Community Happenings

Strokes are a major case of death and disability in the United States. According to the CDC, someone has a stroke approximately every 40 seconds, which equates to about 795,000 stokes each year.

Wednesday, December 7th Raising Readers Storytime and Craft at 10:30 - 11:30am Cricut Crafts at 6pm Thursday, December 8th National Brownie Day celebration begins at 11am while supplies last! Graham Cracker Gingerbread Craft for Kids at 4:30pm Saturday, December 10th Santa’s Elf Christmas Workshop Session 1 at 10:30am - 12:30pm - Cost $10 Santa’s Elf Christmas Workshop Session 2 at 12:30pm - 4pm - Cost $10 Monday, December 12th Mobile Library to Wellington Health & Rehab at 10:30am Soup & Series at 6pm Tuesday, December 13th Tech Tuesdays 6 - 8:30pm – Having trouble with your devices? Come talk to Jarrod Kline. Adult Coloring all afternoon –Stop in anytime on Tuesday afternoons and enjoy a relaxing time of coloring.

Hug is a Pug and Labrador mix that weighs about 30 pounds and is approximately 10 years old. Sadly, she wasn’t being taken care of properly by her people, so she was removed from the home and taken to a kill shelter. Since Hug is older than most shelter dogs, she was a top candidate for euthanasia to make room for incoming dogs. We couldn’t pass up that toothy grin of hers so she is now safe here until she finds a loving home of her own. Hug is super sweet to everyone she meets. She has been around children, but we aren’t sure about other dogs or cats. Due to her age, she has some mild arthritis, but it doesn’t affect her mobility. She would enjoy a comfy bed, someone to nap with and probably a treat or two. Do you have room in your home and heart for this sweet girl? Dogs are only $25 during the month of December. Filling out the application online before you come will help speed up the adoption process. www.wellingtonhumanesociety.org/dogs

Hoping to make a special gift for someone on your Christmas list this year? Or, enjoy some new holiday decorations for your home? Join us at the Library this Saturday for a couple of festive workshops!

A3 The Wellington Knights of Columbus Chapter #2227 has partnered with Futures Unlimited, Inc. to bring a bit more help this year to individuals with disabilities as well as young children and families in Sumner County.

Wellington’s own top chef Mike Castaneda was recently awarded “Best Food Truck” in the Wichita Eagle’s “Best of Wichita” business feature. Castaneda’s “Devour” food truck received the most votes in only his second year of operation.

The holidays are always so fun at the Beehive! We especially enjoy shoppers who are motivated to find the perfect gift as well as those that are open to stumbling upon something new. Sometimes people get very focused on finding something specific for someone on their list, and that makes holiday shopping like an intense treasure hunt.

A dozen or so gathered in a warm, candle lit No.7 Coffeehouse to attend a colorful and tasty class on how to make a Charcuterie board. The word Charcuterie (shar-KOO-ta-REE) was originally just a fancy name for cured meat.

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest group of open-to-the-public campgrounds, announced that the Wellington KOA Holiday Campground has earned the prestigious 2022 KOA President’s Award.

These were supposed to be Einstein’s golden years of basking in the sun and cuddling on the couch. But, sadly his previous owner surrendered him. He is currently 15 years young and a Bichon Frise mix. Einstein is a very loving and loyal guy. He’s not very fond of children or other dogs, but he would be a wonderful choice for someone wanting a companion. Would you consider adopting this adorable senior? During the month of November, all senior dogs can be adopted for only $25. Complete the application online to get approved before you meet him to speed up the adoption process. www.wellingtonhumanesociety.org/dogs Please plan to join us for our Annual Open House Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-2pm. There will be adoption specials, a food truck, and lots of great raffle prizes. More details to come!