Curtis Bell at 683-4271 or write to 22114 Cactus Road, Mangum, OK 73554. Entry deadline is Sept. 10.
Lan Gaming Party will be on Monday, Sept. 19 to play Doom. Three prizes will be given. Call for more information 477-2700 or 480-1361.
Infant Adoption Awareness Training will be offered free of charge from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Southwest Baptist Association office, 2515 N. Main. Six continuing education units are available for nurses and social workers upon request. The seminar is hosted by Pathway, A Pregnancy Resource Center. Lunch will be provided. Pleas call 477-4400 by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a reservation. Late comers will be accepted on a space only basis.
The Great Friends of the NRA are making plans for their Annual Banquet/Auction to be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Rd. There will be a pre-event drawing for two gun giveaways, an AR15 and a Thompson Center Omega Muzzleloader. For pre-event drawing tickets, call Jim Smith in Frederick at 335-3988 or David Webb at 482-6469
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