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DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., ages babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur
SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is having an additional Independence Day fundraiser. A raffle drawing is being held for a large 58-quart ORCA cooler donated by Spur Hardware as well as a $250 gift certificate to Salt Fork Outfitters donated by Salt Fork Outfitters. Please see any Spur Volunteer Firefighter for tickets.
DICKENS COUNTY-SPUR LIBRARY will host a patriotic photo backdrop, Thursday, July 4, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. in Rickels Park. Bring your family dressed in red, white, and blue and take pictures. On Saturday, July 6, 6:30 p.m.–8 p.m, the library is hosting a homemade ice cream contest at the Spur Show Barn.
KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME will be hosting the July 4 celebration on Wednesday, July 3. It begins at 8:30 p.m. with kids setting off fireworks followed by free hot dogs. The nursing home firework display will follow at 9:30 p.m.
SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will sponsor the third annual Fourth of July Parade, Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m., downtown Spur. There will be a hotdog lunch downtown after the parade.
SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will host fireworks at Swenson Park Saturday night, July 6.
DICKENS COUNTY 4-H AND AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION SERVICE will host Sewing Day Camps on Tuesday, July 16, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Camp is open to the public for incoming third graders and older. The camps will take place at the Dickens County 4-H Center, Highway 82 and Montgomery St., Dickens. Call (806) 623-5552 for more information.
SPUR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Vacation Bible School, Monday–Thursday, July 8–11, 5:30 p.m.–8 p.m., for kids who have completed Pre-K or age four through 5th Grade, meal provided, 120 W. 2nd St., (806) 271-4521
KENT COUNTY EXTENSION AND 4-H is hosting a Private Pesticide Applicator Training, Friday, July 12, 5 p.m.–8 p.m., at the Kent County Community Center, 156 W. 4th St., Jayton. Cost is $75. Contact the office at (806) 237-3751 with questions.
