Ann Powers • SECOND MONDAY – Mineral Wells ISD School Board meeting, 7 p.m. at the District Services Complex, 906 S.W. 5th Ave.• SECOND & FOURTH MONDAY - Palo Pinto County Commissioners Court, 9 a.m., in the county courtroom at the courthouse, 520 Oak St., Palo Pinto.• FIRST TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Humane Society Mtg. 5:30 p.m. at You Maka Me Hot Coffee/You Maka Me Sweet Candy across from the Baker Hotel. All those interested in animal welfare are welcome! Contact PPC Humane Society VP Crystal Cameron at 940-445-1493.• FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY – Mineral Wells City Council, 6 p.m., City Hall Annex, 115 SW 1st Ave.• THIRD TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Retired Teachers Association meets 3rd Tuesday of each month (Sept.–May), 11:30 a.m., Southside Church of Christ, 1401 SE 25th Ave, Mineral Wells.• EVERY WEDNESDAY – Karaoke with Ray Ray at Mels Diner in the bar, 5-9 p.m., 816 South Mingus Blvd., Mingus.• FIRST FRIDAY – The Palo Pinto County Caregiver Support Group is a safe and confidential space where those caring for someone with memory loss, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease connect and learn with one another to help them along their journey. 1 p.m., Boyce Ditto Public Library in Mineral Wells.• FOURTH FRIDAY – Free community dinner at First Christian Church, 302 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells. Get to know people in the community. All are welcome.• FIRST & THRID SATURDAY – Let’s Grow Crazy Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.–noon, April–Oct., 500 SE 2nd Ave., Mineral Wells.• FOURTH SATURDAY – Trailer Full of Treasures, 9 a.m.–noon, free entry, Thurber Trading Post. Right next door to the Smokestack Restaurant & Patio in Thurber.• Mineral Wells poll opens Memorial Day Weekend. Wed. - Sat., noon - 6 p.m. Sun., 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. No open swim Mon. or Tue. $3 per person. Punch pass $45 for 20 punches. • MEMORIAL DAY – LABOR DAY: Reduced admission for military members, veterans and their families at the W. K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas. The museum is located at 65258 Interstate-20, exit 367 in Mingus. Call 254-968-1886 or gordoncenter@tarleton.edu.• MAY 28 – The Annual Sturdivant Community Homecoming at 1 p.m.. It will be a potluck dinner. No meat will be provided so please bring a main dish along with sides and desserts. Tea, water, ice, cups and eating utensils will be provided. Come join us for food, fellowship and a short business meeting at the Sturdivant Community Center on East Sturdivant Road between FM 1195 and Old Millsap Hwy.• MAY 29 – Memorial Day Observance, 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial - Woodland Park Cemetery, Mineral Wells. Guest speaker Col. Jerry Shoemaker, U.S. Army retired; 2nd Vice Post 75. After ceremony lunch will be provided by Post 75 at the American Legion. • MAY 29 – Texas Tactical Open House, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., 4014 Zion Hill Rd., Weatherford. Come shoot for free. Bring your own ammunition. Accepting donations for the Veteran Joshua Holms Steel Hope/Steel Freedom Ranch for Veterans in Mineral Wells. • MAY 31 – Crazy About Film Festival deadline for entries at 11:59 p.m. Visit crazyaboutfilmfestival.com. For more information email caroliscrazyaboutfilm@gmail.com or call 940-312-8030.• MAY 31 – Senior Health & Fitness Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., First Baptist Church Mineral Wells. Come enjoy the health fair that is focused directly on Senior Health. Learn new ways to improve your health and extend your life. Find out more about medical specialist in Mineral Wells, assistant programs, health screenings, and much more! We will have samples, goody bags, hourly event specials and drawings. If you would like to set up a booth or need more information contact Laura Hobbs at 940-325-6231 or email lhobbs@ppgh.com• JUNE 2-3 –3 Hotter than Hell Cook Off hosted by the Gordon Volunteer Fire Department. Live action, cash prizes, corn hole tournament, adult beverages, appetizers, snow cones and bounce house for the kids, vendors welcomed. Call 254-693-5312.• JUNE 3 – Boyce Ditto Public Library's Summer Reading Kick-Off Block Party, 4 p.m. First Day of Summer Reading registration. Freer hot dogs, face painting, music by Adam Hull, prize drawing, info./game booths, JJ the Clown, first responders and their vehicles, and more! At the library, 2300 SE Martin Luther King Jr. St. in Mineral Wells. • JUNE 3 – Frontier Days: Celebrating Old Settlers, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Old Jail Museum Complex, 231 S. 5th Ave., Palo Pinto. Living history demonstrations, museum and log cabins tour, lunch from noon–1:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Come in period dress! For more information call Joe Maddux at 940-659-3573, email: joe.maddux1@yahoo.com.• JUNE 3 – Palo Pinto County Old Settlers’ Reunion at the Palo Pinto Park Tabernacle in Palo Pinto. Visiting and registration starts at 10 a.m., program and meeting at 11 a.m. Presentation by Danny Buckalew as ‘One-armed Bill Wilson’ – an early PPC pioneer who worked for Loving and Goodnight. Lunch at noon in the Extension Building. Donations accepted.• JUNE 3 – Free Fishing Day! Fish without a license on Texas public waters. Daily bag and size limits still apply. Check fishing regulations at https://bit.ly/TexasFishingRegs. Find places to fish at https://bit.ly/TxFishing. Event by Texas Parks and Wildlife.• JUNE 9 – Hope, Inc. hosts a “Community Support” event, from 7-9 p.m. for the citizens of Mineral Wells in supporting Hope. It’s free to the community and will be at the Texas Frontier Heritage Park. Alcohol will not be served. Water will be available. Tempting Disaster is the headliner band. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs and come enjoy a great band along with your neighbors. • JUNE 9 – Educator Happy Hour starting at 6 p.m. at the W. K. Gordon Museum and Research Center for Industrial History of Texas. This event is RSVP only. The museum is located at 65258 Interstate-20, exit 367 in Mingus. Call 254-968-1886. Those interested can reserve a spot at tarleton.edu/gordoncenter, or call 254-968-1886 by May 27. • JUNE 10 – Mineral Wells Idol. Back Pack Buddies fundraiser starting at 7 p.m. behind Coffee and Cocktails, located at 100 S. Oak Ave. Free admission. Summer Reading Programs and Events for Boyce Ditto Public Library JUNE 2023 Thur. June 1st Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Fri. June 2nd First day of Summer Reading Program. James Wand (magician) – 11:00 AM Summer reading sign up day and block party starts at 4:00 PM Tue. June 6th Teen Council meeting – 6:00 PM Wed. June 7th Store Time – 10:30 AM Thur. June 8th Lego Club – 2:00 PM Fri. June 9th Wildlife on the Move (animal care and preservation group that uses educational and fun animal presentations to teach the importance of animal and nature preservation.) – 11:00 AM Board Gaming (new and classic board games as well as advanced board games, for adults.) – 3:00 PM Sat. June 10th Free Movie Saturday (free movie and popcorn in the community room of the library. This month’s movie will be Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, rated PG.) Tue. June 13th Teen Gaming Night – 5:00 PM Wed. June 14th Story Time – 10:30 AM Thur. June 15th Your Book Club (book club for adults, discuss your current reads and favorite books) – 6:30 PM Fri. June 16th Storytelling from Cowboy Ken – 11:00 AM Painting Class (all ages, please bring your own canvas) – 4:00 PM Sat. June 17th Quest & Quills (adult creative writing group) – 12:00 PM Tue. June 20th Teen Dungeons & Dragons (classic fantasy role playing adventure game. You will be able to register for this event on our Facebook page, or you can call the library.) – 4:00 PM Wed. June 21st Story Time – 10:30 AM Thur. June 22nd Brazos Creative Collective June meet up. – 6:00 PM Fri. June 23rd American Sign Language presentation with Georgia Frawley – 11:00 AM Sat. June 24th Family Game Day – 11:00 AM Author Day with Charles Franklin (books for sale, book signing and opportunity to meet and chat with the author.) – 1:00 PM Tue. June 27th Escape Room! (work together in teams to solve puzzles and find your way out of a locked room.) – 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wed. June 28th Story Time – 10:30 AM Thur. June 29th Robot-Mania (robot building STEM activity for all ages.) – 2:00 PM Fri. June 30th Brett Roberts (Bubble Comedian for all ages.) – 11:00 AM
