Community Happenings
Buzz From the Beehive
We have been stocking the shelves and making room for even more toys that are still coming in for the holiday. I wanted to take a few minutes to share a some of my favorites.
WRC Leading Children’s Apparel Drive
Staff and members of the Wellington Recreation Commission are leading a“ Warm The Children” apparel drive for kids in kindergarten through8 th grade. The donated clothing items ;coats ,hats ,gloves, pajamas ,socks ,sweatpants ,tops ,hoodies ,leggings ,and underwear will be divided among the four Wellington Elementary Schools and the Middle School.
Pet of the Week
Seester is a 7-month-old adorable girl with an elegant tuxedo coat. She enjoys playing with the other kitties and cuddling. Purring is her specialty! She is searching for a best friend for Christmas. Could you use a new best friend? Stop in this week to meet Seester! We are open Wednesday through Friday 3-7pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in adoption, please fill out the online application before you come in to speed up the adoption process. We go in order of application received, so the sooner you get in your application, the better! Don’t forget, Seester has a $10 discount on her adoption fee during her week. Plus, we have an additional adoption special right now, which means her fee is waived during her week!
Did You Save Your Receipts?
As you ventured out and supported shops and restaurants throughout Sumner County the last couple of weeks, it’s time to gather up your receipts and take a chance at winning some incredible gift baskets from the Sumner County Economic Development Commission (SCEDC).
Chamber Calendar
Thursday, November 30 10am Chamber Coffee at Memorial Auditorium. All are welcome! This week’s host/sponsor is The Wellington Social Sisterhood Deadline to enter the Outdoor Decorating Contest! wellingtonkschamber.com 6-8pm Aahn’s Place.
Wellington Public Library Wednesday-to-Wednesday
Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Game Knights at 1pm Teen Talk Podcast Available online TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Baby Laptime at 10:30am Adult Coloring from 1pm - to close YA Workshop: Mindful Movement at 6pm WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am Cricut Crafts at 6pm .
Veterans Celebrated
This past Monday morning, veterans, students, teachers, families and friends gathered in the WHS auditorium for the annual Veterans Day presentation organized by the Wellington American Legion.
American White Pelicans
A pod of American White Pelicans stopped to fish at Hargis Creek Lake on their
south migration.
Old Stuff, New Stuff
Josh Gracin bounded onto the Memorial Auditorium stage with an intense energy, dynamic stage presence and an authentic charm. His rich tone and vocal range filled the room for this special Veterans Day Concert.