1 : FLY-IN BREAKFAST, Ponca City Airport. Contact: (580) 767.0470.
1 : CRAPPIE USA QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT - Kaw Lake
1 : PONCAN OPRY – Presented by the Poncan Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 orwww.poncantheatre.com
1 : MARCH FOR BABIES – ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR MARCH OF DIMES. Registration begins at Pioneer Park (5th Street) at 4:00 p.m. www.marchforbabies.com. Contact: Peggy (580) 762-5935 (work) or (580) 761-1240 (cell).
1 : NORTHERN OKLAHOMA IRIS SOCIETY SHOW AND GARDEN TOUR - Saturday, May 1st from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Ponca City Art Center, 819 E. Central. Contact Lynn (580) 765-2074 or (580) 765-9746.
1 : BLESSING OF THE VINES AND FIESTA OF THE VINES – Join Silvertop Farms and vineyards as they host the official Ribbon Cutting of their new guest house at 5:30 p.m. Following at 6:30 p.m. will be the Blessing of the Vines. At 7:30 p.m. join them for Fiesta of the Vines, a buffet dinner, charity auction, and concert featuring Willie Alvarado. Tickets are $25 and all ticket and auction proceeds will benefit the Pioneer Woman Museum, 701 Monument. For more information contact 580-765-4400.
2 : AMERICAN LEGION POST #14 GOLF TOURNAMENT – 4 Man Scramble, 1:00 p.m. at the Ponca City Country Club. Shotgun start, with prizes for winning teams, closest to the hole, longest drive and others. Limited to first 100 paid players, men and women. $75 per person includes fees, 1/2 cart rental, food and drink. Call (580) 765-9073 for information.
6 – 9 : SUESSICAL THE MUSICAL – Presented by Evans Children’s Academy of Performing Arts. Show times are 7:30 p.m. nightly, with the Sunday matinee beginning at 3:00. Tickets on sale now by calling Poncan Theatre at (580) 765-0943 or www.poncanthreatre.com.
6 – 9 : JEKYLL AND HYDE, THE MUSICAL – Presented by ReACT. A tale of the epic battle between good and evil, this musical focuses on a doctor’s attempts to separate man’s evil nature from his good. Evening performances 7:30 p.m., Sunday Matinee at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and children. Wilkin Hall Theatre, Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa.
8 : WALK FOR LIFE – Fundraiser for Living Hope Pregnancy Center. War Memorial Park along Hutchins Trail. 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Contact Ramona Ash, 580-765-0664.
8 : PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WITH SAUSAGE, BISCUIT AND GRAVY! – American Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue. 6:30 – 10:00 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
9 : PAINTINGS BY LIZ ROTH, OSU Asst. Professor in Drawing and Painting – Ponca City Arts Center – Opening Reception May 9, 2010. Event runs through June 13. Contact: (580) 765-9746.
13 : MAYFEST, SPONSORED BY EDWIN FAIR – The Edwin Fair Annual Mayfest is in honor of the month of May as Mental Health Awareness month. Free children’s games, informational booths, food, beverages, door prizes and much more…. FREE to the public. Hours are 3:30 – 5:30, 5th Street location. Contact Natalie Wittenburg: (580) 762-7561.
15-16 : OUTDOOR EXPO, Camp McFadden - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. activities will include canoeing, catching fish and learning how to filet it, hike the camps many trails, demonstrations by Boy Scout Troops, Water Safety, Volleyball and Archery, Gun Safety Dutch Oven Cooking with free hot dogs, drinks and s’mores! Admission by Donation. Contact: (580) 762.9955 or www.campmcfadden.com.
22 : PANCAKE BREAKFAST, WITH SAUSAGE, BISCUIT AND GRAVY! – American Legion Post 14, 407 W. South Avenue. 6:30 – 10:00 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children Under 12 $2.00, Children under 6 FREE!
28 – 30 : “LI’L ABNER” Ponca Playhouse Presents: directed by Rachael Hamre. Al Capp’s zany Dogpatch characters come to life on stage in this madcap musical. As the lovely Daisy Mae chases bachelor Li’l Abner during the annual Sadie Hawkins Day Race, word comes from Washington, DC that Dogpatch has been selected as the “Most Unnecessary Town” on the map, and intends to evacuate the town! Contact: (580) 765-5360
