WELLINGTON

LIONS PILE ON FUNDRAISERIn the Club Room of the Bura Handley Community Center, the Wellington Lions Club will conduct its annual Fiesta Pile On fundraiser from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 prior to the Skyrockets versus Wheeler Mustangs football game.

CHILDRESS

GRANDPARENTS’ COFFEEJoin Childress Elementary School for Grandparents’ Coffee from 7-7:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 for donuts and coffee at the Childress Elementary School Cafeteria. Students are welcome to bring any family or friends.

MEMPHIS

POKER TOURNAMENTA Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, benefiting the Memphis Volunteer Fire Department, will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Memphis Country Club. Registration opens at 4 p.m., followed by tournament play at 5 p.m. Entry is $60, with $50 rebuys until 7 p.m.

Area happenings

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Dodson’s Madeleine Kane named to Abilene Christian University’s Dukes Scholars program

Special to The Sun ABILENE — Dodson’s Madeline Kane, a Class of 2024 Wellington High School graduate, was recently named to the next cohort of Dukes Scholars in Finance at Abilene Christian University’s (ACU) College of Business Administration.Funded by the Dr. William P. and Janie B.

City of Childress to host free rabies vaccination clinic Saturday

The City of Childress will host a rabies vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.—or until supplies run out—Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Fair Park Pavilion.

Childress City Council approves budget amendment

CHILDRESS — The City of Childress City Council approved Budget Amendment 2 for fiscal year 2023-2024, meeting in called session Monday,Sept. 30.

At the Childress Municipal Airport

CHILDRESS — Thursday, Oct. 3, a local Cherokee flew,and a Bell 505 helicopter dropped in for fuel on its way from South Carolina to Arizona. An Air Tractor worked in the area, and a local Beechcraft Bonanza made a trip to Lubbock.Friday, Oct.

Take advantage of open enrollment

If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an eye toward making changes appropriate for your needs.

Mexico man sentenced to five years for money laundering

PANHANDLE — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, one plea took place in the 100th Judicial District Court in Carson County.