Group searching for past Wiley Post Festival T-shirts
A group of Maysville quilters is asking for donations of Wiley Post Festival T-shirts from previous years. The shirts will be used to make quilts the group plans to put up for auction at next year’s Wiley Post Festival as a fundraiser for the Maysville library. Anyone interested in donating a shirt can contact the Maysville library at 405-867-4748.
TOPS Club meetings offer weight-loss education and support at NEW location
Pauls Valley TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 4 p.m. Starting Nov. 24 TOPS will meet at the First Church of God, 414 N. Chickasaw St. TOPS offers an individual approach to weight loss and overall wellness. Members learn about nutrition, portion control, meal planning and exercise at the weekly meetings. Consistent group support, health education and recognition are all key components to successful weight management. The meetings are open to the public, and the first visit to any TOPS meeting is free. For more information, contact Ruth at 405-474-7911 or Lorraine at 405-238-0068.
Library Story Time, Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Children of all ages are invited to come have fun reading, singing and crafting during Story Time at the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 210 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley. Story Time is at 10 a.m. each Thursday.
Santa’s Gift Shop at Maysville Library, Dec. 11-12
Santa’s Gift Shop at the Maysville Public Library will be Dec. 11-12, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. There will be a wide assortment of gifts including ornaments, pillows, jewelry, handmade items, and toys. Many items start at $1. Save time, save gas, and do your Christmas shopping here. Santa’s Gift Shop is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. The library is also in need of donated small gift items for the gift shop’s Santa Buck Tables, which provide a place for local school children to shop for gifts to give. For more information contact the Maysville Library at 405-867-5850.
Resilient Wynnewood and Neighbors in Need partner to offer Free Pop-Up Shop, Nov. 29
A Free Pop-Up Shop will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Wynnewood Senior Center.
This event, organized by Resilient Wynnewood and Neighbors in Need, will be a “shopping style” donation distribution. Families will be able to select from the available items at no cost to meet their specific family needs.
Donations for the event are also being collected at Spirit Liquor Store, Wynnewood Public Library, Delbert’s Supermarket and Simmons Bank through Nov. 28. Items needed include packed and sealed food and drinks, baby care items, personal hygiene items, laundry and dish soap, cleaning supplies and everyday kitchen tools like can openers, plasticware and measuring cups. Monetary donations are also being accepted for purchasing needed items.
Pauls Valley Depot Museum closed temporarily
The Pauls Valley Depot Museum will be continue to be closed off and on while railroad contractors remove the sidewalk behind the depot. The target date for completion is Dec. 1. For more information, call 405-238-2244 and leave a message, or call Lorraine at 405-207-0068.
Applications available for Christmas in Maysville food baskets
Application forms for Christmas in Maysville food baskets for Maysville residents in need are now available. Applications can be picked up at Jack’s Pharmacy, 500 Williams St., or the Maysville Public Library, 506 Williams St. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, Dec. 14. Food baskets will be available for pickup Friday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m to noon at Abundant Love Fellowship, 1005 12th St., in Maysville. Deliveries will be made the same day. Call 405-238-9793 for more information.
Support our troops with Christmas cards and care packages
Local residents are invited to write a free Christmas card to troops deployed overseas. The free cards are available at Hinkle Printing and Office Supply, 110 E. Paul Ave., Pauls Valley. Hinkle’s is also collecting items for care packages to accompany the cards. Needed items include black or brown boot socks, prepackaged trail mix or beef jerky, snacks (nothing that will melt), soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, disposable razors, deodorant, Chapstick, Band-Aids, moleskin foot pads, hand warmers, black or brown toboggan hats and black or brown gloves. Care package donations and cards should be dropped off at Hinkle’s no later than Nov. 24, so they can be shipped Nov. 26.
