Fit Kids of Southwest Oklahoma

06/09/2026

Did you know that many families experiencing poverty are working hard every day but still face barriers to stability? Join us for a FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop and learn how we can work together to create lasting change.
🌟 FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop 🌟
Want to better understand poverty, build stronger relationships, and create lasting community change?
Join us for a FREE Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop and receive a FREE copy of the book while supplies last!
This powerful training helps participants:
✅ Understand the realities and challenges of poverty
✅ Learn practical tools for working more effectively with individuals and families
✅ Strengthen community collaboration
✅ Create pathways to stability, opportunity, and success
Perfect for:
📚 Educators
🏥 Healthcare Professionals
🤝 Nonprofit Staff & Volunteers
⛪ Faith Leaders
🚓 First Responders
🏛️ Community Leaders
💼 Employers
❤️ Anyone who wants to make a difference
Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
📅 Date: Wed, June 17th
🕒 Time: 9:00am - 12:00
📍 Location: Comanche County Health Department
Register today: https://e.sparxo.com/A-Bridges-Out-of-Poverty-Training-Lawton_copy

06/09/2026

Come join New Parent Support Program for fresh air and nature, with Walking Through The Pages Group, Every Tuesday from 0930 – 1030!
This is a friendly walking group where social connections are made, along with toddlers learning independence through walking, and exploring nature outside with their favorite grown up and NPSP home visitors! Parking location is at 2913 Custer Rd Lawton, OK
US Army Fort Sill Buffalo Soldier Acres Neighborhood, Fort Sill Fort Sill's White Wolf Manor Geronimo Acres and Patriot Estates Neighborhoods- Fort Sill Fort Sill Spouses and Soldiers 40th/ 902D Military Police Detachment 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade

Come join New Parent Support Program for fresh air and nature, with Walking Through The Pages Group, Every Tuesday from 0930 – 1030!

This is a friendly walking group where social connections are made, along with toddlers learning independence through walking, and exploring nature outside with their favorite grown up and NPSP home visitors! Parking location is at 2913 Custer Rd Lawton, OK

US Army Fort Sill Buffalo Soldier Acres Neighborhood, Fort Sill Fort Sill's White Wolf Manor Geronimo Acres and Patriot Estates Neighborhoods- Fort Sill Fort Sill Spouses and Soldiers 40th/ 902D Military Police Detachment 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade

06/09/2026

🌱 Grow With Us This Week! 🌱 The Lawton Food Bank is excited to partner with the Comanche County Health Department to offer FREE gardening classes for our community! Whether you’re a beginner or already have a green thumb, these classes are a great way to learn practical gardening tips, grow fresh food for your family, and connect with others in our community!
Join us:
🫐 Wednesday at 3pm at the Comanche County Health Department
🍓Friday at 10:30am at the Lawton Food Bank
Participants will receive:
🥕Helpful gardening education and tips
🍉Free plants to take home
🫑Encouragement and resources to help your garden thrive
Come learn how to grow healthy food! We can’t wait to see you!

🌱 Grow With Us This Week! 🌱 The Lawton Food Bank is excited to partner with the Comanche County Health Department to offer FREE gardening classes for our community! Whether you’re a beginner or already have a green thumb, these classes are a great way to learn practical gardening tips, grow fresh food for your family, and connect with others in our community!

Join us:
🫐 Wednesday at 3pm at the Comanche County Health Department
🍓Friday at 10:30am at the Lawton Food Bank

Participants will receive:
🥕Helpful gardening education and tips
🍉Free plants to take home
🫑Encouragement and resources to help your garden thrive

Come learn how to grow healthy food! We can’t wait to see you!

06/09/2026

KIDS FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM

What does a stronger future for children and families look like in our community?

Join us for the Kids First Community Forum as we bring together community members, nonprofits, faith organizations, schools, healthcare providers, city leaders, and other stakeholders to address one of the most pressing issues facing families today—housing instability and homelessness.

This forum is an opportunity to:
✅ Learn about local homelessness risk factors and current support systems
✅ Share your experiences, concerns, and ideas
✅ Identify community strengths and service gaps
✅ Develop solutions together
✅ Build a network committed to lasting change

Every voice matters. Whether you are a parent, educator, service provider, business owner, faith leader, advocate, or concerned community member, your perspective can help shape a stronger future for children and families.

Together, we can create a community where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-first-action-forum-tickets-1988441148001?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

📅Monday, June 15
⏰ 9:00 - 3:00
📍 Lawton Farmers Market

Comanche County Health Department
Lawton Public Schools
Lawton Oklahoma, City Government
Lawton Public Library, Municipal City of Lawton
Cameron University
Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce
Marie Detty Youth & Family Services Center
Might Community Development & Resource Center
Family Promise of Lawton, INC
Memorial Health

05/26/2026

Learn to make Hummus! Join us TOMORROW for a Hummus Making Class at the Lawton Food Bank! Every attendee will receive everything they need to make hummus at home!

A special thank you to our friends at the Comanche County Heath Department for making this class possible!

05/26/2026

Join us on Thursday, June 18, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM for the Certified Healthy Virtual Event!

Hear from inspiring keynote speakers, participate in engaging breakout sessions, hear updates from OSDH leadership and take home valuable tools and resources to support healthy communities.
Registration is open now: https://oklahoma.gov/certifiedhealthy/2026-certified-healthy-oklahoma-virtual-event.html

Let’s come together to celebrate and strengthen Oklahoma’s commitment to health and wellness!

05/21/2026

☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Kids are back through Lawton Public Schools! 🍎☀️

LPS Summer Feeding Sites will be open from June 1 – July 24 (Monday–Friday) to help keep children fueled and ready for summer fun. Breakfast, lunch, and sack lunch locations are available throughout the community for all kids ages 18 and under or currently enrolled students.

✅ No registration required
✅ No fees
✅ Multiple locations across Lawton

Please see the flyer below for specific meal times, locations, and dates available. Help us spread the word so families in our community know about these free meal opportunities this summer! 💙

📞 Questions? Contact LPS Child Nutrition at (580) 355-1150

05/20/2026

🌱 Join Our Community Garden Club! 🌱

Come grow with us every Wednesday at 3:00 PM at the Comanche County Health Department! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, our Garden Club is a fun, welcoming space to learn, connect, and get your hands in the soil.

We’ll be gardening in our brand new raised beds as well as our established in-ground garden spaces, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn different growing methods. Plus, we offer hands-on crafts and activities you can take home to help you start or improve your own garden.

🌼 Learn gardening tips
🌼 Meet new people
🌼 Grow fresh, healthy food
🌼 Take home ideas to garden on your own

📍 1010 SW Sheridan Rd., Lawton, OK (by the WIC office)

Bring a friend and come be part of growing a healthier community! 🌿

Today’s participants will be going home with roots to grow flowers at home

05/20/2026

📘 Care Notebook & Community Resource Training
Join us for a valuable training designed to support caregivers and families in our community! This session will help you stay organized while learning how to better access and navigate local resources.
🗓 Thursday, May 21st
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Comanche County Health Department – Main Conference Room
1010 SW Sheridan Rd., Lawton, OK
This training will cover:
✔️ How to organize important medical, educational, and personal information in one place
✔️ Tools to help coordinate care and advocate effectively
✔️ Guidance on finding and navigating local services and support systems for children with special needs
✨ This training is free, but registration is required!
If you are a caregiver looking for ways to stay organized and better support your family, this is a great opportunity to learn and connect with helpful resources right here in our community.
👉 Register using the QR code on the flyer or the link below :
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.eventbrite.com/e/care-notebook-and-community-resource-training-tickets-1988626824364?aff=oddtdtcreator__;!!NZFi6Pppv9YRQw!tpnLSYrA97XcGV3YfRHAK4VWfAHISULPA5qGYGzWAol8i9_7JuvOJUynr8O8jTRWVVo54NhkCrJFKUcT2Ic-OrZZFvCHUehpPgrUmKjc$
We hope to see you there! See less