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
Pauls Valley TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 4 p.m. 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.
Christmas at the Murray Lindsay Mansion, Dec. 7
Christmas at the Mansion will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1-4 p.m. in the historic 1878 Murray Lindsay Mansion and 1908 Pikes Peak School. Bring the family to visit this beautifully decorated Mansion and meet Santa. Enjoy cookies, punch and a fun holiday activity while you take in the festive atmosphere. The Murray Lindsay Mansion and Pikes Peak School are at 13031 N. County Road 3025 in Erin Springs, two miles south of Lindsay.
Garvin County Democrat Party meeting, Dec. 6
The Garvin County Democrat party will meet Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Nora Sparks Warren Library conference room, 201 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley. Mitchell Jacob, candidate for Congressional District 4, will be the guest speaker this month. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Pauls Valley Depot Museum resumes regular hours
The Pauls Valley Depot Museum has reopened to the public following a short closure while railroad contractors removed the sidewalk behind the depot. The museum’s regular hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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.
PV library to host Merry Mondays in December
Monday afternoons in December the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 201 N. Willow St. in Pauls Valley, will be showing family friendly movies with popcorn and hot chocolate. Movies will start at 3:45 p.m. For more information contact the library at 405-238-5188.
Nora Sparks Warren Library to host first Artifact Identification Day, Dec. 13
Area residents are invited to bring their fossils, artifacts, rocks and minerals to the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 201 N. Willow St. in Pauls Valley, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library will have Oklahoma Geological Survey geologists and local avocational archeologists on-hand to help identify items and provide insight into the history connected to them and hands on education. The family friendly event is free, open to the public and no registration is required.
Garvin County OHCE December Leader Lesson: All About Laundry Soap, Dec. 18
Join the Garvin County Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) group for December's Leader Lesson: All About Laundry Soap, taught by McClain County FCS Educator Connie Wollenberg. The lesson will be Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 201 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley. It is free and open to the public.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Heather Hanneman at 405-238-6681 or heather.hanneman@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.
