Skyrocket fans in the 1400 block of El Paso St. appropriately attire a snowman, bundled with a Rocket red scarf and displaying a Wellington Skyrocket flag. Huge snowflakes began blanketing Collingsworth County around 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. The wet snow fell intermittently throughout the day. The Wellington Skyrockets take on the Sudan Hornets at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at Dick Bivins Stadium in Amarillo for the 2A Division II Area Championship. Photo Courtesy of Billy Wilkerson

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Collingsworth Public Library will welcome Wes Reeves, a 1987 graduate of Wellington High School, for a reading and signing of his new poetry book, “Yellow Dirt,” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Reeves, the son of Katherine and the late Don Reeves. has served in media relations at Xcel Energy in Amarillo for the past 25 years and is married to Kim Castleberry Reeves, also a native of Wellington. Books will be available for purchase at the event. Courtesy Image

The Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance invites citizens of the area to gather for the annual Thanksgiving Community Worship Service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at the First United Methodist Church, 901 Bowie St. Calvary Baptist Church Minister Noah Downing will serve as the guest speaker. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food for the local food pantry. Additionally, an offering will be taken to replenish the Collingsworth County Ministerial Alliance’s bank account. Courtesy Graphic

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The Christmas in the Park Committee, as well as volunteers, hang lights Saturday, Nov. 5 in Fair Park, gearing up for the Second Annual Nighttime Christmas Parade, which will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Photos Courtesy of Christmas in the Park

Odessa Covey, with Gwynna “Gigi” and Cliff Waller, admire the quilt Covey constructed and hand quilted. The Wallers purchased the quilt during the Nov. 5 Methodist Women’s Fall Bazaar. Attendees enjoyed the stew and chili lunch with dessert and a drink served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Red River Sun/Bev Odom

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Community Supplemental Food Program participant Georgia Jones awaits her turn at the monthly distribution. Jones said the food box helps with her food budget and to have healthy meals. She does use the recipes, although usually prepares her own dishes. Photos by Grace Holman