Make plans now to participate in the 4-H Silent Food Auction to be held during the Rooks County Free Fair. The ten items for auction will be on display in Harding Hall and ready for bids by Monday evening, August 5th.

183 Lanes in Stockton will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (August 5th, August 7th, and August 8th) from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. On Tuesday, August 6th, they will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They will be CLOSED ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH, and open again on Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the Rooks County Free Fair week. There will be no bowling during the Fair!

The Daily Grind in Stockton will have a food trailer at the Rooks County Fairgrounds by the Sutor-Blauer Arena on Monday, August 5th, through Friday, August 9th, from 7:00 a.m. until noon during the judging sessions.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, July 29, are as follows: Monday—Tuna salad sandwich, tomato soup, cookie, bun, strawberries. Tuesday—Beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, bread, cantaloupe. Wednesday— Teriyaki chicken, rice, broccoli, peaches. Thursday— Smokies, baked potato, broccoli, bread, blushing pears. Friday— Hamburger patty with lettuce, tomato and onion, macaroni salad, bun, tropical fruit.

The Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Bingo this Saturday, July 27th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The River Valley Church will give away backpacks and school supplies at the Stockton USD #271 enrollment on Monday, July 29th, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Church is excited to give back to the community through this outreach. Come and see them on enrollment day!

It’s going to be “A Barn Good Time!” at the Graham County Fair (Friday, July 26th through Wednesday, July 31st) and Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo (Monday, July 29th through Wednesday, July 31st)! Some of the things to see and do at this year’s Fair include a BBQ Contest, a Corn Hole Tournament, Music Bingo, Remote Control Racing, Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, an inflatable carnival (one night only on Sunday, July 28th), a downtown parade, kids carnival games, a free BBQ, and much more! Then, buckle up for the 71st annual Jayhawker Roundup Rodeo with the crowning of the Rodeo Queen and Princess (7:45 p.m.) on Monday evening before the Rodeo. There will be a Tough Enough to Wear Pink Presentation at the Jayhawker Arena on Tuesday during the Rodeo and bullfighting after the Rodeo on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

The menus for the week beginning Monday, July 22, are as follows: Monday—Smothered chicken, parslied potatoes, green beans, bread, pineapple. Tuesday—Frito chili cheese pie, California blend vegetables, fruit cobbler, pudding. Wednesday—Fish sandwich, mixed vegetables, bun, strawberries and bananas. Thursday—Meatballs, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli, bread, tropical fruit. Friday— Cook’s Choice.

There will be a government surplus commodities distribution on Monday, July 22nd, for those in the Stockton and Plainville areas. The distribution will be held in Stockton on Monday, July 22nd, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the VFW Hall. Please enter through the front door at 314 Main Street.