INSURANCE APPROVED - The Bridgeport City Council approved contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield for health, dental and life insurance, and Superior for vision insurance at Tuesday's meeting.
LOGO CONTEST - Logos may be submitted for the Bridgeport Main Street Logo Contest through Monday, Aug. 17. Logos should reflect the city's designation as the Stagecoach Capital of Texas. Submit logos to the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce office or the Main Street office. For more information, call (940) 683-2076 or (940) 683-3485.
FREE ADOPTIONS - Adoptions are free during the month of August at Wise County Animal Shelter. Shelter hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call (940) 627-7577.
KARATE TOURNAMENT - Stephen Starnes and Darrell Sanders are hosting the Sgt. Randy White Karate Benefit Tournament 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Bridgeport Elementary School gym. Proceeds benefit the White family. For more information, call (940) 225-2038.
SKEET SHOOT - A skeet shoot benefiting Paradise FFA is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at 631 County Road 3470 in Paradise. The event is open to all ages and is wolf-chase format. Entry fee includes a meal, and a concession stand will be at the event. For information, call Kay Moore at (817) 343-0484.
CPR/FIRST AID CLASS - A CPR and basic first aid class from the American Heart Association is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Newark Community Center at 404 Hudson St. Cost is $20 per person. Call (940) 210-1049.
POOL HOURS - Beginning Saturday, Aug. 15, the Bridgeport swimming pool will be open 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays. The last day that the pool will be open for the summer is Sunday, Aug. 23.
CLEAN-UP DAY - The city of New Fairview will host a Citywide Clean-up Day Saturday, Aug. 15. Residents need to bring their driver's license or utility bill that shows a physical address within city limits. Items that will not be accepted include tires, batteries, hazardous materials, wet paint, oil refrigerants or anything containing refrigerants.
ANGEL FOOD - Angel Food Ministries orders through Crossroads Church in Decatur are due by 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. The basic box is $30. See http://www.crossroadsdecatur.com/angel-food-ministries for this month's menu and specials. To order, e-mail angelfood@crossroadsdecatur.com or call (940) 626-4527. Pick-up will be 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Crossroads Church.
This week's events ...
CLOSING - The Wise County Elections Department will be closed for training Aug. 17-21.
SUPPORT GROUP - The Wise County Diabetic Support Group meets at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Wise Regional Health System. The class will be about understanding insulin. For more information, call Tonya Hull at (940) 231-5207.
BROWNE BENEFIT - A hamburger supper benefit for Josh Browne of Alvord, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia, is Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Alvord High School. Plates are $5 each. An account has also been set up for the family at Legend Bank. Contributions can be mailed to Legend Bank, Browne family benefit account, P.O. Box 66, Alvord, TX 76265.
RODEO ASSOCIATION - The Decatur chapter of the North Texas High School Rodeo Association will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at David's Western Store and Saddle Shop. All high school students in Decatur are eligible to join. The rodeos are held throughout the school year in Saginaw. For more information, call Lou Ann at (940) 399-9036 or visit the NTHSRA Web site at http://www.nthsra.org
MEET THE TEACHER - Bridgeport Intermediate School hosts Meet the Teacher Tuesday, Aug. 18. Third grade will be at 6 p.m., fourth grade at 6:30 p.m. and fifth grade at 7.
FOSSIL, ROCK AND MINERAL SOCIETY - The Wise County Fossil, Rock and Mineral Society's annual ice cream social and officer election is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Wesley Center on E. Main St. in Decatur. For more information, call Randall Watson at (940) 627-7837.
COLLEGE REGISTRATION - Weatherford College in Wise County will be open until 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 18-20, for new and returning student registration. Offices hours for the rest of the week are 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Classes begin Monday, August 24.
CHAMBER LUNCH - The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Bridgeport Lions' Hall. Cost is $10. RSVP to the chamber office no later than Wednesday, Aug. 19. To donate an item for the raffle, call the chamber office at (940) 683-2076.
BAKE SALE - A bake sale will be held in benefit of Linda Callaway of Paradise from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the First State Bank in Bridgeport. Callaway is waiting for a second liver transplant. For information, call Kim Taylor at (940) 255-2228.
FREE HAIRCUTS - The Hair Shop in Bridgeport is offering free haircuts to children from low-income families in grades K-5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. The first 40 kids will receive a free backpack. For more information, call (940) 683-2484.
HABITAT MEETING - Trinity Habitat for Humanity will have a prospective homeowner meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the First United Methodist Church at Bridgeport, 608 17th St. For more information, call (817) 926-9219, ext. 116.
SWIM PARTY - Bridgeport Middle School students are invited to a Back to School Swim Party 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the city swimming pool. Tickets are $3 in advance and can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Department or the swimming pool. Tickets the day of the event are $5. Space is limited. For more information, call (940) 683-3480.
Next week's events ...
MARINE REUNION - The Third Marine Division Association is holding its 55th annual reunion Aug. 24-30 in San Antonio. For more information, call Mike Sohn at (210) 654-3310 or e-mail him at jumient2@hotmail.com.
MOVIE NIGHT - Bridgeport Main Street and Parks and Recreation Department presents the movie "Little Giants" Friday, Aug. 28, at Bull Memorial Stadium practice fields after the Bulls' football game. For more information, call (940) 683-3480 or visit http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec
Upcoming events ...
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY - The Decatur Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association is taking applications for its third class to start Monday, Aug. 31. Applications are available at the police department. For information, call Sgt. Delvon Campbell at (940) 627-1500. There is no cost for the 12-week program. Classes are at 6:30 p.m. in the police department training room.
ESL CLASSES - Free ESL classes are offered at the Decatur First Baptist Church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays during the school year beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 and classes are offered for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call the church office at (940) 627-3235.
CLASS OF 1999 - The Bridgeport High School Class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion Sept. 11-12. If you have not been contacted, e-mail bridgeport1999@hotmail.com.
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. 6. Proceeds go to the Decatur Police Department to help provide training equipment.
In other news ...
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. No experience is required, but volunteers must be at least 18 years old and must complete a free training course consisting of classroom study and training at local nursing homes. Hours are flexible and are determined by each volunteer. For more information, call Lisa Walker at (800) 272-3921 or e-mail Pat Borgfeldt at ppborgfeldt@aol.com
FIGHT MOSQUITOS - Decatur mayor Joe Lambert is asking residents to take care of their property to limit breeding grounds for mosquitos. Tips include cutting weeds, getting rid of standing water, trimming brush and cleaning out any "junk" that might be stacked in your yard.
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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - The Bridgeport Housing Authority is accepting applications for one-bedroom apartments. Applications can be picked up at the office, 1508 Cobb, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
FOSTER OR ADOPT - CASA is taking applications for the Arrow Child and Family Ministries foster/adopt training in September at the Decatur Public Library. The classes will be each Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. To sign up, call Joy Woodruff at (940) 393-5231 or the CASA office at (940) 627-7535.
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.
