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Shive Vol. Fire Department Fish Fry Saturday

Shive Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual fundraising fish fry event from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

The meal is by donation and everyone is invited to attend organizers said. SVFD is located in Hamilton. — submitted

Erath County Genealogical Society hosts Show & Tell Saturday Show & Tell, Erath County Genealogical Society at the Dublin Public Library is set at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.

You are invited to Share Your Story: Bring an heirloom, an old photograph, a document, or a favorite family recipe. Not ready to present? Listen and Learn: ask questions, and gather creative inspiration for your own family research. — submitted Carlton Baptist Church to host Fall Festival

Carlton Baptist Church will be hosting a fall festival from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

A free meal will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will include speaker Ray Arechiga from Young Life in Coleman and music with STU Worship from Stephenville.

Everyone is invited to attend, organizers said. The church is located at 5746 FM 219 in Hico. — submitted

Dublin ISD announces Barn Raising Bash

Dublin ISD invites the entire community to the Barn Raising Bash at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at the Dublin Secondary Campus.

This special community event will bring Dublin together in support of the vision for a new agriculture facility and barn for our students. The evening will feature a delicious meal, live music, live and silent auctions, tours of the district's current agriculture facilities, and plenty of great fellowship.

Agriculture education has a proud tradition in Dublin ISD, and this event is about investing in its future—creating opportunities for generations of Dublin students to learn, lead, and grow.

Eat. Bid. Connect. Support. Make a Difference. — submitted

Community Salsa Canning Class set

Erath County Ag Extension in conjunction with Locked & Loaded will be hosting a community salsa canning class. The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at Locked & Loaded Training Center, located at 205 N. Patrick in Dublin.

Learn how to can your own salsa. Everything is provided and you will take a jar of deliciousness home with you. $35 covers everything, but it must be paid by Sept. 18 to reserve your spot. Cash or check can be dropped off at Locked and Loaded, Wednesdays through Sundays. For more information call 254-445-2567.