ALVORD
HISTORIC PHOTOS – The Wise County Genealogical Society will scan historical photos 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Alvord City Hall. Participants may bring up to five photos and are also allowed to bring a flash drive. You will take the photos home after they are scanned. The Society is working hard to provide important information to everyone about the history of Alvord.
BRIDGEPORT
FREE LUNCHES – The Bridgeport Middle School Student Council will be serving free lunches 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today through Nov. 28 at Harwood Park under the pavilion.
CHRISTMAS PARADE – Applications for the Lights on Halsell Christmas parade are available at Bridgeport City Hall or at www.cityofbridgeport.net. The parade will be 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, on Halsell Street in downtown Bridgeport. The parade theme this year is “Frozen.” Call 940-683-3404 or visit www.cityofbridgeport.net.
CARDS IN THE PARK – Spaces are now being reserved for the 8th Annual Christmas Cards in the Park, sponsored by Bridgeport Parks and Recreation. The holiday decor program offers businesses, civic groups or individuals a chance to share their best wishes for the season with residents and visitors. There is no charge for a space. Call 940-683-3480 or visit www.cityofbridgeport.net.
CHAMBER LUNCHEON – The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Community Center. Lunch will be catered by Dos Chiles, and cost is $10. RSVP by noon Wednesday, Dec. 17, to donnamann@bridgeportchamber.org or 940-683-2076.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED – The Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department is searching for new members. Applicants must be 18 years old or older, live in Bridgeport and have a high school diploma and a clean record. Call Bridgeport Training Captain Tanner Reeves, 940-577-0930.
DECATUR
SANTA COPS - The Decatur Police Department is accepting applications for the Santa Cops program now through Friday, Dec. 5. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the police department through Wednesday, Dec. 17. Call Ashly DoByns, 940-393-0300.
PARADE OF LIGHTS – The 2014 Parade of Lights is Saturday, Dec. 6. Lineup begins at 5 p.m., and judging is at 5:30. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Entry forms may be picked up at the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, 308 W. Main St.
BEADING CLASS – The Decatur Public Library is having a holiday beading class 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday in November. Participants will make a holiday ornament as they learn the steps for beadweaving. The class is free, but registration is required. Call 940-393-0290, stop by the library at 1700 Farm Road 51 South, or sign up online at www.decaturpubliclibrary.com.
YEARBOOK SALE – The Decatur High School yearbook staff has extra copies of past yearbooks on sale at a discount through the month of December. The following books are available for only $10: 1994, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010. Yearbooks for 2011 and 2012 may be purchased for $25. Call 940-393-7231 or email cindy.berry@decatur.esc11.net.
NEWARK
BOOK CLUB – Newark Public Library is hosting a book club for adults 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday. November’s selection is “Gray Mountain” by John Grisham. Call 817-489-2224.
STORY TIME – Newark Public Library is hosting preschool story time for 5- and 6-year-olds noon to 12:45 p.m. every Thursday. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 817-489-2224.
PARADISE
AWARDS BANQUET – The Paradise Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Paradise First Baptist Church. Speaker is Dr. Shirley Cothran Barret, Miss America 1975. RSVP to info@paradisetexaschamber.org.
RHOME
BOOK BLOWOUT – Rhome Public Library is having a Book Blowout Sale 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday now through December. Hardback books are $1, and paperbacks are 50 cents. The library is at 265 W. BC Rhome.
CHRISTMASTIME – Christmas in Rhome is 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Rhome Community Center, 261 N. School Rd. Santa will visit 7:30 to 8:30, and door prizes will be given away.
WISE COUNTY
ANGEL TREE – Senior citizens wishing to receive a gift through Angel Tree should fill out a request form by Friday, Dec. 5. Forms are available at IntegraCare, 1300 Halsell St., Suite 101, in Bridgeport and Advanced Heart Care, 2401 Farm Road 51 South, Suite 200, in Decatur. Those wishing to sponsor a senior should call IntegraCare, 940-683-8171.
HELPING SOLDIERS – North Texas Stockings for Soldiers Campaign is underway with dropoff locations in Decatur at Shear Madness Salon, Wise County Messenger, DATCU and Sister’s Grooming. Small, lightweight items that will fit in a stocking are needed. For a complete list of requested items, contact Bobby Travis at 940-453-0511, Bobby.Travis60@gmail.com; or Janice Millican at 940-627-4220, rjmillican@ymail.com.
PECAN 101 WORKSHOP – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wise County is hosting Pecan Management School Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Women’s Building on the Wise County Fairgrounds. Cost is $15, which includes lunch. The featured speaker is Charles Rohla, Ph.D., a pecan specialist with the Noble Foundation. The topics will include pecan overview, management tips for successful pecan plantings, native pecan production, nutrition management, pest management and crop load management and alternative bearing. Two continuing education units will be offered for TDA pesticide applicators. To register, call the Extension office, 940-627-3341.
CEU PROGRAM – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wise County is hosting a program for TDA pesticide applicator license holders on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Decatur Civic Center. Registration is at 8 a.m., and the program is 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The topics will include fly control in cattle, fish pond management, laws and regulations, pasture weed control and tree death. Cost is $45, which includes lunch. Call the Extension office to register at 940-627-3341.
FOOD TRAINING – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Wise County is having a food safety training program 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Extension office. The training includes materials and the state food manager certification examination. To register, call 940-627-3341. Space is limited.