The American Cancer Society will be hosting a “Relay-4-Life,” overnight campaign from 7 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Altus Junior High School. The event is being held to raise awareness on the many different types of cancer. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Jena Monday at 471-5685.
Threshold Services, a faith-based, inter-denominational organization that assists Altus Community Work Center residents, will hold a car wash for donations Saturday, July 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McDonald's. The group meets at 5 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church (208 E. Cypress) and welcomes attendance of anyone interested in learning more. Inquiries may also be sent to P.O. Box 819, Altus, Okla. 73521.
The Board of Directors of Southwestern Youth Services, Inc. will hold a meeting at 6 p.m.,, July 16 in the conference room at the administrative offices of SWYS, located at 309 N. Hudson. Any interested person is invited to attend. For more information please call 482-2809.
Emmanuel Baptist Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 16 through July 20, for ages 4 years through students who have completed 5th grade. This year's theme is “Game Day Central.” Friday will be Family Night starting at 6 p.m. followed by a Tailgate Party with free drinks and food for everyone present. The public is invited. For more information, please call the church office at 482-1775.
First United Methodist Church will be hosting a “Build on Faith Luncheon” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 17 at Altus Community Center at the reservoir on Falcon Road. The cost is $5 per person. The menu will include Hamburgers, baked beans, watermelon, cookies and drinks. Take out and delivery will be available. For more information please contact Jean at 481-0159 or Sue at 471-9413.
ACMI House, Inc. will hold the regular governing board meeting at 12 p.m., Wednesday, July 18 at Val's its about time restaurant. For more information please call 482-3800.
Roah-Lemer Post 44 of the American Legion and Auxiliary will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at the Towers meeting room. There will be a meal at 6 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.
First Christian Church will be hosting a community luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at Altus Community Center at the reservoir on Falcon Road. The cost is $5 per person. Take out and deliver are available. For more information please call 471-9413 or 481-0159.
Alzheimer's Association will hold a meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at Southwest Technology Center Seminar Center located on 722 West Tamarack Road. Their will be refreshments. For more information please contact Peggy Risinger at 482-8058 or Kay Stewart at 477-4848.
Altus Chapter 33, Disabled, American Veterans and Unit 33, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 at the Towers meeting room. There will be a meal at 6 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.
The Omniplex Science Museum will hold a “What's in your Backyard” program for teens at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 at the Altus Public Library. For more information please call 477-2890.
ABY Pop Warner League will take volunteer applications for tackle football and cheer-leading coach from now until August 31. This year's Pop Warner season will begin on Sept. 1. For more information or to register as a coach, please call 649-0354.
A Better Youth Pop Warner League is offering free tackle football and cheer-leading registration to children who participate on the free and reduced lunch programs at schools. Children ages 5 through 15 are encouraged to register for youth tackle football. Parents can also save $20 if they register their child on-line at www.eteamz.com/abypopwarner. For questions or more information call 649-0354.
Red River Toastmasters meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, in the Francis Herron seminar center in the Great Plains Technology Center. Toastmasters members learn public speaking and leadership by working with others in a fun and supportive environment. Guests and prospective members are very welcome.
Mission on Wheels needs donations of clothes for its free clothes give-away, particularly summer clothes for children and adults. Other items besides clothes are also accepted especially fans. Mission on Wheels is located at 600 N. Willard in Altus. For more information, please call Edna Douglas at 482-0997 or 649-8620.
An account has been set up for Mitchell Rodgers, 30, of Altus has been diagnosed with a rare and chronic disease known as “Meniere's Disease.” Funds are needed to help with the cost to have a must-needed surgery. Donations can be made at the First State Bank of Altus to “The Mitchell Rodgers Medical Fund.”
Red Cross responded to aThe Tornado Alley Road Riders will meet at 9 a.m. on July 15 at the Community Center on Falcon Road to ride to the south shore of Lake Altus, pavilion #1, for a provided lunch. Cost to join the ride is three non-perishable food items and one or more personal toileteries. The items will go to the Community Cupboard and ACMI House. For more information, call P.J. Boucher at 471-2021, Jeannie Huber at 482-7174 or Billy Allday at 471-1882.
The Assessor Office will be closed July 24-27 so that all employees may attend the Oklahoma Tax Commission Educational Conference.
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