Items for the City Calendar should be brought in or telephoned (765-3311) to Bob Patterson, at the Ponca City News, by Thursday noon, or sent to calendars@poncacitynews.com.
Anytime
FOLOBS (Friends of Library Ongoing Book Sale), anytime the Ponca City Library is open, North of Multimedia Room (downstairs).
Everyday
Principles Before Personalities, Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Harmony House upstairs (use south entrance by parking lot).
Twice-A-Month
Friday or Saturday
Christian Singles Group meets twice a month, for more information on time and place, call 763-5945 or 762-1295.
Every Sunday
Flea Market At VFW, 6 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post, 3001 East Prospect, Vendor Spaces Available, All Proceeds to Charity.
101 Ranch Old Timers Farmers Market, 10 a.m., 101 Ranch Site, Oklahoma 156, Southwest of Ponca City.
11th Step AA Meeting, 11 a.m., Harmony House (HH).
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
Third Sunday
Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) North Central Chapter, for information call 580-716-8500.
Monday Through Saturday
Conoco Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Closed Sundays, 501 West South Avenue.
Every Monday
TOPS #308 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, 5 to 5:50 p.m. for weigh-ins with meeting following. Contact Donna McCoy 580-362-3961.
After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, Ponca City, prospective members welcome.
Families Anonymous Support Group, 7-8 p.m., Meeting Entrance Back of Northeast Baptist Church, 2200 North Pecan Road, Meeting Details and Information at 580-763-0543.
Gamblers Anonymous, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-761-1770.
Gam-Anon, 7 p.m., Woodlands Christian Church, Fourteenth Street and Hartford Avenue, contact 580-382-1950.
Friends of the NRA, 7 p.m., Ponca City Junior Rifle Club Range, information 765-7324.
Dance To Live Bands, Country and Rock, 7-9:30 p.m., Newkirk Senior Center, Large Floor, 729 West 15th Street, Newkirk, $6 per person, Open to the Public of All Ages, Welcome, Line Dance or Dance, Enjoy an Evening of Dance, Fun Laughter or Just Sit and Enjoy, First Monday Buffet Nigh (Bring a Dish or Snack)..
Alano Group AA (Beginner’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
Monday and Thursday
North Central Oklahoma Model Railroad Club, 7 p.m., Basement of Kem’s Gym, 105 East Grand Avenue, More Information, 716-2642, 401-0717 or 765-0005.
Monday-Friday
Alcoholic Anonymous Simple Steps, Noon, Harmony House, 212 South Third Street.
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Alcoholics Anonymous “Power of We”, 6 p.m., Harmony House, 212 South Third Street, Ponca City.
First Monday of the Month
Lions Vision Support Group, 10 a.m. at First Christian Church, using the west entrance. Refreshments are served at 9:45 a.m. For a ride call 762-3263. The meetings are open to visually impaired residents.
Christian Motorcyclist Association, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street.
Parent Voice Groups, support, education and resources to assist parents in advocating for their children who have behavioral or mental health issues, 6-7:30 p.m., 205 East Chestnut Avenue, child care and dinner provided, please RSVP 762-7561 Tammy or Deb.
Pioneer Genealogical Society, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, guests are welcome, call 580-716-2409 or e-mail kdzehr34@yahoo.com for more information.
First Monday and Tuesday
Of Every Other Month
AARP Driver Safety Class, February, April, June, August, October, December, 6 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, classes intended for older drivers; however, drivers of all ages are eligible to attend, most auto insurance companies give discount for successful completion of classes, seating limited, call 580-716-8277 to register.
First and Third Monday
Ponca Lodge No. 83 Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 1200 West Grand Avenue.
Second and Fourth Monday
Kay County Chess Club, 6:30-9 p.m., Ponca City Library basement.
Ponca City After Five Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Pizza Hut, prospective members welcome, information on club activities, David 765-9595 or Jerry 491-1004.
Second Monday
Ponca City Rifle and Pistol Club, Range Clubhouse At Shooting Sports Complex Southwest of Ponca City, Membership Open, Four Pistol Bays, Three Rifle Ranges, Shotgun Area, Website www.poncarpc.org/ or call 580-762-0103 for more info.
Alzheimer Support and Respite Group Meetings, 1 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, RSVP Office 445 Fairview Avenue (In the Hospice of North Central Oklahoma Building, Southwest Corner of Complex) Call 580-762-9412.
Pink Heals of Northern Oklahoma, 6 p.m., Community Christian Church, 2109 West Grand Avenue, All Are Welcome.
The Children’s Hour Grief Support Group, 6 p.m., 1904 North Union Street, Suite 103, call 580-762-9102 for information.
Epilepsy Support Group, 7 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Conference Room B, Information: Shirley Bracken, 765-0003.
Cherokee Strip Treasure Hunters, Metal Detecting Issues, 7 p.m., 312 West Cleveland Avenue, just west of Semper Fix It, Ponca City, More Information Terry Anderson 580-716-2638.
Third Monday of the Month
Autoimmune Disease Support Group, 6 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand, For Information 580-763-8051.
Last Monday of the Month
Attucks Community Alliance Meeting, 7:15 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street, for information on usage of the community center please call (580) 762-2499.
Every Tuesday
Ponca City Rotary Club, Noon, Ponca City Country club (Downstairs).
Dragon’s Harvest Moon, Hour-Long Story Time for 3-6 Year Olds, 1 p.m., Ponca City Library, Space Limited, Sign Up In Advance.
Kiwanis, Noon, Evans Fireside Room inside Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 455 Fairview, guests welcome.
DivorceCare, a seminar and support group, 5:45-7:30 p.m., Master’s Touch Christian Book and Gift Store, 312 East Grand Avenue, information 767-1054.
Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-Centered Recovery Program Helping to Heal All Life’s Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups, 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 218 South Sixth Street, Ponca City, Information: 765-4427.
Ponca Language Class Taught by Rev. Lewis Headman, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Lower Level, Everyone Welcome, Info: poncabsmith@gmail.com
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
Tuesday Through Saturday
Pioneer Woman Museum Open, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Museum Collects, Preserves and Shares the Stories of the Pioneering Women of Oklahoma, 701 Monument Road.
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Exercise, 9:30 a.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue.
First Tuesday
United Way of Ponca City Executive Meeting, 4 p.m., 205 North Second Street.
Second Tuesday
United Way of Ponca City Board Meetings, Noon, 205 North Second Street.
Camp McFadden Board, 6 p.m., Camp McFadden.
Schooners Car Club Dinner and Meeting, 6 p.m., Pizza Hut, Fourteenth Street, Ponca City.
North Central Oklahoma Mothers of Multiples, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ponca City Library Board Room, downstairs, all parents of multiples welcome.
Northern Central Oklahoma Beekeepers Association, 6:15-8:30 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, 2101 North Ash Street, Room 100, For Bee Removal or Info Call 580-485-6431 or Visit Our Facebook Group, North Central Oklahoma Bee Association.
Rural Water District No. 1 Monthly Board Meetings, 7:30 p.m., Enterprise School Building on Lake Road.
Second and Fourth Tuesday
Children’s Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.
Third Tuesday
Kaw Lake Association Board, Noon, Kaw Lake Association Office, 3517 Lake Road.
Transitions — Teen Support Group, Helps Teens in Transition Due to Death, Divorce, Deployment or Other Loss, 6-7 p.m., Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, 445 Fairview Avenue, Information 762-9102.
Children with Disabilities Family Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., Opportunity Center, 2225 North Union Street.
Third Tuesday
Every Other Month
Kay County Detention Center Ministry and Kay County Reentry Ministry, 6-8 p.m., Location May Vary, Open to the Public, Exact Meeting Day, Time, Location, Website www.kaycountyreentryhelp.com.
Fourth Tuesday
The Gadsden League, Educates People on Constitution and The Bill of Rights, etc., 6 p.m., Front Room of Head Country Restaurant, For More Info sites.google.com/site/poncagadsdenlegue/ or Call 762-1494 or 580-628-0371.
Rough and Tumble Rock Club, 7 p.m., Albright United Methodist Church, 128 South Palm Street, call Lee, 765-2074 for more information.
Wednesday-Friday
Ponca City Humane Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Every Wednesday
Ponca City Noon Lions, 11:30 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Ponca City Country Club.
Elks Lodge Food Night, Members and Guests, 6-8 p.m., Reasonably Priced Meals Are Served, Elks Lodge, 3612 Lake Road.
Womyn Supporting Womyn Support Group Meeting, 7-8:15 p.m., Ponca City Library (Beginning Feb. 20).
Alano Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First and Third Wednesday
Soroptimist International of Ponca City, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut, (except July, August and December, first Wednesday only), contact Cindy, 765-2252 or Kathy, 765-8043.
Second Wednesday
General Electric Retirees Association, 9 a.m., V.F.W., Arkansas City, Kan.
Ponca City Area Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter No. 698, 11:30 a.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Room B-131, During January, March May, September, November and December, contact officers Robert Howard, President 718-4239, Rita Gravel, VP 765-9994 or Laurie Wedd, Treasurer 718-9990.
Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme Garden Club, 11:30 a.m., Cann Garden home or members homes, brown bag lunch, Gardening Enthusiasts Welcome, for information call Jan Neylon, 767-1890 or Donna Earnest, 762-5299 or email herbs2@sbcglobalnet
Kay County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, 12 p.m., Eastern Heights Christian Church, 5100 Lake Road.
Wood Carvers, 1 p.m., Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Information 763-8051.
Ponca City Stamp Club, 6 p.m., location, members homes, for information call John Hedrick 762-6702 or email john_hedrick2000@yahoo.com.
Second and Fourth Wednesday
PTSD Support Group, 6 p.m., American Legion Huff-Minor Post, Come and Go, Counseling by Veterans for Veterans, Info: Rick Brewster, 761-0521 or Alan Teten, 716-3529.
Third Wednesday
Operation Pioneer Spirit, 1 p.m., Ponca City Aquatic and Family Center — YMCA, 1504 West Grand Avenue; Organizing the day before, 10 a.m., at the YMCA, information, YMCA, 765-5417 or Mary Anne Potter 767-1957 or operationpioneerspirit.com. Financial donations may be addressed to OPS, P.O. Box 923, Ponca City, OK 74602. All patriotic citizens welcome.
Fourth Wednesday
Ponca City Habitat for Humanity, Noon, Downtown Ponca City Equity Bank, Board Room, Third and Grand, Information, 580-765-2974.
Last Wednesday of Each Month
International Club, 6:30 p.m., for more information, 765-8723.
Every Thursday
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs Representative, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oklahoma Workforce Office, 1201 West Grand Avenue, Ponca City, any veteran needing assistance or has questions is welcome.
Calling All Preschoolers to Mission Friends, 9-10:30 a.m., Sunset Baptist Church, 915 Greenwood Avenue, Information 580-765-1870, children ages 2-5, must be potty trained.
TOPS #725 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss Support Group, Confidential Weigh-In 9 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Business Meeting and Program Following, First Presbyterian Church, 1505 East Grand Avenue, Ponca City, More Information Natalie Welch 580-716-3059.
Ponca City Noon Ambucs, 12-1 p.m., AllianceHealth Ponca City Cafeteria, interested in joining, come on by.
Movie on Big Screen in the Program Room, 3:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, See in-house brochures, or call to find out what’s playing.
“Heavenly Sign” Free Sign Language Classes, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Harmony Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 North Union Street, Ponca City, Information: Sue, 714-588-1873 or Gwyn, 580-401-0362.
Open AA Meetings, 7 p.m., Ponca Tribal Social Development Center, all welcome.
Acceptance Group AA, 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First Thursday
Master Gardeners, 9 a.m., Cann Gardens.
Classic Cars of Ponca City Car Club meeting, 7 p.m., Nazarene Church, 1900 West Grand Avenue, Except December, January, February, No Meeting, Prospective Members Welcome, More Information call Carolyn 762-0852.
VFW Post 1201, 7 p.m., East Prospect Post Home, Prospective Members and Guests of the Post and Auxiliary Welcome, Information, 761-2431.
Kay-9 Dog Training Club, 7 p.m., Ponca City Library, public welcome, more information Ruth 580-401-5569.
First and Third Thursday
Professionals Today, a women’s service club, Noon, Pizza Hut.
Second Thursday
Geocaching Meeting, The Southern Great Plains Cachers Meet and Eat, 6 p.m., China King Super Buffet, 2605 North Fourteenth Street, Everyone Welcome, Call Sherry, 716-9110, for Information.
Breastfeeding Support Group, 6 p.m., Nursery of First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 West Grand Avenue.
Cherokee Strip Chapter of Pheasant-Quail Forever, 6:30 p.m., Evans and Associates, Call 620-287-4724 for more information.
Gold Wing Road Riders Association, a motorcycle club, 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, More Information, call Glenna and John Wiles, 716-1515.
“Lean on Me” Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 6 p.m., Alliance Health of Ponca City, Conference Room B, more information 762-1186.
American Legion Post #14 and Auxiliary Unit 14, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue, all eligible persons invited, check eligibility or for more information, 580-765-9073.
Second and Fourth Thursday
Ponca City Elks Lodge #2002, Regular Meetings, 7 p.m., 3612 Lake Road.
American Legion Membership Meeting, 7 p.m., Post Home, 407 West South Avenue.
Third Thursday of Each Month
Interfaith Dialogue Group of Ponca City, call Jean Chanslor for details, 716-4594.
Ponca City Newcomers Club, 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Country Club, more information Donna Rubio 761-7299 .
Kay County Chapter of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society (archaeology), 6:30 p.m., Ponca City Library, call Richard, 765-9661 for meeting programs, guests welcome.
Line Dancing, Contra Dancing, Square Dancing, 6:30-10 p.m., United Steel Workers (USW) Local 13857 Hall, 1202 West Ponca Avenue, Information: 580-370-0497.
Kay County Democrats, 7 p.m., Pizza Hut, 2301 North Fourteenth Street, Wishing To Be Included in Notices of Meetings and Speakers, Send email to sneal14598@sbcglobal.net.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Northern Oklahoma Chapter 750, regular meetings, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 14, West South Avenue.
Kay County DAV Chapter 16, 7 p.m., 1006 West Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, Call 580-363-3241 for information.
Third Thursday of Every Other Month
Kay County Local Emergency Planning Committee, noon, Training Room of Ponca City Fire Station No. 1, South Fifth Street and East Grand Avenue, January, March, May, July, September, November.
Fourth Thursday of Every Month
Hospice of North Central Oklahoma inc. and Higher Ground Center for Loss & Education Grief Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 445 Fairview Avenue, more details 580-762-9102 or 1-800-814-9102.
Alzheimer’s Support and Respite Group, 6 p.m., Lilly Freeman Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Call 580-762-9412.
Support Group, For Adults Who Are the Caregiver of Other Adults with Mental Health Issues: Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Others, Open to the Public, 7 p.m. at AllianceHealth Ponca City, 1900 North 14th, Conference Room B.
Kay County Republican Party Monthly Meetings, 7 p.m., Pioneer Technology Center, Ponca City, Current Update and Details at www.kaycountygop.com and https:/facebook.com/groupsKCRPPatriots/. Phone 580-716-0959.
Every Friday
Prayers for the Nation, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 739 North Fourth Street.
Ponca Language Arts Council, 1:30 p.m., Valdez Building, White Eagle, everyone interested in the Ponca Language invited.
EMBED Word.Pictue.8 Support Group for People Who Have Lost Loved Ones With an Emphasis on Parents That Have Lost Children in Death or Loss of Communication, 7 p.m., Fiull Throttle Church, 311 North Ninth Street.
Reformers Unanimous-A Christ-Centered, Bible-Based Recovery and Discipleship Program That Offers Recovery Without Relapse, 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 1732 East Coleman Road, Information: Central Baptist Church 580-765-5840.
Alano Group AA (Speaker’s Meeting), 8 p.m., Harmony House (HH).
First Friday
Po-Hi Wounded Warriors, 11:30 a.m., Pizza Hut, Call 762-2838 for Information.
Parkinson Support Meeting, 1 p.m., Van Page Facilitator, Ponca City Senior Center, 319 West Grand Avenue, Bring Your Questions and Learn from Each Other, 763-8051.
First and Third Friday
Burger & Steak Night, 5-8 p.m., American Legion Post 14, 407 West South Avenue, Hamburger/Cheeseburger With Fries $6, 1-Inch Thick Ribeye With Fries $16.
Every Saturday
Ponca City Humane Society, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or by appointment, 900 West Prospect Avenue.
Story Time for 0-4 Year Olds, 11:30 a.m., Ponca City Library, Children’s Area, Free, Public Welcome.
Open on Saturdays, 2-5 p.m., Attucks Community Center, 1013 South Twelfth Street.
The Gospel Jubilee, Non-Profit Christian Music and Fellowship, 6:30 p.m., U.S. 60 and Howard Avenue, Just East of Ponca City, $5 Donation Requested Covers Rent, Utilities, Maintenance and Other Expenses, Managers Jay and Melissa Fletcher, Different Program Each Week, For Information www.pcgospeljubilee.org.
First Saturday of Every Month
Ponca City Regional Airport and Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Fly-In Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Building 14, Ponca City Municipal Airport.
Cherokee Strip Company Saturday Market, between Fourth and Fifth Streets on East Grand Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Indoor-Ouitdoor Sidewalk Flea Market, Vendor Setups 8 a.m.
North Central Chapter of the Oklahoma Dressage Society, Location and More Information, Contact Rainee Boyd 580-761-7951 or Jenna Wright 580-352-2424.
Po-Hi Party Time: A Social Get-Together for Anyone Who Attended Po-Hi, 7 p.m., Ody’s All Welcome.
Second Saturday of the Month
Figure 8 Stock Car Races and Demolition Derby, 8 p.m., 77 Speedway north of Newkirk, more information 620-442-350, or go to badascar.com.
Third Saturday
Southern Plains Fiber Guild, 1-3 p.m., call 304-9264 for meeting information and location.
Starting June 2017, Community Care Auto Repair (by Appointment only), 8:30 a.m.-12:39 p.m., Join Us in the Ministry Assisting With Basic Auto Repair Needs, Contact CCAR 580-341-0439 or email commcareautorepair@yahoo.com.
Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 516 East Grand Avenue.
January 12-26
$2 Per Bag Book Sale (Brown Grocery Style), Ponca City Library, Sponsored by the Friends of the Ponca City Library.
Monday
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Thursday
Main Street, 8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor East Wing Conference Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Tourism Board, 9 a.m., Pat Hughes Board Room, Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 east Grand Avenue.
Friday-Saturday
Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, OstoMyFamily, Samis Education Center, Oklahoma City.
February 4
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Holding Open House, 3 p.m.-5 p.m., 2408 East Hartford Avenue, Ponca City.
February 5
Board of Ponca City Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 6
Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chambers, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 8
Ponca City Development Authority, 7:30 a.m., Chamber Board Room, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Housing Authority, Lobby, 10 a.m., Broadway Plaza, 201 East Broadway Avenue.
February 9
First Lutheran Women’s Guild Valentine Salad Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., First Lutheran Church,Ponca City, Adults $8, Pre-School Children $3, Tickets Available From Guild Members, Church and School Offices, And At The Door.
February 10
Ostomy Association of North Central Oklahoma, Ed Hunnicutt — Coloplast Representative, 2 p.m., Stillwater Medical Center, Board Room.
February 12
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 13
Cultural Affairs Commission, 8:30 a.m., Sun Room, Marland’s Grand Home, 1000 East Grand Avenue.
Ponca City Library Board, Noon, Library Board Room, Ponca City Library, 515 East Grand Avenue.
McCord Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., McCord
Volunteer Fire Department Station, 22 Howard.
February 15
YMCA Board of Directors, Noon, YMCA, 1604 West Grand Avenue.
Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m., City Hall Board Room, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 19
Board of Ponca City Commissioners Work Session, 2 p.m., City Hall Commissioner Chamber, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Osage Cove Volunteer Fire Department, 7 p.m., Fire Station, Corner U.S. 60E and Keeler Road, New Volunteers Always Welcome.
February 20
Marland Estate Commission, 4:30 p.m., Marland Estate, Lower Lounge, 901 Monument Road.
Animal Control Board, 5:30 p.m., McFadden Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
February 22
Main Street, 8:30 a.m., 2nd Floor East Wing Conference Room, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
Tourism Board, 9 a.m., Pat Hughes Board Room, Chamber of Commerce, 420 East Grand Avenue.
Historic Preservation 4 p.m., Barnes Room, City Hall, 516 east Grand Avenue.
February 26
Board of City Commissioners/Ponca City Utility Authority, 5:30 p.m., Commission Chamber, City Hall, 516 East Grand Avenue.
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Information was correct at time of posting an updated Calendar will be posted each Sunday