🌱 Hiram Walmart Remodeled + Ride For Wishes + Free Produce Day

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top five stories today in Dallas-Hiram:

1. The much-anticipated remodeling of the Walmart Super Center on Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway in Hiram is finally complete. The remodel includes several department transformations, a new private room for nursing mothers, additional self-checkout lanes, and more. According to a news release from the company, the upgrades are also intended to further help protect associates and customers from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (West Georgia Neighbor)
2. The Dallas Public Library will be hosting its next Family Read-Aloud Parent Training on Sep. 13. This training focuses on families with children up to age five, and participants will receive an assortment of books upon completion of the program. Advanced registration is required by emailing Karen Woodlief at kwoodlief@paulding.k12.ga.us. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
3. Sparkles Hiram is now booking STEM Field Trips for the 2022-2023 school year. This nationally accredited program is offered year-round to students in grades K-12 and is designed to fit into existing curriculums. Educators can reserve their spot today by calling 770-943-4446 or emailing hiramevents@sparklesffc.com. (Sparkles Hiram via Facebook)
4. Tickets are now available for the 5th Annual Paulding Ride for Wishes, which will be held on Oct. 8 at 8:00 a.m. This charity ride will begin at Veteran’s Park and move to the Silver Comet Trail, and accommodations are available for all ages and levels of riders. All proceeds from the event will support Make-A-Wish Georgia and go directly toward granting wishes to children in Paulding County. (Paulding Rides for Wishes via Facebook)
5. Helping Hands of Paulding County is partnering with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to host a Free Produce Day next Tuesday, Aug. 16. Adults ages 18 and older are invited to stop by 228 West Spring Street in Dallas between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to collect their free produce. Visitors are asked to bring their own shopping bags. (Helping Hands of Paulding County via Facebook)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Athlete Performance Bootcamp At Canes Sports Performance (9:30 AM)
• Wooden Sign Workshop At EK Studio (3:00 PM)
• Arsenic And Old Lace At Dallas Theater & Civic Center (3:00 PM & 7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't forget to visit the Dallas Farmers Market today in the Dallas Regions Bank parking lot! Vendors will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (City of Dallas, Georgia)
• Food Truck Fridays return to Downtown Dallas next week, Aug. 16! Stop by from 6:00-10:00 p.m. to enjoy the final event of the summer season! (City of Dallas, Georgia)
• The Dallas Markets wants you to submit a photo or video of the sunflowers blooming around town! The competition winner will be announced on Sep. 1 and will receive a $200 store gift card. (The Dallas Markets via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all Monday morning for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.