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School Thanksgiving Holidays
Jayton-Girard November 26 (early release)-November 29
Patton Springs November 26 (early release)-November 29
Spur November 25-29
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Local Events
DICKENS COUNTY BURN BAN RESCINDED The ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Dickens County that went into effect Aug. 14, 2024, has been lifted as of Nov. 5, 2024, per County Judge Kevin Brendle.
KENT COUNTY LIONS CLUB is partnering with the Bruce Long Food Pantry to ensure that holiday boxes are available for all their families. A $30 gift purchases a holiday box, but any donation amount is appreciated. The Lions Club will be accepting cash donations to the food pantry. These donations can be given to treasurer, Christy Long, at the Kent County Courthouse (or to any Lions club member).
DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur
SPUR-DICKENS COUNTY MUSEUM, 327 Burlington Ave., Spur, is open April through October.
For a tour at other times please call a board member: Fronye Morris, (806) 271-3577; Linda Swenson, (806) 271-3238; Woodie McArthur, (806) 271-4415; or Don Wright, (806) 271-4520.
SPUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT announces a fundraising benefit sponsored by Star Feed & Seed. Raffle tickets can be purchased in the store or by calling (806) 271-4532 with credit card or Venmo information. Drawing for the fisher fryer and shrimp boiler will be Saturday, Dec. 21.
SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Annual Thanksgiving Lunch, Friday, Nov. 22 PATTON SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AnnualThanksgiving Lunch,Tuesday, Nov. 26 SPUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Late Night Holiday Market and Downtown Dinner along Spur’s Burlington Avenue, with Santa Letters at The Palace Theater, Masonic Lodge Pancake Dinner, and a variety of restaurant options, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 5–8 p.m. Vendor spots still available; contact the Spur Chamber of Commerce at SpurChamber@gmail.com
SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Cereal with Santa, Saturday, Dec. 7, 9–10:30 a.m.
JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Christmas Concert, Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m., school auditorium
DICKENS AND KING COUNTY 4-H are hosting an Equine Skill-a-Thon Contest, Saturday, Dec.
14, 9 a.m. registration with contest start at 10 a.m., at the community center, Guthrie.
SPUR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Blood Drive, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2:30–5:30 p.m.
