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STAAR TESTING: April and May are months set aside for standardized testing in Texas. Check your school district’s calendar for subject testing dates.
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SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE announces its Operation Round Up Teacher Mini-Grant. Applications are open with a deadline on Friday, May 16. The mini-grant recipients will receive $500 each to help with a classroom project. To see a list of qualifying schools and to apply or learn more, visit SPEC.coop/operationroundup
DICKENS COUNTY–SPUR LIBRARY story time, Thursdays, 10 a.m., for babies to preschool, 403 E. Hill St., Spur
KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME is offering a free Certified Nursing Assistant class. Contact (806) 237-3036 for more information.
SPUR GOLF ASSOCIATION Tuesday Scramble season begins April 1, teeing off at 5:30 p.m. Entry fee $10.
JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT one-act play community performance, Sunday, April 6, 2:30 p.m., school auditorium, Jayton
KENT COUNTY NURSING HOME will host Jayton Idol, Friday, April 11, 6 p.m., school auditorium.
RALLS MUSEUM invites you to its Show and Shine Museum Fundraiser, Saturday, April 12, noon–2 p.m., 801 Main St., Ralls. There will be hot rods, custom cars, or classic cars shined up for everyone to see. Live music on the Rall Square will be an added feature.
SPRING BLOOD DRIVE with Bloodmobile, Spur ISD, Wednesday, April 16, 2:30–5:45 p.m.
DICKENS COUNTY 4-H is hosting its second annual Community Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 19, Dickens County Courthouse lawn. The following schedule will be observed: 10 a.m. for 3 and under; 10:15 a.m. for ages 4 and kindergarten students; 10:30 a.m. for 1st –2nd grade students; 10:45 a.m. for 3rd–5th grade students.
DICKENS COUNTY PUBLIC MARKET Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Rickles Park, weather permitting; if it rains, we will be at the Senior Center, 210 Burlington Ave. Vendors will be notified by Wednesday, April 16, if market is moved to the Senior Center.
GARZA COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL and Dr. Wink are offering low-cost and convenient animal vaccination and microchip clinics. They will be in Crosbyton Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m.–noon, at the fire department, 121 S. Ayrshire Ave. All dogs must be leashed and cats contained in a crate. You do not have to live in the county to take advantage of this opportunity. Microchips will be free.
KENT COUNTY EXTENSION AND 4-H Women’s Program, Monday, April 21, 5:30 p.m., Jayton Community Center. Free admission by bringing your favorite salad and/or dessert.
SPUR FREEDOM CHURCH Superhero Banquet for graduating seniors, Tuesday, April 22, 6:30 p.m., 412 E. Hill St., Spur
JAYTON-GIRARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PK/K Registration Round-Up, Wednesday, April 23, 4–5:30 p.m., PK/K classrooms
SPUR METHODIST CHURCH Western Banquet for graduating seniors, Tuesday, April 29, 6 p.m., 528 Burlington Ave., Spur
