Good morning, Lawton.

National non-profit Carry the Load — in partnership with the VA — is hosting a National Day of Service and Remembrance today at Fort Sill National Cemetery where volunteers will clean headstones and beautify the grounds to honor service members, veterans, first responders and their families. Participants must follow guidelines that require no pets and that children under 14 be accompanied by an adult.

Southwest Oklahoma Police Narcotic K9 Competition will join the Cops and Kids Picnic at Elmer Thomas Park on Saturday as families watch K9 demonstrations and community activities—attendees may hear sirens and see flashing red and blue lights during the event.

Today, the Patriot Community Hiring Event will be held at Lawton Farmers Market—starting at 9:30 a.m. for veterans and 10 a.m. for the general public and ending at 2 p.m.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will start a controlled burn today near Quanah Parker Lake—areas will be closed to visitors during this activity.

City Council members agreed Tuesday to move the public comment session to the end of meetings — a change aimed at controlling speaker engagement during sessions.

The Simulation Center of Southwest Oklahoma at CCMH is hosting a Back to School Bash today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Comanche County Memorial Hospital to offer resources for those seeking a career in healthcare or a return to school—attendees will learn about transition programs.

Comedy Buzz

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 Entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter with free snacks and BYOB for those 18 and over.

JBF Lawton All Season Children's Consignment Sale

5 PM-8 PM, 9 AM-8 PM, 9 AM-3 PM — Comanche County Fairgrounds — Cash and cards accepted — Save 50-90% on clothes and items for your growing family at this seasonal sale.

Comedy Night with Andrew Patterson and Casey Coleman

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — Free entry — Watch comedians try out fresh material while enjoying free snacks and BYOB.

CAPM Certification Training in Lawton, OK

9 AM – 5 PM — Lawton Oklahoma — Early Bird pricing available — Comprehensive CAPM certification training with interactive classroom experience and extensive resources.

SMART Budgeting Workshop with Arvest Bank

3-4 p.m. — Lawton Public Library — Free entry — Learn to set and maintain a budget while exploring financial goals with Arvest Bank professionals.

Elegant Night at Comedy Avenue

7-9 p.m. — Comedy Avenue — $15 — Enjoy a classy evening of laughs with free snacks and a photo opportunity.