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JAYTON POOL OPEN The Jayton Pool is open as of May 26, 2021. Although last year due to Covid-19, only Jayton residents were allowed to swim at the pool, now everyone is welcome once again. Admission: JGISD students swim for free; All other students $3, adult $4; season pass: Student (1 student) $40, Adult (1 adult) $40, Parent (both parents) $50, Family (immediate only) $75; private pool parties $100 (must be scheduled one week in advance). Private party hours: 6:30–9 p.m. Pool phone number is (806) 237-2057; manager is Justin Gibson, (325) 665-7652.

PATTON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION is scheduled for Friday, May 28 at 8 p.m. in the new gym.

SPUR ISD SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM Spur ISD is required to participate in the Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Feeding Program. The cafeteria will be open each week day Monday, May 24–Friday, June 25. Any child 18 years and younger will be able to eat lunch for free in the cafeteria. The meal will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The meal will be of the same quality as those served throughout the school year; however, only one entrée will be served each day. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

DICKENS COUNTY 4-H HOURSE CLUB PLAYDAYS are set for Saturdays May 29 and June 12, with books open at 9 a.m. and activities starting at 10 a.m. Four age divisions are Lead Line (6 and under), PeeWee (8 and under), Junior (ages 9–12) and Senior (ages 13–18). June 19 will be a rain date if needed. Members must participated in at least two playdays to be eligible for prizes. Dickens County 4-H will provide a concession stand. For more information, call the Dickens County Extension Office at (806) 623-5522.

DICKENS COUNTY MUSUEM (DICKENS) will reopen 1st and 3rd Saturdays monthly, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning in June. For more information call (806) 269-6215.

7TH ANNUAL JUNIOR CLASS GOLF TOURNAMENT will take place Saturday, June 5, at the Spur Golf Course. Four-person scramble, $160 a team; breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration 8 a.m.; tee time 9 a.m. For more information, contact Tate Clark, (940) 256-0799.

FUMC SPUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “Knights of North Castle” is the theme of the 2021 Spur First United Methdist Church VBS, Monday, June 7–Thursday, June 10, 5:30–8 p.m. Children ages completed Pre-K4 through completed 5th grade are invited to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power! Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the King’s Book. They’ll explore Old and New Testament stories and discover different pieces of protective armor.

9th ANNUAL ADULT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT at the Little League field in Swenson Park June 18-19. Activities get underway Friday afternoon.

THE BIG DOG BBQ COOK-OFF returns to Spur’s Swenson Park June 25–26, with steak event on Friday night (along with a hamburger and hot dog cookout at the Pavilion, for the public) and Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market; outdoor games; chicken, ribs, and brisket judging events; and a barn dance on Saturday. For details, visit www.facebook.com/BigDogSpur.