What's Happening

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All are welcome to join the Friends of the Library for fun, fellowship and food on Saturday August 13 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., for a Hamburger/Hot Dog fundraiser supper at the Dickens County Spur Public Library. For a suggested donation of $10 you will get a hamburger or hot dog, chips, dessert and a drink. A silent auction will also be held, with donations from around the county.

‘THE BATMAN’ is back on for Saturday night at The Palace Theater. The air conditioning is back in service! Come on down after the Hot Dog Supper at the library. Admission for ages 12 and over is $5; under 12, $3. Popcorn, candy, and drinks are available at the concession stand. NOTE Plan ahead for parking on Burlington Avenue now that more businesses are open. Plenty of parking is also available on side streets adjoining Burlington.

SPUR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH will hold a grand opening of its renovated sanctuary Sun., Aug. 14, at 11 a.m., preceded by Blessing of the Backpacks for students headed into grades pre-K thorugh 12, and followed by dinner on the grounds.

WHAT’S HAPPENING JAYTON POOL’S last day of swimming will be August 14. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 1 to 6 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. The Jayton Pool will be available for pool parties from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $150. For more information, contact Justin Gibson at (325) 665-7652. (NOTE: Call ahead for hours before arriving, as lifeguard shortages have prompted closures on some regularly scheduled days.)

SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership, Tues., Aug. 16, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Dinner will be held at 5 p.m., followed by the meeting at 6.

BABYSITTING WORKSHOP Lainey Baldridge, a member of the Jayton girl scouts and daughter of Jessica Baldridge, troop leader of the Jayton Girl Scouts, will hold a workshop for babysitters on Sat., Aug. 20, from at the JGISD Learning Center. There will be educational presentations throughout the afternoon, including First Aid, provided by Kent County EMS; and babysitting basics by real mothers and real babysitters. Plus snacks, crafts and door prizes. For more information, contact Lainey Baldridge at (806) 269-0575.