COTTLE
Old Settlers back in the saddle for April 16–17 in Paducah
The 78th Annual Cottle-King Old Settlers Reunion & Rodeo has a full lineup of events scheduled beginning April 16. The parade theme this year for Saturday the 17th is “Back in the Saddle Again.” From barrel racing to bull riding, there will be something for everyone.
The Cottle-King Livestock & Rodeo Association is bringing back the Champion Rodeo Company to host the rodeo competition, and T.C. Long will be announcing. There will be saddle and ranch bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, and team roping. Shetland bronc riding and mutton bustin’ will take place on both Friday and Saturday nights. A “World Famous Stick Horse Rodeo” can even be seen at the Moffitt Show Barn Complex on Saturday.
Dances with live music will also be held on both nights, with the Justin Trevino Band at the 312 FM 1037 East at 7:30 p.m. Friday and the Texas Cadillac Jack Band at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Paducah Veterans Memorial Building. Tickets may be purchased at Paducah Pickins this weekend.
On Saturday morning, the Old Settlers Reunion begins with breakfast at 9 a.m., and a program featuring Jimmy Burson will be presented at 11 a.m. at Paducah High School.
Classic cars will be on display on the Cottle County Courthouse Square from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The car show includes a free hot dog lunch, giveaways, and goody bags. The parade will follow at 4 p.m. The Old Settlers Trunk Show will be on display at the Moffitt Barn from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tickets are available for $15 for the barbeque Saturday at the Rodeo Grounds from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Patricia Wilkins donated a handmade quilt called “Unbridled,” to be raffled off during Saturday’s rodeo performance. Tickets are $1 or six for $5. All proceeds go to the Cottle-King Livestock & Rodeo Association.
—The Caprock Courier
GARZA
Old Mill Trade Days April 10, 11 in Post
POST—Post’s monthly Mercado, Old Mill Trade Days, will be this weekend April 10 and 11.
With more than 100 vendors, there’s something to intrigue all of your senses, including eight different food vendors cooking up fresh fare.
OMTD hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $2, and children under 10 and veterans get in free.
—Old Mill Trade Days Facebook page
SCURRY
WTC’s College on the Square to offer CPR certification April 17
SNYDER—You can become CPR certified in just a few short hours and learn lifesaving skills for infants and adults. This class offers instructor-led First Aid, CPR, and AED training for you or your company’s employees at two times—8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.—on Saturday, April 17, 2020 at the WTC Opportunity Center at 2210 25th Street.
AED (Automated External Defibrillators) training normally at valued at $90 is included in this training.
Grant funding is available. Register now for this class by calling (325) 574-6581.
—WTC College on the Square Facebook page
CROSBY
Crosbyton planning Citywide Clean-up Garage Sales for April 17
CROSBYTON—The Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce is inviting residents in Crosbyton to host a Garage Sale on April 17 in conjunction with a citywide clean-up. (The Chamber is noting that this event has nothing to do with the Highway 62/82 Yard Sales event in June.)
Already a half dozen or more participants have signed up to participate in the Citywide Clean-up Garage event. Anyone interested should call the Crosbyton Chamber at (806) 853-7140 or text the Crosbyton Chamber at (806) 778-2987 or message the Crosbyton Chamber on their Facebook page.
—Crosbyton Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
FLOYD
Lockney to host 2nd Annual Spring Fling April 24
LOCKNEY—Joyfulea Creations & More in Lockney will host their 2nd Annual Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Show on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at 118 E. Shurbet in Lockney.
Vendors are needed, and the cost is $20 for a 15x15 booth; the deadline for vendors is April 19.
Admission to the public is free.
“This will be a fun outdoor event,” said coordinator Joy Dalrymple. “We do this twice a year, once in the spring and in the fall. Last fall we had 28 vendors. We have all kinds of vendors, hot food, baked goods, homemade crafts.”
Dalrymple said this spring that the plan is to have activities and games for children.
For more information call Joy Dalrymple at (806) 640-8739.
—Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon
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