Published February 18, 2008 05:00 pm -
Things to do 2.19.08
Events
BOOKS AT NOON, today, Wagoner City Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Wagoner. Will Thomas, an author from Broken Arrow, will be the guest speaker. His first novel, “Some Danger Involved,” was nominated for a Barry and a Shamus, and won the 2005 Oklahoma Book Award. He has written several other novels including, “The Hellfire Conspiracy” and “The Limehouse Text.” Information: Jack Crocker, president Wagoner Library Friends, 519-2672.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH, February, Langston University Main Campus, Oklahoma 33, Langston. Theme: “Blueprints from our past serve as a model to build our future.” Featuring lectures, art exhibit, gospel music, dance performances, forums, pageant and talent show. Information: Ashley Gibson, Director of Public Relations, Langston University, (405) 466-3484.
FREE TAX ASSISTANCE TUESDAYS, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Muskogee Public Library, 801 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information: Tim McNew, AARP Tax aide, 689-3882.
OKLAHOMA AQUARIUM TUESDAYS, February, Jenks. Pay one full price admission any Tuesday and receive one admission free. Discount applies to lowest price admission. Exhibits are all indoors. Information: www.okaquarium.org.
JOURNEY TO EASTER 2008, noon Wednesdays. A series of Lenten services at local churches with different speakers. Lunch will be served. Dates, speakers, churches: Wednesday, Kevin Tully of St. Paul United Methodist, at Antioch Baptist; Feb. 27, Rusty Williams of First United Methodist, at Grace Episcopal; March 5, Father Bryan Brooks of St. Joseph Catholic, at First United Methodist; March 12, Father Kirk Woodliff of Grace Episcopal, at Bethany Presbyterian; March 19, Ann Brizendine of First Presbyterian, at First Baptist. Information: Brizendine, 687-5401.
Exercise
PRENATAL YOGA, 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays, The Canebrake, four miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Instructor is Kristie Hale, RYT 200. All trimesters welcome. Information: 485-5793 or www.thecanebrake.com.
LAP-OPEN SWIM, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.
FREE WALKERCISE CLASSES, noon to 1 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays through Friday, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Walking and stretching in the gym with no interruptions. Information: Jackie Luckey, 683-6532.
FORT GIBSON COMMUNITY SWIM CLASSES, Educational North Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Water Aerobics: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Cost: $3 drop-in or discounted rate when paid in full. Information: Fort Gibson Community Education Office, 478-4034.
WATER AEROBICS, 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Youth Central, 301 N. Sixth St. Cost: $4, drop-in. Monthly fee available. Information: 683-6532.