2009 Calendar of Events...
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1st……………New Year’s Day-Chamber Closed 9th…………..There will be seminars on the Politics of Investing scheduled for Friday at Southwest Technology Center on Friday, January 9th from 12 noon to 1pm. Those attending should bring their lunch, drinks will be provided. On Tuesday January 13th from 6:30 to 8:00PM at the Altus Public Library there will another program on the Fundamentals of Financial Planning. Refreshments will be available. 12th……….Advanced photo class presented by IM Images Photography January 22,29 and February 5 from 6:10p.m. Hands on class and must bring a digital SLR. Door prizes the last night of the class, must be present to win. The cost of the class is $100 for all three sessions. Please call 477-2215 for additional information. 12th……….Advanced photo class presented by IM Images Photography January 22,29 and February 5 from 6:10p.m. Hands on class and must bring a digital SLR. Door prizes the last night of the class, must be present to win. The cost of the class is $100 for all three sessions. Please call 477-2215 for additional information. 17th………..The Altus Soccer Club is currently taking registrations for Spring 2009 at Hibbett Sports on Saturday, January 17th and February 14th from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, January 18th and February 15th from 1 to 5pm. Registration fee is $40 for new players and $30 for returning fall players. There will be an additional $10 late signup fee after February 16th. Visit their web site at www.altussoccerclub.com or call 318-2721. 19th.………….Martin Luther King Jr. Day-Chamber Closed 20th……….Oklahoma Music Show will putting on the “Liverpool Legends” Beatles Tribute at the City Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for youth 17 and under. There's a group discount of $15 for 10 or more. Tickets are available at Hastings, City Recreation office or Altus Airforce Base or you can charge by phone by calling 405-243-7252. 20th……….Habitat for Humanity Community Luncheon at the Altus Community Center. On the menu: pancakes, sausage, bacon and coffee. $5 Call 481-0159 for information or deliveries. 21st……..Express Employment Professionals will be presenting a full 4 hour Situational Leadership II Seminar the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical method of effectively managing and developing people, time, and resources in the world at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. Cost of the seminar is $125 per person 26th...............Leadership Altus Class VI meeting at the Western Oklahoma State College, 5:15p.m. Room H-9.
2nd................Groundhog Day 6th………WOSC Foundation & Alumni Recognition Dinner 477-7706 7th..............Bargain Blizzard Days, City Wide Promotion. 9th……….For those interested in joining in a Chess Club please contact Tim Florian at 724-825-1384. No membership fee. All meetings will be conducted at the Altus Public Library. 11th…………..Altus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 3:30p.m. 12th............Lincoln’s Birthday 13th…….Valentine Eve Dance & Gourmet Dessert at the Altus Best Western. Dance is from 8:00p.m to 11:00p.m. Entertainment provided by All That Jazz. $15 for singles and $25 for couples. Contact Gloria Rustman at 482-4224 for additional information. 13th……..The Sweetheart Express, 2 hour train ride taking off at 7:00p.m. at Quartz Mountain Flyer from the Whistle Stop to Lonewolf and back. Enjoy non alcoholic Champagne, cheesecake, chocolate, and more. Train ride is $50 per couple. Tickets available at Shamrock Bank, NBC, Midfirst Bank, First State Bank. Call Joan Wilcoxen at 471-9733 for more information. 14th..………..Valentine’s Day 14th……..The Sweetheart Express, 2 hour train ride taking off at 2:00p.m. at Quartz Mountain Flyer from the Whistle Stop to Lonewolf and back. Enjoy non alcoholic Champagne, cheesecake, chocolate, and more. Train ride is $50 per couple. Tickets available at Shamrock Bank, NBC, Midfirst Bank, First State Bank. Call Joan Wilcoxen at 471-9733 for more information. 14th……….Bark Park Association will have a bake sale at Walmart and United Supermarkets to help raise funds for the park. 16th…………President’s Day-Chamber Closed 18th…….Oklahoma Arts Council presents Artist Alley in Mangum, OK. Governor’s Gallery, Second Floor; East Wing at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Reception will be from 2:30-5:00p.m. Contact the OAC at 405-521-2931 or visit www.arts.ok.gov 21st.............Miss Altus Pageant, 8:00p.m. at the City Auditorium. Please call 477-1789 for ticket information. All tickets are reserved seating. 21st…….Frederick, OK Oyster Fry celebration will take place at the Prather Brown Center Cafeteria, 211 S. 13th. A craft show will run in conjunction with the oyster fry next door at the Frederick Middle School Gyms, 201 South 13th, and at the Grey Gish Event Center at 126 N Main St. Please call Frederick Chamber of Commerce at 580-335-2126 for more information. 21st………The annual Masonic Rib Slab Sale will be from 10am to 3pm at 116 East Cypress. The price for a slab of cooked ribs is $16. To order call 482-3977. 21st………Town of Olustee is raising money to purchase playground equipment for the Olustee Town Park by selling tickets for a Remington 870 Express 12 gauge shotgun Tickets are $1 each or 12 for $12. Tickets are available at the Olustee Town Hall or see Andy at M.A.D. Auto or Tammy at Park Lane Barber Shop. You do not need to be present to win. All donations will be appreciated. 23rd...........Leadership Altus Class VI meeting at the Western Oklahoma State College, 5:15p.m. Room H-9. 24th……….Economic Stimulus Workshop at the Altus Chamber of Commerce at 3:30p.m. Please register through the Chamber office or at www.ruralenterprises.com 25th............. Ash Wednesday 25th………..Southwest Oklahoma Women in Agriculture & Small Business Conference to be at the Southwest Technology Center from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Registration is $15 and to be made out to Great Plains RC & D, 1505 N. Glenn English, Cordell, OK 73632. Please call 477-2250 for additional information. 25th………..Southwest Oklahoma Women in Agriculture & Small Business Conference to be at the Southwest Technology Center from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Registration is $15 and to be made out to Great Plains RC & D, 1505 N. Glenn Engligh, Cordell, OK 73632. Please call 477-2250 for additional information. 26th……Les Gilliam playing at the Max Claybaker Customer Appreciation Banquet, Blackwell, OK 26th & 27th……….WOSC Homecoming 27th……A gourmet dinner raffle is being conducted by Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council. The winner will enjoy a 5-course French dinner for six to eight at their home fully catered and served by the council cooks. The dinner is valued at $250 and tickets are $10 each or $25 for three. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce and from council members. For additional information call 477-1616 or Gloria Rustmann at 482-4224. 28th……….Information about Disaster Preparedness and Homeland Security will be available beginning at 9AM at Western Oklahoma State College. Door prizes donated by local merchants will be given away. Those participating will be the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Storm Spotter Trainers along with Dick Fontana from KWHW and a weathercaster from KSWO.
3rd……..Southwest Oklahoma Legislative Reception in Oklahoma City 16th……..The Shortgrass Art Institute and the Altus Public Library encourages Teens to "Get Art" -a totally free, cool, workshop for ages 12 to 17 on March 16th, 18th and 19th from 6 to 0pmm at the library. Jill Anderson will be the instructor for a mural size work of art. Whether you have lots of talent, a little talent or no talent you are welcome. Call 477-2890 to sign up. March 17th…………..St Patrick’s Day 23rd………A Shortgrass Institute Art Class -Basic Drawing for Adults -with Lynn Hudson will be taught at the Altus Public Library March 23rd, 24th and 26th from 6 to 9pm. Cost is $30. Call the library at 477-2890 for more information or to reserve a spot. 28th.......Quartz Mountain Music Festival presents Quartet-a-Tete. World class musicians to perform at the United Methodist Church located on 206 W. Parker at 7:00p.m. in Granite, OK. Admission is free. 29th……. The Quartz Mountain Resort will be having a Bridal Fair Sunday, March 29th from 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. This event is open and free to the public. Please call 563-3024 for vendor information or visit www.quartzmountainresort.com
1st………..April Fool’s Day 5th…………..Palm Sunday 7th – 8th……..97th Contracting Squadron, AAFB & Southwest Technology Center are hosting a 2009 Altus Air Force Base Business Fair in the Freedom Community Center at Altus AFB, Bldg 148. Registration for Exhibitors & Vendors 8th……….. .Altus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 3:30p.m. 10th............ Southwest Technology Center presents the “Brown Bag Lunch and Learn” program over the ARRA/Cobra Act from Noon -1:30pm. Cost of the program is $20 and registration is required by Weds. April 8 (minimum number required for class). MR. Bill Bendure of Bendure and Associates will bring information to assist you in understanding and information to help you make preparations for the new changes to COBRA. 11th……….Sentinel and Blair Church choirs have combined to present an Easter Cantata "East to West" at 7pm at the First Baptist Church in Blair, and again at 6:30PM Easter Sunday evening at the Sentinel Baptist Church. The public is invited to attend. The cantata was created and arranged by Gary Rhodes, orchestrated by Tim Coates and will be directed by Pat Altom Warren of Sentinel. 18th……..AJH student, Mikayla Jo will perform the National Anthem for the NBA OKC Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers game at 6 PM at the Ford Center. 18th…………..Quartz Mountain Shout will present the gospel group The Freeman in concert in Altus at the Altus City Auditorium at 7pm. Admission is $10 per person. Tickets will be available at the door beginning at 5:00pm that day. Also singing will be the Corinth Singers, MaKayla Jo from Tipton and Tabitha from Elmer. 18th …………………..KEYB, KKRE Fishing Derby. Please call 482-1555 for more information 20th -21st……….Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma - Care Beyond the Cure Fiesta at the Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church (5th & B Ave in Lawton) at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 each and on sale February-April call 1-800-897-4652 for more information. 21st…….Kickoff of Membership Drive, OAI, 4:00 p.m – 5:30 p.m., Altus Public Library 21st………… Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 22nd………Altus Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Sandy Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament at the Windy Trails Golf Course at the Altus AFB. 10a.m. Shotgun Start, 4 person scramble/$200 per team. For more information please call Clark Huey at 482-3155. 23rd………….Town Hall for Hope is your opportunity to sit down with people in our community for a nationwide town hall meeting led by Dave Ramsey. Please join us at Elm & Hudson Church of Christ, 400 N. Hudson, Altus OK, April 23, 2009. The live event will begin at 7:00 p.m., doors will open at 6:30. For further information or to RSVP call 580-482-1179 24th………..Episcopal Church will be having an Italian dinner for a fundraiser. More information to come. 24th………..55 Alive Driving Course, 9a.m.-3p.m. at the Towers. Completion of class will qualify for insurance discount. 25th………Jackson County Memorial Hospital counseling center is offering the marital prep class on April 25th at the JCMH Home Care and Hospice conference room from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is only $25. For those who are planning to wed soon, there is a discount on the marriage license by completing this course. The class is offered to all couples in any stage of marriage. Call the counseling center to register at 482-4095. 28th…….Homebuyer Assistance Workshop at the Altus Chamber of Commerce, 3:30p.m. located at 301 W. Commerce. Working families can achieve the American dream of homeownership. Please call Gilmer Capps at 580-583-3725 or Altus Chamber at 482-0210. www.ruralenterprises.com 28th………Express Employment Professionals will be presenting a Lunch & Learn Webinar “How Do You Create a Motivated and Engaged Workforce?” at the Altus Chamber of Commerce from 11:a.m.-12p.m. & 12:30-1:30p.m. Bring a sack lunch and join Express for a webinar that will identify the issues that cause job misery and how to overcome them. Please call Ron Salafia at 477-1193 for more information. 29th………Faith Concerts Presents ThirtySeven, Raw Dawg MJ, In His Service, Miraiyah and special guest Payd4 & Life After Death. Concerts will be at the Altus City Auditorium starting at 7p.m. & doors opening at 6p.m. Admission is $5.00. For tickets contact B.J. Armstrong at 471-9237. Visit www.myspace.com/fconcerts 30th………..Altus BassBusters will be holding their First Open Tournament. The meeting will be at 7:00p.m. at the Friendship Inn Restaurant. The First Open Tournament will be May 2nd at 6:30a.m. at the Elmer Thomas Lake. Entry fee is $27 per person. Please contact 318-4999 for additional information.
1st & 2nd.……..Main Street Altus, Rock N Rumble Car Show & Cruise with live entertainment, car show, cruise, burn out and soundoff contest and more. Call 482-2277 for more information. 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………..26th 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 BassBusters will be holding their First Open Tournament at 6:30a.m. at the Elmer Thomas Lake. Entry fee is $27 per person. Please contact 318-4999 for additional information. 2nd………..Pease River Opry from Hank Thompson’s Brazos Valley Boys, Curtis Potter and Band, bring a tribute to Patsy Cline. Held at the Pease River Playhouse Historic Gym, on Hwy 287 between Quanah & Childress. Adults $10, Students $5 and Mesquite BBQ 6:30p.m. $5. Please call 940-674-2477 for more information. 4th................Edgar Cruz, guitarist, going to be at the Altus City Auditorium. 5th……. Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 7th…………..1st Annual Altus Community Leaders Prayer Breakfast, Co- Sponsored by the Altus Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson County Ministerial Alliance. “National Day of Prayer” at the First United Methodist Church Activities Building. 6:00a.m. $10 ticket or $100 for table of 8. 4th................Edgar Cruz, who was voted best guitarist and entertainer in Oklahoma, will be performing at the Altus City Auditorium at 7:00p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults. $7 students and $5 children 12 & under. Tickets available at any bank, Altus Chamber of Commerce or SAHC Members. 477-1616 8th - 10th………..Trucks Gone Wild Tour, Coppermines Off Road Park located 13 miles South of Altus & 10 West. Gates open at Noon. Will have live music, open wheeling, obstacle course and more! $10 admission, 10 & under free. www.myspace.com/coppermines 8th…………May is Older Americans Month calling attention to the contributions of this outstanding group as well as their particular concerns and issues. The Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc. which provides many services to older Americans, and KWHW Radio invite you to the Annual Golden Years Expo at the Altus Community Center. Coffee and cinnamon rolls will kick-start the activities at 8 a.m., and the many sponsor booths will open at 8:30. At 8:45, the Colors will be presented by the Altus High School Air Force Junior ROTC , with the National Anthem led by State Rep. Purcy Walker. Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. will be led by Altus Mayor T.L. Gramling and Altus State Rep. Charles Ortega. The Silver Belles dance group will entertain at 10 a.m., with a talent show to follow at 10:30. Call 482-1290 to enter. At 11:45 a.m., the Older American Man and Woman of the Year will be announced. Concurrent events will include a “Silent Auction,” bingo and cake walk, free cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, food booth for lunch featuring child dogs, chips and drink for $2.50. 9th………..Trucks Gone Wild Tour, Coppermines Off Road Park Off in Olustee, OK www.myspace.com/coppermines 9th...........Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Wildflower Walk. Consists of bus tour and moderate hike. 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. 9th…………Love Feast, free monthly meal for all in our community. From 11a.m. to 1p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 317 N. Main in the Family Life Center Gym. On the menu will be Lasagna, salad, French bread, dessert and drinks. Please call 482-0795 for more info. 9th………….A Ladies Afternoon Tea & Dessert, Celebrating Mothers & Daughters. Please join if you are a mother or daughter. Inspirational speaker Linda Green Bennett and Rachel Gover dancing. Tea & dessert served at 2p.m. with entertainment at 2:30p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 317 N. Main. Tickets are $8. Please call 482-0795 for more info. 9th……….Altus Letter Carriers, rural carriers and U.S. Postal Service are sponsoring their Annual Food Drive. They’re urging citizens to donate non-perishable food items which will be given to the local Community Cupboard which is administered by the Southwest Oklahoma Community Action Group, Inc. The letter carries hope you will put items in bags and place them by your mailbox for pickup this Saturday. Items can also be dropped off in the area behind the Post Office on Elm Street by the blue collection boxes. 10th……….Mother’s Day 15th & 16th………….Lawton Ft Sill Armed Forces Day Celebration. Friday will begin with Lunch at the Patriots Club located at 500 Upton Rd, Ft Sill, OK. Entertainment will be comedian Sgt Walter Campbell and guest speaker Gen (R) Tommy Franks and his museum road show. Saturday at 10:00a.m. the parade will kick off from Central mall and march up Gore Blvd and concludes at 2nd & Ferris. Following the parade will be games, fireworks, food and more. Lee Greenwood, American patriotic legend; Bryan White, country star and native; and Jon Wolfe, winner of the 2008 Stetson Rocks will be providing the entertainment. All events are free and open to the public. Please call 1-800-872-4540 or visit www.lfsarmedforcesday.com 15th – 16th………..2nd Annual Hogs Breath Rally in Russell, Ok. Starting at 5:00p.m. with live music. Friday will be “Under the Influence”. Saturday will be Hillbilly Stu, Broken Jonez and Twister Cain. Motorcycle fun ride and benefit live concert to help benefit the Flood family of Duke, OK and children’s Cancer Research. Please visit www.myspace.com/hogsbreathrally16th...........Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Wildflower Walk. Consists of bus tour and moderate hike. 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. 16th……………Altus Speedway Bombers - Backwards race. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 19th………..Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 19th……….Habitat for Humanity Community Luncheon at the Altus Community Center. On the menu: chicken or beef spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert for $5 Call 481-0159 for information or deliveries. 21st...............Last day of school- Altus High School Graduation 22nd………..Altus Motorsports will have Professional Street Bike Freestyle rider Eric Hoenshell and Professional Stunt Rider Tony Carbajal performing a stunt show at 1:00p.m., Autographs from 2-5p.m. and another stunt show at 5:15p.m. Located at 2116 E. Broadway, 888-477-1500 22nd………Altus Sherwin Williams will have a 2009 Pro Shop with exclusive ProShop pricing, talk to experts Graco, Titan and Spray Tech on site. Register for door prizes. Located at 224 Falcon Rd. Event will be from 10a.m. to 2p.m. 23rd...........Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Wildflower Walk. Consists of bus tour and moderate hike. 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. 23rd………..Celebration of Freedom in Hobart, OK. Will be hosting the inaugural Celebration of Freedom in honor of our military, and remember loved ones whom we lost. Special events include parade, Grand Opening of the General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum of Leadership, Patriotism and Service. Parade will begin at 1:00p.m. Parade entrants are being sought, please call Silvia at 580-309-0846 for parade information. Celebration of Freedom Flier, Celebration of Freedom Event Timeline, Celebration of Freedom Poster 23rd – 24th……………Altus Speedway, Memorial Weekend 200, Supertruck Shootout , Oklahoma VS Texas, Saturday qualifying races for Super Trucks, Super-Stocks,Chargers & Hornets. Sunday feature races for all four classes, 100 lap Super trucks, 50 laps all other classes. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754. www.altusspeedway.com 25th............Memorial Day Special Sale 28th………Job & Career Expo Sponsored by Southwest Oklahoma Business Alliance. Held at the Southwest Technology Center from 9:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. This event is free but you must register by calling 477-2250 ext 236. Free hot dog lunch will be provided to all participants 30th…………..Altus Speedway presents Super Stocks, Bombers, Chargers and Hornets Bombers - Musical Chair Race! Drivers will circle the track till the music stops then race for a parking spot. One car will be eliminated each time the music stops. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754. www.altusspeedway.com
2nd……….Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 3rd-5th………..Oklahoma 21st Annual Statewide Preservation Conference at the Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center. Please contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO at 405-522-4484 3rd-5th………..Oklahoma 21st Annual Statewide Preservation Conference at the Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center. Please contact Melvena Heisch, Deputy SHPO at 405-522-4484 6th………….Altus Quartz Mt Regional Airport Open House/Fly In for the newly opened Red River Aviation. Statics Displays to include P-51 Miss America, Douglas Skyraider, Stardust and more. There will also be $25 helicopter rides, free hotdogs, and moon jumps for kids. 6th………The Altus Lions Club presents award-winning recording artists, Straight Shooters, at 7:30pm at the Altus City auditorium. This is a benefit to provide eye glasses for needy school children and seniors in Altus and Southwest Oklahoma. For tickets and information call 482-0117. 6th………….Crossroads Ranch Trail Ride & Chuckwagon Dinner at the Crossroads Ranch west of Frederick, OK. Trail Ride gather at 2:30p.m. $15 for adults and children 12 & underfree. Free pony rides for children 6 & under. Chuckwagon dinner at 7p.m. $25 adult & 12 & under $10, tickets may be purchased at the Frederick Chamber of Commerce or www.frederickokchamber.org 6th…………….5th Annual Lavender Festival, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Out in the deep country, 85 miles South West of Oklahoma City, 19 miles South of Anadarko, 7 miles South of Ft. Cobb, and about 31 miles North of Lawton/ Fort Sill. Free Lavender Hydrosol, a $ 5.00 value to the first 100 Visitors, Door Prizes Drawn Hourly, Admission $ 5.00 per person, $ 4.00 for Military Personnel, (Children under 12 admitted free) , Additional Highlights: Watch Peacocks in dancing mood, Live Entertainment + Belly Dancers. www.lavendervalleyacres.com 9th…………….Winning the Workplace Challenge, Building Better Work Relationships. From 9a.m. to 3:30p.m. with lunch included. Learn why successful relationships help build successful careers and personal lives! There is no charge for participants. Sponsored by the Altus Chamber of Commerce. Please call the Altus Chamber at 482-0210 for your reservation. 10th………. Altus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 3:30p.m. 10th............Southwest Technology Center will hold the 11th Annual Golf Tournament at the Windy Trails Golf Tournament. 9:00a.m. Shotgun Start, $50 per person which includes green fees, carts and lunch. Deadline to register is Thursday, June 4th. Please call Lainial Gilbert at 482-1155 or e-mail lainialgilbert@sbcglobal.net for more information. 12th……… Altus Chamber/Altus Kiwanis Legislative Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. WOSC Student Center 13th………….Mangum, OK Farmers Market held downtown. Wednesday from 1:00-5:00p.m. and Saturday from 8:00a.m.- 12:00p.m. Noon. www.greercountychamber.com 13th………….. Altus Speedway Bombers - Drive-in race. 10 laps 10 bags to deposit, drivers must stop and make a deposit to our drive-in teller each lap. 1 lap bonus for each bag that makes it in the the "slot". Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 14th…………..Flag Day 16th………Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 16th…….Southwest Oklahoma Cowboy Caravan will be at the Jackson Co Expo Center located on 400 Todd Lane. Doors will open at 5p.m. with the program at 6p.m. The cost is $20 per ticket. 20th…………Altus Speedway Bombers - Mattress Race. Driver and passenger must hold a mattress on the roof of the car while they race. Dropped mattresses stay on the track! Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 20th……….Faith Concerts presents a Special Concert with “In His Service” at the City Auditorium, 7p.m. will be a Miraiyah Fund Raiser for Relay for Life. 24th…………..Faith Concerts & Wild Storm Music Presents..."The Faith Tour" Summer 2009 Launch Concert!! "In His Service", "Shatter Me", and "The Wedding" will perform at the Altus City Auditorium! Doors Open @ 6pm Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $8.00 in adv./ $10 at the Door. Call Raven Cade with Q.I.T.C. Studios at: 580-284-4256 for more information and advance tickets. For information regarding sponsorship of this event or "The Faith Tour" contact Raven Cade at; 580-284-4256 or qitcstudios@gmail.com 23rd -27th………Wichita Mountain Nature Quest, Do you know a 5th or 6th grade student that is looking for a wonderful summer experience? The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is offering NATURE QUEST, a summer nature camp taking place June 23-27, 2009. Five fun-filled days of Refuge adventure and wilderness learning and two nights camping on the Refuge. There is no charge for this event and positions are limited. 580-429-3222 23rd………….All-Sports Golf Tournament at the Windy Trails Golf Course. Contact Alan Meier at 471-5531 26th……..Hastings of Altus will hold a CD Release Party for band “37”. 27th…………..Altus Speedway, 93.5 fm The BONE Carload Night! $10 gets a whole carload of people into the races! Super Stocks, Bombers, Chargers and Hornets. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com There will be a dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the Altus High School Cafeteria immediately after the AHS Alumni Reunion Banquet. All AHS alumni are invited, and anyone else who likes dancing and/or listening to music of the 1950s and early 1960s or just likes to visit and have fun is welcome, too. The entry fee including soft drinks is five dollars per person, but anyone who helps put the banquet tables in the hall, put the chairs around the walls, or clean up after the banquet will get in for free! Please call Mary Elliot Willeford at 482-3511 or Rosalyn Hall at 482-8514 for additional information. www.altusschools.k12.ok.us/district/index.php/our-community/alumni
2nd……….Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma will have a 6 week Caregiver Support Group to talk about individuals who are experiencing the same stresses of being a caregiver, learn from each other, share the emotional and mental burdens of caregiving. At 7p.m. at 102 West Broadway, please register by calling 477-2700. 3rd………….Altus Speedway Freedom 200 ENDURO - 200 Laps Non Stop! Early Entry Opens May 15, 2008. Pure Stock / Bomber Cars Only. Rules Here, USST Super Trucks Top Ten Invitational. Will have fireworks . Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 4th…………… Altus Speedway will have USST Super Trucks, Super Stocks, Bombers, Chargers and Hornets , BOMBERS - Last Man Standing Race. The last car to cross the finish line each lap gets eliminated. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 7th………..Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 7th……….Southwest Technology Center will have a Free Tax Workshop for Small Businesses from 9am-12noon. Call 477-2250 ext 223, 236 or 237 to register. 8th……… Southwest Technology Center will have a Free Fall Protection Workshop from 9:30am-12noon. Call 477-2250 ext 223, 236 or 237 to register. 8th……… Southwest Technology Center will have a Free SHRM/HR program on the new COBRA Regulations, Ms. Sue Bisbee, Regional Sales Manager for Infinisouce, will be the presenter. Bring your sack lunch and join in for this informative program. Call 477-2250 ext 223, 236 or 237 to register. 8th………. Altus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting, 3:30p.m. 10th…….. Southwest Technology Center will have a Free First Friday Financials from 12noon-1pm. Bring your sack lunch and join us for “The Investor Survival Guide – What you need to understand to survive today’s markets and to succeed.” Program will be presented by Renee Collingwood, Investment Executive, for MidFirst Investment Services. Call 477-2250 ext 223, 236 or 237 to register. 10th – 12th……….Sac and Fox Nation Powwow, Stroud, OK www.sacandfoxnation-nsn.gov 11th……….. Altus Speedway will have USST Super Trucks, Super Stocks, Bombers, Chargers and Hornets , TRAIN RACE, three cars chained together. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 17th……….Relay For Life. 7p.m. 400 N. Park Lane, A fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. This is an American Cancer Society signature event. Contact Beth Tischler at 482-3311 for more information. 21st………Lisa Snider, Oklahoma Small Business Development Specialist will be giving a one hour free consultation from 9-11a.m. at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. For all those interested in small business start up. 26th…………Romero Guitar Institute – Students in Concert, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, Robert M. Kerr Performance Center, Quartz Mountain 21st- 26th………..1st Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute, lead by the Romero Guitar Quartet. During their 10+ contact hours, students will have the opportunity to take private lessons from members of the Romero Guitar Quartet, observe master classes, partake in discussion during forums, observe open rehearsals and concerts and perform in the Celedonio Romero Guitar Institute Student Recital on July 26 at the Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center. Please visit www.qmmf.org or call 580-649-7596 for registration information. 24th……….Quartz Mountain Chamber Players collaborate with Los Romeros to bring you a truly intimate experience. The performance will include Hadyn, "Quinten" String Quartet, the Mendelssohn, Octet (as we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of his birth) and the Romero Guitar Quartet, performing on the second half of the concert sharing the amazingly, rhapsodic experience of four guitars, bringing the evening to a fantastic finish! Haydn, "Quinten" String Quartet 24th – 25th ……………2009 Oklahoma Outback Art Festival, Down under I-40 in Granite, OK. A judged art show and sale at Camp Kate Portwood. All artwork must be original, handmade work of the artist. Deadline is July 10th. Friday event will be from 12:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. and Saturday will be from 10a.m. to 5:00p.m. Please call Willis Granite Products at 580-535-2184, 580-535-2116 at Granite City Hall or 580-782-2444 for Greer Co Chamber of Commerce for more information. 25th……… During the evening, enjoy a performance of the Grieg, Holberg Suite and the Elgar, Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and Orchestra. Then wrap yourself up in a live performance of the Vivaldi, Concerto for 4 violins (arranged for guitar) featuring the Romeros. Finally, the conclusion of our program features one of the greatest pieces ever written, the Dvorak, String Serenade. Grieg, “Holberg” Suite, Vivaldi, Concerto for 4 violins (arranged for guitar) 24th-26th..............Quartz Mountain Music Festival. Please visit www.qmmf.org. 31st- Aug 1st………. Firefighter Combat Challenge being held in the parking lot next to Whataburger on North Main. Please contact Jimmy Rogers at 481-8263 or e-mail ffsooner@yahoo.com. www.teamdrpepper.net 31st……………Johnny Cash Impersonator Bennie Wheels will be performing in at 8:00 p.m. at the Altus City Auditorium, Cost: $15.00. Please call Parks & Recreation for more information. 481-2265
1st…………The 2nd annual Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 will be held August 1, 2009 in Altus, Oklahoma. The ride will begin and finish at the Altus city reservoir. There will be a 100 mile, 62 mile and 40 mile ride through the scenic flatlands of Southwest Oklahoma. There will also be a 10 mile family fun ride around the Altus reservoir. The ride will begin at 7 am and will transit the communities of Altus, Martha, Granite, Quartz Mountain State Park, Blair and Friendship, Oklahoma. This ride is the perfect tune-up for the Hotter 'N Hell 100!! SAG and medical support will be provided for all participants. Bring the entire family and enjoy the beautiful Quartz Mountain State Park area for the day or for the whole weekend. To view the routes or register for the Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 simply click on the following link www.geocities.com/dbk100/great_outdoors.html 1st............Crazy Days Sale 1st.............. KEYB Colgate Country Showdown, beginning at 7p.m. at the City Auditorium. Please call 482-1555 or e-mail Gayle Ledbetter at gayle@keyb.net for additional information. 7th-9th .............Oklahoma Tax Free Weekend 8th…………Worlds Ugliest Pick-Up Contest, the ugliest pickup wins a big trophy and gets to be the pace truck for the USST! no cost to enter, be creative and have fun. United States super trucks, super stocks, bombers, chargers and hornets USST super trucks. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 9th………….Tops In Blue 15th……………Altus Speedway Hornet Rodeo! Racers take on the fans in a barrel race using a Hornet car! Bombers, Chargers and Hornets. Bomber Barrel Racing! - Barrels will be placed at both ends of the track. Drivers will have to circle each barrel the make a lap around the track. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 5th…………..Kingsman gospel Quartet of Ashville, North Carolina will present a concert at the Altus City Auditorium. Tickets are available in advance $12.50 for adults, $5.00 for children 7 thru 15 years of age. Children under 7 are free. Call 580-252-3607 for tickets or visit Bar Circle W Sales at 728 E. Broadway. Tickets may be purchased at the door but will be higher. 21st ……..Giddy Up Gala will be held in conjunction to the 2009 Great Plains Stampede Rodeo at the Expo Center from 5:30-7:30p.m. Dinner is $8 in advance ($10 at the door) for adults; $4 for children under 6 yrs. Entertainer will be Jimmy Henley & Touch of Grass. Please call 477-1616 for more information. 29th………..Altus Speedway Bombers - Super Soaker Night! Bring on the water! Shoot the Bombers while they race! Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com
5th -6th………… Altus Speedway Final Points Race - Super Stocks, Chargers and Hornets. Double points for all cars that attended the opening night race. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 7th…………..Labor Day-Chamber Closed 12th…………HFHAA 8th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity Altus area. To reserve a spot for your team call Windy Trails Golf Club at 481-7207. 19th………… Altus Speedway Bomber Madness Championship, It's a whole event full of your Favorite races from the "Bomber Madness Series". Points will be awarded for each race and a new Bomber Madness Champion will be crowned TONIGHT!! These are the races we will run in this event. The Super Sonic Chargers will also be running with tonight’s event. Drive-In Race, Flagpole Race, Tire Fishing Race, Musical Chair Race, Second Wins Race, Redneck Rally. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com
3rd..............Main Street Altus Chili Cook Off, please call 482-2277 for more information. 17th………… Altus Speedway, Smash-O-Rama, It's a night full of destruction and mayham! Monster Trucks, Trailer Race Of Destruction, Wall of Steel and more. Advance tickets go on sale September 19th, available at Eyecare, 1415 N. Main St. and MOJO Hobby, 2200 Falcon Rd., in Altus or Broadway Auto Parts in Hobart. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 30th – Nov 1st……….. Altus Speedway Spooker Nationals, Altus Speedway is hosting the 8th Annual Spooker Nationals, Commanders Cup - Challenge Car Race - Commanders from Altus AFB will be racing the Challenge Cup Cars. Supertrucks, Super Stocks, Bombers, Chargers / Hornets. Please call the Track at 580-482-2754 www.altusspeedway.com 31st…………..Halloween
2nd-6th…………..Farm City Week 3rd.……………Election Day 4th……….Farm City Week Tours and Luncheon at the Altus Community Center. 5th.……..Farm City Week Banquet, 6:30p.m. Altus High School Cafeteria. 8th………..Holiday Open House
11th…………Veteran’s Day-Chamber Closed 27th..........Santa’s Early Blitz – Early Bird Specials 8-10 a.m.
6th................29th Annual Altus Christmas Parade, 3:00p.m.
Happy Holidays! From the Altus Chamber of Commerce
FROM THE ALTUS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ****Dates on this calendar are subject to change***** |
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