SEED SALE - Fall grass and legume seed, including bluebonnet and wildflower mix, fall deer mix and grazing mix is for sale at the Wise Soil and Water Conservation District office in Decatur. To order, call (940) 627-2942, ext. 5.
BEARS - Boyd High School cheerleaders are collecting new stuffed animals for hospitalized children throughout the football season at all home games.
This weekend's events ...
OPENING POSTPONED - The Grand Opening of Northwest OHV Park originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, has been postponed until Saturday, Oct. 10, due to the recent heavy rainfall. Also, the park will be closed Sept. 19-20 with the expectation of more rainfall. Visit the Web site for more information, http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/northwestpark
RACE POSTPONED - Races at the Boyd Raceway scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, have been canceled due to the rain.
MOVIE NIGHT - Bridgeport Main Street and Parks and Recreation Department was to present the Bridgeport Box Office move "Bolt," Saturday, Sept. 19, at sundown in Harwood Park. If it is raining, the movie will be canceled.
FIRE SALE - The second annual Rhome Volunteer Fire Department rummage sale was to be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Rhome Fire Hall. For information, call Judy at (817) 821-7205. The sale is sponsored by the Rhome Volunteer Fire Support Brigade, and all proceeds benefit the department.
YARD SALE - The Wise County Veterans Council and the North Texas Honor Guard was to have a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 19, at the DAV Hall on Farm Road 51 South.
CLASS OF '94 - The Decatur High School Class of 1994 was to have its 15-year class reunion Sept. 18-19.
JAKES EVENT - The Cross Timbers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation was to hold a JAKES event for kids 17-and-under Saturday, Sept. 19, on the LBJ Grasslands. There will be target shooting, archery, wood carving, predator/prey game and other outdoor activities. Lunch is provided, and a shotgun and bow will be given away. Call (940) 627-5475 for more information.
SOFTBALL TOURNEY - A men's and coed softball tournament was to be Saturday, Sept. 19, at Kenny Renshaw Park in Decatur. Proceeds will help a 14-and-under girls fastpitch softball team go to the fall state tournament in Wichita Falls. Call (940) 389-0207 for more information.
DAR - The John B. Denton chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution was to meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19. The club will celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the United States Constitution with guest speaker Larry Fair, a retired Bridgeport High School government and economics teacher.
BOYD REUNION - The Boyd High School Exes annual reunion was to be 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Vance Godbey's Restaurant, 8601 Jacksboro Highway in Lake Worth. Business meeting is at 5 p.m. Cost of the meal is $18. RSVP to Jimmie McSpadden at (817) 281-0770, Elizabeth Zorns Milner at (817) 581-6428, Arvella Brawley Godbey at (817) 232-4753 or e-mail MaryAHunn@hotmail.com.
TRAIL RIDE AND DANCE - The Fall Heritage Trail Ride and Dance is Sept. 19-20 in Decatur. Call Taylor at (940) 577-4190 for more information.
JACKIE'S BARREL RACE - The second annual Jackie's Barrel Race Open 5D was to be Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Salt Creek Arena in Boyd. Books open at 9 a.m. Money raised will benefit Jackie Murphree, who was injured in a car accident two years ago. Call Raylee Moss at (940) 577-1213 or Gail Gentry at (940) 626-9630 for more information.
SINGLES MEETING - The North Texas Singles Club monthly business dinner was to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Hot Skillet in Alvord. A private room has been reserved for the meeting. Call (940) 872-6627 and leave a message for more information.
OFF 380 PLAYERS - The Off 380 Players present "Dearly Beloved," a comedy featuring a "dysfunctional but lovable" Texas family worked up about an upcoming antebellum-style wedding. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19, 24-26; and at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 and 27. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for students. Tickets will be available at the Bridgeport Stage box office. For reservations, call (940) 575-4548.
MOTORCYCLE BENEFIT - The fourth annual Summer Dayze X motorcycle gathering is 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at Yesterday's Texas in Bridgeport. All motorcycles are welcome. Entry fee is $15. Registration ends at 2:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit an area biker ministry that provides clothing and food for those less fortunate. Call Moe Moore at (940) 399-9679 for more information.
FUNDRAISER - The Decatur FFA is hosting a barrel race fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 20, at Salt Creek Arena in Boyd. Exhibition events are $4 each and begin at 11 a.m. Open 5-D competition is $35 and begins at 3 p.m.
This week's events ...
OFFICE CLOSED - The Veteran Service Office will be closed the week of Sept. 21-25 for training. The office will reopen Monday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m.
DECATUR 4-H - The Decatur 4-H Club meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Women's Building at the Posse Grounds. Bring canned food for WARM. For information, call Lisa Luttrull at (940) 627-4567.
TEEN COURT - Wise County Teen Court Executive Board meets at 6 p.m. Monday Sept. 21, at the Wise County Annex Building, 1007 13th Street, in Bridgeport. Teen Court will hold court at Judge Poynor's courtroom in the annex Tuesday, Sept. 22. All officers, parents and students notified should be there by 5 p.m. Court starts at 6 p.m. Call (940) 433-3288 for more information.
HEALTH FORUM - The Health Forum meets 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Decatur City Hall Community Room. The agenda includes planning for the next health fair in April 2010 and for a Wise County Community Health Assessment survey for fall 2009.
FLU SHOTS - The Texas Department of State Health Services Mineral Wells Field Office Seasonal Flu Clinic for adults will be at the Decatur First United Methodist Church 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24. Cost of vaccine is $10 per injection. TDSHS will file Medicare Part A and B, so there will be no charge for individuals with Medicare A and B. They do not file Medicare part D, but they can administer an injection for the $10 fee.
HISTORICAL MEETING - The Wise County Historical Society will hold a meeting at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur. Dr. Ron Marcello will discuss the new military history program at the University of North Texas. He will be accompanied by Mike Campbell with the Texas State Historical Association which just moved its office from Austin to Denton. The meeting is open to the public and veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information call (940) 627-5452.
GT NOMINATIONS - Chico ISD will accept nominations for new students in grades K-11 for Gifted and Talented program screening through Friday, Sept. 25. Students may be nominated by teachers, administrators, counselors or parents. Forms are available in the front office of each campus. Call Dolly Green at (940) 644-5783 for more information.
LEARN ABOUT 4-H - 4-H Explosion is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Weatherford College in Decatur. Door prizes will be given away. Call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341 for more information.
SKEET SHOOT - The Friends of Alvord Skeet Shoot is Saturday, Sept. 26, at Oakhill MX Park. Call Jim Looney at (940) 393-6382 for more information.
REUNION - The DHS class of 1989 reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Decatur Country Club. If you have not received your invitation, contact Randy Shilling at (972) 742-5868, Scotty Helms at (214) 597-1898 or Kelli Zumar Pyland at (940) 626-9069 or kpyland1@yahoo.com.
HEALTH FAIR - The Wise Regional Health System Harvest Health Fair is 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in front of the hospital. The free event will include health screenings, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, PSA testing (for men over 50), blood sugar checks, a kids fun area, face painting, cake walk and the Corporate Wellness Challenge where teams compete in an obstacle course. An infant CPR demonstration will be at 8:30, 9:30 and 10 a.m. at the fair. Call Michelle at (940) 626-3850 to reserve a spot at the CPR demonstration.
PARADISE FESTIVAL - The Paradise Main Street Festival is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Paradise Veteran's Memorial Park will be dedicated during the event, and local veterans will be honored. The festival will include food and craft booths, talent shows and speeches. To participate in the talent show, call (940) 859-3691. To rent a booth, call (940) 748-2422 or (940) 969-3680.
CHAMBER AUCTION - The 18th annual Decatur Chamber of Commerce Auction is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. This year's theme is "Fat Saturday Carnivale." For more information or to purchase tickets, call Misty Hudson at (940) 627-3107.
Next week's events ...
CEMETERY MEETING - The Wilson Prairie Cemetery Association meets at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the cemetery.
QUILT SHOW - The Wise County Quilt Guild Quilt Show is Oct. 2-3 at the Decatur Visitor Center, 106 S. Trinity Street. Pre-show and reception is 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, with a lecture and trunk show by Margaret Bucklew from Chiseled in Cloth from 4 to 5 p.m. The WCQG Quilt Show 2009 is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Price is $2. The show will feature judged and non-judged quilt exhibits, a quilt challenge, demonstrations, an antique sewing machine exhibit, bed turning, door prizes, a bake sale and more. Call Karen Summitt at (972) 998-1789 or e-mail ksomeit@embarqmail.com for more information.
COAL MINERS - The Coal Miners' Heritage Festival is Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Bridgeport. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. and will include food and craft vendors, a video game contest, baking contest, 5K run/walk and 30-mile bike ride, classic car show, tractor show and live entertainment. Booth space applications are available at http://www.bridgeportchamber.com or by calling (940) 683-2076.
Upcoming events ...
REGISTER TO VOTE - Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote or make changes to your voter card in order to be able to vote in the Nov. 3 election. The county-wide ballot will include the state constitutional amendments and certain ballots will include the Bridgeport school bond, Decatur school bond and the Alpha Ranch Water Control and Improvement District issue. Elections Administrator Lannie Noble said to check your voter card to make sure all the information is correct. Call (940) 626-4453 or (940) 627-3656 for more information.
DIABETES PROGRAM - The Wise County Extension Diabetes Coalition is sponsoring Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes, an educational program to help people with type 2 diabetes learn the skills they need to understand and manage their diabetes. The five-week series begins Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Extension office in Decatur and continues Tuesday Oct. 13, 20, Monday Nov. 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 10. To pre-register, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341. There is a one time fee of $20 per person to cover the cost of class materials.
EAGLE DOLLS - Girls ages 4 to12 can join the Decatur Eagle Dolls and learn a routine to perform at half time of the Decatur vs. Iowa Park home game Oct. 9. Forms can be picked up at Carson and Rann elementaries, Decatur Middle School, Decatur High School and The Magic Pony. For more information, call Ashley Smith at ashleym.smith@decatur.esc11.net or call Dainya Park at (940) 393-7241 or (940) 210-1287. Deadline is Friday, Oct. 2.
FALL FESTIVAL - The 12th annual Greenwood Fall Festival is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in downtown Greenwood. The event will include a 10 a.m. parade, craft booths, game booths, children's train rides, bingo and food booths. The Greenwood E.E. Club will sell pies, cakes, cookies and canned goods. For information or to reserve a booth, call Gerry Galloway at (940) 466-7997 or Marilyn Collins at (940) 627-5175.
RAFFLE TICKETS - The Decatur Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is selling raffle tickets for a Stoeger Condor 12-gauge over and under shotgun. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and can be purchased at the First Financial and North Texas banks or from any DCPAAA member. Drawing will be Oct. 13. Proceeds go to the Decatur Police Department to help provide training equipment.
VETERANS HEALTH - VA North Texas Health Care System is sponsoring a health care outreach event, for veterans in Wise, Archer, Baylor, Clay, Jack, Montague, Throckmorton and Young counties, Saturday, Oct. 17, at Family Clinic, 812 Woodrow Wilson Ray Circle, in Bridgeport. Available services include primary care, women's health, home care, VA benefits counseling, transition assistance, educational resources and many more. Veterans who want to participate should call the VA North Texas Health Care System at 1-866-272-1034 before Wednesday, Oct. 14. Veterans should bring a photo ID, health insurance information and a copy of your DD214. Be prepared to give the previous year's household income and the Social Security numbers for all dependents.
REUNION - Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base veterans will celebrate their 40-year reunion Oct. 16-18 at the Ramada in Decatur. The group will visit the Lost Battalion Room at the Wise Heritage Museum at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17.
ALVORD FALL FEST - Alvord 's annual Fall Fest will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Vendors wanting to reserve a booth space should call the Alvord City Hall at (940) 427-5916. Vendor set-up will begin at 9 a.m. The event will include a fun jump, kids' games and activities, arts and crafts, hamburger lunch raising money for Project Graduation and music and entertainment. Fall Fest will be followed by the Alvord Volunteer Firefighter's catfish fry and cake auction that evening.
SARAH'S CURE - The fourth annual Sarah's Cure will be Saturday, Oct. 17, and will kick off with a 5k run/walk in downtown Decatur. Registration is at 7 a.m. with the fun run at 8 a.m. and the 5K run at 8:30. The concert will feature Reckless Kelly, the Josh Abbott Band and J.D. Clark. Gates open at 5:30 at the Decatur Civic Center. An auction will also be held at the concert. For more information, to register for the run or to buy tickets, visit http://www.sarahscure.com
CHICOFEST - Chicofest is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Chico square. Booths can be rented for $5 or $10 with electricity by calling (940) 644-2515. The event will include a cake walk, horseshoes, a beauty pageant featuring Chico High School boys at 11 a.m. and Bingo at 1 p.m. A picnic will follow Chicofest in the park.
FALL FEST - Alvord's Fall Fest is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in downtown Alvord. To reserve a booth, call city hall at (940) 427-5916.
CONCERT - The New Plainsmen will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - Applications for Decatur Spirit of Christmas will be available Monday, Oct. 19, at CitiBank, DATCU, First Financial, Legend Bank, North Texas Bank and Wells Fargo. Deadline to return applications is Friday, Nov. 13. Angels will be displayed on trees beginning Monday, Nov. 23.
ASMI COURSE - Accident Scene Management Inc. courses are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23-25, at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridgeport. The professional course will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday for $15. The basic course is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and the advanced course is 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Both courses are $45. For more information, call Spirit Rider at (940) 389-0200 or Denise Carey at (832) 385-5253. To register, go to http://www.accidentscene.org/schedule.htm#tx
In other news ...
SPECIAL - The Wise County Animal Shelter has a special on pet adoptions this month, accepting donated items in lieu of adoption fees. Items needed include dried puppy food, bleach and orange cleaners. For more information call the shelter at (940) 627-7577 or visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wise-COunty-Animal-Shelter/113004058348
ROAD CLOSED - The intersection of County Road 2323 and 2324 is closed until mid- to late-October for bridge replacement.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - The Decatur Library's free after school program for students in fifth grade and up is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the Web page at http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
BENEFIT ACCOUNT - A benefit account has been set up at First State Bank, Bridgeport for Melissa Bracken and family, who lost everything in a recent house fire. For more information, call Colleen Walker at (940) 393-3947.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The North Central Texas Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to help elderly and disabled residents of nursing and assisted living facilities in Bridgeport and Decatur. Call Lisa Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at ppborgfeldt@aol.com for more information.
SUPPORT - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community Center, 404 Hudson St.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - The Alzheimer's Association hosts an Alzheimer's support group at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System's west campus board room. For more information, call Kelly Walker at (940) 627-5921.
DONATE A PHONE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center is accepting cell phones and cell phone batteries in any condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance, which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the center office in Decatur, 407 S. Washburn St. For information, call (940) 626-4585.
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - A free marriage workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the Weatherford College Education Center in Decatur. For more information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org To register, call (877) 922-4733.
CPR TRAINING - The Decatur Fire Department offers CPR training to people living in the Decatur city limits or in the Decatur Fire District. Classes are held monthly from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For more information or to register, call the administration offices at (940) 627-3199 or come by the fire department at 201 S. Church St.
