Area News
Check here for what's going on in Asher and surrounding communities. If you have an event you would like to add, email asherok@techelp.us. All area codes are 405 unless specified otherwise.

Ongoing Events
Class Reunion Each year (usually in October) the school hosts a alumni banquet for all graduating years. If you would like more information, contact the school at 784-2331.

Upcoming Events

NOTE:  Due to a lack of event sources, I've given up on this for now.  -Brad

Past Events

Feb. 8-10
Basketball District Tourn.

Feb. 15-17
Basketball Regional Tourn.

Feb. 22-24
Basketball Area Tourn.

March 2-4
Basketball State Tourn.

*Times and locations were not available.  Please check with the school for more information.

SAT JAN 12
Basketball @ Calvin, 6:30

TUES JAN 16
Basketball @ Varnum, 6:30

FRI JAN 19
Basketball @ Wanette, 6:30

JAN 22 - 27
Pott. Co. Tourn @ OBU

Times subject to change.  @ = Away, VS = Home Games

 

Sat. Nov 18
Homecoming Parade and Building Dedication

(Note:  The following Past Events lost all formatting and links due to the site redesign.)
Wed. Sept. 27
See You at the Pole, 7:30 AM @ Asher School. For more info, contact your church.
SYATP Youth Rally, Leaving 5:45 PM from Asher FBC @ Tecumseh HS Alumni Center. For more info, contact the church at 784-5513.

Thurs. Sept. 28
FFA Pig Roast & Labor Auction, 6:30 PM @ Asher School. More information: Asher School FFA @ 784-5522

Sat. Oct. 21st
Asher Alumni Banquet, 4 PM @ Asher School Auditorium. More information available here.

Fri. Sept 1 & Sat. Sept 2
PBR Tour Event @ Ada Agri-Plex. "Cody Whitney will compete in the Southern Oklahoma PBR Enterprise Challenge Tour when it hits the Pontotoc County Agri-plex Sept. 1-2. The Asher resident will compete against 45 of the top bull riders in the world and, according to event sponsors, will ride some of the toughest bull on the planet when he seeks to increase his career earnings."
More on the web at: http://www.adaeveningnews.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_236145130.html
Sat. Sept 9
Back-to-School Bash @ Asher FBC; KG to 6th Grades 4:00-7:00, Youth 7:00-9:00 PM. For more info, contact the church at 784-5513 or visit http://www.fbcasher.org/.
Mon. July 31 - Thur. Aug 3
Vacation Bible School @ Asher Church of Christ. For more info, contact Jim Kelly at 405-205-1000.

Tues. Aug 1 - Fri. Aug 4
Vacation Bible School @ Asher FBC. For more info, contact the church at 784-5513.
Fri. Aug 4 & Sat. Aug 5
Clothing Giveaway @ Wanette FBC. 9-4 Fri, 9-12 Sat.
Wed. Aug 23
Asher School Resumes. Due to ongoing construction, please confirm date with school 784-2331.
SAT 24 JUNE 06
Asher PeeWee Baseball benefit Garage Sale 8 AM - 5 PM On Hwy 177. To donate items, please contact Sandy Mosley at 784-2225 or 2555.

SAT 01 JULY 06
4th Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament. $100 per team. Proceeds benefit Asher Little League. To reserve a spot for your team contact Darrin or Candace Fowler at 784-2276 or Sandy Mosley at 784-2225 or 2555.

TUES 04 JULY 06
Asher Freedom Fest 9 AM - Dark at the Ballpark. Asher's 2nd Annual Freedom Fest is Tuesday, July 4th from 9 AM until the fireworks finale that night. There will be activities, games, singing and, of course, another fantastic fireworks show. Games are going to kick off at 9:00 am. Volleyball will be hosted by 1st Baptist. If they want to sign up before the day, just call the church at (405) 784-5513. We are hoping to have a turtle race, 3-legged race, and horseshoes. All ages are encouraged to participate. We would like to start having booths - i.e. crafts, funnel cakes, etc. If anyone is interested they may call City Hall (405) 784-2242 or Mary Rolette at (405) 784-1358. The high school baseball team is going to sell barbeque to raise money for their tournaments. The junior class is going to have a dunk tank to raise money for prom. A softball game - Fire Department versus High School boys (not sure about girls yet) will start at 6:00 pm. Music will be at 8:00 pm. If anyone is interested in singing call City Hall or Mary Rolette. Fireworks at dark. [click here to read an article about last years' event]
Schedule of Events
9AM - 1PM Volleyball Tournament, Horse Shoes, Turtle Races, Three-Legged Races
6PM Softball Game: Asher Volunteer Fire Dept. vs. Asher HS Baseball Team
8PM Special music presents by various groups and individuals.
9:45 PM Fireworks
10 June
Wanette's annual Flag Day celebration is June 10 beginning with the parade at 10:00 AM and ending with a rodeo at 7 PM. For more information, contact Cordella Williams at 405-383-2339.

24 January
Basketball @ Maud, 6:30

27 January
Basketball vs Calvin, 6:30

28 January
Basketball vs Stratford, 6:30

31 January
Basketball @ Strother, 6:30

03 February
Basketball @ Wanette, 6:30

07 February
Basketball vs Macomb, 6:30
Senior Night
@=Away Game, vs=Home Game. Times and dates subject to change.
17 December
Angel Food Pickup @ Asher FBC, 9 AM. More information: Joe or Crys 383-7005, 642-7912, or 642-8370 or click here.

18 December
Elementary Christmas Program @ Asher School, 2 PM. More information: Asher School

31 December
New Years' Watch Party @ Asher FBC, 7 PM. More information: Asher FBC (405) 784-5513, or www.fbcasher.org.
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5 December
Angel Food Order Deadline. Boxes of fresh meat, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and staples items to feed a family of four for a week are available for $25 each. All qualify, but no checks or credit cards accepted. More information: Joe or Crys @ 383-7005, 642-7912, or 642-8370 or click here.
5 November
Angel Food Order Deadline. Boxes of fresh meat, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and staples items to feed a family of four for a week are available for $25 each. All qualify, but no checks or credit cards accepted. More information: Joe or Crys @ 383-7005, 642-7912, or 642-8370
12 November
Turkey Skeet Shoot / Luncheon @ 4 Mi E of Asher on 3W, Noon. Sponsored by Asher FFA and 4-H. Open to the public. More information: Asher School FFA @ 784-5522
13 November
Praise Dinner, Tim & Libby Thomas In Concert @ Asher FBC, 6 PM. More information: Asher FBC (405) 784-5513, www.fbcasher.org or http://www.thomasministriesinc.com/about.html
19 November
Homecoming and Parade Begins at 11 AM. The BPA is hosting Homecoming again this year. The theme for Asher High School Homecoming 2005 is Disney movies. The theme for each classes' float is listed below:
Seniors: Pirates of the Caribbean
Juniors: Aladdin
Sophomores: Toy Story
Freshmen: Hercules
8th Graders: Snow White
7th Graders: Jungle Book
All area kids are invited to decorate their bikes and ride in the parade. There is always a lot of candy for the onlookers.
There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast hosted by the Elementary school at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Prices: Adults $4.00, Children (under 12 years old) $2.00, Children (under 2) free.
The Homecoming parade will start at 11:00 a.m. Floats need to report at 10:00 a.m. at the baseball field.
The senior citizens will be serving beans and cornbread in between the parade and coronation at the senior citizens' building on Division Street.
The coronation will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium, in honor of it being the old gymnasium. The Auditorium will be renovated this summer and will lose its barrel roof.
The boys basketball game will kick off the Homecoming games at 4:00. The girls will play afterwards, at approximately 6:00.
The student council is sponsoring the Homecoming dance immediately following the games.
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27 October
Fall Carnival @ Asher HS Auditorium, 6-9 PM
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21 September
See You at the Pole @ Schools 7 AM. More information: Asher FBC Youth @ 784-5513 or Wanette FBC Youth @ 383-2674.

24 September
Adams Family in Concert @ Asher Auditorium 7 PM

27 September
FFA Pig Roast @ Asher School 6:30 PM. More information: Asher School FFA @ 784-5522

15 October
Asher Alumni Banquet @ Auditorium 6 PM. Doors open at 4 PM. Check-in for dinner 6 - 6:45. Dinner at 7. Business meeting at 8. $12.50 w/resv. $15 at door. More information: Teresa Larman (405) 784-2356. Mail reservation money to PO Box 134 Asher 74826.

16 October
Angel Food Cake order deadline. Boxes of fresh meat, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and staples items to feed a family of four for a week are available for $25 each. All qualify, but no checks accepted. Deadlines are Aug. 14, Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and Dec. 5. More information: Joe or Crys @ 383-7005, 642-7912, or 642-8370
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04 August
Asher School resumes classes

09 August
FBC Wanette Cloth Drive deadline. Wanette First Baptist Church is collecting donations for its annual clothing giveaway. Donations of good, clean clothes will be accepted through Aug. 9. The clothing may be dropped off at the churches Christian Life Center on the southwest side of the church. Clothes will be given away from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 13. More information: Sharon @ 383-2346 or Marilyn @ 383-2672.

14 August
Angel Food Cake order deadline. Boxes of fresh meat, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables and staples items to feed a family of four for a week are available for $25 each. All qualify, but no checks accepted. Deadlines are Aug. 14, Oct. 16, Nov. 6 and Dec. 5. More information: Joe or Crys @ 383-7005, 642-7912, or 642-8370
All area codes (405) unless stated differently. Some details courtesy The Canadian Sands.