Sandy Hills Christmas Tree Farm

If you haven't gotten your Christmas tree this year yet, let me strongly recommend going out to Sandy Hills Christmas Tree Farm to get yourself a REAL nice Christmas tree.

My family went over the weekend and had so much fun finding that "perfect" tree. My husband got to chop it down himself, which added to the fun.

Sadly, this is the last year that Sandy Hills Tree Farm will be open. Due to health problems and dry weather conditions, the owners have decided that they need to close. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this farm! They also sell homemade jam, candles, and peanut brittle if you need a gift for someone.

For directions and other info, click here.

December Playgroup Schedule

DECEMBER PLAYGROUP SCHEDULE

Friday, December 5th- 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 immediately before “Tiny Tots” (a small second hand children’s store). 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, December 12th- Base Gym- 10:00-12:00. We will meet in the gym of the Base Fitness Center. There is lots of room to run around. There are a few toys and blocks set up, but feel free to bring a few toys of your own.

Friday, December 19th – Playgroup Christmas Party and Brunch. 10:00-12:00. The party will be at the Altus AFB Freedom Community Center “Cimarron Room”. Come join us for cooking decorating, story time, crafts, and possibly a visit from Santa (if he’s not scheduled to fly J.) If you are able, please bring a brunch item to share (i.e. casserole, cinnamon rolls, fruit, quiche, etc.)

Friday, December 26th- NO PLAYGROUP! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Open Houses this week

There is an open house at the Freedom Community Center on base this Thursday, Dec. 4th from 8:00a.m to 5:00p.m. Come stop by for some free samples of Starbucks Holiday drinks and cookies and treats.

Also, the Galaxy Bowlings Lanes and Grill will be having an open house this Friday night, Dec. 5th from 6:00-9:00p.m. where they will feature $.75 bowling, shoe rental, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, and fountain drinks. There will also be balloon animals and face painting with Red the Clown.

Click here for more info on these events.

Altus Christmas Parade

The 28th Annual Altus Christmas Parade will be held this Sunday afternoon, December 7th. The parade will begin at Western Oklahoma State College and will travel south down Main Street and end at Commerce Street.

The parade will begin at 3:00p.m.

The theme this year is "A Storybook Christmas".

Base Christmas Tree Lighting

This Wednesday, December 3rd, will be the Altus AFB Tree Lighting Ceremony. It will be held at the Parade Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

Afterwards, go to the Freedom Community Center, where they will be serving refreshments provided by the chapel.

Oh, and have you been downtown to enjoy the Christmas In the Park yet?

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!! Drive safe, eat a ton, enjoy family and friends, Christmas shop, and take a few moments to count your many blessings!


There are a LOT of things going on in Altus in December, so check back often for many updates the next few weeks!

Blessings to all!!

Playgroup Location Change!

Due to the cold and windy weather expected, Playgroup this Friday, November 21st, will NOT be held at the Reservoir Park. Instead it will be held at the Base Fitness Center, in the FRONT gym from 10:00 to 12:00. Sorry about the confusion. We will try again for the picnic in the park come spring.

See you tomorrow!