Childress Farmers Market to host Saturday giveaway

Childress Farmers MarketJoin Childress Farmers Market for a market-basket giveaway from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 21 on Commerce St. in downtown Childress.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Tuesday, June 10, a Bell 407 medevac helicopter dropped in for fuel, and a Cessna 182 flew in from Hereford.Wednesday, June 11, a Cirrus diverted due to weather on its way to Amarillo, and two military Blackhawks landed for fuel.

Wellington seniors gather for June birthday lunch

Wellington Senior Citizens CenterJune birthday celebrants Adolph Schmidt and Glenna Fourmentin serve as guests of honor at the Wellington Senior Citizens Center (WSCC) luncheon on Wednesday, June 11.

Bobcat Nutrition celebrates five years

Through the Lens of LizBobcat Nutrition, with the help of CTX Run Club, celebrates five years of business during Bobcat’s Birthday Bash Saturday, May 31. At the birthday bash, vendors, including Bocanegra BBQ, Get Zapped, Ink by Bri, Texas Sno and more, set up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Memphis Public Library’s Summer Reading Club in swing

Memphis Public LibraryMemphis Public Library’s Summer Reading Club is in full swing, with readers joining for the first club meeting Tuesday, June 3. Held at 10:30 a.m.

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

The Red River Sun/Bev OdomKacy Cabbell’s three- to five-year-old morning Princess Summer Dance Camp partakers pause between performances during the last day of the weeklong session on Friday, June 13.

Childress Public Library celebrates 50 years at current location

Grace HolmanChildress Public Library hosts an Open House, celebrating 50 years at the library’s current location, 117 Ave. B NE, Monday, June 2. Ready to greet guests are, from right, Childress Public Library Librarian Summer Trosper, Angie Husband and Sarah Burton.

Area Happenings

Childress Happenings  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.

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

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