The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Jumping for Joy Party Rentals of Mineral Wells with a ribbon cutting Tuesday. Owners, center, are Gina Medlan and Joey Woolery.
Jack County AgriLife Extension will host the first of eight summer day camps Friday, June 16.
The summer camps will kickoff with Science Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jack County Fair Barn. Campers from 2nd grade and up will enjoy a fun-filled day of science experiments. Be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty.
June 19 will offer Sewing Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Participants will get hands-on learning with projects they can take home. Second graders and up will use sharp scissors, cutting blades and sewing machines.
In conjunction with the rodeo, Jacksboro Lions Club members hosted their annual Fish Fry June 1 before the rodeo. Large crowds met on the courthouse lawn to have their fill of fresh, homemade fish and all the sides served up by club members.
The Lions served 334 people at the annual fundraiser.
It was Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo time last weekend outside of town with the annual Rodeo Parade getting things started Thursday afternoon. County Attorney Brad Dixon rode a tractor in the parade while an old time Model T Ford led in the Sheriff’s Posse riders. For rodeo results, see the Sports section.
Taking a year off, this year’s Jack County Relay for Life is still trying to stay active and vital.
Spokesperson Michele Martin said Wednesday the regional chapter of the American Cancer Society really didn’t give the Jack County group much of a choice but to cancel the event for a year.
“We were not given the opportunity to do one (for this year),” Martin said. “They didn’t give us a reason why either, but we’re hoping to ramp back up in a year or so.”
Looking for something to do this weekend? The community of Perrin will host its Summer Kickoff Saturday courtesy of the Perrin Community Improvement and Crime Watch.
The event will begin at 8 a.m. with a 5K run, followed at approximately 8:45 with a 1K fun run.
The cost for registration for the 5K is $25 which includes a T-shirt and $15 for the 1K. Awards and plaques will go to standout runners.
Also at the event will be a car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a live auction starting at 1 p.m.
Dozens gathered Sunday for the dedication of the Cornerstone Community Center created from The Jesus Name Church built by Mollie Smith and Dollie Tilghman.
It was non-stop learning at the Richards Ranch for 258 Jacksboro Elementary students last week at the annual Kids on the Land science program. There was plenty to learn on the ranch, but the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders quickly showed they were ready to learn with great vocabulary and thinking skills already in place.
Live Oak Baptist Church welcomes its new pastor, Adam Lazarine. He will deliver his first sermon for the church Sunday, June 4.
Adam has been serving in full-time ministry for more than 10 years as a full-time student and families minister.
The Gladys Johnson Ritchie Library successfully kicked off its Summer Reading Program Friday, May 19.
The library had 27 participants sign up for the program which will continue through June.
The program started with a meet and greet followed by a presentation and question and answer session. The new homeschool leader was introduced and a book swap time was hosted.
Visitors took part in craft time creating alphabet collages and a door prize drawing.
Lastly, everyone settled in with popcorn to watch “Indian in the Cupboard.”
