Ducks Unlimited Dinner Thursday
Ducks Unlimited began in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when the waterfowl population had plummeted to an all time low due to drought. A few sportsmen banded together and formed an organization with one mission; to preserve the continent’s waterfowl habitat. After years of faithful members spread across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Ducks Unlimited is the largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization in the world. Fundraisers around the country are held to support the organization such as...
read moreMother-Son Superhero Night at Children’s Museum
Wham! Bam! Slam! Superheroes are coming to the Children’s Museum on Saturday, February 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Now that the Daddy-Daughter Dance is history for this year, it is time to turn attention to the Mother-Son Superhero Night, a time for mothers and sons. The evening will feature Galactic heroes from Earth and beyond. Superheroes can be the traditional Superman, Batman, or Spiderman; they might also be a Jedi from Star Wars or a fireman or policeman. Superheroes include many characters from throughout the universe. Each young man...
read moreKids Kingdom Closed Monday – Wednesday
Kids kingdom will be closed Monday February 8, Tuesday February 9, and Wednesday February 10 for mulching.
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Public Library Offers Preschool Storytime, Multiplayer Minecraft, and Options for Adults
Storytime at Sulphur Springs Public Library. The Very Ready Reading Program for Preschoolers is held on the first and third Fridays of each month at 10:30. Parents and caregivers are a child’s first teacher. One of the 7 Ways to help your child get ready to read is to Share Sounds: Sounds are the building blocks of words. February 5 is our next Storytime! Multiplayer Minecraft every Tuesday 3-6pm. Minecraft is a popular build and survive video game. Like Legos, Minecraft builds creativity, teaches real-world skills like resource...
read morePilot Club’s Hoop Dreams Provides Basketball Experience for Special Needs Kids
Nine years ago the Pilot Club of Sulphur Springs began a program they called Hoop Dreams. A dozen special needs kids had the chance to enjoy basketball. Monday night from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School main gym, Hoops Dreams continued. The program has grown. 35 kids from ages 5 to 19 participated Monday night. Beverly Owens with the Pilot Club says five of the kids have participated in Hoop Dreams each and every year since the beginning. Last year the Sulphur Springs Lions Club began to volunteer. Lion Don...
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February Continuing Ed Classes at PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
A wide variety of interests will be met through continuing education classes offered to the public at the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center in February. Classes will meet at the new location at 1137 Loop 301 East. Call 903-885-1232 for more information or to sign up for a course. Microsoft Excel Level 1: Essentials will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 5-12. Learn the basics of creating a worksheet; working with formulas and functions; formatting a worksheet; working with charts, and analyzing data using formulas. Child...
read moreBright Star Baseball Registration Opens
Sign up has begun for Bright Star Baseball, a league for physically challenged youth. Spring season is set to begin Monday, March 28. Players (boys/girls ages 5-18) and buddies, those who assist players on the field (6th grade or above), can register online at www.brightstarbaseball.com There is no fee to play! Games are held on Monday nights @ 6pm at Buford Park.
read moreKid’s Trout Fishing Day, February 6th
Rainbow trout in Hopkins County? Yes, thanks for Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries in Athens which will be stocking trout next week in Peavine Pinion Pool at Buford Park. Kyle Verner and Dale Thompson, members of the Hopkins County Chapter of National Wild Turkey Federation and other volunteers host the annual Kids Trout Fishing Day every spring. This year’s Larry Buster Memorial event is set for Saturday Feb 6 between 10am until 2pm. Bring the kids, a rod and reel or fishing pole if you have them, and enjoy a free fishing day....
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