Around the County

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TO HOLD ANNUAL CHARITY CLOTHES DRIVE

The Boys and Girls Club of the Osage Nation is accepting donations of clothing at the following locations:

• 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 21 at Hominy-Marvin’s Food Parking Lot

• 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 22 at Fairfax-Palace Grocery Parking Lot

• 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 23 at Pawhuska-Flag Pole at 4-way stop

For more information contact Faith Allison at 918-287-5472.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTS BAKED POTATO DINNER FUNDRAISER

A baked potato dinner fundraiser is planned from 5-7 p.m. April 18 at Calvary Baptist Church, 15th and Lynn, to support the Pawhuska High School Senior Class of 2014.

Tickets may be purchased from a parent of the senior class or tickets at Lowry’s Clothing. Tickets are $5.

The potato bar will include chili, broccoli and cheese, chopped ham, butter, sour cream, bacon bits and all the fixings. Dessert and drink will also be served.

FIRST BAPTIST TO HOLD EASTER EGG HUNT

First Baptist Church will have an Easter Egg Hunt from 10:30 a.m. to noon April 19 at the Cultural Park (Gazebo). Children ages birth to 12 years old are invited. Easter egg hunts start at 11 a.m. with staggered start times.

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY SET FOR APRIL 26

The Pawhuska Indian Health Clinic, the Northeast Oklahoma Chapter of the Commissioned Officer Association and the Osage Nation is sponsoring the third annual event for the National DEA Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Osage Nation Police Department (Round-Building) in Pawhuska.

Hot dogs and beverages will be given away to participants and their families who bring unused or expired medications. The event gives the public a chance to properly dispose of their unused medications, preventing them from being thrown in the trash, flushed, or falling into children’s hands — all of which can have a negative impact.

The event is open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate.

5K RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT SET FOR MAY 3

Put your running shoes on and get ready for our annual 5K Run For The Health Of It on May 3.

Racetime begins at 8 a.m. at Ben Johnson Cultural Park, 6th and Lynn in Pawhuska. Cost is $20. The race is chip monitored.

Osage Nation Employees competing as part of Employee Fitness Challenge will have race fee paid let your team leader know you are entering the 5K.

Register in person at 604 Kihekah in Pawhuska or register online at www.signmeup.com/99885. Race packets will be available for pickup by 4 p.m. May 2. Late entries will cost $5 more.

There will also be a Fun Run. There is no cost for that event, except for the T-shirt cost of $10.

The event is sponsored by Osage Nation Health & Wellness Division, Clinical & Medical Services Communities of Excellence, Counseling Center Prevention Program Primary Residential Treatment & Treatment Alternative to Street Crime.

For more information call 918-287-5267 or stop by 604 Kihekah in Pawhuska.

BIKER RIDE SLATED APRIL 13

There will be a Biker Ride to Shidler’s “little town” for a cup of coffee and the best biscuits and gravy you will find anywhere from 7:30 a.m. to noon on April 13, beginning at the Hole In The Wall Cafe, S. Cosden Ave., south of RCB Bank. The Bike Ride is in Memory of the late Billy Gray, Shidler’s No. 1 Biker enthusiast. For information call 918-793-4171 or e-mail chamber@shidleroklahoma.com.

BOOK SIGNING ON SATURDAY

Book signing at the Osage County Historical Museum on Saturday April 12th from 1-3. Author Mary Coley “Cobweb”.