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Holly’s House Hosting Safety Fair For Children Saturday

September 17, 2021 Dedicated Hosting News 0

A local organization dedicated to assisting victims of child abuse is hosting an event this weekend to help kids recognize and prevent abuse.
Holly’s House is hosting the safety and awareness fair Saturday September 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 at 750 North Park Drive in Evansville.
The event will feature touch a fire truck exhibit, free snacks, games and activities. There will also be information booths educating kids about various topics to keep them safe.
Other partners in the event include the Evansville Public Library, Soothing Stripes Project, and other partners. In addition to EFP, EPD and EMS, there will also be food trucks selling food during the event.
Holly’s House in Evansville…


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DeSoto police, Dallas County DA hosting event Saturday to collect unwanted guns, ammo

July 29, 2021 Dedicated Hosting News 0

In an effort to stymie gun-related crimes, DeSoto police said they are teaming up with the Dallas County district attorney’s office and DeSoto city officials on Saturday to collect unwanted firearms and ammunition.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., people can trade firearms and ammo for Walmart gift cards at DeSoto Fire Station No. 2, 206 S. Parks Drive, police said.

A $100 Walmart gift card is being offered for each firearm that is voluntarily surrendered, police said.

“This program is dedicated to ensuring safety within our communities by providing a safe place for citizens to surrender their unwanted firearms and ammunition,” police said in a post shared on the department’s Facebook page.

Police said they will not ask for identification from people who turn in firearms. They asked that…


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Camano Island hosting soap box derby Saturday | News

June 15, 2021 Dedicated Hosting News 0

The area’s popular soap box derby returns this weekend after COVID-19 put the brakes on last year’s event.

Nearly 80 drivers will zoom down the two-lane track at speeds around 25 mph all day Saturday at Arrowhead Ranch on Camano Island.

“I think everyone is excited to get back in action after a year away,” said Randy Heagle, who with wife Marla owns the local Windermere offices. They are the derby’s lead sponsor.

In 2019, the Stanwood-Camano race featured a record 93 racers on a dedicated soap box track at Arrowhead Ranch on Camano, one of 23 dedicated tracks in the U.S., which has about 110 race sites each year.

Winners of the two race divisions at the 14th annual Windermere Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby — the only soap box derby in Washington…


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Delavan hosting alumni rodeo Saturday, dedicated to 30-year national director

April 7, 2021 Dedicated Hosting News 0

DELAVAN, Ill. (WMBD) — Promoting horsemanship, sportsmanship, and building character. It’s the mission of the Illinois High School Rodeo Association (IHSRA).

IHSRA’s President Darin Hanafin said Wednesday, “our rodeo community is a giant family. If anybody needs anything, all they have to do is get on the phone … somebody is always willing to help.”

The Alumni Rodeo is Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. It’s taking place at 4Rocks Arena located at 24865 IL-122, Delavan, IL 61734.

This year’s rodeo is dedicated to Kenny Littrell who’s the IHSRA national director for 30-years.

If we’ve got questions, he’s the man to go to. He’s been like another father figure to a lot of people. He’s always got a good story to tell ya. You might have heard it once…


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Snowy Saturday Sessions hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks

February 1, 2021 Dedicated Hosting News 0

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – A division of Nebraska Game and Parks is dedicated to providing outdoor knowledge and tips to women by hosting weekly webinars. The “Becoming an Outdoors Women” (BOW) hosts their Snowy Saturday Sessions via Facebook covering a variety of topics.

On Jan. 30, they discussed tips for archers and bow maintenance. The goal is to ensure that an individual’s archery equipment is set up and working properly. BOW tries to make each topic timely to the season. For instance, checking one’s archery equipment before spring turkey season begins.

During February and March, some deer species will be shedding antlers. The next session will cover shed hunting. The organization will be covering rules and regulations for those planning to shed hunt. Their presentation…


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