January

1st……………New Year’s Day-Chamber Closed

14th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

16th- 17th...........Eagle Watching at 9:00a.m. at the Quartz Mountain Nature Park. www.quartzmountain.org

17th...........Quartz Mountain Resort cordially invites you to attend the Quartz Mountain Resort Bridal Fair from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in our Grand Ballroom. This event is complimentary and open to the public. You will get a chance to speak to our Wedding Coordinator as well as take a tour. We will also have vendors! Come early and have Brunch in our Sundance Café. We will be serving a Brunch Buffet Featuring Specialty Items from our Catering Menu. For more information please call 580.563.3024

18th.………….Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Chamber Closed

19th………..QMMF Event (tentative)  www.qmmf.org

19th................ Habitat for Humanity's Community Luncheon will be at the Altus Community Center with Western Oklahoma State College hosting. The meal will be Chili or Frito Pie, Corn Bread and Dessert. Cost is $5 per person. Take outs will be available and for delivery call 481-0159.

20th...........Jackson County Junior Livestock Show meeting in the Altus Chamber Board room, 3:30p.m.

24th.............Martha Road Baptist Church will be hosting a seminar on "Conquering Debt God's Way” or 5 steps to becoming debt free presented by Bruce Ammons. Presentations will be at the 8:30a.m. and 11:00a.m. services and again in the afternoon at 3:00p.m. For more information about the seminar call the church at 482-3377. Martha Road Baptist Church is located 4 miles North of Altus on Highway 283.

26th............Altus Chapter 33 of the Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary will meet at 6:30p.m. at the Towers Meeting Room, 101 E. Commerce. There will be a meal at 6:00p. m. All members are encouraged to attend.

 30th- 31st...........Eagle Watching at 9:00a.m. at the Quartz Mountain Nature Park. www.quartzmountain.org

February

1st........ The Harlem Ambassador show will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Altus High School Gymnasium. The Harlem Ambassadors will take on the Red River Heroes. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will benefit the Southwest Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more information contact the Red Cross Office at 482-5303.

1st..........The 2010 Calendar- A History of Southwest Oklahoma, When Greer County Was Old is being sold for $10 at the Altus Chamber of Commerce, 301 W. Commerce. The calendar sales collected by the Western Trail Historical Society are for the benefit of the Museum of the Western Prairie. 

4th..............The Jackson County Tobacco Education Committee “Cancer Touches Everyone” Symposium. Keynote Speaker will be Victor DeNoble, Ph.D. former research scientist for Philip Morris (maker of Marlboro cigarettes)  Session 1- Grieving Process, Session 2-Available Resources, Session 3-Prevention. The sessions are free of charge and will take place at the Western Oklahoma State College in the Auditorium from 9a.m. to 4p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please call Gayle at 580-649-8127 for additional information.

6th…………..Bargain Blizzard Days, City Wide Promotion

6th……..The 13th Annual Park Tavern Polar Bear Plunge will start the jump at 2:00p.m. and have food and music after at the Tavern. www.medicinepark.com

13th............The Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council present the Valentine Dance featuring “All That Jazz”. Held at the Best Western Ballroom with sandwiches and sweets at 6:00p.m. and the dance from 7:00-10:00p.m. Tickets are $15 each or $25 per couple and available at the Chamber or any local bank.

13th…………..Bargain Blizzard Days, City Wide Promotion

14th.......... Bring your Sweetie to Quartz Mountain Resort for a Sweet Deal.  Valentine's Day package includes a King Size Guestroom, Dinner for 2 from Chef Bola's specialty menu, & Dessert for $169 including tax.  Call 1-877-999-5567 to reserve your room now. www.quartzmountainresort.com

13th-14th...........Eagle Watching at 9:00a.m. at the Quartz Mountain Nature Park. www.quartzmountain.org

15th ................Presidents Day- Chamber Closed

16th............. Altus Community Center on Falcon Road from 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.On the Menu: Roast, Potatoes, Green Beans and Dessert for $5. Sponsored by the First Baptist Church

18th……Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

19th..........Altus Chamber of Commerce & Altus Kiwanis Club will host the  Legislative Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. in the Western Oklahoma State College Multipurpose Center. The program for the luncheon will be presented by Representative Charles Ortega and Senator Mike Shultz. Cost of the lunch is $10.00.

20th…………Miss Altus Pageant, 8:00p.m. at the City Auditorium. Please call Barbara at 477-1789 for ticket information. All tickets are reserved seating.

22nd..........The Centennial Celebration of the Boy Scouts of America will be at 6:30p.m. at Tamarack Assisted Living Center, 1224 E. Tamarack Road, in Altus. This is a special reception for the Boy Scouts of America Centennial and all interested persons are encouraged to attend.

22nd........ The Altus Chapter of the Red Cross has rescheduled the Harlem Ambassadors at 7pm at the Altus High School Gymnasium. Tickets previously purchased will be honored. Tickets are $5 for Sr. Citizens and students, $7 for adults, children 4 and under are free. Tickets at the door will be $2. This is a benefit for the Red Cross. Funds are greatly depleted because of the ice storm. For more information contact the Red Cross Office at 482-5303.

25th.............Southwest Technology Center will have Career Tech Week from 10a.m. to 1p.m. in the Frances Herron Seminar Center. Hot dog lunch will be served. Please call 477-2250 for additional information. 

26th- 28th………….66th Annual Junior Livestock Show, 482-0210

27th.............The award winning Texas State Chorale will present a free program of American Choral Music for the public at 7:00p.m. at the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center at Quartz Mountain Lodge and Conference Center. The Chorale is directed by Dr. Joey M. Martin a native of Granite.  

TBA………WOSC Foundation & Alumni Recognition Dinner 477-7706

     March

1st.…………..66th Annual Junior Livestock Show, Premium Auction, 482-0210

1st………Donations will be accepted at the Salvation Army for the Lynn Beach Memorial Playground. The playground will be at the Salvation Army location for the youth of the community.

2nd…….The Altus Library invites the public to an author reception and book signing for Dr. Harry Haines at 7:00p.m. He is the author of "Texas Panic" a thriller about the beef industry. Dr. Haines was born and raised in Elk City, graduated with a PhD from OU, and is the author of 17 published books. Dr. Haines will also be guest speaker for the Coffee Cup Bunch on Wednesday, March 3rd. Please call 477-2890 for additional information.  

2nd..…..Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Reception at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City

2nd………Altus Masonic Lodge #62 will hold a stated meeting at 7:30p.m. Fellowship at 6:00p.m. Master Masons are encouraged to attend. The Lodge will hold a school of instruction to confer a degree on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00p.m. Fellowship at 6:00p.m. Altus York Masons will have a stated meeting on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00p.m. Fellowship at 6:00p.m. All York Rite Masons are urged to attend.

2nd & 5th………..Town & Country Bowling Lanes is sponsoring a "Bowl for the Cancer Cure" 9 pin no tap tournament. Open to 4 person teams at $80 per team. Trophies will be awarded for 1st , 2nd and 3rd place. Visit the web site at www.townandcountryok.com    arch

4th.............Meet the Candidate Reception with Congresswoman Mary Fallin. 4:30-6:00p.m. at the Altus Best Western.

6th...........Bridal & Prom Expo featuring one-of-a-kind prom & evening dresses, as well as name brand designer wedding gowns.  A variety of vendors will be on hand as well.  From 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. at Best Western.  Free Admission.

6th…….Altus Chapter 33 Disabled American Veterans Pancake Breakfast with sausage, bacon and egg, juice and coffee will be from 7a.m -11a.m. at the Towers Meeting Room. Cost is $5. Proceeds go to help local veterans and their families.

6th………..Altus Open Horse Show to be held at the Expo Center, 300 Todd Lane at 9:00a.m. Entry fee is $5 per class. HI Point & Reserve HI Point awards. Sponsored by Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Project Club. Please call Karla Moore at 480-5911 for information.

6th-7th.........Historical Sites Tour at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. Please call 580-429-2151 for reservations. Each tour will begin at 1:30p.m. and last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Due to the length of the tour, all children must be at least eight years of age to participate. There will be a $5.00 reservation fee per participant collected at the time of check-in. Reservations will be retained on the day of the tour until 10 minutes prior to tour departure.

11th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

12th...........Washington Elementary Model School Celebration.

12th...........Washington Elementary honored with the Great Expectations Model School Award. Activities with 12-1p.m. Luncheon RSVP required. 1-1:45p.m. Classroom visits, 2p.m. Awards Assembly.

13th-14th.............. Historical Sites Tour at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. Please call 580-429-2151 for reservations. Each tour will begin at 1:30p.m. last approximately 2 1/2 hours. Due to the length of the tour, all children must be at least eight years of age to participate. There will be a $5.00 reservation fee per participant collected at the time of check-in. Reservations will be retained on the day of the tour until 10 minutes prior to tour departure.

15th -19th ……….Altus Public School Spring Break

19th.......... Altus Chamber of Commerce & Altus Kiwanis Club will host the Legislative Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. in the Western Oklahoma State College Multipurpose Center. The program for the luncheon will be presented by Representative Charles Ortega and Senator Mike Shultz. Cost of the lunch is $10.00.

22nd – 25th……. 48th Annual Quail Breakfast

23rd…….MAC Dinner, Washington, D.C.

24th……..Congressional Staff Reception, Washington, D.C.

25th………48th Annual Quail Breakfast, hosted by Sen Jim Inhofe, 8am, Room 902 Senate Hart Bldg

27th.…………..CASA's 4th Annual Love a child Dinner/Silent Auction". April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month. Quartz Mountain Lodge & Resort. Guest speaker Cindi Broaddus with video introduction and welcome by Dr. Phil. Live music featuring Miss Outstanding Teen Ashley Nicole Wheeler. Tickets for dinner required $25 per person & $45 per couple. Please call 482-4600 for more information.

 27th...........“The Prince of Peace Passion Play" is scheduled for Palm Sunday Eve March 27, 2010 & Easter Eve April 3, 2010. Starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 10:45 p.m. Simultaneous broadcast on 88.5 FM. More information can be obtained by calling 482-4600 or visit www.theholycitylawton.com

27th............2010 “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee at the Western Oklahoma State College Band Room H-12, Cost per team (2-3 people) is $100. Prizes for Top 2 Spelling Teams, Best Costumes and Best Team Name. Join in on this fun way to increase awareness of the Great Plains Literacy  Council while raising funds to continue our fight against illiteracy in our community. Please call 477-2890.

27th...............Main Street Altus Walkin On Chalk “Art Festival”. Please call 482-2277 for additional information.

27th............Aggie Club will host the First Annual Hot Rod and Car Show from 12p.m.-4p.m. in the South parking lot of Western Oklahoma State College. Registration will be available at the college or call 477-7932 for more information.

30th.............Women Entrepreneurs Inspire Conference at the Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens in Oklahoma City from 8a.m. to 5p.m. Please visit www.weinspire.net

       April

3rd...............City of Altus Easter Egg Hunt 2:00p.m. at the City Park on Park Lane & Broadway Age groups will be 0-2, 3-5, 5-7 and 8-12. Call 481-2265 or 481-2266 for additional information.

3rd...........“The Prince of Peace Passion Play" is scheduled for Palm Sunday Eve March 27, 2010 & Easter Eve April 3, 2010. Starting at approximately 8:00 p.m. and ending at approximately 10:45 p.m. Simultaneous broadcast on 88.5 FM. More information can be obtained by calling 482-4600 or visiting www.theholycitylawton.com

3rd........... Altus Speedway Opening Night- Bring your cameras, meet the drivers, get pictures and autographs. Car Show 10-2 p.m. Twenty five bonus points for all cars that attend. USST Super Trucks, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Chargers and Hornets. No double points. Gates open at 3:00 p.m. 4-6 p.m. Practice. 6:30 p.m. Drivers Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Time trial all divisions. Please call 482-2754 or visit www.altusspeedway.com

3rd…….. DAV Auxiliary Fundraiser will be at the First National Bank parking lot on Main & Broadway, from 10:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.,  Schwan’s frozen foods will have a truck load sell. For preorders please contact Virgil Williams at 471-1692 for more information

7th- 8th............2010 Altus Air Force Base Business Fair at the Freedom Community Center at Altus AFB, Bldg 148. Hosted by the 97th Contracting Squadron, Altus AFB & Southwest Technology Center. If you have any questions, please call Felicia Castillo at Southwest Technology Center at 580- 477-2250 or e-mail fcastillo@swtech.edu or you may also contact Michael Pierce at 580- 481-7320  or e-mail at Michael.pierce@altus.af.mil

8th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

10th…………Altus Lions Club presents award winning recording artists Straight Shooter. The band was named Country Music Band of the Year 2000 & Classic Rock Band of the Year. Performance will be at the Altus City Auditorium, 201 E. Commerce. Please call 482-0117 for tickets. Event will benefit to provide eyeglasses for needy school children & seniors in Altus & SW Oklahoma.

9th -10th……Book Fair at the Altus Public Library. 477-2890

16th-18th.........Spring Musical at Western Oklahoma State College, All Shook Up. Friday & Saturday performances will begin at 7:00p.m. and Sunday at 2:00p.m. Tickets for adults will be $8 and students $5. Please call 477-7913 for more information.  

16th.......... Altus Chamber of Commerce & Altus Kiwanis Club will host the  Legislative Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. in the Western Oklahoma State College Multipurpose Center. The program for the luncheon will be presented by Representative Charles Ortega and Senator Mike Shultz. Cost of the lunch is $10.00.

23rd- 25th………….. Mangum Rattlesnake Derby www.mangumrattlesnakederby.com

27th.………Great Plains Literacy Council, Grate Spelling Bee. Sign up early to be part of the fun at the Great Plains Literacy Council at 421 N. Hudson or call 477-2890 for information.

May

1st………..27th Anniversary of Doan’s Crossing, please meet at the Elmer Store at 8:00a.m. for the ride across the Red River to the Doan’s Picnic site. Please call Bull Watkins at 481-8014.

2nd………..Altus Air Force Base Air Show and Open House, 9a.m. to 6p.m.

2nd……Altus Hispanic Association will be having Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Altus City Park. The day’s activities include a live Hispanic band, piñata breaking, face painting, bingo and a car show. To be part of the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta or to have a booth. Please call 471-6509, 482-0350 or 318-1402.

2nd………..Altus Air Force Base Air Show and Open House, Gates open at 9:00a.m. - 6:00p.m., Flying time is 12:00 Noon - 5:00p.m.

6th..............Jackson County Ministerial Alliance will have the 2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast. More details to come.

7th…….. DAV Breakfast at the Towers Meeting room, from 7 am to 11 am.  Cost $5.00 all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice.

7th – 8th…………..Main Street Altus Rock n Rumble Car Show & Cruise, please call 482-2277

8th............Wildflower Walk at the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge at 10:00a.m. A casual walk will be enjoyed at two or three stops in order to identify wildflowers located in a variety of habitats. Each tour will last approximately two and one half hours. Children must be 8 years of age to participate. A $5.00 reservation fee per participant is required. Please call 580-429-2151 for reservations.

13th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

21st………Altus High School Graduation

21st-23rd……….Coppermine’s Off Road Park will have the Trucks Gone Wild Tour 2010. Theme will be Tuff Enuff To Wear Pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Located 13 miles South and 10 miles West of Altus. Food Vendors, monster trucks, film crew and more will be in attendance. Please call 471-9181 or visit www.rnyc4x4.com for more information.

29th -30th………..Celebration of Freedom in Hobart, OK.
Please visit www.celebrationoffreedom.net or call 726-5900 for more information.

TBA…………Altus High School Rodeo Tournament, Western Challenge

31st…………Memorial Day breakfast at the Towers Meeting room at 8:00a.m.  Breakfast is free to all veterans and family members, widows of veterans.  On the menu for breakfast is biscuits, gravy, eggs, potatoes, coffee and juice.  There will be a guest speaker.

June

1st- 5th.………Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Chautauqua- The Civil War, 477-2890.

9th.......... Altus Chamber of Commerce & Altus Kiwanis Club will host the Legislative Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. in the Western Oklahoma State College Multipurpose Center. The program for the luncheon will be presented by Representative Charles Ortega and Senator Mike Shultz. Cost of the lunch is $10.00.

10th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

12th-27th..........Oklahoma Arts Institute, a two-week residential school that provides professional training to artistically talented Oklahoma students in the visual, literary, and performing arts www.oaiquartz.com 

18th.............American Cancer Society will have a Relay for Life event at the Altus Jr High School Marshall Field at 1600 S. Park Lane at 7:00p.m.

25th- 26th........Altus Alumni Weekend   www.altusschools.k12.ok.us 

July

4th…………………4th of July Celebration, 482-0210.

8th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

10th- 11th………. DAV will host a 18 Wheeler Truck Show at the Community Center on Falcon Rd.  Starts at 7:00a.m. on both days.  There will be a breakfast from 7:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Cost is $5.00  for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice both days at the Community Center.

23rd- Aug 1st..………Quartz Mountain Music Festival www.qmmf.org

August

12th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

26th- 28th………Great Plains Stampede Rodeo, www.greatplainsstampederodeo.com

22…………….Rodeo Golf Tournament, Altus Municipal Golf Course

6th-8th………Oklahoma Tax Free Weekend

27th-28th........Red Carpet Travel Show will be in the Modern Living Building at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Please call 888-878-5100 for more information. www.redcarpettravelshow.com

September

9th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

4th…………. DAV Breakfast at the Towers Meeting room, from 7:00a.m. to 11a.m.  Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice.

25th…….. 2010 DAV Car and Bike show with poker run starting at 8:00a.m.  There is a breakfast all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice at the Community Center on Falcon Rd.  Cost for breakfast is $5.00.  For more information please contact Virgil Williams at 471-1692.

October

2nd………..Main Street Altus Cotton Pickin Chili Cookoff, for more information call 482-2277

14th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

15th & 16th.........Altus Public School Fall Break

November

6th………. DAV Breakfast at the Towers Meeting room, from 7:00a.m. to 11a.m.  Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice.

10th……….Media Vision, financial planning program will be held at the 2nd Tuesday Altus Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. These classes are free and open to the public. Drinks and snacks are provided. Renee Collingwood, Investment Executive with MidFirst Investment Services is the instructor for this series.

11th………. Veterans Day breakfast at the Towers Meeting room at 8:00a.m.  Breakfast is free to all veterans and family members, widows of veterans.  On the menu for breakfast is biscuits, gravy, eggs, potatoes, coffee and juice.  There will be a guest speaker.

20th- Jan 1st...................Christmas in the Park

TBA………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

December

 5th.………….30th Annual Altus Christmas Parade, 482-0210

9th………Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30p.m.

19th………Main Street Altus Candy Cane Cash $10,000 giveaway. Festivities begin at 1p.m. and drawing at 3p.m.

From the Altus Chamber of Commerce

****Dates on this calendar are subject to change*****