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.
RETIREMENT - Weatherford College President Joe Birmingham has announced he is retiring. He has been president since 2005 and worked with local officials on planning for a new Weatherford College Education Center in Wise County. Wise County voters approved a branch campus maintenance tax for the education center last November.
CAR WASH - The Bridgeport Swimming Pool Junior Guard program was to have a car wash 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the swimming pool to raise money for a competition against other Junior Guard programs. For more information, call (940) 683-4344.
BOOK SALE - The Rhome Library was to have a book sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Fiction, non-fiction and paperback books will be available. Nothing is more than $1.
YOU'RE INVITED - U.S. Rep. Kay Granger was scheduled to speak at a recognition ceremony of Floodwater Retarding Structure No. 24C of the Big Sandy Watershed Project at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the C.A. Becker Ranch on Farm Road 1655 near Alvord.
SINGLES CLUB - The North Texas Singles Club meeting and dinner was to be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the campsite in Wise County Park. For more information, call (940) 872-6627 and leave a message.
TRADE DAYS - Decatur Trade Days was to be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday, June 21 on the south side of the Sheriff's Posse Grounds. For more information, call Carla Tackett at (940) 390-9104.
GRAVE MARKER DEDICATION - The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War were to install a Grand Army of the Republic grave marker in a dedication ceremony for Corporal Cyrenius W. James at Thurmond Fairview Cemetery in New Fairview at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20.
BARBECUE - The Greenwood-Slidell Volunteer Fire Department and Greenwood Masonic Lodge was to host the second annual Community Barbecue 5 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Events include a meal, live band, raffle, auction and bounce house. For more information, go to http://www.gsvfd.us
5K RUN - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was to host the first Speak Up For Kids 5K race 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20, in conjunction with Chisholm Trail Days in downtown Decatur. Late registration is $25 for adults and $20 for children. All proceeds benefit the children served by CASA of Wise County.
FISHING TOURNAMENT - The Metroplex Bass Club will have an open black bass tournament Sunday, June 21. Entry fee is $50. For more information, go to http://www.metroplexbassclub.com
This week's events ...
WORKSHOP - Off 380 Players has openings for its Summer Youth Workshop June 22-26 and June 29-July 3 with performances held July 3 and 4. Cost is $200. Visit http://www.off380players.org or call (940) 389-7151.
SUMMER READING - The Decatur Public Library's seven-week summer reading program is each Tuesday through July 18. For more information, call the library at (940) 627-5512 or visit its Web site at http://www.decaturpubliclibrary.com
HEALTH GROUP - The Wise County Health Forum will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at Decatur City Hall.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY - The Wise County Historical Society meets 3 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Heritage Museum in Decatur for a program on the Colonial Boone family. For more information, call (940) 627-5452.
OFF 380 PLAYERS - The Off 380 Players Detour Dinner Theatre presents "Suburb," a musical comedy, June 26 and 27 at The Club at Runaway Bay. For a reservation, call (940) 575-4548.
CLASS OF 1999 - Decatur High School class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Joe T. Garcia's in Fort Worth. Cost is $20 per person. For more information or to RSVP, call Ryan Garrison Brown at (940) 210-0881 or e-mail Ryanlainebrown@yahoo.com.
MOVIE NIGHT - This month's Bridgeport Box Office movie is Kung Fu Panda at dusk Saturday, June 27, in Harwood Park. For more information, call (940) 683-3480 or visit http://www.cityofbridgeport.net/parks&rec
GOLF TOURNAMENT - The second annual Bryan Ledet Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 27, at The Club at Runaway Bay. The four-man scramble begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $60 per person. Prizes will be awarded to longest drive, closest to the pin, first, 10th and 20th place teams, and a hole in one wins a 2009 GMC single cab pickup. For information, call (940) 577-6201 or e-mail surveyors1975@embarqmail.com.
REUNION - A Boyd Elementary School reunion for past and present staff is Saturday, June 27. For information, call (940) 433-8261 or (817) 281-3592 or e-mail elizabethdannjohnson@gmail.com.
CLASS OF 1984 - The Decatur High School class of 1984's 25th reunion is 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the home of Roy and Jeannine Eaton. For information, call Jonita Morrow at (940) 627-2977.
CLASS OF 1979 - The Decatur High School Class of 1979's 30th class reunion is June 26-27. A meet and greet reunion party for class members, members of surrounding classes and former teachers, will be 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, at the Armadillo Grill in Decatur. There will be a $5 charge per person at the door. If you have not yet been contacted, call (817) 291-2255 or send an e-mail to decaturhigh79@yahoo.com.
Next week's events...
FOOD HANDLER'S PROGRAM - The Wise County Extension office is offering a Texas Department of State Health Services accredited food handlers program from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, June 29, at the Extension office, 206 S. State St., in Decatur. The class will cover good personal hygiene, cross contamination, and time and temperature abuse. Cost is $15. To reserve a spot, call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341.
WELL REGISTRATION - July 1 is the deadline for registering existing water wells with the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Exemptions include wells used exclusively for domestic use, watering livestock or poultry or agricultural irrigation. Wells not capable of producing more than 25 gallons per minute, or two or more wells tied into a system not able to produce more than 30 gallons a minute are also exempt. All groundwater wells drilled on or after Jan. 1, 2009, must be registered with the district, regardless of whether the well qualifies for an exemption. For more information, call UTGCD at (817) 523-5200.
FIRECRACKER SCRAMBLE - The Runaway Bay Ladies Golf Association will host its annual Firecracker Scramble Saturday, July 4, to benefit the Runaway Bay volunteer fire department. There will be a putting contest Friday, July 3. For more information, call Ann Jowitt at (940) 575-4084 or Vicki Ricks at (940) 575-2748.
Upcoming events ...
GOLF TOURNAMENT - The Breast Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament at The Club at Runaway Bay is Saturday, July 11. Tee time is 8:30 a.m., and registration is $75 a person, which includes breakfast and lunch. Team and sponsorship spots are available. For more information, call Ashley Wilson at (940) 210-4631.
FIRE DAMAGE ASSISTANCE- Wise County residents affected by the April 9 fires that swept through the southwest part of the county may be assisted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The deadline to return applications for property damage is Monday, July 13. For more information, visit SBA's Web site at http://www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance or call (800) 689-2955.
PARADISE REUNION - The Paradise High School Class of 1989's 20-year reunion is 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Rottman's place in Paradise. For information, e-mail Kris (Anderle) Love at kriselove@yahoo.com or call Monda (Whirley) Court at (972) 971-7575 or e-mail mondajo@yahoo.com.
ASMI RALLY - An Accident Scene Management Inc. Motorcycle Awareness rally is Friday through Sunday, July 24-26, at the Thunder Hill Rally Grounds, 167 Private Road 1106, in Decatur. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, and admission is $10, plus one small stuffed toy to be donated to local emergency responders. A Dart Run will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, bike games are at 2 p.m. and a band will perform from 8 to midnight. A Sunday service will also be held. For information, call (940) 389-0200 or e-mail snowman41279@yahoo.com.
BRIDGEPORT REUNION - The Bridgeport class of 1979 will host its 30-year reunion 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Bridgeport Golf and Country Club. Classes of 1976-1978 are also invited. Cost is $25 at the door. RSVP by e-mailing bridgeportclass79@yahoo.com or call (940) 389-5355.
MARINE REUNION - The Third Marine Division Association is holding its 55th annual reunion the week of Aug. 24-30 in San Antonio. For more information, call Mike Sohn at (210) 654-3310 or e-mail him at jumient2@hotmail.com.
In other news ...
SUPPORT - Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meetings are 6:30 p.m. each Monday at the Newark Community Center at 404 Hudson St.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - The Bridgeport Housing Authority is now 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 a company, Shelter Alliance, which allows them to receive shelter funding through cell phone donations. Bring donations to the Wise Hope Crisis Center in Decatur at 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.
CLASS OF 1999 - The Bridgeport High School Class of 1999 will have its 10-year reunion Sept. 11-12. If you have not yet been contacted, e-mail bridgeport1999@hotmail.com.
