Tickets are now on sale for Cameron University and Cameron Campus Ministry’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration banquet, featuring civil rights activist and political leader Kweisi Mfume on Monday, January 18 at 6 p.m. in the CU Fitness Center.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Tolerance in Peril: King’s Dream in America Today.” Tickets are $25 for adults and $13.50 for students and are available by calling Cameron Campus Ministry at 580-357-7226. The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, January 11.
In addition, Mfume will lead a panel discussion at 2 p.m. on January 18 in the Shepler Ballroom. Featured panelists are The Hon. David B. Lewis, Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals, and Dr. Jonathon Odo, Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology.
A reception and autograph signing will follow the discussion. This event is open to the public at no charge.
Time:
6:00pm-12:00am
Location:
2315 East Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK.
Description:
The Fort Sill Apache Casino will host a 2-day relief effort for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Titled “48 Hours for Haiti,” the event will take place on Wednesday Jan. 20 and Thursday Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. both days.
The Fort Sill Apache casino will match all cash donations up to a maximum of $10,000. The event will benefit the American Red Cross. Checks can be made payable to: American Red Cross International Response Fund, and checks or cash donations can be made on site at the casino.
Fort Sill Apache Casino is located at 2315 East Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK. All supporters who attend will also be able to text the word “Haiti” to 90999; this will be a $10 donation and will appear on the donor’s cell phone bill.
Time:
6:00pm-12:00am
Location:
2315 East Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK.
Description:
The Fort Sill Apache Casino will host a 2-day relief effort for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Titled “48 Hours for Haiti,” the event will take place on Wednesday Jan. 20 and Thursday Jan. 21, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. both days.
The Fort Sill Apache casino will match all cash donations up to a maximum of $10,000. The event will benefit the American Red Cross. Checks can be made payable to: American Red Cross International Response Fund, and checks or cash donations can be made on site at the casino.
Fort Sill Apache Casino is located at 2315 East Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK. All supporters who attend will also be able to text the word “Haiti” to 90999; this will be a $10 donation and will appear on the donor’s cell phone bill.
Time:
7:30pm
Description:
A caregiver support group will be hld on the third Thursday of every month, facilitated by the Silver Linings & Rehabilitaion of Comanche County Memorial Hospital.
The program begins at 6:60 p.m. in Maple Room 1 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital. For more information contact Chris McClung at (580) 250-6650.
Time:
All day event
Location:
800 Chisholm Trail Parkway - Duncan, OK
Description:
The Trail Dance Film Festival is the Exhibition of Independent Films from around the world. There are various types of films including comedy, drama, horror and more. There is something to fit just about any taste in film/movies.
Trail Dance includes live entertainment and networking opportunities - in addition to the films and Q/A sessions.
Trail Dance 2010 will be held January 22-24th at the recently renovated Jack A. Maurer Convention Center (Located within the Simmons Center) and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (Named in April 2009 as one of the Top 10 Western Museums in the United States). The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center has just been outfitted with a new Christie HD DLP Projector and HD/Blu-Ray equipment making for an outstanding screening venue.
Location:
Lawton
Description:
Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma will begin their annual cookie sale Saturday, Jan. 23, and will continue through March 7. $3.50 per box. Funds raised help local Girl Scouts attend summer camp, take part in service projects, be part of a special event and other leadership opportunities all year long. Support Girl Scouts in Lawton by purchasing a box (or 2) of Girl Scout Cookies. For more information, call 800-698-0022 or visit www.gswestok.org/cookies
Time:
All day event
Location:
800 Chisholm Trail Parkway - Duncan, OK
Description:
The Trail Dance Film Festival is the Exhibition of Independent Films from around the world. There are various types of films including comedy, drama, horror and more. There is something to fit just about any taste in film/movies.
Trail Dance includes live entertainment and networking opportunities - in addition to the films and Q/A sessions.
Trail Dance 2010 will be held January 22-24th at the recently renovated Jack A. Maurer Convention Center (Located within the Simmons Center) and the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center (Named in April 2009 as one of the Top 10 Western Museums in the United States). The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center has just been outfitted with a new Christie HD DLP Projector and HD/Blu-Ray equipment making for an outstanding screening venue.
