SPLASH DAY - Rhome Splash Day and Fish Fry is Saturday, July 31, at the Rhome Fire Department. The event will feature water slides and bounce houses for kids 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $7 all day. The fish fry is 6 to 9 p.m., $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Dee Romine will perform at the dinner. Proceeds benefit the Rhome Volunteer Fire Department. For information call (817) 696-6742.
DHS REUNION - The DHS Class of 1980 is holding its 30th reunion July 30-31. Alumni will meet at Bono's in Decatur at 7 p.m. both nights. Afterparty will follow at the Harris camp at the Reunion grounds. Graduating classes from 1977-85 are invited. For information call Stacci (Harris) Keys at (817) 372-0334 or Amy (Pegues) Walrath at (940) 368-9092.
CLASS REUNION - The Decatur High School Class of 1970 will have its 40th reunion at noon Saturday, July 31, at Catfish O'Harlies. No reservations are needed. Class members are requested to bring any memorabilia they may want to share. Dress is casual and spouses are invited. Members of the classes of 1969 and 1971 are also invited.
SWIM LATE - The Bridgeport City Pool will be open until 11 p.m. Saturday, July 31, for Late Night Swim. For more information, call the Bridgeport Parks and Recreation Department at (940) 683-3480.
EAGLE BOOSTERS - The Decatur Eagles Booster Club is selling football program ads through Aug. 1. For information call Katherine Cox at (940) 389-6734.
VACCINATIONS - The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold two clinics for back to school shots. The first is 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 2, at the Bridgeport First United Methodist Church. 608 17th St. and the second will be 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 16, at the Decatur First United Methodist Church, 411 N. Miller St. Bring your child's current shot records. Vaccines are $14 each with a maximum of $28 per family. Fees are based on a sliding scale.
PESTICIDE TRAINING - A private applicator training and test is 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the County Extension office. Registration fee is $45. This class is for individuals who do not currently have a pesticide applicator license. The class is limited to the first 20 paid participants, so call the Extension office at (940) 627-3341 to sign up.
BREASTFEEDING MONTH - Outreach Health Services invites mothers and mothers-to-be to celebrate breastfeeding month from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the office, 2306 S. FM 51 in Decatur. Food and drinks will be served. For information, call Savhanna Pannell at (940) 627-5796.
BE A MENTOR - Training day for volunteer StrengthBank Talk Group mentors at Bridgeport High School is Aug. 16. To sign up, contact Lori Hancock, community liaison, at (940) 577-0169, or lorihancock10@gmail.com, Jamie Sturdivant or Aimee Burtnett at (940) 683-4064 or pick up information at the Chamber of Commerce or the high school or online, http://www.talkgroups-mentors.org/bridgeportisd and role cursor over the BHS Bull on the page.
HIGH SCHOOL RODEO - The Decatur High School Rodeo team has open enrollment for Decatur students in 9th-12th grade until Sept. 1. The meetings are held in the Rabbit Building at the Wise County Sheriff Posse Grounds. Contact team coach Rick Wilson at decaturrodeoteam@hotmail.com or (817) 733-0930.
20-YEAR REUNION - The Boyd High School Class of 1990 will hold its 20th class reunion Sept. 10 and 11. Contact Diana Doss Benson for more information at benson6599@yahoo.com or (615) 631-3310.
In other news ...
MEETING - Christians Against Substance Abuse (CASA) meets 7 to 8 p.m. each Friday at the Church of Christ fellowship building, 302 S. McCracken, in Chico.
SEATS NEEDED - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center needs new or gently used car seats and booster seats. Donations can be dropped off at 407 S. Washburn St. in Decatur. For information, call (940) 626-4585.
FOOD PANTRY OPEN - The Newark Area Food Pantry, 502B Main St., is now open every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The pantry serves 76078 and 76071 zip code areas. Bring proof of residence to sign up.
BENEFIT ACCOUNT - An account has been set up to benefit 18-month-old Alora Ferrier of Boyd at Wells Fargo Bank. Ferrier, daughter of Crystal Ferrier and Daniel Talley, was diagnosed with cancer of the retina and had the tumor and eye removed April 27. The account number is 5206002213 and will go toward associated expenses.
COLLECTING CANS - A container for aluminum cans has been placed at the dump site on Farm Road 51 South in Decatur. Donated cans will be sold with proceeds benefiting the Wise County Animal Shelter.
NEED RECIPES? - First Financial Bank in Boyd, Decatur and Bridgeport is selling cookbooks for $15. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.
NEW WEBSITE - The city of Rhome has redesigned the city website. For current events, city information and local news, go to http://www.cityofrhome.com
COOKBOOKS - Taste of Texas Downtown cookbooks are for sale at the Decatur Visitors Center for $20 each. Proceeds benefit the Anise Reed fund of Texas Main Street.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS GROUP - God's Angels meets at 6 p.m. every Saturday at the Unchained Biker Church in Chico, 119 South Weatherford. Call Melinda at (940) 683-4416 or Dee at (940) 255-2778.
DONATE OLD COMPUTERS - Old personal and laptop computers may be dropped off at Health Source/Health Innovations, 1700 W. Business U.S. 380, in Decatur 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Computers will be cleaned, stripped and refurbished and donated to local schools, churches or children. For information, call (940) 627-7811.
WORK FOR SENIORS - Experience Works is offering job opportunities in Wise County. It is a national, nonprofit organization that provides paid, on-the-job training and employment services for low-income persons older than 55. For information, call (866) 397-9757, go to http://www.experienceworks.org or visit North Central Texas Work Force at 1810 FM 51 South in Decatur.
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 batteries in any condition. The organization works with Shelter Alliance, which allows it to receive 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 Weatherford College Wise County 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 within the Decatur city limits or in the Decatur fire district. Classes are monthly from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The cost is $5. For information or to register, call the administration office at (940) 627-3199 or come by the department at 201 S. Church St.
ALTERNATE ENTRANCE - The main entrance to Decatur High School was to be closed Wednesday, July 21, through Monday, July 26. Visitors should use the south entrance near the theater and enter the second-floor office.
HIV/HEP C TESTING - AIDS Resources of Rural Texas, in collaboration with several other agencies, is offering testing for HIV and hepatitis C. For more information, call (817) 569-5760 or (800) 700-2037.
HELP NEEDED - Wise County Committee on Aging needs two reliable cars to deliver Meals on Wheels in the Boyd and Bridgeport areas. The committee is renting and borrowing vehicles to get the job done but will not be able to afford rentals after this week. Call the WCCA office at (940) 627-5329 or e-mail Executive Director Donna Brown at wccoa08@peoplepc.com if you'd like to help.
OFFICE CLOSED - The Precinct 3 justice of the peace office will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 22-23, for training.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING - The Wise County Historical Society will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the Wise County Heritage Museum in Decatur. Retired veterinarian Dr. Ed Maddox will be the speaker. The public is welcome.
COMPUTER CLASSES - Newark Public Library is offering a free, basic computer class 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays July 22-Aug. 12. Participants can bring their own laptops or use one of the library's six computers. Since seats and computers are limited, participants must register by calling (817) 489-2224.
OPEN AUDITIONS - Off 380 Players community theater of Wise County will hold open auditions 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, at the Decatur Visitors Center, 106 S. Trinity, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Bridgeport Stage, 1009 Halsell St. The auditions are for "The Man Who Came to Dinner" (15 men, nine women) and "Mixed Couples" (three men, two women).
10-YEAR REUNION - The Alvord Class of 2000 will celebrate its 10-year reunion Saturday, July 24, at a private residence. For information, call Stacy Cox Privett at (940) 577-0737 or e-mail stacy@trailingheart.com.
SHOWS ADDED - The Off 380 Players production of "Tuesdays with Morrie" has been held over for two performances at the Decatur Visitors Center. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students.
DECATUR EDC RECEPTION - The Decatur Economic Development Corp. will host a reception to welcome new EDC Director Jody Adams 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, in the board room of the Decatur Civic Center. The public is invited. The reception had originally been scheduled for Thursday, July 22.
BAND CAMP - Mighty Marching Maroon band camp is July 29 and 30. All freshmen should attend 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 29. All high school band members should attend 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 30. For more information, call (940) 683-8420.
AIRPORT WORK - The Bridgeport Municipal Airport will be closed beginning Aug. 2 for the second phase of the surface rehab project funded by a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division. Phase two consists of numbering and re-marking the runway and completing the Precision Approach Position Indicator (PAPI). The airport will be closed for approximately four days. For more information, call (940) 683-3460.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE - Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center is holding a school supply drive for the children of their clients. They are asking for donations of school supplies, regulation size backpacks, and varying sizes of new children's shoes. Monetary donations and/or gift cards will also be accepted, and Wise Hope staff will use these to purchase needed supplies. Donations can be taken to Wise Hope Crisis Center at 407 S. Washburn St. in Decatur, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 11. For more information, call Brittany at (940) 626-4585.
20-YEAR REUNION - The Boyd High School Class of 1990 will hold its 20th class reunion Sept. 10 and 11. Contact Diana Doss Benson for more information at benson6599@yahoo.com or (615) 631-3310.
