October 21-Grey Snow Eagle House 10:00-11:30 am-Unity Gym Vultures are gross! Owls are scary! There are many myths about birds. Students between the 3rd and 5th grade will have the opportunity to learn that vultures, owls, and crows are very important and should be appreciated for the ecological roles that they play. Come to Unity Gym, and meet these raptors. Tickets are free, but there are a limited number available. Come by the Parks and Recreation Department to pick up yours. This event is sponsored by Ponca City Utility Authority. Go to http://eagles.iowanation.org/ for additional information on Grey Snow Eagle House.

Music in the Garden tonight, week #3, at the Cann Gardens, 14th & Grand Ave., starting at 6:30 pm. We've had a great turnout for the first two, so please plan to bring your lawn chairs and refreshments and enjoy "Songs of the Silver Screen." Led by Eddie Dixon, Chairman of the Music Dept. at NOC, the talented students and faculty give wonderful performances. Please join us for this FREE event sponsored by Ponca City Arts and Humanities Council

Garage Sales: 815 E HARTFORD 9/16 2525 BLUESTEM 9/15 & 9/16 1529 W BROADWAY 9/16/17 1107 N 2ND 9/15 & 9/16 909 N OAK 9/15 & 9/16 1612 QUEENS 9/16 2020 N OSAGE 9/15-9/17 2322 RICE 9/16 736 N PINE 9/15 & 9/16 304 N FLORMABLE 9/16 8-? 135 FAIRVIEW 9/16/17 1104 SHIRLEE 9/15-9/16/17 2401 HUMMINGBIRD 9/16/17 2450 ORIOLE 9/16/17 916 E. HIGHLAND 9/16

The last weeks of summer are upon us! Lake Ponca is like glass today and beautiful! Get outside and go for a boat ride, fishing, tubing, wake boarding, ski, or picnic! The weather doesn't get any better than this! We are fortunate to have this in our backyard!

Garage Sales: 212 WESTBURY 9/9 1112 CORONADO 9/9 115 LANSBROOK 9/9 1812 NE WOODLAND 9/7-9/9 2517 BONNIE 9/9 1609 ANN 9/9 1104 S 5TH 9/9 1509 E OKLAHOMA 9/8 & 9/9 1100 KYGAR 9/8 & 9/9 1808 HOLBROOK 9/9 414 DRAKE DR 9/8 & 9/9 1028 N UNION 9/9-9/10/17 301 W HARTFORD 302 9-9-9/10 836 N 3RD 9/8-9/9/17

Hydrant Testing The Ponca City Fire Department will begin annual testing and maintenance of fire hydrants on Monday, September 11. Testing will occur Monday through Thursday each week between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The hydrant testing project will be completed in approximately three weeks MONDAY – The area south of Hartford Avenue and west of Union Street TUESDAY – The area south of Highland Avenue between Union Street and 14th Street WEDNESDAY – The area north of Highland Avenue between Union Street and 14th Street, and the area north of Hartford Avenue west of Union Street THURSDAY – The area east of 14th Street Hydrant testing near your home may cause your tap water to be discolored. If discoloration is noticed, you should flow water from the faucets in your home until it becomes clear again. Water discoloration is not a health threat. However, water should be monitored before washing clothes because discolored water may stain clothing. Residents who live near area borders should also monitor their water on the days designated for testing in nearby areas.

Railroad Repairs Burlington Northern Santa Fe has advised the City that the emergency railroad crossing repairs at Prospect Avenue will take longer than originally predicted. Upon investigation, BNSF crews found additional repair needs at the crossing which require removal of the existing ties through the entire crossing. The extra work will add at least six days to the job and the crossing is not expected to be open to vehicular traffic until Wednesday, September 13 at the earliest. Questions may be directed to Mike Lane, Traffic Engineering Manager, at (580) 767-0327.

Garage Sales: 1105 W HIGHLAND 8/25-8/27 2000 N 7TH 8/25 & 8/26 519 AIRLINE 8/25 & 8/26 2804 AMES 8/26 101 W DETROIT 8/25 & 8/26 822 N OSAGE 8/26 2800 AMES 8/26 2500 MOCKINGBIRD 8/25 & 8/26 213 N SUNSET 8/25 520 LINWOOD 8/26/17 7-? 119 WESTBURY RD 8/25-8/27/2017

Dedication of the new musical themed Garfield Park. Thanks to a grant from Phillips 66!

Reminder that Wentz Pool is open on the weekends through Labor Day from 1:00-7;00pm. Ambuc Pool is closed for the season.

The Fire Department is pump testing this week at Lake Ponca on each fire truck.

Library News! Over 15 bestsellers releasing today. No holds on the latest Sue Grafton. Rush to the Ponca City Library to pick up your next great read!