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INralyi GY) sening Soy. Western Oklahoma aL:Al Since 1901 Weekday Editi ‘Hometown Christmas T-Shirt $20.00 _— 2019 Ornament ‘Nawtivity - $10.00 2021 Ornament ‘Hometown ChristmasTruck, $20.00 * NEW! 2022 Ornament ‘Hometown Christmas Trailer $20.00 Pictured are members of Chapter DY of PEO, from left Viki Richardson, Judy Eden, Kathy Smith, Linda Smith, Patty Al- Toys and Trinkets $2.00 each bert, and Carol Kump. Staff photos by Sheryl Ponce. VOPR HDS By Sheryl Ponce For the second year in a row, the DY chapter of PEO is provid- ing a gift-wrapping service for the community in hopes of raising money to provide scholarships for local women. The group start- Shop Locally, Get Ready for ed the project last year on South Main, wrapping around 400 to 500 gifts. This year they have moved to 117 W. 6th Street and will be open for drop-offs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through Christmas from noon to 4 p.m. each one of those days. Thursday “This is a Christian women’s organization, and we give schol- arships to an outstanding young lady. Any woman can be a grad- uating senior or any woman going back to school. To apply they can contact a member for an application for the scholarship. We started this gift-wrapping project last year and it really went well, so we are doing it again,” Judy Eden explained. By Sheryl Ponce ‘The success of the project brought the ladies back for another year of wrapping and decorating gifts. Prices vary depending on Paks. Elk City Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Christmas the size of the package. Prices begin at $4 to $5 and move up from our gifts here overnight. We would like for them to bring it in, there. right around one o'clock to pick up later that afternoon,” Eden campaign will be held Thursday evening, Dec. 15th, from 5 p.m. “We would like to have plenty of time to wrap the package, to 8 p.m. in downtown retail merchants’ district. As shoppers so they can pick it back up the same day. We don't like leaving See PEO page 2. purchase Christmas gifts, they need to fill out the back of their tickets and drop them in the designated Chamber sacks. Those tickets will be gathered to put in the hopper to be drawn Thurs- RCCT’s First Christmas Serenade Takes Place Friday day evening at Main Street Coffee and Café. ‘The tickets need to be in place by 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, and the drawing will begin at 8 p.m. inside the store. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at Everett Blake Society and Bella Vita that evening to celebrate the evening's festivities. Music and an- nouncements will be provided by Ponce Productions. Participating merchant's in-store drawings will take place in participating stores on Dec. 14th, which will lead up to the Chamber's big drawing. Bella Vita will be hosting Christmas Cookie decorating on Thursday. Reservations are required. Classes are limited to 10 for three different sessions beginning at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Those interested need to call 580-225-0207. Other events happening throughout the week include the Elk City’s Art Council’s presentation of OKC Philharmonic and the Canterbury Voices with former Miss America and Elk City native Susan Powell. It is at 7:30 PM, on Dec. 14th at the Kelli O'Hara Center of Performing Arts. Tickets can be purchased at elkcityartscouncil.org. Each weekend the Christmas in the Park will happen from Pictured are Samantha Rother and Braxton Driskill who will be performing at the RCCT’s Christmas Serenade Friday, Dec. 16th at 7:30 p.m. Courtesy photo. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., where everything is free. Visitors can ride the Mistletoe Express bus, the Holly Jolly Trolley, the Candy By Sheryl Ponce Marie Bodenstein, Tim Bodenstein, Laura Julian, Patrick Julian, Cane Express train, or the Centennial Carousel. In addition to Samantha Rother, Braxton Driskill, Hannah Gregory, Conagher the free rides, there will be hot cocoa served. From 6 p.m. to Elk City’s Red Carpet Community Theatre has joined efforts Hardaway, Ryan Driskill, Brylie Driskill, Truett Guthrie, Isadora 11 p.m. every night, the holiday lights will light up the park with Clinton’s Southwest Playhouse to present a Christmas Ser- Enochs, Erin Giles, and Breanna Barnett. There will be a variety through New Year's Eve, bringing the holiday season to a close. enade. Elk City’s performance will take place Friday, Dec. 16th at of acts that include dance and vocal performances. The same cast To celebrate the reason for the season, the Way Church will 7:30 p.m., and Clinton’s performance will be on Sat. Dec. 17th. will be performing at both venues. be hosting a Community Candlelight Service at Ackley Park Admission to the variety show is free, while they are accepting RCCT is looking for sponsors for the serenade to bring in ad- donations for the show. ditional funds to continue upgrading the lighting system and to ‘Tennis Courts on Friday Dec. 16th at 7:30 p.m. “Rehearsals are underway for the upcoming fundraiser, continue repairs to the exterior of the building. Recently they While enjoying the park festivities, stop by the Gingerbread Christmas Serenade. The acts have been practicing, and we are have completed their roof project, but they have additional needs Gift shop to pick up a Hometown Christmas t-shirt or choose gathering items for a live auction. We are all working hard and for the structure. one of the annual Chamber Christmas ornaments. ‘These will thrilled to be working with Southwest Playhouse on this event,” ‘The sponsorships include Platinum sponsor for $1000 or also be available at the Chamber's office located at 102 S. Main. director Ashley Underwood said. more and will be listed on the event banner, event handouts, the ‘They have become a tradition for a one-of-a kind gift, repre- ‘The performers include Lisa Thompson, Misty Musick, Doura website with a link to their business, and mentioned on all social senting Elk City’s Hometown Christmas. Doby-Senz, Chloe Houck, Kalyssa Staggs, Brooklyn Parker, Sara See RCCT page 3. Vol. 120, No. 99 View online Mn | NUNN) Weather tomorrow 126 75 cents, 8 pgs. Mail delivery 580.225.3000 elkcityoknews.com