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Weatherford College’s Speaker Jim Wright Library will host Dr. J Brooks Flippen, author of “Speaker Jim Wright: Power, Scandal, and the Birth of Modern Politics” at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21.
Flippen will speak in the Mince Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.
Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Flippen has a master’s degree in American History and Ph.D. in twentieth-century American political history. His family moved to Texas in 1995 and reside today in McKinney. He is a professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Flippen has spoken at a number of organizations, including NPR and the Nixon Presidential Library, and has written numerous books including, “Nixon and the Environment,” “Jimmy Carter, the Politics of Family and the Rise of the Religious Right,” “Conservative Conservationist, Russell E. Train and the Emergence of American Environmentalism.”

The Town of Annetta will host its second annual Community Clean-Up and Beautification Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.
The concentration of the clean-up will be litter along the roadways and on lots in the community.
The will be no collection of household debris, old appliances, tires, or hazardous materials.
Anyone who is interested in participating can call 817-441-5770 or send an email to *protected email*. The city will provide safety vests and all bagged trash can be brought to Town Hall.
After the clean-up, there will be a hamburger cookout at Town Hall for the volunteers.

The Business Development Group of Aledo will host its 10th annual Clay Shoot March 1-2 at Clear Fork Materials in Aledo.
A dinner with cocktail reception, live auction, and casino games will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 1. The youth shoot will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The first adult flight will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the second adult flight will begin at 11:30 a.m.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this event, a drawing will be held for a 2019 Can-Am Defender Lonestar HD10 with Eagle MTX Roof, 360 LED Light Bar, and 16’ Tandem Axle Trailer. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the event on March 2.
Individual shooters can enter for $150. A team of five shooters is $750. Tickets for dinner only on March 1 are $50. Proceeds benefit Aledo youth organizations.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit my aledo.com or call Craig Harbuck at 817-925-0894.

Dr. Jan Aderholt will present “Freedom in Leading Through the Gift of Serving” at the East Parker County Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 1, at Squaw Creek Golf Course.
Dr. Aderholt is an international speaker, businesswoman, entrepreneur, radio host, and connector. Her appearances include international and domestic television, radio, and multiple high-level speaking events.
Cost for the luncheon is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. Advance reservations are required.
To make a reservation, visit EastParkerChamber.com or call 817-441-7844 x 1.

The East Parker County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards banquet and auction from 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at The Springs Event Venue, 454 Thompson Road in Weatherford.
“Knight Rider” individual tickets are $60. At the Miami Vice level (four tickets) the purchaser can decorate a table of eight and have the four tickets for another table of eight.
Other ticket/table sponsorship levels are:
Dynasty ($500) – Decorate a table of eight and have reserved seating at another table of eight; and
Dallas ($1,000) – 10 tickets, VIP reception, VIP parking, decorate a table of 10 and have reserved seating at another table of 10.
Event sponsorships run from $700 to $2,000.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/2GqtNjg

Parker Paws will hold a dog adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at PetSmart, 138 Interstate 20 Frontage Road in Weatherford. For more information about adopting dogs and cats, call Parker Paws at 817-694-5718 or visit www.parkerpaws.org.