The Knights of Columbus of State Andrew’s Council will conduct their annual fundraising drive to support individuals with intellectual disabilities this weekend.
Members of the Knights will give away Tootsie Rolls and, at the same time, accept donations.
The Knights will distribute Tootsie Rolls beginning Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in Moore. The market is located at the intersection of SE 4th Street and Eastern Avenue.
On Saturday, the Knights will be at the Moore Wal-Mart on SW 19th Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
A Catholic family fraternal service organization, the Knights of Columbus raised more than $143 million for various charities in 2007.
In Oklahoma, the group supports the enter of Family Love in Okarche. The center provide vocation training, assisted living and full-time care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Knights also donate time and money to the state Special Olympics and, locally, the St. Andrews Council supports Meadowbrook Acres, a group home for adults.
For more information call Conrad Reich at 794-7942.
Local News
Knight's fundraiser set this weekend
- Local News
-
-
Newsroom attracts odd tales,
A newsroom caller had an unusual request: “Can you make sure my divorce gets in the paper this weekend?” she asked. Most readers w
-
Moore Library Upcoming Events
Presentation by debut author The Moore Public Library hosts “An Evening with Constance Squires,” a discussion of the author’s work
-
Andy Alligator’s Water Park celebrated first day of operations
Moore families can add a new location to their local summer destinations. Andy Alligator’s Water Park, at 3300 Market Place Drive celebrated its first day of operations Saturday, in spite of weather being less than ideal.
-
Emotions run high at GOP meeting Monday
The 2012 Oklahoma Republican Party State Convention at the Norman Embassy Suites this weekend drew widespread attention with reports of in-fighting between supporters of Ron Paul and Mitt Romney.
-
Man accused in shooting
County prosecutors on Tuesday accused a Nowata man of a drive-by shooting after a barroom altercation in Moore.
-
Moore Public Library hosts annual Summer Reading Kickoff
Start the summer with the Moore Public Library, as a season of reading, activities and family fun gets started at the end of May.
-
The joy of good memories
Mother’s Day is but a fond memory; with high school graduation within days. Many gifts were purchased for these special events for those we hold dear.
-
Keeping the lawn green and healthy during the summer
It is the time of year when everyone wants a golf course for a front yard. So I get a lot of questions about weeds, fertilization,
-
Moore Alumni Association awarded scholarships today
The Moore High School Alumni Association proudly awarded seven Moore High School students with college scholarships today. Recipien
-
Business Briefs
Tiffany Nels promoted Lee R. Symcox, president and CEO of First Fidelity Bank, a locally owned full-service community bank, has ann
- More Local News Headlines
-
Newsroom attracts odd tales,
