News Briefs

A NIGHT FOR NOLAN FUNDRAISER — A fundraiser to support the family of Nolan Hayhurst who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is March 20.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING — The Paradise Historical Society will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Paradise First Methodist Church fellowship building.

BLOOD DRIVE — Alvord High School will host a Carter BloodCare blood drive 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the AHS Band Hall. Sign up at wcmess.com/donate3226.

SWAP MEET RETURNS — The Wise County Antique Auto Club’s 51st annual Decatur Swap Meet returns to the Wise County Fairgrounds this weekend.

RESOURCE MARKET — Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth will bring its R.E.D. (Resources and Education Delivered) Market to Boyd Community Center.

HEALTHY COOKING — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present the Cooking Well for a Healthy Blood Pressure Series beginning Tuesday, Feb. 17 and continuing Feb. 24 and March 10.

CHAMBER BANQUET — Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet and auction Feb. 7 at Camp QYB on Lake Bridgeport.

MOTHER/SON DANCE — Bridgeport Parks and Recreation will present its annual Mother/Son Dance “Totally Awesome 80s” Jan. 31 at Bridgeport Community Center. Two dances will be held, 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $12 per person at bridgeport.recdesk.com. Space is limited. All sons, mothers, grandmothers and aunts are invited for an evening of dancing, fun, prizes, photos, refreshments and more. Call 940-683-3480.

CHAMBER AWARDS GALA — Wise County Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Wonderland Gala is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Decatur Conference Center.

BINGO BASH — Paradise Buyers Association’s annual Bingo Bash fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday at the Paradise High School Cafeteria.