Altus Masonic Lodge Number 62 will hold a school of instructions at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. Fellowship will be at 6 p.m.. All Masons are urged to attend.

The Altus Kiwanis Club will meet at noon Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the Band Room at Western Oklahoma State College. The program will be given by Robert Cox, president and CEO of Aviation Training Consulting LLC. Barbara Burge will be Kiwanian of the day. All members and guests are encouraged to attend.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Highland Heights United Methodist Church, 1911 N. Main. For more information about TOPS see www.tops.org or phone Ling Lih McBlain at 477-4420

The Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross is currently taking registration for a Basic First Aid class to be held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 24, at 905 N. Willard. Pre-registration required by Wednesday, Aug. 23. For more information, call 482-5303.

Registration for a CPR for the Professional Rescuer class is currently being taken by the Southwest Oklahoma Chapter of the American Red Cross. The class is to be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at 905 N. Willard. Pre-registration required by Thursday, Aug. 24, by calling 482-5303.

The Food Pantry will be distributing food from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Church of the Nazarene, 700 N. Main. Those needing food assistance should bring a photo ID. For more information, call the church at 482-0964.

The Altus Soccer Club is holding a referree clinic Saturday, Aug. 26. For information, call Scott Barton at 471-4396 or 482-2309.

The Altus Hispanic Association is seeking young ladies, ages 13 to 18, to participate in the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Month “Teen Queen” contest. Winner will be announced at the Sept. 16 Fiesta at the Altus City Park. Each girl will be responsible for a speech, a talent and to sell Mariachi tickets. Entry fee is $20. The last day to enter is Sunday, Aug. 27. All participants will receive prizes. For more information, please call Mona Guerra at 471-6709, Rosalinda Reeves at 379-9169, or Mary O. Esparza at 471-8879.

Derrell Archer will conduct a musical concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Southside Baptist Church. Everyone is invited. More information available by calling the church office at 482-4762.

The Altus Hispanic Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the La Costa Restaurant. All members are reminded to bring their OU ticket and T-shirt money. All new members and those interested in helping with September Hispanic Heritage Month activities are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Raul Guerra, president, at 471-6509.

Altus Soccer Club is now taking sign-ups. Register online at www.altussoccerclub.com or call 318-2721. Late sign-ups will be Aug. 16-31.

Saddle and Buckles Series will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Cedar Hills Arena, in Arapaho. Questions, call 323-1987.

Elk City Round-up Club will be held on Saturdays, Oct. 14, 21, and 28 and Nov. 4 and 11, at Beutler Brothers Arena. Gates open at 11 a.m., registration will be at noon and exhibitions start at 1 p.m. There will also be a costume contest Saturday, Oct. 28, for riders and horses with prizes awarded.

The Elk City Pageant Board is now accepting applications for 2007 Miss Queen of the West. The pageant will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Susan Powell Auditorium. Additional information is available at www.elkcitypageants.com or by calling Lisa Thompson at 225-8206.