HEALTH GROUP - The Wise County Health Group meets 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Decatur Visitors Center, 106 S. Trinity. The group will be finalizing the Community Health Assessment Survey for distribution during November and discussing the 2010 Health Fair.
FISHING CURE - Registration for Fish for a Cure begins at 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Wise County Park. Fishing begins at 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Cost is $50 per person. Fishermen compete in two-person teams. There will be door prizes and a raffle for a deer blind. For information, call Michael at (940) 393-2894 or Gary at (940) 389-2277.
TRICK OR TREAT - The residents of Sunny Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation will pass out candy to trick or treaters 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Sunny Hill is located at 201 E. Thompson.
WIZARD GOES GREEN - The Decatur High School Theatre Department presents "Wizard of Oz" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Admission is $6. All sets and costumes are made from recycled materials.
GARDEN CLUB - The Bridgeport Garden Club meets at noon Thursday, Nov. 5. After lunch, Dr. Steve George will present a program on EarthKind Roses. George is the national coordinator of the EarthKind Environmental Landscape Management Program and is a landscape horticulture specialist for Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Dallas. For meeting location information, call Naomi Rawle at (940) 627-2229 or Pat Hiler at (940) 575-9242.
FALL FESTIVAL - The Rhome Church of Christ presents the Fall Family Fun Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The free event will feature food, prizes, games and more.
DONATIONS - Legend Bank in Decatur is accepting donations to WARM and coats for the Spirit of Christmas Coat Drive.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - Teresa Sattawhite and Joy Woodruff have been named event chairpersons for the Christmas Celebration of the Children Gala Dinner benefiting the abused and neglected children of CASA of Wise and Jack counties. The event is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Decatur Civic Center. CASA Board President Sally Reiger will announce table hosts for the event in early November. For information, call the CASA office at (940) 627-7535.
FOOD DRIVE - The Decatur Police Citizens Alumni Association is collecting food for WARM. For information, call (940) 627-5329.
This week's events ...
HEART GALLERY - The Heart Gallery of Wise and Jack counties will be at Wise Regional Health System, 609 Medical Dr., in Decatur, through Oct. 29. The gallery is a photo exhibit of children available for adoption. For information, call (940) 393-5231.
GOODIES FOR GRANDPARENTS - Bridgeport Elementary School will honor grandparents at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Cookies, coffee and lemonade will be served, and grandparents will visit their grandchild's classroom.
CANS FOR CAKES - North Texas Bank will have a bake sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, benefiting WARM. You need to bring canned goods to swap for baked goods.
BOOSTER CLUB - The Decatur Booster Club meets 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Prada Bistro.
GOLF FOR CHARITY - The Wise Electric fifth annual 4-Man Scramble Golf Tournament is 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Runaway Bay Golf Course. All proceeds benefit Wise County Charities. First place team receives $240, second place $120 and third place $80. Cost to enter is $60 per player. Prizes will also be awarded for closest to the pin and longest drive. Door prizes and lunch will be provided. For information, call (940) 389-7334.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY - The Bridgeport chapter of the National Honor Society will accept applications from juniors and seniors through Friday, Oct. 30. Applications should be turned in to Rosalinda Scott, BHS chapter adviser. Students will be notified of their acceptance by mail. For information, call Mrs. Scott at (940) 683-4064.
FOOD DRIVE - Vincent Investment Management is collecting nonperishable canned food or cash donations for Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM). Donations can be dropped off anytime during the month of October at the office, 2250 Farm Road 51 South, Suite 900, in Decatur.
CAN COLLECTING - First Financial Bank in Decatur is collecting cans for Wise Area Relief Mission.
FOUNDATION BANQUET - The Bridgeport Education Foundation's seventh annual benefit banquet and auction is Saturday, Nov. 7, in the Bridgeport High School Commons area. Donations are sought for live and silent auction items, table sponsors and direct donations. Mail or fax to chairman Sue Ray by Friday, Oct. 30, at 808 Woodrow Wilson Ray Circle, Bridgeport, TX 76426 or (940) 683-2069.
AG SINGLES - The Texas Chapter of Singles in Agriculture will have a weekend event Friday, Oct. 30, through Sunday, Nov. 1. The chapter will meet at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Brushy Creek Retreat, 435 Richey Road, in Bowie. The group will visit Saint Jo, Brushy Creek Winery and Nocona. Visit www.singlesinag.org or call (940) 872-2521 or (940) 842-1205 for information.
FOOD DRIVE - First State Bank in Bridgeport is accepting food and toiletry items for WARM through Friday, Oct. 30. Items can be brought to the front lobby.
CLUB MEETING - The Desk and Derrick Club of Wise County annual business meeting is 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the La Quinta Inn in Bridgeport. Dinner is $10 payable at the door. The speaker is Scott Mercer with Complete Production Services. The business session of the meeting is closed, but the dinner and speaker presentation is open to the public. RSVP to Trinity Fincher at trinity.fincher@dvn.com before Oct. 30.
Next week's events ...
BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS - Decatur pee wee basketball sign-ups are under way for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls. Deadline is Sunday, Nov. 1. Forms can be picked up at Decatur Intermediate School. Contact Paula Graves at (940) 626-8116 or (940) 389-2414 or e-mail decaturpeeweebasketball@hotmail.com for information.
VOLUNTEER FAIR - A volunteer fair is 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Weatherford College. The event will include drinks, snacks and door prizes. Organizations will be on site to discuss volunteering opportunities. Call Megan Brock at (940) 452-4828 for information.
CHALLENGE - Wise Electric Cooperative has challenged other Wise County businesses in a food drive to benefit WARM. Call Lillie Hunt at (940) 627-2167 to participate. A custom trophy goes to the winner. Food will be collected Friday, Nov. 6.
ASMI COURSE - Accident Scene Management Inc. courses are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bridgeport. The professional course is 6 to 9:30 p.m. Friday for $15. The basic course is 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 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
FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION - The Chisholm Trail Tractor Club annual Fall Farm Equipment Consignment Auction is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Sheriff's Posse Grounds on Farm Road 51 South in Decatur. Equipment already consigned includes a 1951 Farmall Super A, a 1949 Farmall Mod "C" and a John Deere 3010. For consignment information, call Grady Griffeth at (940) 393-2155. Heugatter Auction Service will conduct the auction.
BARRELS FOR BOOKS - Royal Christian Academy in Boyd will host the Barrels for Books barrel race Saturday, Nov. 7. Exhibition will begin at 11 a.m., and the race will start at 2 p.m. Monetary and raffle item donations are accepted. All proceeds benefit the academy. Call Amy Proudfoot at (940) 389-2441 for information.
Upcoming events ...
PIG TRAINING - Wise County 4-H show pig training is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Paradise ag barn. Instruction will be given on hog selection, feeding, health, daily care and more. Call the Extension office to sign up at (940) 627-3341.
THANKSGIVING DINNER - The First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport will hold its annual community Thanksgiving dinner 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11., in the Bridgeport High School commons area. Cost for adults is $7 in advance or $8 at the door; children 5 to 10 years, $4 in advance or $5 at the door; and children under 4 will eat free. Pre-sale tickets are available until noon the day of the dinner. For more information and to buy tickets, come by or call the church office at (940) 683-2780 or contact any church member.
RAINWATER HARVESTING - A program on rainwater harvesting is 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Sheriff's Posse Grounds. Call the Extension office for more information and to sign up (940) 627-3341.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - Applications for Decatur Spirit of Christmas are available 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.
COAT DRIVE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center, a family violence/sexual assault victims' service organization, is holding a coat drive for the children of clients. Donations of new fall/winter children's coats, monetary donations and/or gift cards are being accepted. Take donations to the Wise Hope Crisis Center, 407 S. Washburn St., in Decatur weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Friday, Nov. 13. For information, call Brittany at (940) 626-4585.
FALL CLEAN-UP - The city of Bridgeport will host a fall clean-up event 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The city is looking for clean teams to help collect trash and debris in all areas of town. Shirts are limited, so sign up to reserve yours. A signed release form is required for each participant. For information, call Natalie Bilby at (940) 683-3413.
BOYD SPIRIT - Boyd Spirit of Christmas applications are available at all Boyd ISD schools and at city hall. They are due Monday, Nov. 16.
COOKING - Grace Baptist Church of Decatur is taking orders for smoked turkeys, hams and briskets to be cooked Friday, Nov. 20. Meat may be picked up that evening at the church parking lot. Turkeys are $30; hams, $35; and briskets, $40. Proceeds benefit the Grace Baptist Benevolence Fund. To order, call (940) 627-7558.
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS - Applications for Rhome's Spirit of Christmas are available at Rhome City Hall, 105 W. First St. Applications must be returned to city hall by Nov. 20. The program provides toys and clothes for economically disadvantaged children. It is sponsored by the city of Rhome and Rhome United Methodist Church.
COAT DRIVE - Coats will be accepted at all Decatur financial institutions through Dec. 10 for the Spirit of Christmas coat drive. Infant through young adult sizes will be accepted.
In other news ...
ACCEPTING DONATIONS - North Texas Bank has a box in its lobby for Wise Area Relief Mission donations of food and toiletries.
BEARS - Boyd High School cheerleaders are collecting new stuffed animals for hospitalized children throughout the football season at all home games.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM - The Decatur Public 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 information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit the Web page at http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - 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 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 a support group at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month at Wise Regional Health System's west campus board room in Decatur. Call Kelly Walker at (940) 627-5921 for information.
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. Call (940) 626-4585 for information.
MARRIAGE WORKSHOP - A free marriage workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Weatherford College Education Center in Decatur. For information, visit http://www.theparentingcenter.org To register, call (877) 922-4733.
CPR TRAINING - 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 information or to register, call the administration offices at (940) 627-3199 or come by the department at 201 S. Church St.
