TRAINING - Wise County was to train volunteers for the Point of Dispensing, or POD, site at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Alternative Learning Center in Bridgeport, 1101 17th St. The training is to prepare for a possible bio-terrorism attack. Citizens are welcome to participate.
EQUINE THERAPY FUNDRAISER - A fundraiser for Fly Without Wings Equine Center was to be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Sunset Fire Hall. Cost of the fajita dinner is $8.50. Raffle tickets are being sold for a 52-inch LCD Sanyo TV, HSUN 150 S-5 Auto 4 Cycle ATV or a Wii Sports System. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 and may be bought in advance or at the event. You do not have to be present to win. There will also be a live auction, silent auction and entertainment. The proceeds will be used to build a covered arena so that participants can receive therapy during all kinds of weather. Anyone wishing to donate items for either auction, purchase tickets in advance or help with the fundraiser may call (940) 427-2404 or (940) 393-1161. Web site is http://www.fly-withoutwings.org
HELP FOR NEEDY - Clothes and groceries were to be given to needy families 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Living Word Teaching Center, North U.S. 81/287 at the Justin exit, Farm Road 407. Everyone who receives food or clothes needs to bring an I.D. Donations of gently used clothing, toiletries and housewares are being accepted. Call Tina Strand at (817) 454-2299 for information.
REUNION - The Boyd High School class of 1989 was to celebrate its 20th reunion at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Esparanza Cafe in Fort Worth. Call Kevin Farr at (917) 873-5219 for information.
RABIES CLINIC - The Wise County Animal Shelter was to have a rabies shot clinic 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Rabies vaccines are $6, and other vaccines will be available at reduced prices.
CONCERT - Trinity Baptist Church in Boyd, 455 Rock Island Ave./Texas 114, was to present a free concert with The Websters at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
REATA BENEFIT - Reata Rehab was to hold a fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 24, at the LBJ Grasslands. Registration was to begin at 9 a.m. at the Valley View Trailhead in Decatur. For information, call (940) 479-2612.
TRADE DAYS - Decatur Trade Days was to be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Sheriff's Posse Grounds on Farm Road 51 South in Decatur. Call Carla Tackett at (940) 390-9104 for information.
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.
This week's events ...
CREDIT SEMINAR - The Wise County Extension office presents a seminar on understanding and improving your credit score at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Extension office. Topics will include why your credit score is important, why you should care about your credit score, what determines your credit score and how you can improve your credit score. The program is free. Call the Extension office to sign up at (940) 627-3341.
FLU CLINIC - Northwest ISD will host a MOVAX flu vaccination clinic for students 7:30 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Northwest High School. The vaccine can be administered to children 4 years of age and older. Cost is $14 per child, and a parent or guardian must be present. Adult flu vaccines and H1N1 flu vaccines are not available at this clinic.
LECTURE - Jeffrey Dean will give a presentation for parents of teens and tweens about the cultural messages faced by today's youth at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Decatur High School Auditorium. The event is sponsored by Wise Choices.
TEEN COURT - Wise County Teen Court meets 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Clay Poynor's courtroom. For information, call (940) 433-3288.
QUEEN "B" - The city of Bridgeport is hosting the first Queen "B" Contest 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Bridgeport Stage. The male employees of the city will participate in female form to earn the title Queen "B." Silent auction items will include a helicopter ride, a Nolan Ryan-signed baseball and more. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students and can be purchased at the door or in advance. For information, call Jesica McEachern at (940) 683-3402. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Wise County.
MYSTERY THEATER - The Decatur Public Library's Annual Mystery Theater is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Students in grades 5th-12th grades are invited to join the Off 380 Players for a live mystery theater, snacks and solve the crime. For information, call the library at (940) 627-5512.
GIVE 'EM A TIP - The Chico Volunteer Fire Department will wait tables at IHOP in Decatur from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. Funds will benefit the fire department.
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.
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.
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 http://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 the Wise Area Relief Mission. Call Lillie Hunt at (940) 627-2167 to take part. 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 by Nov. 16.
COOKING - Grace Baptist Church of Decatur is taking orders for smoked turkeys, hams and briskets to be cooked 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.
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 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
BENEFIT ACCOUNT - A benefit account has been set up at First State Bank in 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 - 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. on 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.
