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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION for Patton Springs High School will be held Saturday, May 27, 8 p.m., in the New Gym.

MEMORIAL DAY: Volunteers are needed to help put out U.S. flags in the Spur Cemetery.

Friday, May 27, 2022, 7:30 a.m. Spur Cemetery, Chapel building.

THE KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB is holding a raffle for a 12-gauge Tri Star III shotgun—just in time for Father’s Day. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Contact any Kent County Lions Club member via the club’s Facebook page, of call club president Christy Long, (806) 789-4294.

THE DICKENS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION meets Monday, May 30, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the Dickens Senior Citizens Building. All interested parties are welcome.

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 beginning Tuesday, May 31, through Thursday, June 30. 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. Again, any child 18 years old or younger may eat lunch for free. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

DICKENS COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB PLAYDAY SERIES begins Sat., June 4 in the Rodeo Arena in Dickens. Books open at 9 a.m.; event start time is 10 a.m.State 4-H Horse Show rules will apply. There will be four age divisions: Lead Line (6 and under); PeeWee:(8 and under); Junior (9-12); Senior (13-18). Riders must participate in at least two Playdays to be eligible for prizes. Other dates are Sat., June 11 and Sat., June 18. July 9th will be the rain day (scheduled only if rain cancels any previous dates). For more information contact the Dickens County Extension Office, (806) 623-5552.

SPUR COMMUNITY CENTER is available again for small events, but the kitchen area and bathrooms remain inaccessible. If you have any questions regarding reservations, please call City Hall, (806) 271-3316.

CALLING ALL VETERANS Spur Area Chamber of Commerce members Janet Bridges and Gracie Hadding are compiling a list of all local living veterans, for a special honor during the Spur Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4. Send information to spurchamber@gmail.com

TEXAS MIDWEST COMMUNITY NETWORK NW Quadrant Meeting will be hosted by Spur on Thursday, June 23, with presentations on blockchain technology and a tiny house tour. This event is open to all TMCN delegates and alternates throughout the region as well as representatives of any nearby community interested in connecting. For more information, visit www.tmcn.org or contact TMCN delegate Barbara Brannon, barbara. brannon@gmail.com

5th ANNUAL BIG DOG BBQ COOK-OFF is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 24–25 in Swenson Park. Signup information for cook teams is available at https://ibcabbq.org/contest-details/?contestid=10103, or contact Betsy Arnold, (806) 269-7373, bkarnold75@hotmail.com. For vendor or tasting volunteer information, email spurchamber@gmail.com