Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Altus Schools Kindergarten & PreK Round-Up

Time to get those little ones enrolled in school for full-day Kindergarten & PreK at all 5 Altus elementary schools! Programs will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

When: Tuesday April 7th, 2009

Where: Altus High School Library, 220 N Park Lane

Who should attend: Children entering Kindergarten & PreK in Fall 2009.
Children Eiligble for Kindergarten will turn 5yo on or before Sept 1st, 2009.
Children eligible for PreK will turn 4yo on or before Sept 1, 2009

What to bring: Birth Certificate, Shot Records, SSN of child (optional) & a signed
parental permission letter to receive immunizations, if not accompanied by parent.

The Jackson County Health Department will be at the KG & PreK Roundup to provide free immunizations necessary for school to all children who will be entering KG or PreK in fall of 2009. All children MUST bring their shot records. If not accompanied by a parent, children must bringa signed parental premission letter.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

"Skate N' Scoot" now in Altus!


Hooray for another activity to do with little ones! The Skate Place, here in Altus, has agreed to start a "Skate and Scoot" program. Here are the details:



Who: Toddlers/Pre-K
What: A time for them to have the rink all to themselves to "Skate or Scoot"
When: Every Wednesday morning from 10-12.
Cost: $3.00 per child, (includes a drink and snack)
Where: The Skate Place, 200 Todd Lane (behind the rodeo grounds)
Bring: A riding toy of any kind

Let's help make this a big success!!


See you Wednesday!!

Circus coming to Wichita Falls


Coming to Wichita Falls, TX Friday, April 24th through Sunday, April 26th.

Ticket Prices:
$35.00 VIP Floor Seats
$22.00 Lower Level
$17.00 Side Balcony
$14.00 Center Balcony

Order Tickets Online: Get tickets online at Tickets.com
Order Tickets By Phone: Call 940-716-5555.

Altus Easter Egg Hunt


The Altus Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 11 at Hightower Park located on the corner of Park Lane and Broadway.


Children up to 12-years-old are invited to participate in the hunt that will have over 11,000 eggs, candy and prizes. (The hunt will be divided into age groups). Prizes include swimming pool passes, coin sets and coupons donated from local vendors and restaurants.

The Easter Bunny will also be there visiting with the kids.

"The Wedding Singer"

Western Oklahoma State College Music Department presents



At Herschal H. Crow Fine Arts Auditorium

Friday, April 3rd, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4th , 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5th, 2:00 p.m.
Adults $8.00
Children $ 5.00
Call (580) 477-7913 for tickets

Sam's Carnival



I'm sure you've noticed the rides starting to show up at the Community Center on Falcon over the weekend... This Wednesday through Sunday, April 1st through the 10thth, Sam's Carnival will be in town.

This little carnival comes to town every year at this time and has games and rides including a Merry-go-round, slide, ferris wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl, swings, and a few others. They also have carnival food for sale including Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, etc.

Hours are as follows:
Wednesday and Thursday 6-10 p.m.
Friday 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1:00-11:00 p.m.

There will also be unlimited ride specials for $15.00 on Thursday from 6-10 and Saturday from 1-5.

Don't miss out on this opportunity for some family fun!

Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Platters In Concert THIS WEEKEND!


The Platters will be performing in Altus at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 29th at the City Auditorium. For more info, click here.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

April Playgroup Schedule


April Playgroup Schedule

Friday, April 3rdBase Toddler Park in New Housing Development, 10:00-12:00. Come join us at this new park on base located in the new housing development behind the elementary school. The park is located on Legacy Street.

Friday, April 10th - Altus Gymnastics Academy, 9:00-10:30. AGA is located on Thomas Avenue. Leaving the base through the main gate, follow Falcon Road to Thomas Avenue. It is a left before you reach the Firestone Building. AGA is an unmarked metal building on the right about two blocks after turning on Thomas. Cost is $3/one child and $5/more than one child.

Friday, April 17th- Base Gym, 10:00-12:00.
We will meet in the front gym at the Base Fitness Center. There is lots of room for the kids to run around, throw balls, etc. Some toys are provided but you are welcome to bring a couple of your own.
Friday, April 24th - Altus Gymnastics Academy, 9:00-10:30. See info above on April 10th.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Family Fun Circus

A Circus is coming to Altus!

Altus Community Center
Thurs Mar 26th
Showtimes are at 4:30p and 7p

Pop corn, cotton candy! Come early doors open
1 hour before the shows. A once in a lifetime experience.

Chinese Acrobats, Jugglers, Dare Devils,
Funny clowns, Beautiful Girls and many more suprirses.

Family Fun Circus

You can also find coupons to the circus at various local establishments like the coffee shop inside Crown Jewelry near the square and Subway on Mainstreet. The coupon is good for 1 Free Child's admission, value: $7.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Walkin' On Chalk


Main Street Altus invites your participation in “Walkin’ on Chalk” this Saturday, March 28 on the Downtown Altus Square from 9-11 a.m.. The contest will be in chalk drawings on the sidewalk. The entry fee is $5.00.


There will also be a coloring-drawing contest for 1st and 2nd graders at no charge and a banner contest for high school students. Cash prizes will be awarded. The public is urged to come and watch and support the young people. For information to enter, call the Main Street office, 482-2277.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Blog Authors Needed

I am needing one or two more people to add on to this blog as "authors". I will be having my third baby in a few weeks and want other people to be able to post events and such on here as well. I love doing this service, but feel if there were even more "eyes and ears" out there looking for things to do, it would be more beneficial to all. Please email me at nateandaudrey@yahoo.com if you would be interested in this. Thanks!!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Quilt Exhibit This Saturday


The Southwest Oklahoma Quilt Guild will have a Quilt Exhibition:

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

at the Altus Public Library

from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.



Members of the guild will provide quilts and a variety of stitched items for display. There will be hands on demonstrations through the entire show as well.

And the cost is FREE!

For more info, contact Debbie at 580-482-8777.





Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Community Garage Sale for Relay for Life



There will be a Community Wide Garage Sale this Saturday, March 14th at the Altus Community Center on Falcoln from 8-2. Proceeds from the cost of setting up a booth will benefit Relay For Life.

If you would like to set up a booth, the cost is $15.00. Please contact Janet Ferguson at 482-1208.