Feast for a cause

The Criner Hills Volunteer Fire Department will host a Hamburger Cookout and Dessert Auction fundraiser on April 12. Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. and the meal will start at 6 p.m. The fire station is located at 3346 Countyline Road in Overbrook. For additional information, contact Chief Michael Campbell at 580-465-4403 or Deputy Chief Jeremy Renteria at 580-229-6422.

Spring cleaning

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 12 at the Ardmore Public Works Building, which is located at 317 Highway 142 E. Ardmore. Bring items in sturdy containers or boxes and if possible, keep items in original labeled containers. Also, do not mix items together. Items accepted are extra paint, paint thinners, mercury, pesticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, household chemicals or cleaners, bleach and other solvents. The event is for residential only.

A magical evening

The Jerome Westheimer Performing Arts Center will host The Magic of Rob Lake at 7 p.m., April 12. Lake is one of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, performing from Times Square to Las Vegas, Dubai and beyond. Visit ajwpac.org for ticket information.

Gala this weekend

The HFV Wilson Community Center will host its 76th Anniversary Gala on April 12. The cocktail hour is set for 5 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100. The event will be at the Ardmore Convention Center, which is located at 2401 N. Rockford Road in Ardmore.

The strongest survive

The mission will be simple. Seek out every egg that you can find. The City of Ardmore will host its annual Easter Eggstravaganza at 7 p.m., April 17 in Regional Park. There will be 10,000 eggs set out for the event. The cost is $3 cash for each child with divisions starting at 4 and under to ages nine and 10. The egg hunt will start at dusk. There will also be inflatables, games with a plethora of fun to be had.

Healthy kids

The Ardmore Family YMCA will host Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 26. There will be bounce houses, games, free snow cones, an obstacle course and kid’s CPR. The event is free to the public. The YMCA is located at 920 15th Ave. NW in Ardmore.

Traditional celebration

Lone Grove Days will return to Sullivan Family Park May 2-3. Friday evening will feature Gospel singing, SCOL Ball League Kick Off and vender set-up. Festivities will kick off Saturday with the pancake breakfast starting at 8 a.m. There will be music, bounce houses, a car show, corn hole tournament and the Little Miss and Mister Lone Grove announcement. Lone Grove Days is hosted by the Lone Grove Kiwanis Club.

Celebrating our planet

The Ardmore Earth 1st Expo will return to Thompson Square from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 3. There will be grand prizes, environmental education materials, crafts for kids, giveaways and a plant swap and gardening information. The Ardmore Lion’s Club will also be accepting donations of used eyeglasses to be provided to those in need. The Ardmore Beautification Council hosts the event, which is free to the public. Thompson Square is located at 2015 West Broadway.

Have a seat

The Sara’s Project Chair-ity Nite fundraiser will be at 6 p.m., May 3 at the Ardmore Convention Center. Tickets are $100 with proceeds going toward support of Sara’s Project. There will be a live and silent auction along with dinner, dessert and an open bar. To purchase tickets, visit Sara’s Project Facebook page for a link to evenbrite.com.

Raising funds in Springer

The Springer Volunteer Fire Department will host a BBQ Fundraiser at 6 p.m., May 3 at the Springer Community Center. The evening will feature live music and an auction. Bring a lawn chair and join in the fun.

Support the Lions

The Ardmore Lions Club will host its Annual Poker Run from noon to 4 p.m., May 18 at Central Park. Hands cost $20 with $10 for each additional hand. High hand winner will receive $500 and low hand will receive $250. Entry includes hot dogs, chips and snacks when riders return to Central Park. To register, visit www.ardmorelionsclub.com.

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