Community News & Events

Co-Parenting for Resilience class offered Feb. 11

OSU Extension will offer its next Co-Parenting for Resilience class Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. The class is designed to equip participants with tools to navigate the divorce process and help their children overcome the effects of divorce more quickly.

Participants will learn how to develop an effective coparenting plan, gain an understanding of the emotions and experiences of each person involved in the divorce, and develop skills to manage conflict with their co-parent. For more information, or to register, contact Garvin County OSU Extension at 405-238-6681, or email heather.hanneman@okstate.edu.

Valley Paddle Battle pingpong tournament Jan. 31

The Pauls Valley Tennis and Racquet Association is hosting the second annual Valley Paddle Battle pingpong tournament Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Donald W. Reynolds Recreation Center, 1005 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley. Tournament play begins at 2 p.m. with brackets for mens’ and womens’ singles and doubles and mixed doubles in two divisions: Open (USATT rules) and Recreation (garage rules). This year there will be a youth bracket with divisions for youth 12 and under and ages 13 to 15, along with a Seniors bracket for ages 60 and over. The popular Jungle Pong Paddle Battle division is also included in this year’s lineup.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged.

Antioch First Tuesday Luncheon is Feb. 3

The Antioch First Tuesday Luncheon will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, at noon at the Antioch School/Senior Center.

The free meal is provided by the Antioch Community Association and Antioch OHCE, and friends and family are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Chestine Box at 405-444-0398.

American Sign Language class at 6:30 Tuesday

Chandler-Watts Library will host its monthly American Sign Language class at 6:30 Tuesday.

Instructor Candy Fields will help participants learn and expand on basic skills. All ages and all ASL levels are welcome. Kids must bring a parent.

Contact Teresia at (580) 759-2684 for more information.

Restored Hearts and Soles hosts free prom attire event, Feb. 6-7

The Restored Hearts and Soles Foundation will host its 12th annual Prom Closet, Feb. 6-7, at Trinity Baptist Church, 108 Loftin Lane, Pauls Valley. The event is open to all high school students and provides FREE prom attire to any young lady and young man attending prom. This year there are over 900 dresses and more than 50 tuxedos to choose from. There will also be dress shoes, jewelry and ties. Seamstresses will be on hand to make light alterations the day of event. Students can “shop” Friday, Feb. 6, from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information contact restoredheartsandsoles@gmail.com.

Methodist Church to hold Groundhog Breakfast, Jan. 31

The 57th annual Groundhog Breakfast will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Pauls Valley First United Methodist Church, 401 N. Willow. The all-you-can-eat feast will be open from 7 a.m. to noon. Everyone is invited to attend! All donations received will go toward youth programs. For more information call 405-238-0153.