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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Wellington Opportunity Center

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a stop at Wellington Opportunity Center, Inc. (WOCI) on Tuesday, Dec. 16, prior to the release of school on Friday, Dec. 19. “We had special guests stop by today, and the kids’ faces lit up with joy,” said WOCI Director Amanda Garza.

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CHILDRESS

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
JINGLE BELL FESTJingle Bell Fest, an all-day, holiday-fun-for-all-ages event, including a cookie contest, a chili cookoff, a candy-cane pole fishing contest, an ugly Christmas sweater contest, CTX Run Club’s 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Run, hayrides, a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mrs.

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MEMPHIS

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES Holiday Open Houses include: The Cottage 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19.VARMINT HUNTThe 6th Annual Memphis Volunteer Fire Department Varmint Hunt is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7-1 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 8. The hunt will welcome two- to four-man teams, with a 60% payout.

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Area happenings

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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WELLINGTON

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
MUSEUM OPEN HOUSECollingsworth County Museum will host its Christmas Open House from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19. Adorned in its festive attire, step into the Ellis Art Center for an array of finger foods and holiday sips.
Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

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Childress Blood Drives recognizes first-time platelet donors

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Sandra Moody and Christy Wofford donate platelets at the recent Coffee Memorial Blood Center Childress Community Blood Drive Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Fair Park City Auditorium, joining a total of 38 donors, six of which were platelet donors — a new donation option at local blood drives.
Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said. “Come celebrate with us and make yourself at home. Pro-tip: arrive early. The first 10 guests score a free Legacy Insurance shirt.” Legacy Insurance

Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said. “Come celebrate with us and make yourself at home. Pro-tip: arrive early. The first 10 guests score a free Legacy Insurance shirt.” Legacy Insurance

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Legacy Insurance to host Open House

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Legacy Insurance Group will host an Open House event, including live music, door prizes, food from Chip’s BBQ and desserts, from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at their new location, 300 Commerce St. “Good food, good music and a few surprises waiting,” Legacy Insurance Group said.
Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

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Wellington seniors trim oldfashioned Christmas tree

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
On Monday, Dec. 1, members of the Wellington Senior Citizens Center gathered at 12:30 p.m. for a tree trimming party. But rather than store-bought décor’, participants created homemade, traditional adornments, including the popcorn rope, colored paper chain and hand-cut snowflakes and angels.
Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

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Breakfast with Santa becomes a holiday favorite

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Dressed in pajama attire, friends and families filed through the serving line for the “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, benefitting Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals (CCHDM).
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