News

Correction

The article about the Wheatheart of the Nation Celebration in August included incorrect information about when Pioneer Days at the Museum of the Plains would run. Pioneer Days is scheduled forSaturday , Aug. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Leadership Perryton sign up underway

Leadership Perryton XX is taking applications for the nine-month program, which begins in September. The leadership series is open to 25-30 people, and an orientation is set at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and a three-day retreat will be held Sept. 18-20 at Ceta Canyon.

NEPTFCU holding school supply drive

The Northeast Panhandle Teacher Federal Credit Union, 211 S. Amherst, is accepting donations for basic school essentials to contribute to students and teachers purchasing supplies this year. Donations will be accepted though Aug. 3, then will be distributed to Perryton schools.

PAC sign up for fall sports underway

The Perryton Activity Center is currently signing up youth for football, volleyball and soccer. Youth football begins Sept. 4. Divisions are flag football, grades 1-2 (no pads); junior football, grades 3-4; and senior football, grades 5-6. Cost is $35 for PAC members and $65 for nonmembers.

First Baptist schedules VBS

First Baptist Church at 415 S. Baylor in Perryton has set this summer’s Vacation Bible School for July 25-29 from 6-8:30 p.m. for children ranging from age four up to completing sixth grade. The event is free for all kids.

Snack Pak 4 Kids sets summer schedule

Snack Pak 4 Kids will distribute snack bags every Thursday in June and July from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Stark Park, Leatherman Park, and Murphy Park. Look for the vehicle with the SP4K sign. Call 806-435-2489 for more information.

Farmers Market open

The Ochiltree County Farmers Market is now open in the parking lot at Perryton National Bank. If you would like to be a participant in this year’s market, please contact Rene Schwalk at 806-202-0049. The market is open to any handmade, homemade, or home grown items.