VFW issues thanks for supportThank you to the businesses and citizens of Tonkawa for your donations to the Buddy Poppies and Buddy Poppy Boards. The VFW 1201 Auxiliary greatly appreciate your support of our veterans.Arnetta Hudson birthday celebrationA birthday celebration in honor of Arnetta Evelyn Rowe Hudson. 90 years young Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, will be noon to 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Bridge & A, Blackwell. Cards appreciated. No gifts. She was a tag agent in Tonkawa for 20 years.Giving tree applications being takenThe Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for children 0-18 years old that are in need of some assistance purchasing items for Christmas. This program is completely confidential and applications can be picked up at the Chamber office, 109 E. Grand, Monday-Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12. We ask that only parents or legal guardians fill out the application. The deadline for applications will be on Friday, December 3, 2021 at noon. Please contact the Chamber office at 628-2220 or Shelly Dickover at 628-2265 for any further questions.Thanksgiving service SundayThe Tonkawa Ministerial Alliance will present its annual Thanksgiving worship Sunday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Tonkawa.. A financial gift invitation will be extended to allow the alliance to serve the citizens of Tonkawa in tmes of need.Turkey bingo will be SaturdayTonkawa High School’s Extended Studies Turkey Bingo is Saturday, November 20 in the elementary school gym. The doors open at 4:00 P.M. Bingo starts at 5:00 P.M. A concession will be open for dinner. NEW THIS YEAR, SILENT THANKSGIVING BAKED GOODS AUCTION! Amazing bingo prizes include: An Apple i-Pad, boy/girl bikes, Nintendo Switch, date night hotel stay, houseware, gift cards galore, and so much more. Bingo cards are only $10 or 3 for $25. Come out and support our students. Every winner gets a BONUS Turkey!Lions Club meets every ThursdayThe Tonkawa Lions Club meets on Thursdays at 11:30 a,m. at the NOC Cafeteria.Donations for air system soughtDonations would be appreciated to help defray the cost of replacing the old air conditioning system at Lincoln Senior Center. Please send donations to Lincoln Senior Center, 118 South 7th, Tonkawa, 74653.Chamber lists coming eventsThe Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce lists following upcoming events:-- December 2nd: Olde Tyme Christmas CelebrationStorm siren testing MondayEvery Monday at 1 p.m. the Tonkawa storm sirens will be tested.Get your Tonkawa Buc face masks!A new shipment of Tonkawa ...