Lawton Proud

Gratitude & Grit
2018-04-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wandering Barbella, 810 SE 2nd St., Lawton, OK, United States
This is a health and wellness workshop created for women by women!
We so often find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of or daily lives. We devote our hearts and time to our families, friends, and job, only to wake up realizing that we haven’t given any of that time back to ourselves.
So here that time is: a Saturday that is centered on the importance of self-care.
I am teaming up with a group of boss ladies up being you an afternoon filled with education and best practices on mindset, time and stress management, nutrition, fitness!
Purchase your tickets at Eventbrite.com.

Night at the Copa
2018-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Lawton – Fort Sill, 135 NW 2nd St, Lawton, 73501
A Fundraiser to Support The Lawton Community Theatre.
Live Entertainment, Cash Bar & Heavy Hor d’oeuvres
A night that you won’t want to miss!
Fundraiser hosted by Lawton Community Advocates.

For more info:
Lawton Community Theatre
580-355-1600
director@lct-ok.org
www.lct-ok.org

YP Lawton - Year One Celebrations - Day of Caring
2018-04-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Great Plains Technology Center – Worley Center, 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton , OK, 73505, United States
Dress: casual – wear comfortable shoes
Join us for our annual three day event, celebrating Young Professionals of Lawton first anniversary since our inauguration! Our three day event will be filled with networking opportunities with members new and old, service activities in support of the United Way, and an amazing social event to wrap things up!

For More Info:
Chase Massie
5806950272
albert.rivas@cnbok.com
https://yplawton.com/dayofcaring2018/

Forklift Operator Training
2018-04-27 08:00 - 14:00 | OK
Learn to operate a forklift while learning the non-job specific training requirements mandated in the OSHA standard 1910.178.
Topics include the classes, types, and safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks.
You will gain a greater understanding of the stability and capacity as well as get hands on training on a sit down counter balance forklift.
Class cost is $49
To enroll, call the Adult Career and Development One Stop at 580-250-5500.
$10 Discount Coupon
For more info:
Shawn Johnson
580-250-5552
sjohnson@greatplains.edu
edc.greatplains.edu

Social Security Seminar
2018-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th ST, Lawton, 73501
Sponsored by Million Dollar Dames – Better Inveting
This is part of Money Smart Week
Do you know the answers? Will Social Security be there for me? How much can I expect to receive? When should I apply for Social Security? How spousal benefits are calculated? How are benefits taxed?
For more info. contact:
Beverly Wooley
580-536-3144
bevwooley@swbell.net

Online Family Recreation Class
2018-04-26 08:00 - 17:00 | OK
Topics covered:

1. Build Up Rather Than Tear Down
2. Engage in the Best Recreation
3.Balance Is Crucial
4. Time Together
5. Ideas for family recreation
6. Wholesome Family Recreation
7. Play: the Engine that drives kids Problem Solving
8. Summer Brain Drain be gone: Play Is key
9. Creating Meaningful Family Traditions
10.Practical Ideas
11.Common Family Traditions
12.General Traditions
13.Spend quality time together
14.Benefits of Recreation
15.WHOLESOME FAMILY RECREATION: BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES
16.Why family recreation?
17.Rituals are the defining characteristics of relationships
Adults $10.00 $2.00 for Children $25.00 group or family
contact dallins549@gmail.com or 208-351-3407
I will give you code for class
https://www.facebook.com/groups/166875557265510/

Online Basic communication class
2018-04-23 | OK
1. Speaking
2. Writing
3.Understanding and listening
4. Reading
5. Elements of Interpersonal Communication
6.SIX CRITICAL INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
7.COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR WORKPLACE SUCCESS
8.Basic Communication Skills for Managers
9. The Importance of Good Communication Skills
10.Presentation Skills
11.Personal Skills
12.Barriers to Successful Persuasion
13.Successful Persuasion
$13.00 per adult, $22.00 for three people and for family group $32.00
contact dallins549@gmail.com or call me at 208-351-3407
my class will be on google class I will give you code for class

Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
2018-04-21 20:00 - 22:30 | McMahon Memorial Auditorium, 801 NW Ferris Ave, Lawton, 73505
The music of John Williams will round out the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra’s season, and will feature Jon Voth playing the Tuba Concerto. Yes, Williams writes for more than just the movies, but you’ll also hear some of his greatest film scores, like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter.
Tickets can be purchased at www.lawtonphil.com or by calling 580-531-5043.

Open Streets
2018-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | OK
Come play in the streets as we celebrate Earth Day. Activities for the entire family to include fitness classes, obstacle courses, Imaginary playground, skate park, hula hoops, art, face painting, bounce houses, photo booth, and so much more.

Trykes N Tread Car Show
2018-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Great Plains Coliseum, 920 S Sheridan Road, Lawton, 73505
Southwest Oklahoma’s largest car, truck and bike show. Registration is $25 in advance for cars snd trucks. $30 10 days before show and at the door. Bike registration is $15. $1000 Best of show. Trykes N Tread Car Show attracts hundreds of vehicles from all over the country and thousands of spectators. The show is family friendly which includes a Kids Corner. The event is the Mountain Metro AMBUCS fundraiser to furnish therapeutic trykes to disabled people for free in the community and surrounding area.
For more info:
Phone: 580-695-8882
Phone: 580-248-4192
Fax: 580-248-4198

LETRA Spring Bass Tournament
2018-04-21 06:00 - 12:00 | LETRA, 7463 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Fort Sill

Relay For Life of Comanche County
2018-04-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Cameron University Bently Gardens
Relay is a team fundraising event where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path. Each team is asked to have a member on the track at all times to signify that cancer never sleeps. Cancer patients don’t stop because they’re tired, and for one night, neither do we.
Each team sets up a themed campsite at the event and continues their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games, and activities. This money will count towards their overall team fundraising goal.
For more info contact:
Nicole Krebs
580-730-1295
nicole.krebs@cancer.org
www.relayforlife.org/comancheok

2018 Senior Health & Wellness Expo
2018-04-20 08:30 - 16:00 | Great Plains Technology Center – Worley Center, 4500 SW Lee Blvd, Lawton , OK, 73505, United States
Health officials and senior care advocates come together to educate senior citizens on health, wellness, and safety issues
Free breakfast, Lunch & Admission
Door Prizes All Day
Free Pet Health Fair
For information call 580-248-0471

Chill Out Day by Kona's Ice
2018-04-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Lawton Ft Sill Chamber of Commerce, 302 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, 73501, United States
“No taxation without relaxation” Chill Day brought to you by Kona’s Ice
Free shaved ice for everyone at the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce parking lot

YMCA Paint Party
2018-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Lawton Family YMCA, 5 SW 5th Street, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States

Chonda Pierce- Getting Back to Funny
2018-04-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Lawton First Assembly, 2201 NW 82nd St, Lawton, 73505
Sit back and enjoy good, clean comedy with Chonda Pierce and special guest Karyn Williams.

Purchase tickets at: https://www.itickets.com/events/392279.html

Movie Marathon - Jurassic Park
2018-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | LETRA, 7463 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Fort Sill

1st Annual Parkinson's Rally Walk and 5k
2018-04-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Cameron University, 2800 W Gore Blvd , Lawton, 73505
1st Annual Parkinson’s Rally Walk and 5K by Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma to raise funds for Parkinson’s research.

Humane Society of Lawton-Comanche County Garage Sale
2018-04-14 08:00 - 14:00, 2018-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 | St. Andrews Episcopal, lawton

Lawton's Largest Garage Antique and Collectible Sale
2018-04-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Great Plains Coliseum, 920 S Sheridan Road, Lawton, 73505
Do you have unique, one of a kind treasures that you need to sell? Do you have more stuff than you have house? If so, you need to be a part of Lawton’s Largest Garage Antique and Collectible Sale! Booths are available right now on a first come first served basis with the first booth just $40, and each additional booth for just $35 more! For more information, stop by Townsquare Media offices at 626 SW D Ave today! Office hours are 8:30-5pm, Monday-Friday. Let KLAW 101, Z94, and 1073 POPCRUSH help sell your stuff inside the climate controlled Great Plains Coliseum! Call 581-3600 for more info.

Southwest Oklahoma Corvette Club Weekend
2018-04-13 | Apache Casino Hotel, 2315 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, 73501, United States
Don’t miss the SWOCC’s 3rd Annual Corvette Weekend, April 13-14, 2018!Register by mail or online at https://swocc2018.eventbrite.com/ Highlights of the weekend include…
– Corvette Dinner Cruise to The Old Plantation in Medicine Park, with scenic views of the Wichita Mountains!
– All Corvette Show with both Show-N-Shine and Judged Shows!
– Over 50 Corvette Show Awards!
– $2,500 in Casino Free Play to be given away!
– Special $99 one night rate at the Apache Casino Hotel OR $189 two night rate that includes four free breakfast coupons at the Apache Grill!

Lawton Public Library Book Sale
2018-04-12 16:00 - 19:00 | 4009 NW Cache Road, Lawton, OK, United States
Come out and support Lawton Public Library’s annual spring fundraiser/ book sale!

Lawton Humane Society Garage Sale
2018-04-12 08:00 - 16:00 | St. Andrews Episcopal, lawton

Fort Sill Airshow
2018-04-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Henry Post Army Airfield, Lawton, OK, United States
100th Anniversary of Henry Post Army Airfield Celebration
Come be part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Henry Post Army Airfield, the oldest airfield in the Army. This is your chance to see historical aircraft. You will also see Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery displays such as HIMARS, THAAD and Avenger Launchers and more. Bring the family to enjoy the airshow and the Kids Zone (Bounce Houses, Face Painting, and much more).
FREE and Open to the Public.
For more information, visit sill.armymwr.com

First Saturday of the Month Kids Arts and Crafts Workshop
2018-04-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Lawton Fort Sill Art Council, 1701 Ferris Ave, Lawton, OK, 73505, United States
This workshop is geared towards elementary-aged kids. For this Workshop we will be creating homemade bird feeders from recycled material. This Workshop is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. This Workshop is volunteer run; we ask that parents clean up after their kids. If you leave a mess you will be asked not to return to the Saturday workshops. Please do not park across the street, parking is located behind the building. Once we run out of supplies we will shut down the workshop.

STARSHIP starring MICKEY THOMAS at Apache Casino Hotel
2018-04-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Apache Casino Hotel, 2315 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, 73501, United States
Must be 21 or older
Apache Casino Hotel proudly welcomes STARSHIP Starring MICKEY THOMAS on Friday, April 6, 2018. Showtime is 7:30 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm.

27th Annual Moonlight Walk Against Drugs
2018-04-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Elmer Thomas Park, 501 NW Ferris Ave , Lawton, OK 73507, 73507, United States
The public is encouraged to attend our FREE event to show support in keeping our community and especially our children drug free. This is Crime Stoppers/Drug Busters largest annual fundraiser. The monies raised, through our event t-shirt sales, for Crime Stoppers goes to pay rewards to anonymous callers, who provide information leading to felony arrests and crimes solved.
The walk allows individuals and/or groups to show their support for the fight against drugs as we educate about staying drug free while having family fun in the park. We encourage citizens to organize teams representing their businesses, agencies, church, school, civic organization, etc., and come out and walk as a group. T-shirt are sold for $10 each while supplies last. We will have a concession & raffle at the event.

Show your support by registering your organization for the Team Walk. Registration for the walk is FREE! The largest team at the walk will be awarded with the team plaque! Prior to the start of the Walk, from 6:30pm-8pm, there will be several educational static displays and family fun events near the start of the walk. Our static displays this year will include the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, McGruff the Crime Dog, Fort Sill Police and Fire Departments, Comanche County Sheriff’s Department, LPD S.W.A.T. Display, LFD, other police and fire department vehicles, & several drug prevention agencies. Enjoy a live band, hot dogs, chili dogs, drinks as well as bounce houses, face painting, pony rides & much more!

Gary Sinise & the LT Dan Band Concert
2018-04-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Fort Sill Polo Field
Gary Sinise and the LT. Dan Band returns to Fort Sill for a FREE concert. There’s something for everyone to enjoy as the LT. Dan Band covers hits from classic rock to pop and everything in-between. Country singer Chris Bullard will open the show and Stolen Silver, an Indie-Folk band will follow.
FREE and Open to the Public. Gates open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit sill.armymwr.com

Just Between Friends Spring Kids Consignment Event
2018-04-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Great Plains Coliseum Expo Building, 920 S Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK, 73505
Get your FREE ADMISSION pass here! Click on tickets, select general admission. Come shop 50-90% BELOW retail on everything for your family!
Spring Event | April 6-8
For full sale details, check our website here:
www.lawton.jbfsale.com
April 6-8
Comanche County Fairgrounds Annex Blding
Full Sale Schedule
Thursday April 5 Presales
2:30pm – 9pm Presales (must have ticket to enter)
2:30p – Team Leads + 8 Hour Team Helper(no guests)
3:30p– 8 hour Team Helper (no guests)
4:00p – 4 hour Team Helper ( no guests)
5:00p Consignor + a friend
5:30p – Prime Time Shopping Presale ($10 entry)
6:00p– First time parents/grandparents, military , teachers & daycare owners (Must register online print conformation or show military id)
***Doors close promptly at 9:00pm**
Friday, April 6: Public Sale
9:00am – 8:00pm OPEN TO THE Public Sale is $2 Admission at the door (Adults), Kids are Free! Want FREE Admission? Get your ticket now!
***Doors close promptly at 8:00pm***
Saturday April 7 Public Sale
9:00am-5:00pm Open to the Public Free Admission
*****Doors close promptly at 5:00pm********
Sunday, April 8: Half Price Sale (items without a star)
12pm Team Helpers
12:30 pm Consignors, Facebook fans, & JBF Mailing list shop early!
1:00pm- 5:00pm Half Price Sale with 50% off most items. (items without a star)
FREE ADMISSION
********Doors close promptly at 5:00pm**********
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PRESALE ELIGIBILITY DETAILS
Prime-Time Presale Shoppers:
Want to shop BEFORE the public? This is a great opportunity to shop first at our sale. You will have access to all of the best deals at the sale! $10 AT THE DOOR
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Consignor Presale Shoppers:
Got stuff? Come sell it at our event and earn 65-70% of your total sales. Plus, you get to SHOP BEFORE THE PUBLIC! Sign up on our website in the consignor details section!
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First Time Parent/Grandparent, Teacher and Military Presale:
Are you a first-time parent ,foster parent, grandparent, teacher, daycare owner or member of the military? You Qualify for our special presale day and can shop BEFORE the public! PRINT TICKETS AND SHOW AT THE DOOR WITH ID
As a first-time parent or foster parent you need lots of items to get ready for baby to arrive. You can find all of those items at our Spring Sale at 50-90% off retail price! Don’t forget about grandparents. They will need baby gear at their house too! Are you a teacher or childcare provider? Think about restocking your classroom with fun toys and educational activities from JBF!
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Or our facebook page here:
www.facebook.com/jbfawton
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We look forward to seeing you at the sale!
Further questions? Contact Dawana at dawanasmith@jbfsale.com
Join our facebook event page here to stay up-to-date on contests, giveaways, and important sale information!
