🌱 Pokemon Class For Kids + HS Care Cabinet + Summer Reading Winners

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top 5 stories in Dallas-Hiram today:

1. Don't forget that the First Annual Hardy Family Ford BroncoFest is happening today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees can enter for a chance to win a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, but there will also be fun for the whole family, including food trucks, various vendors, bingo games, and prizes. All proceeds from the event go to the Kiwanis Club of Paulding County. (The Dallas New Era)
2. The first session of the new Pokemon Players class at Mount Tabor Park took place on Thursday. This new program is designed for youth who are interested in Pokemon and other youth card-playing games. The program is looking to expand, so keep an eye out for information on the next session from the Paulding County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. (Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs)
3. Hiram High School has released an updated wish list for its Care Cabinet. This food pantry project was started in 2017 to assist economically disadvantaged students. You can check out the Amazon wishlist to have items sent directly to the school or take items directly to the front office in bags labeled "Care Cabinet." (Hiram High School)
4. This year's Summer Reading Program at the Dallas Public Library has officially ended. The winners were announced Thursday and were contacted with details about how to claim their prizes. Check out the link for a celebratory video shared by the library announcing this year's winners. (Dallas Public Library)
5. The Paulding County Master Gardeners will be available during the Dallas Farmers Market this morning. Shoppers are invited to visit the booth to get answers to their most pressing gardening questions and find solutions to their peskiest lawn problems. Stop by any time between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to chat with a Master Gardener. (Paulding County Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers)

Today in Dallas-Hiram:

• Farmers Market At Dallas Regions Parking Lot (8:00 AM)
• Weaving Workshop At Paulding Fine Arts Association Art Center (10:30 AM)
• Back To School Block Party At Downtown Dallas (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dallas is holding a Zoning Update Meeting next Monday, Aug. 8, at 12:00 p.m. Click the link to see the complete meeting agenda. (City of Dallas, GA)
• The next Paulding County School District will be held next Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 6:30 p.m. It will be immediately preceded by an Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. (Paulding County School District)
• Storytime resumes at the New Georgia Public Library next Monday, Aug. 8, at 10:00 a.m! Kids up to age five are invited to stop by for stories, singing, and crafting. (West Georgia Regional Library System)

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— 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.