ALVORD
MZ BEE — The MZ Bee is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alvord. Enjoy a day of crafting and fellowship. Call or text Donna at 940-393-8662.
CEMETERY MEETING — The Pella Cemetery Meeting is Sunday. A potluck lunch is at 1 p.m. Donations may be made at Legend Bank or with cemetery board members. Bring your chairs. Call 940-210-8512.
AURORA
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK — The City of Aurora will host its Movie in the Park event Nov. 8 at Aurora Ballpark. It will include a screening of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at approximately 6:30 p.m.
BOONSVILLE
CEMETERY MEETING — The Boonsville Community Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday in the Boonsville Community Center. A pot luck luncheon is at 1 p.m. followed by the business meeting. Contact Debra Wood, 940-393-9839.
BOYD
FOOD DRIVE — First Financial Bank in Boyd and Bridgeport are holding a canned food drive for Meals on Wheels through Friday.
TRUNK OR TREAT — The City of Boyd’s Trunk of Treat event is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the high school parking lot. The event will include candy, costume awards, snacks, games, DJ, hot dogs and drinks.
BRIDGEPORT
CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE — The City of Bridgeport will waive the garage sale permit fees for its annual City-Wide Garage Sale Friday Oct. 17 and Saturday Oct. 18. Free maps will be available Monday at City Hall and the Bridgeport Library. Call 940-683-3480.
MEMORIAL RUN — The 2025 Pam Worlow Memorial run (5K and 1 Mile) is 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18 in Downtown Bridgeport. The run benefits the Bridgeport Education Foundation. Register to participate, sponsor or donate at inknstitch.com/pam.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRY — Bridgeport Mobile Pantry at First Methodist Church is 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 9). Vehicles can line up in the middle school parking lot before 7:15 or after 7:40 a.m. There will be vegetables, fruit, protein and other food for 275 families. Volunteers are needed at the church starting at 7. Call 940-683-2780.
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT — The Bridgeport Education Foundation will host a Pickleball Tournament Oct. 25 at the Sonic Pickleball Courts, with some games at Harwood Park. Sign in at noon, tournament is 1 to 4 p.m.
SPOOKTACULAR — Spooktacular returns 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Bridgeport Community Center. It will include inflatables, cotton candy, popcorn, carnival games, balloon animals, candy and a costume contest.
CHICO
LIBRARY FUNDRAISER — Chico Public Library will host Homeschool Picture Day with Whitney Bowman Photography Oct. 16. Proceeds raised will support library programs. For information and order forms call Michelle, 940-644-2330 or Whitney, 817-223-7406.
CHICO FEST — Vendors are wanted for Chico Fest Saturday, Oct. 18. The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a kids corner, live music, food, bingo, raffles and vendors. Call Michelle, 940-644-2330.
BOOK SALE — Chico Public Library will hold a book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 at the CPL Book Room (400 S. Hovey St.). Donations are welcome. Contact Michelle, 940-644-2330.
DECATUR
POET’S CORNER — Celebrate the art of poetry with the North Texas Poets at Poet’s Corner 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 9) at Decatur Public Library. Share your favorite poems, read your own work, or simply enjoy listening.
GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOP — The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a free Gravestone Cleaning Workshop 10 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1. Learn safe and effective techniques to clean gravestones without causing damage. Email Regentjbd@outlook.com.
SALSA SHOWDOWN — Wise County’s biggest salsa competition returns Saturday at The County Seat in Decatur featuring a $500 grand prize for the winning salsa. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the event will also showcase live music from popular local norteña group La Gavilla de Durango, along with a variety of specialty food and drink items. Entry to the competition is free. To sign up or learn more, text 940-577-2946.
DONATE TO DECATUR FIRE DEPARTMENT — First Financial Bank in Decatur is accepting donations of bottled water and snacks for the Decatur Fire Department through Friday at 608 W. Hale. Call 940-683-8780.
MEDICARE CLASSES — Decatur Public Library will offer two sessions to share information about Medicare this month. Wes Carter will be at the library noon Tuesday, and Brian Ege will host a session 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16.
CORONA DE CATRINA — Get ready for Día de los Muertos at the Corona de Catrina event 5 p.m. Wednesday at Decatur Public Library. Adults are invited to create their own colorful flower crown. Materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring any additions you may want to add. Registration is required and can be done by visiting the library’s Facebook event.
CHAMBER AUCTION AND DINNER — The Decatur Chamber of Commerce’s 34th Annual Auction and Dinner — Denim and Diamonds — is 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Decatur Conference Center. Tickets and tables are on sale now. Cost is $80 per person. Call 940-627-1307 or email info@decaturtx.com.
GHOST WALK TOUR — The Wise County Historical Society will hold a Historic Ghost Walk Tour of Downtown Decatur 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25, with tours leaving every 15 minutes from the Wise History Museum, 119 State St. Purchase tickets at the museum or at wcmess.com/ghostwalk102525.
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY — Safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at Medical City Decatur. The event is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
BOO BASH — Boo Bash is 4 to 7 p .m. Oct. 26 on the Decatur Square. Area businesses will hand out candy with all kinds of community fun.
HOMETOWN HERO — Beverly Lindsey will be honored as a Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen with a celebration 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at First Financial Bank.
SWIRL — Decatur Swirl is 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1 in Downtown Decatur. The annual event features wine, food, music and shopping. Tickets are available at decatur-swirl.com.
GREENWOOD
FALL FESTIVAL — The Greenwood Fall Festival is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Downtown Greenwood. The parade is at 10. The event features food, kids activities, raffles, silent auction, vendors, crafts and a pumpkin patch. Bring cash/no ATM. Call Courtney at 940-389-3400 or Kriston at 940-389-1879.
FISH FRY — The Greenwood/Slidell Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry is 5 p.m. Saturday at the Slidell Fire Station, 152 County Road 2820. The event will feature live music by Roger Creager, food, raffle and live auction. Visit wcmess.com/fishfry101125 for online donations and raffle tickets.
NEW FAIRVIEW
OFFICE CLOSURE — City Hall and Public Works will be closed Friday for staff development. Offices will reopen at normal business hours Monday.
TRUNK OR TREAT — The City of New Fairview will holds its Trunk or Treat event 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at 150 Stewart St. It will include food, hay ride, bounce houses, face painting and a petting zoo. Call 817-638-5366 or visit newfairview.org.
RUNAWAY BAY
HALLOWEEN ALTERNATIVE EVENT — Just Jesus Church will host Light Up the Darkness 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. The church describes the event as a Christian alternative to Halloween, and it will include activities, door prizes, candy, food and a glow stick praise and worship hour.
WISE COUNTY
BLOOD DRIVE — The John B. Denton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host at Carter BloodCare blood drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church Decatur. Visit wcmess.com/donate101125 to schedule an appointment.
REPUBLICAN WOMEN MEETING — Wise Republican Women will host Senator Tan Parker at its Tuesday meeting in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom at the Law Enforcement Complex in Decatur. Parker will give an update from the 89th Legislature and the Special Sessions. The meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook.
AG ROUNDUP — The Wise County Ag Roundup, formerly known as the Ranchers Gathering, is Monday at First Baptist Church Decatur. Doors open at 5 p.m. so attendees can visit vendor booths, and the dinner and program is 6 to 8 p.m. Dr. Jason Banta, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, will give a program on Effective Supplementation Based on Hay and Forage Quality. Register by Thursday (Oct. 9) at the Extension office in Decatur.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING — Wise County Democrats meet Tuesday at Fairfield Inn in Decatur. Meet and greet at 6 p.m. followed by the presentation at 6:30.
GRAZING FOR WATER WORKSHOP — The Texas AgriLife Extension will present a Grazing for Water Workshop 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Josey Pavilion, 5190 County Road 398 in Cooke County. Register at wcmess.com/grazing101725.
MEALS ON WHEELS BENEFIT — The first Wise Wheels Poker Run is 8 a.m. Oct. 18 starting at Chico City Hall. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and local seniors. Sponsor slots are available. Call 940-627-5329 or email nzellner@wisemeals.org.
FIRST RESPONDERS HALLOWEEN — The Boos and Rescue Crews trick-or-treat with local first responders is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Wise County Fairgrounds in Decatur. It will feature costumes, candy, games and emergency vehicles on display.
JOINT CHAMBER MEETING — The Bridgeport and Decatur chambers of commerce will present the 4th Annual State of the County presentation by County Judge J.D. Clark 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 at the Decatur Conference Center. Purchase tickets ($20) at bridgeportchamber.org or decaturtx.com before Oct. 22.
FOOD DRIVE — First National Bank will host its annual food drive Oct. 27 through Nov. 28. The goal is 4,000 pounds of non-perishables that will be donated to Wise County food banks and pantries. Donation boxes will be located in lobbies of First National Bank branches in Bridgeport, Chico, Paradise and Runaway Bay.
LANDFILL PUBLIC HEARING — The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) will hold a public hearing for the proposed Chisholm Trail Disposal Landfill Oct. 30 at Decatur Conference Center. It will feature a question and answer time from 6:30 to 7 p.m. followed by the public meeting at 7. The landfill is proposed for 291 Private Road 4674 in Aurora near County Road 4668 (Bobo Crossing). Citizens may also submit written comments anytime during the public meeting or by mail before the close of the public comment period to the Office of the Chief Clerk, TCEQ, Mail Code MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/. More information can also be found on the City of Aurora website, auroratexas.gov/landfill/. You can also read more about the hearing here.
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 Friday 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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