Community Happenings

Lucy is a 3-4 year old mixed breed that weights 55 pounds. She was originally removed from the pound when no one claimed her. She was shy and scared at first, but once she settled in she became a staff favorite. She is the most loving girl and would make a wonderful companion! She has a sweet and goofy personality. Lucy also has furry friends at the shelter and loves to play with Rocky and a few others. She is the most deserving dog! She just needs someone that is willing to give her some time to get comfortable. We promise that you will not be sorry! Stop in this week to meet Lucy! 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! Typically, the Pet of the Week has a discounted adoption fee, but Lucy is so loved that she has a sponsor that will pay her fee because they know what a wonderful dog she is!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am Cricut Crafts at 6pm SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 Game Knights at 1pm TUESDAY, AUGUST 8 Adult Coloring at 10am - until closing WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Raising Readers Storytime at 10:30am .

Thursday, August 3 10am, Chamber Coffee in Memorial Auditorium, with sponsor and host Sumner County Health Department. Join us for coffee and donuts.

Members of the local Sumner County 4-H clubs held their 4-H Fair during the Kansas Wheat Festival this year and there were some really impressive clothing construction entries! Seeing young people turn bolts of our fabric into clothing was truly inspiring. Certainly, many of these projects were made possible thanks to the classes that Glennis Zimmerman and Cindy Blunk taught earlier this summer.

Two legged humans, get ready to swim your last laps as the summer swim season comes to a close at the Aquatic Center on Sunday, August 6th. The next day, the pool will literally go to the dogs for the annual “Doggie Dive” fundraising event benefiting the Wellington Humane Society.

Last week, a free STEM camp was held for grades K-6, providing kids with access to interactive learning experiences and innovative programming skills. The camp, hosted by KanOkla and Cowley Community College, was hosted on the Sumner Campus in Wellington.

This Vultee BT-13 WWII trainer stopped into the airport for fuel as it made its way from Amarillo, TX to Oskosh, WI. The BT-13 is a fixed-gear, low-wing tail-dragger that was the most widely used trainer aircraft during WWII.

Wellington native Alisha “Ali” Dansby has spent the last 7 years building a recreational track and field team here in Wellington with students from around the state. She has sent students to the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games multiple years and this year is no different.

Sheila is a long-haired beauty! She is a sweet, elegant, loving, and playful cat. Sheila was left behind in the cold by her owner when they moved. A kind neighbor took care of her until we had room. She is currently in a cat colony and enjoying life. You’ll find her chasing her tail or playing with toys until it’s nap time. The only thing better for her would be to have a loving family take her home! Stop in this week to meet Shelia 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, the Pet of the Week has a discounted adoption fee ($50 off dogs & $10 off cats) during their week.

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