Wellington Gun Club plans pistol raffle

Wellington Gun ClubThe drawing for the Tyler Gun Works custom, shop-built .45 pistol will take place Saturday, Aug. 16 during the monthly shoot at the Wellington Gun Club.

Childress Senior Citizens luncheon includes blood pressure checks

Grace HolmanKen McLendon receives a blood pressure check from Angels Care Home Health Account Executive Melissa Conner prior to the Thursday, June 19 luncheon at the Childress Senior Citizens Center.

Childress Healthcare Center residents receive surprise from Rister Ranch, Harvest Goods

Childress Healthcare CenterChildress Healthcare Center residents recently receive a special surprise from Rister Ranch, Harvest Goods, including fresh, locally grown bouquets and homemade chocolate chip cookies. 

Area Happenings

Childress HappeningsSOUTHWEST COLLECTION LUNCHEONJoin Childress County Heritage Museum for a special luncheon with Texas Tech University’s Southwest Collection and Special Collections Library Assistant Archivists Weston Marshall and Elissa Stroman at noon Friday, June 27 at the First Baptist Church...

Collingsworth County Home Delivered Meals and Senior Community Café Menu

Monday, June 30Stuffed Green Peppers, Steamed Carrots, Cauliflower, Roll, Strawberry Bites, Milk.Tuesday, July 1Chicken Fajita with Tortilla, Green Peppers and Onions, Street Corn Casserole, Salsa with Chips, Yogurt Parfait, Milk.

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

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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.