Lindsay Community Library’s Summer Reading Program starts July 28
The Lindsay Community Library will host its annual Summer Reading Program Monday, July 28, through Friday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The program is for children from kindergarten to fifth grade.
The theme selected by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries is “Color Our World.” Children will have a week-long adventure with crafts, reading, games and even exotic animals. The program will wrap up on Friday with a pizza party, popcorn and a movie.
Sewing Camp at Maysville Library, July 31
Maysville OHCE members will host a Sewing Camp at the Maysville Public Library July 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is for anyone age 10 and up who wants to learn to sew or improve their sewing skills.
Participants will make a peasant style top or dress and will need to provide their own supplies and a sack lunch. Supply list includes 2 yards of cotton or cotton blend fabric and matching thread. Some fabric will be available onsite for a $10 charge.
Enrollment is limited, and pre-registration is required. Call the Maysville Library at 405-867-4748 to sign up.
PV Waterpark to host 9th annual Duck Derby, July 25
The Pauls Valley Waterpark will host the 9th annual duck derby and contest Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m. Ducks are $5 each and can be purchased at the Donald W. Reynolds Recreation Center, 1005 N. Willow. Contestants can take their ducks home to decorate and bring them back for the race and contest on July 25. Prizes will be given for race winners and for best decorated duck in each contest category. Prizes include waterpark season passes, day passes and merchandise.
Summer Stories, Wednesdays in July
SEVEN, a local speech, drama and debate group, will present Summer Stories, a special story hour with wholesome stories for children, each Wednesday through July.
Summer Stories will meet at 10 a.m. at the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 210 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley. The event is free and open to the public.
Pikes Peak School Museum to host Ice Cream Social, July 26
The Marian Cunningham Memorial Ice Cream Social will be held at the Pikes Peak School Museum in Erin Springs Saturday, July 26, at 6 p.m. This special community event will be an opportunity to recall the valuable memories of Marian Cunningham, who was a committed volunteer keeping the purpose and benefits of rural schools in Garvin and Grady County a public interest.
She planned many events at the Pikes Peak School to help former students recall those days. Marian spent many hours gathering photos and stories from the families who lived in the Pikes Peak Community, which she used to write the Pikes Peak History Book 19082008 that is sold by the Lindsay Community Historical Society.
The Annual Ice Cream Social at Pikes Peak was started by Marian, and we continue it in her honor. The community is welcome to come enjoy Ice Cream and Cookies as well as fellowship and shared memories. The two room school building is across from the Murray Lindsay Mansion, 13031 N. County Road 3025 in Erin Springs. Call Lindsay Community Historical Society at 405-919-6146 for more information.
