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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
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
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 18th………There will be a dance will be every Thursday at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road at 7:00p.m. on the east entrance. There will also be a pot luck meal the first Thursday of each month. Music will be by the Cimarron Band with Johnny Newton, Bunny Mitchell, Calvin Gipson and Kevin McAuliffe. For more 580-246-3274.information call 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
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. 20th………..Oklahoma Arts Institute Membership Drive Kick-off 23rd………. Altus Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Sandy Nichols Memorial Golf Tournament at the Windy Trails Golf Course at the Altus AFB. Join them for lunch at 12Noon; 1:00p.m. Shotgun Start 4-Person Scramble / $200 Per Team. For More Information Contact: Rusty at (580) 481-7207 or Ernest at (580) 480-4230. 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.
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. 4th……….. Oklahoma Arts Institute Celebration Reception 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. 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.
1st- 5th.......... Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council presents Chautauqua- The Wounds of War, A Tale of Two Americas. For more information call: (580) 477-2890. Workshops and Tent Performances are Free and Open to the public. In case of Inclement weather, performances will be at the Community Center on June 1st-4th or WOSC on the 5th. All workshops take place at the Altus Public Library. Workshops are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily and performances begin with entertainment at 7 p.m. 3rd............... Summer Jam 2010 at the Altus Motel 6 Conference Room. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the Show starts at 6 p.m. Advance Tickets go on sale for $5.00 starting April 26th and will also be available at the door for $10.00. For more information contact Raven Cade (580) 284-4256. 4th............... A Town Hall meeting with Congressman Frank Lucas has been scheduled from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in WOSC’s Band Hall, Room H12. Congressman Lucas will be discussing current events in Washington, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District and asking for opinions and input on legislation currently before Congress. 9th............... Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m. for Papa John’s Pizza located at 314 E. Broadway, Altus. From 11:00 until 1:00 customers will be able to receive a free slice of pizza. 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. Call (580) 482-0210 for more information or to R.S.V.P. 10th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at 3:30 p.m. 12th............... Run W Force 5K Run, 5K Relay and 1M Fun Run sponsored by First United Methodist Church. For more information call Amy Givens (580) 318-1185. 12th............... Public Meeting sponsored by the National Park Service to consider designating the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail as National Historic Trails. Frank Norris with the National Parks Service will be presiding from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Southwest Technology Center, 711 W. Tamarack Rd. R.S.V.P. to the Altus Chamber of Commerce (580) 482-0210. 12th-27th.......... Oklahoma Arts Institute will host a two-week residential school that provides professional training to artistically talented Oklahoma students in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Visit their web-site for more information: www.oaiquartz.com 13th-19th.......... “Paint the Town Purple” week. Purple is the universal color of Cancer and the color of the t-shirts survivors wear at the Relay for Life event. The American Cancer Society would like stores to decorate their storefronts or windows or advertise this event on their marquee in support of efforts to raise awareness and find a cure. 18th............... American Cancer Society will have a Relay for Life event at the Altus Jr. High School Marshall Field located at 1600 S. Park Lane. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. and continue until 7:00 a.m. 19th............... 55 Alive Driving Course, 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Towers Apartments. General tuition is $14 ($12 for AARP Members). Completion of class will qualify for insurance discount. Please call the Altus Chamber of Commerce at (580) 482-0210 for reservations. 19th............... Re-Creation of the New York Ticker Tape Parade with Cowboy Dinner and Entertainment. Call (580) 335-2126 for more information. 25th- 26th.......... Altus Alumni Weekend www.altusschools.k12.ok.us 26th............... The 6th Annual Lavender Festival from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Deep Country, about 31 miles north of Lawton. Visit www.lavendervalleyacres.com
4th............... The Altus 4th of July Celebration. Fireworks willContact (580) 482-0210 for more information. 8th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting at 3:30 p.m. 10th-11th.......... The DAV will be hosting an 18 Wheeler Truck Show at the Altus Community Center from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. both days. Breakfast will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for $5.00. The menu is All You Can Eat pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. There will also be a petting zoo and many displays. 14th............... Southwest Technology Center Foundation will be hosting their 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the Windy Trails Golf Course on Altus Air Force Base. T-Off is at 9am. (580) 482-0210 24th............... Los Romeros & Friends; 7 pm; Hershal Crow Fine Arts Auditorium, WOSC. 30th............... QMMF Chamber Players; 7 pm; Robert Kerr Performing Arts Center, Quartz Mountain 31st............... QMMF Orchestra; 7 pm; Robert Kerr Performing Arts Center, Quartz Mountain 31st............... Altus Crazy Days
1st............... Quartz Mountain Music Festival present select students from the Guitar and Chamber Music academies to perform at the Robert Kerr Performing Arts Center, Quartz Mountain at 2:00 p.m. This is a free performance. 3rd............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce will host Business Development Specialist, Lisa Snider of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call (580) 482-0210. 3rd............... Annual Air Force Tops N Blue Concert will be held at the Wings of Freedom Park on Altus Air Force Base at 8:30 p.m. This musical production will be open to the public. The AFB gates will be open to the public starting at 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of this event. For more information contact Public Affairs at (580) 481-7213. 5th............... The Jackson County Health Action Team Meeting at the Altus Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 a.m. 6th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 6th-8th.......... Oklahoma Tax Free Weekend 7th............... The 3rd Annual Quartz Mountain Diamondback 100 bicycle ride. Registration forms can be picked up at Jones Bicycle Center or completed online at www.bikereg.com. For more information contact Paul Sutherland (580) 471-5756 7th............... The Miss Altus Outstanding Teen Pageant will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Altus City Auditorium. Call Angela to reserve tickets at (580) 471-7165 10th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 11th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce - Military Affairs Committee will have a Special Meeting to discuss, plan, and prepare for the Rodeo BBQ at 9:00 a.m. 11th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce – Committee of 100 will have an Executive Committee Meeting to discuss, plan, and prepare for the Business Fair at 2:00 p.m. 12th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 13th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 13th- 15th.......... Summer’s Last Blast in Vernon, TX. Contact Jim Gryseels at (940) 886-8389 14th............... Kingman Gospel Quartet will perform in the Altus City Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 for Advance Adult, $5.00 for Students ages 7-15. For more information call (580) 252-5676 or visit Bar Circle W Sales at 724 E. Broadway. 14th............... The WOSC Foundation will be hosting the 20th Annual Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament at the Greens of Altus. This will be a 3 person scramble beginning at 8:00 a.m. for the morning flight and 1:30 p.m. for the afternoon flight. 17th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 17th............... Gospel Concert with the Nelons in Mangum High School Auditorium, Mangum, OK at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the Mangum Chamber of Commerce (580) 782-2444. 17th............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce will host Business Development Specialist, Lisa Snider of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call (580) 482-0210. 18th............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce – Farm City Week Action Group will have a meeting at 2:00 p.m. 19th............... Warrior Welcome at Club Altus on Altus Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. 20th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 21st............... 4-H Achievement Banquet at the WOSC Student Center at 6:00 p.m. For more information contact the OSU Extension Office at (580) 482-0823. 22nd............... Great Plains Stampede Rodeo Golf Tournament at the Greens of Altus. 4-Person Scramble. $50.00 Entry Fee. For more information call (580) 480-0209 23rd............... Altus Chamber of Commerce, Committee of 100 presents a Business Fair at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road at 6:00 p.m. Call (580) 482-0210 for more information. 24th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 26th............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Parade Action Group will have a meeting at 3:30 p.m. 26th- 28th.......... Great Plains Stampede Rodeo will run nightly starting at 8:00 p.m.; Tickets are available from Queen Contestants and various local merchants; visit: www.greatplainsstampederodeo.com for more information. Themes for each night are as follows: Thusday – Military Night; Friday – Family Night; Saturday – Tuff Enough to Wear Pink 26th...............Longhorn Cattle Drive thru AAFB kicking off the Great Plains Stampede Rodeo at 10:00 a.m. 26th...............Military Night at the Rodeo. BBQ meal with ticket will begin at 6:00 p.m. Rodeo begins at 8:00 p.m. For tickets call (580) 482-5303 27th............... Giddy-Up Gala sponsored by the Shortrass Arts & Humanities Council at the Jackson County Expo Center. Dinner starts at 5:30 featuring Tommy Joe’s BBQ. Music performance by Gary S. Pratt will be from 5:45 until 7:15. For more information call Brenda (580) 482-1512. Tickets available at the Altus Chamber of Commerce and other locations throughout Altus. Adults: $10.00/Children: $5.00 27th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 27th- 28th.......... Red Carpet Travel Show will be in the Modern Living Building at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Call (888) 878-5100 for more information or visit: www.redcarpettravelshow.com 28th............... Great Plains Stampede Rodeo Parade at noon. 28th - 29th..........Steel Magnolias performed by local entertainment group “Golden Reflection” at the Altus City Auditorium. Saturday performance begins at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday performance begins at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 per person. For more information call (580) 318-4821 or (580) 477-1789. 31st............... 37th Annual WOSC Agriculture Scholarship Banquet in the WOSC Multi Purpose Center at 6:30 p.m. 31st............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
3rd............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 4th............... The DAV will host a Breakfast in the Towers Meeting room from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. 7th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 7th............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce will host Business Development Specialist, Lisa Snider of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call (580) 482-0210. 8th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 8th-11th.......... The Jackson County Fair at the Expo Center. For more information call (580) 482-0823. 9th............... Beans & Baskets Fundraiser sponsored by the Southwest Oklahoma Republican Women and the Jackson County Republican Party. This fundraiser will be held at the Altus Community Center at 6:00 p.m. The Keynote Speaker will be Former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts. Dinner Tickets are $15.00; Table sponsorship is $150.00 and includes 10 dinner tickets. Dinner will be Beans and cornbread with all of the trimmings and homemade desserts. Gift baskets will be auctioned by Rep. Don Armes. For more information call (580) 471-2573 10th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 10th-11th.......... The Senator James Inhofe 6th Annual Dove Hunt will be held at Quartz Mountain Lodge and Resort. Friday schedule of events: 8am - Golf at Quartz Mountain, Noon – Registration and Check-In, 3pm Pigeon Shoot, 6:30pm Host Reception with Senator Inhofe, 8pm Dinner with Senator Inhofe. Saturday schedule of events: 5:30am – Complimentary Breakfast, 6:30am Depart lodge for morning hunt, 10:30am Lunch at Altus Cotton Gin. For more information call (580) 482-0210 11th............... The 5th Annual Baby Pageant presented by Seminole Nation Days will be held at the Kelly Haney Center at Seminole State College in Seminole, OK. Age group 0-23 months will be at 9:00 a.m. and age group 24 months – 5 years will be at 1:00 p.m. For more information about registration call (405) 382-0046. Registration forms are also available at the Altus Chamber of Commerce. 14th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 16th............... The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Disney Institute: Disney’s Approach to Business Excellence at the McMahon Centennial Complex at Cameron University (501 SW University Drive) in Lawton, OK. For more information call (580) 355-3541 16th............... Warrior Welcome at Club Altus on Altus Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. 16th............... The Jackson County Health Action Team Meeting at the Altus Chamber of Commerce at 10:00 a.m. 17th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. 17th-18th.......... The United States Air Force Academy Cadets visit Altus Air Force Base and then travel to Norman for the OU vs. USAFA football game at 2:30 p.m. 18th............... The Altus Hispanic Association will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a Mariachi concert featuring the group, Mariachi Orgullo de America, and a dinner at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road. {re-sale tickets will be available. Please call President Mary Esparza at (580) 514-9210 or Vice-President Raul Guerra at (580) 471-6509. 21st............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. 21st............... The Altus Chamber of Commerce will host Business Development Specialist, Lisa Snider of the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call (580) 482-0210. 25th............... 2010 DAV Car and Bike show with poker run starting at 8:00a.m. There will be an all-you-can-eat breakfast consisting of 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. 28th............... The Altus Farmers Market at the Altus Plaza Shopping Center from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
2nd............... The Main Street Altus Cotton Pickin Chili Cookoff, for more information call (580) 482-2277. 2nd............... DAV will host a Breakfast in the Towers Meeting room from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. 5th............... Succession Planning Workshop featuring Don Tebbe. Workshop sponsored by the Junior League of Oklahoma City and will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 1001 NW Grand Blvd in OK City, OK. 14th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet at 6:02 p.m. in the Altus High School Cafetorium. 15th-16th.......... The Altus Public School Fall Break 20th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 21st............... Warrior Welcome at Club Altus on Altus Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. 21st............... Candidate Forum sponsored by the Republican Women to be held at the Best Western. Time to be announced at a later date. 25th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 Welcome Reception at Lucas Farms at 6:00 p.m. 28th-31st.......... The Airlift Tanker Association Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
1st-5th.......... The 33rd Annual Farm City Week. Information will be announced as it becomes available. Contact the Altus Chamber of Commerce at (580) 482-0210 for more information. 6th............... The DAV will host a Breakfast in the Towers Meeting room from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for all you can eat, pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. 7th............... Main Street Altus presents the “Kick Off for Candy Cane Cash” 7th............... Holiday Open House 10th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 11th............... The DAV will host a Veteran’s Day Breakfast in the Towers Meeting room from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breakfast is free to all Veterans and their family members; Cost is $5.00 for everyone else. This will be an all you can eat breakfast with pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. There will be a guest speaker. 18th............... Warrior Welcome at Club Altus on Altus Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. 26th............... Santa’s Early Blitz – Early Bird Specials 8-10am
5th............... The 30th Annual Christmas Parade. For more information call (580) 482-0210 8th............... Altus Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 16th............... Warrior Welcome at Club Altus on Altus Air Force Base at 7:30 a.m. 19th............... Main Street Altus “Candy Cane Cash $10,000 Give-Away”. Festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. and the drawing will be at 3:00 p.m. 20th-Jan 1st.......... Christmas in the Park
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