EDITOR’S NOTE: Briefs must be submitted at least five days before the event by bringing them into the office, e-mailing to news@adaeveningnews.com or faxing to (580) 332-8841. Briefs will not be accepted over the telephone. Church-related briefs are published only on Friday’s religion page. All activities may be subject to change due to weather conditions.



THURSDAY

SEPT. 24, 2009

• Sasakwa seniors are selling Blue and Gold sausage, chicken and bacon as a fund-raiser. Cost is $6 for 2.5-pound sausage rolls; $16 for 5-pound package chicken strips; and $13 for 3.5 pound package bacon. To order, phone Saskawa School at 405-941-3250, extension 103.

• Pontotoc County Fair exhibits and premium checks are ready and need to be picked up at the OSU Extension Office, 1700 N. Broadway.

• Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services will present a More Color, More Flavor, More Life nutrition seminar from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Chickasaw Nation Community Center, 700 N. Mississippi in Ada. The event is free and open to the public. Class size is limited to the first 300 participants. To RSVP or for more information, phone Jesseca Harmon at 580-436-7255.

• A regular meeting of the Board of Directors for Tri-County Indian Nations Community Development Corporation will be 9 a.m. at the Board Room, Murray State College, 1 Murray Campus, Tishomingo. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, phone Amy Elliott at 580-310-9300.

• A QuickBooks for Small Business Owners is offered at Pontotoc Technology Center. Anyone who is using QuickBooks or is considering implementing QuickBooks should attend. A fee will be required to attend this workshop.  For further information, phone Stacey Golightly at 580-310-2235. 

• Ada Friends of the National Rifle Association hosts a banquet and auction at 6 p.m. at the Pontotoc County Fairgrounds Agri-plex. To purchase tickets phone Sanders Shooters at 580-332-8089 or Bailey’s Outdoor Shop at 580-332-8786. For more information, phone Brian Scoles at 580-332-3933 or 580-421-3553. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and younger.

• The local Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Kings Rd. For more information, phone Daniel G. at (580) 332-3503.

• Pontotoc County Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 820 Stadium Drive, Ada. Open meeting.



FRIDAY

SEPT. 25, 2009

• The Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center will be dedicated at 4 p.m. Free tours will be conducted from 3 to 3:45 p.m. and from 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 25 and from 5 to 6:45 p.m. on Sept. 26.

• Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center grand opening performance “ECU — A Year in the Life: Celebrating 100” takes place in the Ataloa Theatre at 7 p.m.

• Pontotoc County Fair exhibits and premium checks are ready and need to be picked up at the OSU Extension Office, 1700 N. Broadway.

• Stonewall Community will be having its annual community picnic and the event is free to the public. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Indian tacos and hot dogs will be served. Donations will be accepted at the door to support Stonewall Elementary School. If interested in setting up a booth, phone Terri Lovelis, picnic coordinator, at (580) 265-4243.

• Al-Anon meets Fridays at 8 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church at 17th Street and Broadway in Ada.



SATURDAY

SEPT. 26, 2009

• Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Only Discussion Group meets at 8 a.m. at Central Church of Christ. Closed meeting. For more information, phone Craig R. at 580-399-8838.

• Valley View Regional Hospital is offering a $10 prostate screening from 9 a.m. to noon which includes a PSA lab test and digital rectal exam. An appointment is necessary. For more information or to register, phone 580-421-1467.

• Free tours of the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center will be conducted from 5 to 6:45 p.m. as part of grand opening festivities.

• Francis Auxiliary hosts an Indian taco supper from 5-7 p.m. at Francis City Hall. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Proceeds go toward Christmas packages for the Francis community.

• Ada American Legion Post 72 sponsors bingo Saturday nights at 6 and 7:30 p.m. The Post hall is located at 3529 N. Broadway, Ada. Refreshments are available. Proceeds finance veterans and their families, scholarships and Boys and Girls State.

• Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center grand opening performance “ECU — A Year in the Life: Celebrating 100” takes place in the Ataloa Theatre at 7 p.m.



SUNDAY

SEPT. 27, 2009

• Al-Anon meets Sundays at 8 p.m. at Central Church of Christ at 820 Stadium Drive in Ada.

• Pontotoc County Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 820 Stadium Drive, Ada. Open meeting.



MONDAY

SEPT. 28, 2009

• Ada City Schools ILO (gifted and talented program) Advisory Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. in the office of the Ada Board of Education, 324 W. 20th.

• ECU faculty Mark Hollingsworth and Starla Hibler presents a recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre.



TUESDAY

SEPT. 29, 2009

• Preschool storytime for children ages 3 to 5 years will be held Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Ada Public Library.

• East Central University music department student recital takes place at 3 p.m. in Faust auditorium.

• Yancy Spivey, former business owner, and president of Arvest Bank will be leading a “Make Your Business Grow Through Financial Savvy” workshop Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Pontotoc Technology Center. Fee is $49 per person and Class size is limited. Phone Stacey Golightly at 580-310-2235 for more information.

• Latta Public Schools will be holding a community meeting at 7 p.m. in Latta School Auditorium. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the community concerning the district’s proposed capital improvement plan. The meeting is open to all parents, patrons and interested members of the community.



WEDNESDAY

SEPT. 30, 2009

• Divorce/Bereavement Support Group meets at 7 p.m. at The Compassion Outreach Center, 1124 Craddock Road. The group offers support for those who have lost a loved one through divorce or death. For more information, phone Tom at 332-6506.

• A dance is held every Wednesday at the Irving Community Center, 704 N. Oak, from 7:30-10 p.m. The cost is $6 per person.



THURSDAY

OCT. 1, 2009

• The local Alcoholics Anonymous group meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 301 E. Kings Rd. For more information, phone Daniel G. at (580) 332-3503.

• Pontotoc National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) meets at 7 p.m. in Valley View Regional Hosptial conference room next to the cafeteria. Pontotoc NAMI is a support group and anyone with an interest in mental health issues may attend. Shaun Hunley will discuss her recently published book about her personal experience with bipolar disorder. For more information, phone Gail Wood and 580-320-1640.

• Pontotoc County Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 8 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 820 Stadium Drive, Ada. Open meeting.