NOV. 30 – Merry Wells Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., downtown Mineral Wells.
DEC. 7 – Tommy’s Angel Tree Toy Run, meet at 10 a.m. and leave at noon. American Legion Post 75 in Mineral Wells. Lunch at Mineral Wells Fire Auxiliary after the ride. Bring one unwrapped new toy per entry. 50/50 ticket drawing. For more information contact 940-654-0539.
DEC. 12 – All the Jingle Ladies Sip, Shop and Snack for a chance to win a shopping spree, 4-8 p.m., downtown Mineral Wells.
DEC. 14 – Santo Hometown Christmas – shopping, kids area, parade, food and drinks, tree lighting, photos with Santa and more! Also, Santo Cookie Contest – bring one dozen homemade cookies to the pavilion at 66 Bell St. in Santo by 5:15 p.m. Label cookies with name and phone number under the plate. First and second prizes awarded to adult category (age 18 plus) and kids category (2-18 years old). For details visit the Santo Community Association’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SantoCommAssn.
THROUGH DEC. 15 – Palo Pinto County Old Jail Museum, 231 South 5th Ave., Palo Pinto. Open first weekend of March through the second weekend of December. Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. To schedule a special or group visit, call 940-769-2600.
EVERY TUESDAY – Mineral Wells Something to Talk About Toastmasters Club, 6:15 p.m., Palo Pinto General Hospital Main Building or on Zoom. For details, contact Karen Shadden at 940-682-6772.
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. Contact PPC Humane Society VP Crystal Cameron at 940-445-1493.
THIRD TUESDAY – Palo Pinto County Retired Teachers meet at 11:30 a.m., Southside Church of Christ. Lunch $15. Please call or text 940-859-1450 to make your reservation.
EVERY WEDNESDAY – Karaoke with Ray Ray at Mel’s Diner, 5-9 p.m., 816 South Mingus Blvd., Mingus.
FIRST FRIDAY – The Palo Pinto County Caregiver Support Group is for those caring for someone with memory loss, dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Starts at 1 p.m., Boyce Ditto Public Library, 2300 SE M.L.K., Jr. St., Mineral Wells. Call 940-328-7880.
SECOND WEDNESDAY (SEPT. – MAY) – Bible Study Club meets every second Wednesday of the month from 3-4:40 p.m. Location of meeting TBA each month. Women of all denominations are welcome. This year we will be studying Women of the Bible found in the Old Testament. For information call or text Bata Boyd at 940-654-0885.
FOURTH FRIDAY – Free community dinner at First Christian Church, 302 NW 6th St., Mineral Wells. All are welcome.
FRIDAY–SATURDAY – Strawn Historical Museum – 119 E. North Front St., Strawn. Open Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free admission. Tours of the recently renovated Texas & Pacific train depot are also available during museum hours.
FIRST & THIRD 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.
EVERY SUNDAY – Community Kitchen free dinner, 5-7 p.m., Jesse’s Drive-In 1504 S. Oak Ave., Mineral Wells.