, Drugs, Sex, Gambling...” during the 6 p.m. service at the First Baptist Church of Altus this Sunday. It will also be televised on Channel 33. The book is now available for sale at Hastings of Altus.

That Altus Band Parents Association will have their annual jazz band performance, spaghetti dinner and silent auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Altus High School cafeteria. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased by calling the band room or 477-0113.

A defensive driving class is being offered from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in Mangum. The 6-hour classroom instruction is approved by the National Safety Council and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. The $50 fee is set by the Oklahoma Legislature. Call 782-3223 after 4 p.m. for registration or for more information.

Oklahoma author Ami Elizabeth Reeves will be at the Altus Public Library on Saturday, March 4, to present a review of her new book “Next of Kin” and a writing workshop. The event, sponsored by the Southern Prairie Library System and the Circuit Writers Guild of Altus, begins with the review at 10 a.m. The workshop begins at 1 p.m.

The Upward Bound Parent Committee will be hosting a big yard sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at 2108 N. Main (in front of the Tech Education Building at WOSC). Seven different schools participating. All money will go to the students for a college scholarship.

The Christian Motorcyclists Association will hold it’s monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at the Friendship Inn Restaurant. Guests are welcome.

Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m. All Master Masons are urged to attend.

The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently taking registration for a Blood Borne Pathogens/Prevention of Disease Transmission class to be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at 905 N. Willard. For more information and to register, please call 482-5303.

Jackson County Ministerial Alliance monthly meeting will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Church of the Nazarene.

Navajo Athletic Booster Club will hold it’s monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the OSU Extension Office. All members and interested parents are encouraged to attend. The upcoming Athletic Banquet will be one of the topics discussed.

Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a school of instructions at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m. All Masons are urged to attend.

Chapter CM of P.E.O. will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the home of Brenda Risner with Becky Beason co-hostess.

Emmanuel Baptist Church of Altus will be taking orders for Angel Food from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 9-10, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at 800 N. Forrest St. Cost is $25. Payment can be cash, money order and food stamps. No checks and no phone orders. Distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25.

The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently taking registration for an Adult CPR/AED and First Aid class to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at 905 N. Willard. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by Wednesday, March 8. For more information, please call 482-5303.

The Jackson County Republican Women will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, at Fred’s Famous Fish and Steak House. The speaker will be Mike Schulz, who is running in the upcoming Senate election.

A 55 Alive safe driving course sponsored by the Associated Christian Ministries (ACMI) and AARP will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 10, at the Towers. Cost will be $10. A minimum of 20 students is required. Completion of course will entitle student to a discount in their insurance premium. Age is not a factor. To enroll, call Altus Chamber of Commerce at 482-0210.

The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital Education Center Conference Room. For information, call 477-7297.

Southwest Enterprises Tumbleweed presents the Calvin Milburn Show with Ashley Nicole Wheeler at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Altus Civic Auditorium, 201 E. Commerce. For tickets and information, call 482-5676.

ACMI House Inc. regular governing board meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22, at Val’s It’s About Time Restaurant. For more information, call 482-3800.

Charles Billingsley will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the FBC Altus Worship Center. Love offering will be taken.