Collingsworth Public Library celebrates summer reading with foam party

Collingsworth Public Library/Maria GranadosWhile an expansive flow of bubbles shot from a foam cannon, Collingsworth Public Library’s summer readers frolic in the “Color Our World” foam party at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23 in the back parking lot.

WELLINGTON

WILD & FREE ON 83Sponsored by the Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Wild & Free on 83 will be heldThursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6. A new feature is the Fourth of July Community Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 5, organized by Natasha Mixon.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, June 23Meatloaf, Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Broc coli, Roll, Imitation Reese’s Bars, Milk.Tuesday, June 24Baked Ham, Baked Sweet Potato, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Apricots, Milk.Wednesday, June 25 Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Okra and Tomatoes, Roll, Cantaloupe, Milk.

Area happenings

Events are listed free of charge for nonprofit civic organizations, schools and community events. Submit listings at least two weeks ahead of the date. Listings will run throughthe date of the event. Emailed submissions are preferred to etanner@hicks-co.com

CHILDRESS

PARTY IN THE PARKThe Fourth of July Park in the Park, including food trucks, vendors, music, fireworks and more, will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park. To reserve a booth, $35, contact Shelby Bocanegra at 940-585-7031.

Memphis Market calling all vendors

Memphis Market, a monthly outdoor market hosted by The Corner 7, is calling interested vendors to confirm free booth space by Friday, June 23. Welcoming crafters, bakers, artisans and more, Memphis Market is held the last Saturday of the month, with thismonth’s market taking place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS MARKETJoin The Corner 7 for the Memphis Market, welcoming crafters, bakers, artisans and more, held the last Saturday of the month through September. To reserve booth space, vendors should contact 806-204-2161. Garage sale items are not welcome.

Fourth of July Party in the Park to welcome live music

The Fourth of July Party in the Park, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Fair Park, just got even better. This year, the Fourth of July Party in the Park will welcome live music, beginning at 6 p.m., including the Huser Brothers and Ty Wellborn and the Last Stand.

Childress’ Yesenia Lim named to University of Alabama Spring 2025 Dean’s List

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Yesenia Lim, a Childress High School Class of 2024 and University of Alabama (UA) Class of 2025 graduate, was recently named to The University of Alabama Dean’s List for the 2025 Spring Semester.

Cabbell’s Princess Dance Camp deemed a fun time

WELLINGTON – Located at 916 West Ave., Kacy Cabbell celebrated the third anniversary in her “Heart of Dance” studio with a “Princess” week-long camp Monday, June 9-Friday, June 13.