Cinco De Mayo Planning Meeting will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at El Charro's on Falcon Road.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Elks Club for a Dutch treat supper. Guest will be Bill Johns, The Whistling Ranger.
Emmanuel Baptist Church will be taking orders for Angel Food from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8, at 800 N. Forrest. $25. Payment in full is required at the time of order. Will accept cash, money orders or food stamp cards. No personal checks. Pickup date will be Saturday, April 22.
Aldonian Club will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, in the home of Diane Allgood.
Annual Booklover's Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8, at the Altus Public Library. Good reads 50 cents and up. Call the library for information at 477-2890.
Western Oklahoma State College's music department will present the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Friday through Saturday, April 7 and 8, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in the Herschal H. Crow Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for students. Reservation may be made by calling 477-7913.
The Altus Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Friday, April 7, in the Student Center at Western Oklahoma State College. Joan Wilcoxen, executive director of the Altus Armed Services YMCA, will discuss the organization's important mission of supporting the junior enlisted military personnel at Altus AFB.
Habitat's Morning eXepdition will be Saturday, April 8, at the East Side of the Altus Community Center. Sign-in will be from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. at the east side of the Community Center. Events will begin at 9 a.m., with 10K, 5K runs and 5K, 1.5M walks.
The Singing Newtons from Tulsa will put on a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Church of God, 900 S. Park Lane. Free Admission. An offering will be held for missionaries in Africa.
The Western Trail Historical Society's Annual Meeting will be at 2 p.m.. Sunday, April 9, at the Olustee City Park and Library on Highway 6 in Olustee. “The Legacy of Women's Clubs in Southwest Oklahoma featuring the New State Club of Olustee” is the program. A tour of the historic Olustee Public Library, which has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places, will be included. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held in the Olustee School Auditorium.
The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently taking registration for an evening Child and Infant CPR/First Aid class to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 10, at 905 N. Willard. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by Friday, April 7. For more information, call 482-5303.
Altus Band Parents Association will meet April 11 at the Altus High Band Room.
A Canola Harvest Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Clinton. How canola will fit into a wheat rotation system, production management topics and harvest management and combine settings for canola will be discussed. Please contact the Custer County Extension office at 580-323-2291 by Monday, April 10, if planning to attend.
Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of American Red Cross will be having an Easter orchid sales fund-raiser. Orchids only $7 each. Companies or organizations wishing to order orchids for their staff, customers or as gifts can purchase 30 orchids for $150. Orchids can be picked up at the chapter on Wednesday, April 12. Any questions, call 482-5303.
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, April 13, at 905 N. Willard. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by Wednesday, April 12. For more information, call 482-5303.
The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently taking registration for a Community First Aid and Safety class to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in Snyder. Class will include certificates for Adult CPR, Child & Infant CPR and First Aid. Pre-registration and pre-payment required by Friday, April 14, at 905 N. Willard. For more information, call 482-5303.
A Better Youth Foundation will sponsor their first annual A.B.Y. Super Size 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Sunday, April 16, at the Southwest/MLK Park, located on West Pecan. There will be single elimination. Registration will begin at 2 p.m. Games will start at 3 p.m. $5 entry fee for each team. For more information, call 379-4181 or 482-7964.
A Better Youth Foundation will sponsor their first annual A.B.Y. Easter Egg Money Hunt at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Southwest/MLK Park located on West Pecan. Easter eggs will contain “tiger dollars” inside to be redeemed for cash. Age limits are 3 to 5 years old and 6 to 12 years old. For more information, call 379-4181 or 482-7964.
Habitat for Humanity Altus Area Inc.'s monthly luncheon, hosted by Catholic Daughters of Prince of Peace Catholic Church, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road. $5 per person. Menu will be grilled chicken salad, breadsticks, dessert and drink. For delivery, call Jean at 481-0159 or Sue at 471-9413.
The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital Education Center Conference Room. For information, call 477-7297.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is currently taking applications for new volunteers to participate in the April-May training. Training will begin April 20. Classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday for three weeks. Potential volunteers must complete a criminal background check, an application and interview before April 15. For more information, call 482-4600 or stop at the CASA office at the NBC Bank, room 222.
Lions Club will be hosting a Breakfast for Supper from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22. All you can eat pancakes, french toast, bacon, sausage and drinks. $5 for adults; $3 for children under 12. Tickets on sale now. Call Diane Sikora at 477-0318 or see any Lions Club member.
Bereavement Parents of the USA Support Group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 24, at First Baptist Church, Bible Study room. For information, call Tracy at 649-8112.
The Greer County Chamber of Commerce in Mangum is hosting the arts and crafts booths at the Mangum Rattlesnake Derby on April 28, 29 and 30. For information, contact the chamber office at 782-2444.
Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom will be held Saturday, April 29, at the Altus High School Cafeteria. Banquet and Junior skit will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Prom will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the cafeteria from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, 14 and 21 and Monday through Thursday, April 24-27. Cost will be $11 per person for banquet and $11 for prom. Tickets should be purchased no later than April 28.
Altus First Baptist Church is sponsoring a four day getaway to Branson from May 8 to 11. Transportation is via a luxury charter bus. Prices vary depending on lodging choice. Prices include transportation, three nights lodging and five shows (including shows with meal provided). Deadline for sign-up is Sunday, April 2. Reservations are limited. Contact Martha Becerra for more information at 482-0230 or church office at 300 N. Main to make reservation.
A Better Youth Foundation will host A.B.Y. Juneteenth Beauty Pageant for girls ages 16-18 on June 17. Registration will be held from Feb. 1 through April 15. For more information, contact Sonya Wilson at 379-4181 or Ann Hunter at Wig Hunter Haven at 482-0337.


