Briefly
• Glasscock County’s Senior Citizens will meet April 18; bring snack food. Judy Pumroy from the new Veterans Home in Big Spring will be the guest speaker at the May 2 meeting and the fare will be potluck. Since the group has not met for a couple of months, everyone is encouraged to attend both meetings. Anyone over 50 years of age is invited.
• Beginning Sunday, May 7, First Baptist Church of Garden City will observe the following hours: Sunday School, 10 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.
• Cancellation Notice: The Third Annual 4-H Share-the-Fun Extravaganza scheduled for April 28 has been canceled due to conflicts in several youth’s schedules.
• Swim lessons will be held for two weeks beginning May 22. Exact dates will be announced later. Cost is $40 for 8 days. For more information, call Tibby Niehues 354-2220.
• Glasscock County is taking sealed bids on a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria with 104,000 miles. The car can be seen at the courthouse. Bids should go to the county judge’s office, and will be opened May 8.
• An informational meeting regarding the school district’s bond election will be held April 25 at 6 p.m. in the Ruth Cook Auditorium at the school. All voters are encouraged to attend. A second meeting will be held at a time and place to be announced.
• Early voting for the school bond election will be May 1 – 9, with election day May 13.
• There will be a Health Fair in Stanton April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Martin County Community Center, 301 N. St. Theresa. There is no charge for admission. The fair will include free health screening including blood work, safety demonstrations, emergency vehicles and more than 50 other health-related exhibits and booths. A veterinarian (Dr. Cobb) will give pet vaccinations from 1 – 3 p.m., with a charge for the shots. Also, United Blood Services will be present for blood donations.
• An Adventure Trek Camp hosted by the Texas 4-H Center will be June 25 – July 1 at Colorado Bend State Park on the Colorado River. The camps, which are outdoor adventure camps for youth between the ages of 14 and 18, focus on progressive learning and adventures to help participants develop a true love of and comfort in the natural environment. Membership in 4-H is not a requirement. For information, contact the Extension office at 354-2381, or visit the Texas 4-H website at http://texas4h-ctr.tamu.edu/.