Mark it on your calendar to attend the exciting celebration of America’s 250th birthday at the Stockton Spring Concert! The SGS Kindergarten through fifth-grade students will showcase their musical talents on Tuesday, April 21st, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the SHS Gym. Let's fill the room with red, white, and blue! Bring your enthusiasm and support for their wonderful performance as we honor this special occasion together!

Plainville Stockton Week of April 13 Breakfast Week of April 13 Breakfast Monday—Cereal, cheesestick, canned pineapple, fruit juice, milk. Tuesday—Confetti pancakes, sausage patty, cereal, peaches, fruit juice, milk.

Rooks County Health Center will hold its Annual Meeting and Board of Trustees Election on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the hospital in Plainville. Voting is from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The Sentinel-Times Business Directory continues to grow, welcoming several new additions from Plainville that help strengthen the connection between local businesses and the communities they serve. Joining the Directory this month are Astra Bank, Carmichael True Value, Country Lane Apartments, Iron Insurance Partners, and Tyler’s Automotive.

Join us for an Open House at 2847 W. Highway 18 in Natoma this Sunday, April 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This beautiful split-level home will go to public auction on Saturday, May 9th. The property is listed with Jay Casey of Auction One on behalf of the Herb Hachmeister estate.

Join us this Saturday, April 11th, for the annual Solomon Valley Pheasants Forever Banquet at St. Thomas Parish Center, 804 Main Street, Stockton.

CASA of the High Plains invites community members to attend an upcoming informational session at the Plainville Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. This event is designed to increase awareness of CASA’s mission, highlight opportunities for community involvement, and inspire individuals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

The Heartland Community Foundation, dedicated to supporting Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties, is excited to announce the opening of its spring grant cycle. As of March 15, applications can be submitted online until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2026. Approximately $150,000 in funding is available in this grant cycle.

Continuing a Rooks County tradition of showcasing local students’ artwork in holiday greeting ads, the third-grade class at Sacred Heart Grade School in Plainville has added a special touch to this week’s Sentinel-Times.

The New Year's Baby of 2026 has officially arrived! The first baby of the year has made its grand entrance into the world, and we couldn't be more thrilled to celebrate this joyful milestone. Stay tuned — details about this special arrival and the festivities surrounding it will be featured in our next issue.