MARCH 2010 ACTIVITIES

OF INTEREST TO SENIOR CITIZENS

IN THE PONCA CITY AREA

1-31 Every household in the United States of America will receive by US Mail or hand delivery a one page ( or 5% of households will receive a 28 page) 2010 US Census Questionnaire which is to be filled out and returned before June 30. Those not returned by March 31 may have a census taker personally contact them between April 1 and July 1st. Questionnairs are available in many languages as well as in Large Print for the visually impaired, and on Teletext Devises for the Deaf. With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country.. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race and other relevant data. Call Center:  301-763-INFO (4636) or 800-923-8282   ,   TDDITTY users can dial 1-800-877-8339 to use the Federal Relay Service
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice: If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home. Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U .S . Census. REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK,YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS. While the Census Bureau might ask for basic f inancial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau. AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.. No ACORN worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

1-April 15 AARP Tax Preparers will be in the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th to assist the public in filing their taxes from February 1 to April 15th, from 9-5 Mon-Thurs; possibly some hours on Friday. Make sure you have the following items with you when you come to the library: Last year’s tax return, all W-2’s, 1099’s, any other form indicating wages earned, and Your Social Security Number. The Ponca City Library will have a very limited number of both Oklahoma Tax Forms & Federal Tax Forms. If you sent in a paper form for the last tax year you will receive Oklahoma tax forms via the U. S. Mail. Be aware that you may visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s website or the IRS’s website to print off tax forms. Links are available on the Ponca City Library’s website: www.poncacitylibrary.com The library charges 10 cents per page to print. Oklahoma State Tax Office: Toll-Free # (In State) 1-800-522-8165, Federal Taxpayer Assistance 1-800-829-1040 Monday – Friday 7am – 10pm

1 MONDAY 9:45 Lions Vision Support Group in the First Christian Church at 100 North Grand. For a ride phone 762-3263.

1 MONDAY 11:30AM FREE Celebrate with those who have March Birthdays with a piece of Cake in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand provided by Sterling house. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051. You are also invited to stay for lunch (suggested donation $2 if 60 and older, $6 if 59 and younger). Reservation for Monday-Thursday lunches are required a day in advance by phoning Fontella McAdams at 767-1620

1 MONDAY 12:30PM Pioneer Area Quilt Guild meets in the St. Paul 's Untied Methodist Church at Hartford and Pecan. Information=761-3467.

1 MONDAY 7PM The Pioneer Genealogical Society will have Kay Country Cartographer, Susan Keen, deomonstate how to read old maps. Ponca City Library at Grand and 5th Streets. Guests are welcome. Yearly membership are $15. Information762-5931.

1 MONDAY Senior Circle members wanting to go to the Crown Theater Dinner Theater in Wichita, Kansas for Lunch and to see "Church Basement Ladies-Second Helping" on May l3th, need to deposit $50 of the $89 cost with Kathy Turner at the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.

2 TUESDAY 10:30AM-NOON FREE Live Band "Country Notes" play at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350. You are also invited to stay for lunch:$3.50 suggested donation for persons age 55 and older, $5 charge if under age 55, $2.50 for children. No reservations needed. 2nds available. Home delivery available within 5 miles.

2 TUESDAY 10:30-12:30 FREE for persons age 55 and older. Triad Eye and Medical Clinic in the Woodland Christian Church at 1400 East Hartford . Information=800-325-0113.

2 TUESDAY NOON "Caregivers Support Group" meets for lunch in the First Lutheran Church at

2 TUESDAY 4:30PM PC Soccer JV boys &girls, Varsity boys & girls at home vs Bartlesville

2 TUESDAY 6-8PM FREE Live Music and Dancing at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. You are also invited to bring food items for the Snack table . Information= Marie Trenary 763-8051

Author Tour/ Paula DensonProgram Room 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.

2-5 7AM-6PM DAILY Giant Giveaway after every Song on 89.7 The House FM and Praise 88.7 FM Radio Stations. Volunteers and Pledges needed by phoning 767-1400.

2 AND 9th TUESDAYS 7-9PM Two evening class on "Pre-Diabetes" taught by Pat Blubaugh, Certified Diabetes Educator in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Pre-enrollment required. Tuition is $50 for a person and their care partner. Information and Registration Pat Blubaugh 763-0868

3 WEDNESDAY 11AM FREE You are invited to share a memory and/or photograph of a favorite pet at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

3 WEDNESDAY 1-3PM FREE Senior Citizen Bridge Parties at the Unity Recreation Center at 1908 East Woodland. Also daily open walking inside and basketball shooting. Information =Terry Sherban 767-0432 at the Ponca City Park Department.

3 WEDNESDAY 10:30-11:30AM FREE Blood pressure checks at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350 You are also invited to stay for Lunch at 11:30-1PM. Suggested donation= $3.50 age 60 and older and $6 if under 60. No reservation needed.

4 THURSDAY 8AM TILL SOLD OUT Benefit bake sale to help raise funds for Marcus McKnight in the White Eagle Health Center . Iinformation=765-2501.

4 THURSDAY NOON March of Dimes' Kick-Off event at the Conoco Club House on

4 THURSDAY 1PM FREE Beginners Line Dance Class will be held in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

4 THURSDAY 3:30 FREE MOVIE "Snow Buddies" in the basement activity room of the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand.

4 THURSDAY 4:30PM PC High School JV and Varsity Baseball at home vs Collinsville

4 THURSDAYS through April 15 6-9PM FREE Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Volunteer Training at their Higher Ground Center for Loss and Education 1904 North Union, Suite 103, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Information=Melanie Wright 762-9102 and 800-841-9102.

4 THURSDAY 7PM FREE PC High School Orchestra Strings in Review

4-6 7:30PM on 7th ==2PM BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Disney's award winning musical - Step into the enchanted world of Belle, who gives up her freedom to ransom her father, captured by a horrible beast. This tale is family theatre at its best. Kinzer Performing Arts Center , Northern Oklahoma College , Tonkawa. Tickets are $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Students and Children. Tickets available at the door.

5 FRIDAY 11:30AM Lunch and Floor Show by the Boot Scoot Line Dancers in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Lunch is suggested $2 donation age 60 and older. ($6 if under 60). Reservations are requested=Marie Trenary 763-8051 by Thursday.

5 FRIDAY NOON TILL 1PM FREE Author Tour with Paula Denson in the basement activity room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th Street. Hear about his book and ask questions about the book and about being an author.

5 FRIDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will play Bingo at Sterling House 1500 E. Bradley. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508

5 FRIDAY 5PM PC 9th Grade Baseball at home vs Enid

5 FRIDAY 5-7PM You are invited to the Journey of Hope's Annual all you can eat Pancake and sausage Supper in the Fellowship Hall of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Adults =$6.50 and children under 12 $3.50, and under age 3 free. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432

5 FRIDAY 5:30PM PC High School JV Soccer at home vs Cleveland

5 FRIDAY 7PM The Public is welcome to attend "Kay 9 Dog Training Club" in the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand. Information=762-7360.

5 FRIDAY 7:30PM Classical Movies at the Poncan Theatre present "Romeo and Juliet" with accompaniment by South Kansas Symphony in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. All seats $10 plus tax and fees. Information= 765-0943.

6 SATURDAY 7-10AM FREE See the planes at the Ponca City Fly-in at the Ponca City Airport 2213 North Waverly. Breakfast is available for $7 in Hanger l4. Information=Don Nuzum 767-0470

6 SATURDAY 10AM-3PM "Bookmaking" with instructor Betty Bowen at the Ponca City Art Center 849 East Central. Fee of $50 includes materials. Information=Jerry Cathey 765-9746

6 SATURDAY FREE Local author , Becky Albert, will sign copies of her book "Roxie the Rabbit" at Master's Touch Christian Bookstore at

6 SATURDAY 1PM FREE Shotgun clinic for beginning shot gun shooters or anyone wishing to iprove their skills with a shot gun. Taught by the Pona City Rifle and Pistol Club at their Shooting Sports Complex at

6 SATURDAY 2PM FREE Relatives and other friends of Jo Anne Monger are invited to her 80th Birthday Celebration in the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 2800 Turner, and cards may be sent to 1509 Cedar Lane, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Ro Anne requests no gifts.

6 SATURDAY 6:30pm Jazz musician Issel Aoyama and his trio will play a benefit concert at the Ponca City Country Club on

6 SATURDAY 7:30PM FREE Concordia University's A-Kapelle Choir will put on a Concert in the First Lutheran Church on North 4th Street. Information=Christopher Schelp 762-1111.

6 SATURDAY 7:30PM Ponca City Opry with Poncan Opry All Star Band and the Parks Family in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Tickets $l6.50 or all 8 2010 performances for $99 plus tax. Information=765-0943.

7 SUNDAY 10:30AM Sunday Morning Worship Service of the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432

7 SUNDAY 2-4PM FREE Opening Reception for Ponca City Grade and Middle Schools Student Art Exhibit in the Ponca City Art Center at 849 E. Central. Information=Jerry Cathy 765-9746. The Exhibit will also be open through March 28 Wednesdays through Sundays 1:30-4:30PM .

7 SUNDAY 6PM FREE Singer and song writer, Jamey denison will be in concrt at the First Church of God at 1101 West Grand.

7-10 7PM Gospel Meeting featuring Phil Sanders preaching on "In Search of the Lord's Way" and "How to make our Life and Home Better" in the Newkirk Church of Christ 328 North Main. Information=580- 362-3691

8 MONDAY ALL DAY Ponca City Highschool Invitational boys golf tournament (PCCC)

8 MONDAY 9AM PC Highschool girls golf at Wentz course

8 MONDAY 1PM FREE Alzheimer Information and Support Group invites you to hear Diana Gemmill with Home Health in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Phyllis 762-6992, Helen 765-3776.

8 MONDAY 1:30PM FREE You are invited to sit in at the McCord Senior Center Board meeting and learn about what is being planned with Senior Citizens at 115 East Mary Road. Information= Peggy Wilson 762-9350

8 MONDAY 4:30PM PC Highschool JV and Varsity Baseball at home vs Stillwater .

8 MONDAY 5:30-7PM FREE Brian Tribble, parent educaor, will speak on "Kids and Drugs" at the Grandparents Raising Grand Children meeting in the First Christian Church at 5th and Cleveland. They have a free snack supper and activities for both the grandchildren and grandparents. Information=Retired Senior Volunteer Program 762-9412

8 MONDAY FREE 6-7PM Lupus Support Group will meet in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Sharon Ridgway or Shirley Connelly at 763-8051.

9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE You are invited to a free performance by Martha Hannah, Medieval Comedienne and Stand-Up Historian at the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand. Sponsored by the Arts Council, RCB Bank, ConocoPhillips, PC Medical Center, and others .

9 TUESDAY 8AM PC High School Boy -Girl Invitational Tennis Tournament

9 TUESDAY 8:30AM Senior Circle members will attend "Talks Breakfast" and hear Donna Jones, Directory of the Surgery Department speak on "What to Expect When You Come in for Surgery" in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North 14th Street. Information and reservations to Kathy Turner 765-0508.

9 TUESDAY 10AM FREE Operation Pioneer Spirit volunteers will organize the March mailing of items to support our US Troups. Then on Wednesday at 1PM Volunteers will pack presents to send to our troups. Information=765-6108.

9 TUESDAY 10AM FREE Grand Opening of new business, "Action Truck Parts and assessories" at

9 TUESDAY 6PM Silent Dinner for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Hartford Avenue Church of Christ Fellowship Center at

9 TUESDAY 7PM Open to the Public Gary Jones, chairman of the Oklahoma Republican Party, will speak in the basement Activity Room of the Ponca City Library at 5th and Grand. Refreshments will be served.

9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE Martha Hannah, Story Teller, at the Poncan Theatre , 104 East Grand, sponsored by the PC Arts and Humanities Council. Information=www.poncacityarts-humanities.org

9 TUESDAY 7:30PM FREE HYUNSOON WHANG, Korean-born Pianist has delighted audiences throughout the US , Europe , Japan and Korea . Kinzer Performing Arts Center , Northern Oklahoma College , Tonkawa. Show times are 7:30 p.m. , and there is no admission charge. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.

10 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members may have Blood Pressure Checks and Lunch and Learn with talk about "Arthritis Exercises" by Lindsey Thomas Exercise Specialist in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.

10 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM-1PM Chandra Hough will speak on "Managing Change" at "the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn" in the Board Room of the Chamber Office at 5th and Grand. members=$12, Nonmembers=$40. Information and Reservations=765-4400.

10 WEDNESDAY 7:15PM Carl and Carolyn Renfro Endowed Lectureship Program with Mike Boettcher presenting "Experiences of a Veteran Network News Correspondent". TICKETS TO SEE THE LECTURE BY TELEVISION IN THE KINZER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OF NORTHERN OKLAHOMA COLLEGE IN TONKAWA MAY BE AVAILABLE (first come first served) at the RCB PIONEER Bank in Carl Renfro's Office on the 3rd Floor at Highland and l4th and Eastman Bank or NOC Development Office on the NOC Campus in Tonkawa.

11 THURSDAY 9-11AM and 12-2PM Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative will be at he American Legion at 407 West South Avenue.

11 THURSDAY 3PM FREE Ponca City Senior Advisory Board in the B.S. Barnes Room, in City Hall at 516 East Grand.

11 THURSDAY 4PM FREE Movie "Night at the Museum" in the program room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th Streets. Information=767-0345

11 THURSDAY 5PM 9th grade Baseball at homve vs Bartlesville .

11 THURSDAY 6PM Kaw Valley Chaper of the National "Wild Turkey Federation" will have their annual banquet and auction at Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at 5th and Overbrook. Single=$45, couple=$60. Information= Joe Purvis 762-3576.

11 THURSDAY 7PM FREE PC Highschool Band Concert in auditorium

11 THURSDAY 6PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 128 South Palm. You are invited to bring food for the snack table. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051

12 FRIDAY 10AM-4PM Non-Profit Organization Grant Writing Clas wil be held at the Hope Crisis Center at

12 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Friday Lunches at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Suggested Donations $2 if 60 and over, $6 if 59 or younger. Reservations needed by Thursday=Marie Trenary 763-8051

12 FRIDAY NOON FREE You are invited to bring a lunch and Bible to the "Brown Bag Bible Study" in the Albright United Methodist Church at

12 FRIDAY Grace Episcopal Church each Friday in Lent will have a soup supper at 5:30PM and Stations of the Cross at 6PM at Grand and l3th.

12 FRIDAY 7:30PM Classical Movies present "Route 66" Musical Comedy Revew at the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand. Tickets start at $15 plus tax and fees. You may order tickets on line at www.poncantheatre.com Information= 765-0943.

12 FRIDAY 7PM Susan Henning, District Manager of the Kay County Conservation District , will speak about the new Kay County Eco Trail and Outdoor Classroom due to be completed this Fall. Persons interested in hearing Henning's talk are invited to the Northern Oklahoma Iris Society meeting in Cann Garden Center at Grand and l4th. information=765-2074.

13 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake, Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast at the American Legion Building at

13 SATURDAY 8AM FREE Men's Breakfast at the Pioneer Christian Church at l701

13 SATURDAY and Sunday 8AM-1PM Ponca Bowmen Archery Club will hold a weekend shoot at its range at East Lake Ponca . Spectators and families are welcome. Information=765-7423,

13 SATURDAY 8AM-5PM Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation will conduct a Hunter Education Class in the Kanza Gymnasium 1 mile Est of Newkirk. There will be a break for lunch on your own. All class materials will be provided. Information=Spencer Gace 580-761-6565.

13 SATURDAY Chili Cookoff at Kaw City . Information=580-269-2984

13 SATURDAY 10AM FREE The Public is invited to "Grow something Green" with Master Gardeners and Friends of the Ponc City Library in the PC Library Program Room at 5th and Grand. Plants and Soil Provided.

13 SATURDAY 12PM PC High School Jr Varsity and Varsity Baseball at home vs Southmore

March 13 5P – 6:30P Last day to place your March Angel Food order at Victory Tabernacle, 618 East Hardford . Information=765-3872

14 SUNDAY 9:30AM FREE You are invited to attend one of the Senior Citizen Sunday School classes at Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. 10:30AM Worship and 11:30AM FREE Health Checkup by Nurse or Doctor in the Medical Services room Information= Chera Brewer 765-6432. The Sunday worship will be on Cable TV channel 11 on Wednesdays at 6PM .

14 SUNDAY 10AM FREE You are invited to attend the Sunday Morning Worship Service of the First United Methodist Church at 200 South 6th Street or watch the service live on Cable Channel 11. Information=762-1681.

14 SUNDAY 1PM Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary will have a St. Patricks family covered dish dinner at the Post HOme on

14 SUNDAY 2-4PM Relatives and Friends will celebrate Mary Buxton's 95th Birthday at Westminister Village, 1601 Academy Road. Cards may be sent to her at Westminister Village #300, 1601 Academy Road, Ponca City , Ok. 74604.. She requests no gifts.

15 MONDAY 8AM-4:30PM Carol Purdy, Kay County Assessor, reminds taxpayers that March 15 is the deadline to file Homested exemptions,( and extra Homested exemptions if income below $20,000.) Senior Valuation Limitations Freezes are availabe to seniors will less income than $49,000 a year in the Assessors Office in the Kay County Court House in Newkirk. Information=580-363-2562.

15 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

15 MONDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will have a Saint Patrick's Day Party with a movie and popcorn in Conference Room C of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information= Kathy Turner 765-0508. .

March 15—March 19: Kids Café` at 1^st Christian Church 200 North 5th, from 11:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. : children will be provided a FREE lunch. Adults may eat for $1.00! Spread the word!

16 TUESDAY 10:30AM YMCA Senior Sneekers exercise program on Mon-Wed-Fri has been expanded to Tuesday mornings at 10:30AM also. The Tuesday morning program is a stand up exercise program and the other three days has both standing and seated exercises. The fees are $10 per day, $28 per month or free if you have some AARP or Humana health insurance policies. The YMCA is presently located at 8th and Central. The new facility at Grand and Waverly plans to open late this year. Information=765-5417.

16 TUESDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Citizen Pitch Party at the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.

16 TUESDAY 2PM Senior Circle members will attend "Booklovers" and hear Kathy Turner review the book "Mimosa Lane" by Bob Perry in Brace Books at 2205 North l4th Street. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508

16 TUESDAY 4PM FREE The Public is invited to take a 6 week course on Tuesdays starting today to learn "sign language" at Westminister Village 1601 Academyi Road. Information and to register phone 762-0927.

16 TUESDAY 7PM FREE The Diabetes Support Group will hear Dr. Reed Burke, Podiatrist with LSI Foot Clinic - Foot Care Program in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th Street. Information=Doris Foiles, dfoiles@cableone.net .

16 TUESDAY 7PM FREE Storm Spotter Training will be held at the 4th Street Club House. It will teach you how to recognize sever weather. Information=767-0380.

17 WEDNESDAY 1-3:30PM Saint Patrick's Day Salad Luncheon , handicraft sales, door prizes, (and for people with reservations= Card Pary , bridge, mah jongg and other table games) in the Parish Hall of the Church on South 8th. . Tickets are $7 and benefit Hospice, Habitat for Humanity, Birth Choirce , Peachtree Landing and Child Development Center . Information and reservations=Pat Lowe=767-1197 or Pat Sipe. Take-out orders until 1:30PM .

17 WEDNESDAY 1PM FREE See how it's cooked and taste what is made by the Chef of the Month in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information and reservations=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

17 WEDNESDAY 1-3PM FREE Senior Citizen Bridge Parties every Monday and Wednesday at the Ponca City Unity Recreation Center at 1908 E. Woodland. Also daily open walking inside, and basketball shooting. Information=Terry Sherban 767-0432 at the Ponca City Park Department.

17 WEDNESDAY 3:30PM AND 6PM FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC on St. Patricks Day: Susanna Moore, Irish Dance specialist, will present two performances of traditional Irish jigs and reels at Brace Books and Moore at 2205 North l4th. Complementary drinks will be served. Informaiton=765-5173

17 WEDNESDAY 5:30PM Senior Circle members will have "Dinner Out" at Napolis. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508.

17-21 7PM except Sunday at 6PM Rev. Blake Jones from Cedar Spring, Michigan, President of the Great Lakes Conference for the Bible Methodist Church will be the evangelist for a 5 day revival at the Ponca City Bible Methodist Church at 410 Fairview.

18 THURSDAY 11:30-1:30PM You are invited to the 50 and Over Club that meets in the 4 Square Church 's building at 700 West Broadway. Bring food for the snack table. Information=765-9546.

18 THURSDAY 6PM Kaw Nation members and interested parties are invitged to attend an open meeeting to discuss the FY2010 ICDBG funding in the Kaw Nation Museum at 698 Grandview, Kaw City, Ok. Information=Wayne Mitchell 580-269-2552 ext.219 or Traci Townsend ext. 214.

18 THURSDAY 6:30PM You are invited to visit the Wah-Sha-She Homemakers meeting in the McCord Senior Center at 115 East Mary Street in the Osage. Information=Peggy Wilson 762-9350.

18 THURSDAY 6:30PM Guests are welcome at the Oklahoma Anthropological Society programs in the program room of the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand.

18 THURSDAY 7PM Lt. Governor Candidate,Senator Kenneth Corn, will speak at the Kay County Democrats meeting in the Daily Grind Bistro Cafe at 202 E Grand. Dinner may be purchased and eaten at 6:15PM , 45 minutes before the meeting.

19 FRIDAY 9AM Senior Circle members will have chair exercises in the cafeteria of the Ponca City Regional Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-0508.

19 FRIDAY 6PM FREE Progressive Pitch and table games at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

19 FRIDAY 7PM  Legislative Forum and breakfastwith Sen. David Myers and Rep. Dale DeWitt in the Farmers Exchange Bank Annex in Tonkawa.  Sponsored by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce.  

21 SATURDAY (((((((((((((RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 26 Info=580-304-4436))))))))))))))))))) Half an hour before daylight. FREE "Bird Buddies" field trip outing will try to find Lesser-Prairie Chicken booming Grounds. Information=Mrs. H 767-0345

20 SATURDAY 10AM The 2010 ponca City Area Farmer's Market will have a Spring organizational meeting in the conference room of the Pioneer Woman Museum at Lake Road and l4th. Tentative plans are to have the market operating May 15-Sept. 25. Anyone insterested should attend.

20 SATURDAY 1-3PM The Southern Plains Fiber Guild will meet at the Pioneer Woman Museum at Lake Drive and Monument Road. Information=765-6108

21 SUNDAY 8:45-9:30AM FREE You are invited to the free Breakfast at the Asbury United Methodist Church and also invited to attend their 9:30AM Sunday School Classes and 10:45 Worship Service at 700 West Liberty . Information=762-2062.

21 SUNDAY 3PM FREE Learn how to use "Face Book" in a class taught by Allison Brown at the Albright United Methodist Church which can now be reached by a link on the upper right side of the home page of the Church's web site http://www.albrightumc.org . . Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.

21  SUNDAY AT 4PM AND  22nd MONDAY AT 7PM FREE Auditions for Jekyle and Hyde, The Musical will be held at Wilkin Theater on Northern Oklahoma College Campus. 18 parts are open inluding 3 main Women and 3 main Men's parts. Musical is to be performed May 6-9 and 14-15 at NOC. Information=Http://www.reactatnoc.com

22 MONDAY 12:30PM FREE Senior Bingo at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

22 MONDAY 12:15PM FREE Walking the Halls exercise class at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.

22 MONDAY 5PM PC Highschool Varsity Baseball at home vs Sand Springs

22-23  2PM and 6PM    The Kay Baptist Association presents  "Genesis to End Times Conference" in the First Baptist Church at 218 South 6th.  The  4 presentations  for  Highschool youth and adults will meet in the North Sanctuary and for 4-8th Graders in the South Assembly Center.   Each group will have four different presentation  periods (22nd at 2PM and 6PM, and 23rd at 2pm and 6pm)  learn about the three epic periods of History including the Biblical accounting of  Dinosaurs.  There will be a nursery for children 0-3rd Grade for whom  reservations are needed by March 22nd by calling 765-4427.  Information=Http://www.FBCPonca.org

23 TUESDAY 9AM PC Highschool Varsity boy and girl tennis Quad at home

23 TUESDAY 10AM-1PM You are invited to quilt and eat a covered dish luncheon with the Dorcas Quilting Group in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street.   Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.

23 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE "Friendship Feast Supper" of Goulash, Corn, French Bread, Bread and Butter Pickle and Cookies served to Senior Citizens and anyone else who comes by the Albright United Methodist Church in the First Christian Church Building's fellowship hall at 200 North 5th Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432,

23 TUESDAY 6-9PM PM Patches and Pieces Quilt Guild meets in the Ponca City Senior Center 319 West Grand. Bring your sewing machine. Information=762-0761.

23 TUESDAYS 6-9PM THROUGH MAY 11 will be a "Quilting Made Easy" at Northern Oklahoma College  in the gene Dougherty Art Center in the Vineyard Library Administration Building in Tonkawa..  Cost is $40 plus materials.  Information at the registrar's office  580-628-6224,

23 TUESDAY 7PM You are invited to attend the Rough and Tumble Rock and Gem Club which meets in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street . Information=Michelle 765-0907.

24 WEDNESDAY Starting at 9AM FREE Up to 4 Ticket Reservations for the Northern Oklahoma College Gala at Tonkawa on April 24th at 7:30PM in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be accepted on a first come first served basis in the Vinyard Library Administration Building or at 580-628-6214. Tickets are to be picked up between 5 and 7PM on April 24 at the Kinzer Center .

24 WEDNESDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members may have blood pressure checks and Lunch and Learn with Cheryl Glover R.N. who will talk about Lupus in conference room C at the Ponca City Medical Center 1900 North l4th. Information and required reservations= Kathy Turner 765-0508.

24 WEDNESDAY 12:30-3:30PM Free (but book is available for $12) Living With Grief Hospie Foundation of America Teleconference on "Cancer & End of Life in the Ponca City Hall McFadden Room at 516 West Grand. Reservations needed by phoning WShelley Simon 762-9102.

24 WEDNESDAY 1 PM Senior Circle members will play Mahjongg at the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th. Information=Kathy Turner 765-6432.

24 WEDNESDAY 1-3PM  FREE Lets Talk Books with Shirley Foxworthy in the Board Room of the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and            5th Streets.

24 WEDNESDAY 1-4PM FREE The United States Small Business Administration will hold a free workshop on "Financing and Capital" at the Pioneer Technology Center Business and Industry Services building, Room D101 , 2101 North Ash. For information and reservations phone Robert Howard Pioneer Technology Center Small Business Management coordinator at 718-4239.

24 WEDNESDAY  1-5PM Opening of the new "Artists' Gift Shop " at the Ponca City Art Center at 819 East Central.  It will have regular open hours 1-5PM Wed. through Sunday. Information=765-9746

25 THURSDAY NOON New Senior Circle members will have lunch in Conference Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North 14th. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765-0508

25 THURSDAY 3:30PM  FREE   Movie:  " Princess and the Frog" in the   basememt program room of the Ponca City Public Library at 5th and Grand Avenue.          

25 THURSDAY 11:30-3:30PM FREE "Living with Grief" Telconference in the McFadden Room of the Pona City Hall at 516 East Grand sponsored by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma. You may purchase a book is you want to for $12. Lunch is served at 11:45AM . Reservations due by March 17 by phoning 762-9102.

25 THURSDAY 3:30PM FREE Movie in the basement program room of the Ponca City Library at Grand and 5th.

25 THURSDAY 4:30-6:30PM  FREE  St. Mary's Catholic School  at 415 South 7th will have an open house.    Open Enrollment of children begins on March 26. Information=Sllyson Helm, Pinicpal  765-4387.

25  THURSDAY 7PM  Ponca Highschool Chorale Concert, benefiting Ponca City American Red Cr oss at St. Mary's Catholic Church on South 7th Street..  Adults=$5 and Students=$3.  Tickets are available at local banks and the PC Chamber Office at 5 th and Grand..  Information=Jamie Sinton 765-6605.

25 THURSDAY 7PM FREE Alzheimer Information and Support meeting in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Phyllis 762-6992, Helen 765-3776.

26 SATURDAY (((((((((((((RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 20 Info=580=-304-4436))))))))))))))))))) Half an hour before daylight. FREE "Bird Buddies" field trip outing will try to find Lesser-Prairie Chicken booming Grounds. Information=Mrs. H 767-0345

26 THURDAY 9AM Need a job or want to start a business? Blackwell Chamber of Commerce will be will be hold a Job and Business Fair in the Kay Room at K Electric in Blackwell . Information= 580-363-4195.

26 FRIDAY 11:30AM Senior Circle members will have Lunch Out at Mia Pueblo. Information and reservations=Kathy Turner 765=0508.

26 FRIDAY 11:30AM FREE Senator David Myers and Representative Ken Luttrell will share about actions taken at the Oklahoma State Legislative sessions.

26 FRIDAY 12:30PM FREE District Attorney, Mark Gibson, will present a program "SAFE-Stop All Fraud Exploitation" at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051/

26 FRIDAY 1:15PM FREE Advanced Line Dance Class in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

27 SATURDAY 6:30-10AM Pancake, Sausage, Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast at the American Legion Building at

27 SATURDAY 8AM-4PM Western Memorabilia Show sponsored by the 101 Ranch Collectors Association in the Hutchins Memorial Auditorium at 5th and Overbrook. Admission $2.

27 SATURDAY 10AM- Noon Victorian Hat-Making Workshop in the Pioneer Woman Museum at l4th and

27 SATURDAY Spring Ponca Hethyushka Dance at White Eagle. There will be a mourners meal at noon , war Dance at 2pm , 5:30PM Supper and 7PM Evening Program.

27 SATURDAY 1PM Arbor Day Celebration in Cann Garden at 1500 West Grand. . Bring the kids and join us at Cann Memorial Garden for a celebration of Arbor Day. Douglas Fir saplings will be given to the first 50 families. Susan Henning, Kay County Conservation Office, will present a 30 minute puppet show, "Woody the Oak Tree". Following the puppet show will be an interactive play for the kids to participate in called "Tree Factory". Ponca City is designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a " Tree City ". The Storm Water Division of Public Works will provide a tree to be planted at the garden. Ponca City Energy is providing a tree to be given away. You must be present to win. Refreshments will be provided by Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club.

27 SATURDAY 3PM Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Hospice of North Central Oklahoma . Adult entry fee is $20. You can signup at the Ponca Bowl at

HOLY WEEK: BEGINNING WITH PALM SUNDAY

28 SUNDAY 8:30AM Living Water Contemporary Worship Service or 10:30AM Classic Worship in St Paul's United Methodist Church at 1904 North Pecan. Sunday School Classes are at 9:30AM . Information 765-7512

28 PALM SUNDAY 10:30AM WORSHIP will include a children's march waving palm branches in the Albright United Methodist Church at

28 SUNDAY 5PM FREE Come and "Focus on God" with a light supper and activities for all ages in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.

29 MONDAY 4PM FREE You are invited to "Sweating to the Oldies" exercise class at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

29 MONDAY 6:30PM FREE Women are invited to a Bible Study on the Book of Esther in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm Street. Information=Chera Brewer

30 TUESDAY 8AM PC Highschool JV Tennis Tournament at home

30 TUESDAY 11AM City Service Retirees Association meets at the McCord Senior Center for Lunch ($3.50) at

30 TUESDAY 1:30PM Chair Exercise Class at the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432,

30 TUESDAY 4:30PM PC High School JV and Varsity boys and girls Soccer at home vs Enid .

30 TUESDAY 5:30PM FREE Exercise Classes in Tai Chi in the Assembly Center of the First Baptist Church at 218 South 5th. Information=765-4427

31 WEDNESDAY 11AM FREE "Remembering Fashions" join us as we discuss the fashion changes from past to present in the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand.. Information=Marie Trenary 763-8051.

31 WEDNESDAY FREE Come sing in the Adult Choir at 6:30PM or play in the Bell Choir at 7:30PM in the Albright United Methodist Church at 128 South Palm. Information=Chera Brewer 765-6432.

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MARCH 1-JULY 1   95% of  households in the United States of America will receive by US Mail or hand delivery a  6 page 2010 US Census Questionaire  BUT the other 5% of households will receive  28 pages which are to be filled out and returned before June 30., in a postage paid envelope that is sent to you with the questionaire.  Those not returned by March 31 may have a census worker personally contact them between April 1 and July 1st. Questionairs are available in many languages as well as in Large Print for the visually impaired, and on Teletext Devices for the Deaf.  If you did not get a Questionaire by March 31 or need help filling it out,  phone   800-923-8282   ,   TDDITTY users can dial 1-800-877-8339 to use the Federal Relay Service.  If a person visits  you  for Censes Informtion , how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist?  A U.S. Census worker will have a badge, a handheld  GPS  device, and many will carry a  Census Bureau canvas bag and a confidentiality notice. You may ask for a photo ID to see if the name on the badge matches the persons face.   Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions.  You should never invite anyone you don't know into your home. Talk to them outside your front door.  THE HEAD OF EACH HOUSE HOLD IS ASKED 10 QUESTIONS, BUT MOST OTHER PEOPLE ONLY  NEED TO GIVE THEIR (1)NAME, (2) RELATION TO HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD, (3)SEX, (4)AGE AND BIRTHDAY, (5) IF ONE HAS HISPANIC ORIGINES  (6) OR RACE AND (7)DOES PERSON LIVE SOMEWHERE ELSE PART OF THE TIME.  YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION such as your bank account or credit card or Social Security numbers, nor will real Census workers  solicit donations. Any one asking for such  is NOT with the Census Bureau.  The Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census Bureau by never clicking on a link or opening any attachments in  Emails that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

1-15 AARP Tax Preparers will be in the Ponca City Public Library at Grand and 5th to assist the public in filing their taxes from February 1 to April 15th, from 9-5 Mon-Thurs; possibly some hours on Friday. Make sure you have the following items with you when you come to the library: Last year’s tax return, all W-2’s, 1099’s, any other form indicating wages earned, and Your Social Security Number. The Ponca City Library will have a very limited number of both Oklahoma Tax Forms & Federal Tax Forms. If you sent in a paper form for the last tax year you will receive Oklahoma tax forms via the U. S. Mail. Be aware that you may visit the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s website or the IRS’s website to print off tax forms. Links are available on the Ponca City Library’s website: www.poncacitylibrary.com .   The library charges 10 cents per page to print.  For help go to the Oklahoma State Tax Office: Toll-Free # (In State) 1-800-522-8165, Federal Taxpayer Assistance 1-800-829-1040 Monday – Friday 7am – 10pm

2,3, 9,10 at 8PM and 4th and llth at 2PM  Ponca Playhouse  at 301 South First Street presents  play "The Cover of Life" .  Tickets are $15.   Information=765-5360.

3 SATURDAY 7-10AM  See the planes at the Ponca City Fly-in at the Ponca City Airport 2213 North Waverly.  Breakfast is available for $7 in Hanger l4. Information=Don Nuzum 767-0470 

3 SATURDAY 2PM  Bring your great  grand kids to the Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Pioneer Woman Museum at Monument and Lake Road.  Information=765-6108.

4 SUNDAY 1:30-4:30PM  FREE  Regional High School Student Art Exhibit  in the Ponca City Art Center at 849 East Central.  Exhibit will be open through May 5th  from 1-5PM Wednesdays through Sundays. Information=Jerry Cathey 765-9746.

5 MONDAY 1PM  Lupus Support Group will meet at the Ponca City Senior Center at 319 West Grand.  Information= Sharon Ridgway and Shirley Connelly at 763-8051.

5 -6 Monday-Tuesday 6PM  Open auditions for "Suessical the Musical" at the Poncan Theatre  104 East Grand

7 WEDNESDAY 6:30-8PM Free seminar on "Chronic Pain" by Osteopathic Doctor, Chad Owens of Enid at the Holiday In Express at 2809 N. l4th Street.  Reservations=1-866-690-2003.  

7-27 April Showers Book Sale  at the Ponca City Library during regular hours.  Buy a grocery bag full of books, cassetts, cd, dvds for $2 at  5th and Grand.

8 THURSDAY 6PM  The Ponca City Medical Center's Healthy Woman Program's 3rd ANNIVERSARY EVENT will be a "Roses and Teacups banquet with nationally known motivational speaker Linda Larsen, CSP."  in the Family Life Center of the Northeast Baptist Church at 2200 Pecan.     Linda Larsen will speak on the topic "YOU-SUPER HERO! , SUPER STAR!, SUPER EXHAUSTED!".  There will be dozens of door prizes and a goody bag for all attendees. Tickets are $15. and can be purhased by phoning Cathy Cole at 765-0529 or emailing her at cathy_cole@chs.net. .  Tickets will NOT be available at the door.

8-12 Home National Bank Heritage Club members will go on a trip to New York City.  Information and Reservations=Lori Nuzum 763-5537.

9 FRIDAY  7:30PM Redbud Jazz Festival in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa. Tickets $7  Information=580-628-6334.

10 FRIDAY Ponca City YMCA  will sponsor  a 5k  8AM Race.  Entry Fee is $25.  At 9AM there will be a FREE Family Walk/Run .  Both start and finish at the YMCA at 702 East Grand.  Registration Forms should be filled out before the day of the  activiteis.  Information765-5417.

10 FRIDAY  Spring Expo in Hutchins Auditorium.   Information=765-6607

10 FRIDAY  TIME?  Victorian Hat-Making Workshop in the Pioneer Woman Museum at l4th and Lake Road.  Information=765-6108

10 FRIDAY 7:30PM Classical Movies at the Poncan Theatre  at 104 East Grand present "Vincent Van Gogh. " with Van Gogh played by Joseph Kaknes info 765-0943.

10-17 Annual Spring Cleanup in Ponca City. information=.  767-041

15 THURSDAY  6:30PM     Team Radio and Healthy Woman Program present the third annual "Taste of Home Cooking School-Fresh Picked Favorites" with cooking specialist Jamie Dunn  in the Poncan Theatre at 104 East Grand.  Vender exhibits will be inside and behind the theater from 4-6:30PM.   There will be numerous door prizes including 160 recipes.  Advanced Tickets are $10 at Prarie Rose, Quality Pools and Spas and PC Chkamber of Commerce.

16-18 Home National Bank Heritage Club  members will go on a trip "Ozark Ladies' Weekend."   Information and reservations=Lori Nuzum  763-5537.

16-21 7:30 EVENINGS,  2PM SUNDAY  "Death Trap" at Kinzer Performing Art Center at Northern Oklahoma College.  Adults $5, Students=$2.

17 SATURDAY  Take your grand kids to "Healty Kids Day" at the Ponca City YMCA at Central and 8th Streets.  Information=Stephany at 765-5417.

17 SATURDAY  "Ride for the Red" benefit car and motorcycle Run.  Information= 765-6605.

17 SATURDAY 7:30PM Ponca City Opre with Poncan Opry All Star Band  and the Parks Family in the Poncan Theatre  at 104 East Grand. Information=765-0943. 

20 TUESDAY    Tests for Heart and Arteries by Health Yes Preventive  Screening  $199 at the Ponca City YMCA at 8th and Central.  For information and Appointments phone 1-866-933-9414.

20 TUESDAY 7PM FREE  The Diabetic Support Group will hear   Darcy Butler, R.D., L.D. "What Diet Are You?" in Room B of the Ponca City Medical Center at 1900 North l4th Street, Ponca City, Oklahoma.  Information= Doris Foiles   dfoiles@cableone.net.

22 THURSDAY 4PM   The public is invited to see the Pioneer Woman Bronze model Replicas at the Marland Mansion. Persons who attended the first dedication on April 22 1930 are invited to receive an invitation to come at 3PM and they need to register by phoning the Marland Mansion at 767-0420. 

23 FRIDAY   18th Annual Taste(6PM) and Tasteless (8PM)  at the Ponca Theatre 104 East Grand. Information=  765-0943    www.poncatheatre.com

23 FRIDAY 7PM   Spring Follies Variety Show in the Blackwell High School.  Information= 580-363-4195.

23-25 "Roughneck Rally Vintage Car Show."  Information=765-4400.

24 SATURDAY  9AM Spring's-A-Bloom Festival at Fair Grounds in Blackwell.  Information=580-363-6334.

24 SATURDAY 7PM  FREE   Northern Oklahoma College Gala Concert in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center in Toknkawa.  Information and free reserved tickets=580-628-6214.  

25  SUNDAY          Second Annual Heart-2-Heart Tea Party in the Pioneer Woman Museum  at  Monumant and Lake Road.  Information=765-6108.

27 TUESDAY  7:30PM  FREE   Son-Del-Barrio, Latino Band  at the Poncan Theatre 104 East Grand, sponsored by the PC Arts and Humanities Council.  Info=www.poncacityarts-humanities.org. Information=765-4400

28-30, June 4-5   Ponca City Playhouse presents "COVER OF LIFE"  at 301 South First. Information=765-5360,     www.poncacityplayhouse.com

30 FRIDAY   Cowboy Ball in the Play Pen Arena on East Hiw Way 60.  Information=Deb Altman 762-3434. 

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