February 21, 2026 Issue, Page 12 of 12

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12• SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 The Elk City News Kiwanis Kids Karnival Celebrates 45th Year in Convention Center The Elk City Convention Center host- prizes. T-ball for children ages 4 and 5 at Ki- was originally held in Ackley Park, but organization’s motto is “Serving the ed the annual Kiwanis Kids Karnival Attendees played Dr. Pepper Ring wanis Park every summer, the civic club it moved to the Convention Center af- Children of the World.” February 6 and 7. Toss, Skee-Ball, Teddy Bear, Plinko, also awards college scholarships every ter the City purchased the building in According to the organization’s web- With help from local high school bowling, bingo, and other games. spring to local high school seniors, and 1981. site, the word “Kiwanis” comes from an Key Club members, Kiwanians worked The two-night event is the Elk City money raised from the Kids Karnival Kiwanis International, a service orga- Algonquian Native American word that booths, took tickets, and helped carni- Kiwanis Club’s big yearly fundraiser. funds these. nization founded in 1915 in Detroit, is organization founders understood was val goers as they played games and won In addition to sponsoring Kiwanis The Elk City Kiwanis Kids Karnival dedicated to helping kids globally. The translated “we build.” Valentine’s Day Winner 2026 A very special thanks to the 10 businesses who generously contributed to make our Valentines Promotion a great success! Also we’d like to thank all the wonderful couples that shared their photos with us on Facebook! Homeland Broadway Fred’s Grocery Flower Steakhouse 412 W. 3rd St., 1012 W. Third, 2107 S. Main, Elk City Elk City Elk CIty Rib Crib United Family The Elk City News 104 Regional Dr., Supermarket Traditions Grill 109 W. Broadway, Elk City 2700 W. 3rd, 203 Ninth St., Elk City Elk CIty Canute Mountain Man’s Axe Oak Creek Boomtown Grill Throwing & Grub Floral & Gifts 2103 S. Main, 325 S. Main, Marcos and Yajaira Zuniga are the recipients of our Valentine prize 119 S. Main, Elk CIty Elk CIty package this year, sponsored by the Elk City News. They were high- Elk City school sweethearts and have been married 16 years. They have 2 children, a son Adrian who is 14 and a daughter, Makena who is 11. Marcos is employed with CulverStone Homes and Yajaira is with Whin- ery Family Medicine.