Antioch First Tuesday Luncheon is Jan. 6
The Antioch First Tuesday Luncheon will be Tuesday, Jan. 6, 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.
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.
Pauls Valley Depot Museum welcoming visitors
The Pauls Valley Depot Museum has a variety of exhibits and items on display related to railroad history and the early days of Pauls Valley and Garvin County. The museum is open to the public Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Learn about the history of Route 66 with Garvin County OHCE, Jan. 15
Join the Garvin County OHCE Thursday, January 15, at 10 a.m. at the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 210 N. Willow St., in Pauls Valley for January's Leader Lesson: History of Route 66, taught by Oklahoma County FCS Educator Lisa Hamblin.
Learn about the 2,448 miles of historic Route 66, beginning in Chicago, Illinois, and ending in Santa Monica, California. Discover fun sights along the way and how Oklahoma County OHCE has created a walking project around the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.
This lesson is free and open to the public, immediately following the OHCE Winter Council Meeting at 9 a.m.
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration, Jan. 17
Hopewell Church, Inc. will host the Garvin County 13th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration at the Wynnewood High School Cafeteria Saturday, Jan. 17, at noon. The 2026 holiday celebration is a free luncheon in honor of community service with Wynnewood Mayor Keith Huitt as the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information about the event contact Jokori Taylor at 405-268-1360 or jokorilaray@gmail.com.
Garvin County Democrats meet Jan. 3
The Garvin County Democrat party will conduct the monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3 in the conference room of the Nora Sparks Warren Library, 210 N. Willow St., Pauls Valley. The guest speaker this month is lieutenant governor candidate Kelly Forbes.
Regional Transition Fair to support students with disabilities, Jan. 26
There will be a regional transition fair for students with disabilities Jan. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Mid-America Technology Center in Wayne, Okla. The resource fair will bring together more than 30 vendors dedicated to supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school.
The free community event will connect students, families and educators with a wide range of resources and services designed to promote independence and guide young adults into the workplace. Vendors will include agencies and organizations specializing in employment training, vocational rehabilitation, postsecondary education options, financial planning, transportation, assisted living, health services and other supports that help individuals build meaningful, self-sufficient futures.
Transition services play a vital role in helping students with disabilities gain the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to succeed beyond the classroom. The fair provides families an important opportunity to ask questions, explore options and learn about programs available throughout the region—all in one accessible location.
Organizers encourage students, parents, teachers and community members to attend and take advantage of the wealth of information offered. All parents and students are welcome. For more information, contact Marnie Crawford, Pauls Valley Special Education Teacher at 405-238-2128.
