BRIDGEPORT
BLOOD DRIVE — The city will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Bridgeport Public Library. Visit wcmess.com/donate123025 to sign up.
CHICO
CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE — Chico’s Christmas event on Saturday includes a Parade of Lights at 6 followed by a “Grinchmas Party” at 6:30 p.m. at the Chico Public Library. Call Michelle at 940-644-2330.
DECATUR
PHOTOS WITH SANTA — Decatur ISD will host Pictures with Santa 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 18) at McCarroll Middle School. The evening will also feature cookies, music and other fun photo opportunities.
LOCAL MEAL SUPPORT — The Decatur Conference Center will offer family-style meals on Mondays through the end of December to address food insecurity amidst ongoing uncertainty about federal support for food assistance programs. Call 940-393-0280 to confirm availability. Weekly updates will be posted at the Decatur Conference Center Facebook page.
SENIOR SOCIALS — Decatur Public Library’s Fabulous Friday Senior Socials activity for 9:30 a.m. Friday is movie day.
GIFT WRAPPING STATION — Decatur Public Library will host a free gift wrapping station throughout the month of December. Visitors can stop by during library hours to wrap their holiday presents using provided paper, ribbons and tags.
GREENWOOD
CHRISTMAS BBQ SALE — Greenwood Masonic Lodge 779 will hold its Christmas Barbecue Sale this month. Brisket, pit ham, turkey breast, ribs, jalapeño and regular sausage are available. Pick up 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Call/text 940-399-8594 to order.
RHOME
HOMESCHOOL HUMDINGERS — Due to the holidays, there will be no Homeschool Humdingers on Friday. The next Homeschool Humdingers will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16. Call 817-636-2767.
LIBRARY HOLIDAY CLOSURES — Rhome Community Library will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1-2 for the holidays.
WISE COUNTY
HOLIDAY CLOSURES — Wise County offices and dumpsites will close on Dec 24, 25 and 26. Dumpsites will reopen regular hours on Dec. 27. Wise County offices and dumpsites will also close on Jan 1, 2026. Dumpsites will reopen regular hours on Jan. 2, 2026.
COURTHOUSE RESTORATION TOUR — Wise Republican Women will join County Judge J.D. Clark for a tour of the renovated courthouse 6 p.m. Jan. 12. Call Connie Swain, 214-289-9857.
RED GALA — Wise Republican Women’s 11th Annual Red Gala is Jan. 31, 2026, at Decatur Conference Center. Keynote speaker will be State Rep. Caroline Fairly. Sponsorships are available, with a deadline of Dec. 31. Visit wrwomen.com/red-gala/ or the group’s Facebook page.
COLLEGE REGISTRATION OPEN — Registration is underway at Weatherford College Wise County for Spring 2026. Visit wc.edu to apply to the college and for more information, or call 940-627-2690.
BENEFIT ACCOUNT — A benefit account has been opened at Legend Bank for Karen Faulkner of Alvord, who is recovering from two aneurysms and a severe stroke.
ROTARY CLUB — The Decatur Rotary Club meets noon Thursdays at the Decatur Conference Center.
LIONS CLUB — The Decatur Lions Club meets noon Wednesdays, except fifth Wednesdays, at the Decatur Lions Club Building, 207 N. State St.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME — Rhome Community Library holds Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. It features stories, music, crafts and games. Designed for preschool aged children, but all children are welcome. Call the library at 817-636-2767.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP — A stroke support group meets 5:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Cornerstone Caregiving, 301 E. Main Street in Decatur.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED — Wise County Committee on Aging/Meals on Wheels is in immediate need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound senior citizens. Call 940-627-5329.
NEW HOURS FOR VETERANS MUSEUM — The Wise County Veterans Museum is now open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and every third Saturday. The museum is located at 1308 10th St. in Bridgeport.
MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS — The Wise History Museum and Gift Shop on the Decatur Square is now open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS — The Mary’s Gift program at Healthy Wise County provides free mammogram screenings to low-income, uninsured, or under-insured women in Wise County. Mary’s Gift is able to provide up to 15 mammograms each month. You can apply online at healthywiseco.org/marys-gift-application.
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