Register to Vote or Request Absentee Ballot

The deadlines are COMING UP SOON to register to vote or request an absentee ballot. If you are as excited about this election as I am, you would definitley not want to pass up your American privilege to vote. For more info, click here.

Spirit Of Survival Cancer Fundraiser

Coming up October 4-5, there is a Spirit of Survival Marathon benefiting the Southwest Oklahoma Cancer Centers (including the one being built here in Altus.) If the full blown marathon is not your thing, there is also a 5K run, a 5K Spirit Walk, a Super Kid's Marathon, a Holy Half Marathon, and a Big Rock 10K. This would be a great way to get a little exercise and raise money for cancer patients at the same time. I know at least one person doing the Mountain Marathon, and I am truely impressed by the amount of training and devotion that goes into preparing for this.

This takes place at the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. Even if you don't participate, feel free to go on out and cheer on the runners! More info here.

Last Two Weeks for Starbucks!!!

Sadly, this is the last full week to enjoy yourself a White Chocolate Mocha or a Java Chip Frappachino at the Altus Starbucks. Starbucks will close it's doors on Sept. 19th. You can probably bet that I will be there almost every morning this week.

On the upside, Starbucks coffee can still be bought at Fred's Expresso Shop. And the coffee at Confectionatley Yours is not too shabby either...

Jackson County Fair THIS WEEKEND!!

Don't forget to check out the Jackson County Free Fair this weekend. It is being held at the Expo Center and will continue through Saturday evening.

Here is the schedule:

Friday, Sept 5th
8:00 a.m. Fair opens
8:30 a.m. Tractor driving contest
9:00 a.m. Kevin Law's Border Collie Demonstration
9-12a.m. Children's Tour and Games
10:15a.m. Karate Demonstration
11:00a.m. Military Working Dogs
5:30 p.m. Turtle Race
6-7:30 p.m. Sheep Show
7:30p.m. Swine Show
8:00-10:00p.m. Adult Talent Show

Saturday, Sept. 6th
9:30 a.m. Tractor Pedal Pull Contest
10:00 a.m. Crops Judging Contest
10:00 a.m. Beautiful Baby Contest (Read more about this here)
11:00 a.m. Pet Show
1:30 p.m. Weiner Dog Race
2:00 p.m. Kevin Law's Border Collie Demonstration
2:30 p.m. Miss Altus Ashley Hyde Art Performance
3:00 p.m. Goat Show
4:30 p.m. Turtle Race
6:00-8:oo p.m. Beef Show

There will also be a petting zoo and other activites to enjoy! Have a great weekend!

Photography Class

There is a basic photography class being offered with professional photographer, Greg Ishmael at the Altus Public Library three Saturdays this month, September 6, 13, and 27th. The cost of the class is $30.00. The class is each Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You must provide your own camera. Digital and 35mm cameras are fine. For more info, click here.

Water Babies Class

Starting NOW through the end of September, there is a Water Babies Class (ages 6 months through 5 years) at the Altus City Pool (Park Lane and Broadway) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. The cost is $40.00 for the month. An adult must be in the pool with the child. The kids will learn comfort and familiarity in the pool through play. There is no forced submersion. For more info, call 580-481-2269.


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Beautiful Baby Contest at the Jackson County Fair

This Saturday, September 6, there is a Beautiful Baby Contest at the Jackson County Fair. The contest starts at 10:00a.m. at the Expo Center. You can register your cherub at Belles and Beaux at 116 N. Main and at the First National Bank. They will judge boys and girls seperately in categories of 0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-18months. Good luck to all your beautiful babies!