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WELLINGTON

RAINWATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP Join Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District for the first-ever Rainwater Harvesting Workshop from 5:30-7 p.m.Tuesday, April 23 at the Willy Room.

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CHILDRESS

OLD SETTLERS RODEOThe Childress Old Settlers Rodeo, celebrating 137 years, will take the saddle at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at the Mashburn Event Center andArena. Tickets will be $15 per person. Children 5 and under enter free.

MEMPHIS

MEXICAN PILE-ON A Mexican Pile-On Fundraiser, benefitting Raymond Maldonado, will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Bertie Fannie.Plates, available for $10, will be dine-in or carry-out.CHAMBER BANQUETThe Memphis Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held at 6 p.m.
Eight-month-old Knox Storm Smith, son of Roxanne and Mason Smith, and 5-monthold Remington Charlene Renee James, daughter of Kristen and Kody James, serve as the 1-11-Month-Old winners in the Sunday, April 7 Tiny Tot Revue. Courtesy Photos

Eight-month-old Knox Storm Smith, son of Roxanne and Mason Smith, and 5-monthold Remington Charlene Renee James, daughter of Kristen and Kody James, serve as the 1-11-Month-Old winners in the Sunday, April 7 Tiny Tot Revue. Courtesy Photos

Ritz Theatre produces 2024 Tiny Tot Revue

WELLINGTON – Adorned in Easter attire,youth took the stage of the historic Wellington Ritz Theatre at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7 for the 2024 Tiny Tot Revue.Reigning Miss Wellington Mallory O’Rear served as mistress of ceremonies for the fourth annual event.
WES supports WVFD  with Penny Wars

WES supports WVFD with Penny Wars

WES supports WVFD with Penny Wars

B.O.O.M. Adventures Board of Directors members Blake Siebrecht and Larry Valles, a former Sparkler, team up with Wellington Elementary School (WES) Sparklers, matching what the students raised, in the recent Penny Wars. Proceeds will benefit the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department.
Solar eclipse provides glasses-on experience

Solar eclipse provides glasses-on experience

Solar eclipse provides glasses-on experience

Wellington High School instructors don their special safety glasses to head out and watch the solar eclipse Monday afternoon, April 8. Brandi Weinette presented to all students an informational clip and organized the viewing.
Youth partake in equine venture

Youth partake in equine venture

Youth partake in equine venture

Lynlei Davis, Ava Barlow, Fayth Lynch, of Fayth Lynch Equine Services, and Kodi Cabbell spend time developing excellent equine skills.

WELLINGTON

CASA GALA The 2024 CourtAppointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Rolling Plains Gala Fundraiser is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the Bura Handley Community Center, 802 10th St. in Wellington.