First Bank of Erick is sponsoring a free swim day, at the Erick Public Pool, today, Saturday, 7/12, From 1:00 until closing time at 6:00. They invite everyone to come out and cool off from this summer heat and enjoy the pool with them.
The Erick Public Library 2025 Summer Reading Program, Color Our World, featuring The Trolls series by Dreamworks. The fun begins this coming Monday, 7/14, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. with Lesson 1, “Express Your Self!” Lesson 2, held on Monday, 7/21, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. will be “Heart & Troll”. Children between the ages of 5-12 years of age are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be books to read, fun activities and of course, refreshments! Everyone participating in the program will be invited to a swimming party at the Erick City Pool on Tuesday, 7/22, from 6:00-7:00 in the evening. Family members of attendees are welcome to attend as well.
Happy Anniversary wishes are being sent out to Willie Joe & Joni Smith on 7/14; and to David & Barbara Brinkley on 7/18.
Birthdays to celebrate for this issue (7/12-7/18) will be: 7/12-my mom, Jo Ann Carpenter, who is celebrating her 88th birthday, Jolene West, Cindy Young, Ron Whipkey, Kayson Brinkley, Kyler Brinkley & Leigha Guy, 7/13-Pat West, James Greer, & Brooklyn & Alicia Hunt; 7/14-Connie Ferrero, Aubree Walker & Vicki Albert; 7/15-Kristi Austin, Norma Jean Austin, Karissa Harris, Eryn Smith & Donald Melton; 7/16-Patty Redmon & Laura Harrison; 7/17-Joy Mayfield, Gail Prather, Caleb Carter, James Lewis Cunningham & Kimberly Holley; and on 7/18-Tammy Davis.
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