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Everleigh Daughabaugh, a soon-to-be 7-year-old from Glenmore Elementary, is full of energy, joy, and a love for the simple things in life. Supported by her loving mom, Haylee Daughabaugh, aunts Brittny Daughabaugh and Cady Thomas, uncle Jason Thomas and cousins Ryelyn and Laikyn, and grandparents Tim Daughabaugh, Debra Daughabaugh, Reann Topp and Chad & Angela Nichols.

When she’s not spending time with her cousins—her favorite people to hang out with—Everleigh can be found enjoying her favorite activities. Whether it’s gymnastics, swimming, or running, she loves staying active and challenging herself. But there’s one activity that truly steals her heart: eating ice cream! With a sweet tooth for all things cold and creamy, it’s no surprise that ice cream is her favorite treat.

Find lots to do in this entire June issue!

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Send your snapshot photos of your kids and their pets to us for the August SNAPSHOTS.

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Must include all required info and email family@wcc.net by July 15, 2025 to be considered for the August issue. Or for an easier NEW way, go to our website to submit (www.safmtx.com). We have received SO many entries through our easy form on our website - try it!!

Include: Child’s name, Parent’s name, Contact phone number or email, permission to print child’s photo/name, your favorite caption including their pet’s name.

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The best gift you can gift your child is the right to love both parents.

1. Be able to step back and look at your ex-spouse in the role of a parent. Many people make lousy husbands or wives, but they are terrific parents.

2. Remember that your child identifies with your ex-spouse. They have a shared history with this person just like you, BUT, they also have a shared present and future. Your ex-spouse is an important part of your child's life and just as you would help them to succeed in school or sports, it's important to help them succeed in this relationship.

3. Encourage the other parent to stay involved in the children's school and extra-curricular activities. Respect your child's needs to have both parents there for them, WITHOUT having them worry that they are going to die of embarrassment if you both start to fight in public.

4. If you cannot be civil with your ex-spouse, then work out a plan so that your child does not have to witness your wrath. If exchanging the children is problematic, make another plan so that you will not have contact. Either arrange for someone else to send and pick up the children or arrange the exchange at a neutral place like a library or your local police station. The key is to let your children go back and forth between you with ease rather than going through a gauntlet of your venom for each other.

5. Get to work on resolving your feelings about your ex-spouse. A great thought is: Yes, its really hit the fan, and when it did you were standing right in front of it. Now you have to decide whether you want to spend the rest of your life sitting there stinking, or do you want to find a towel and start cleaning yourself up? That means if you can't get over this yourself, get some help. Other people are suffering besides you, and those other people are your children!

The best gift you can give your child is the right to love both parents.

When a child is in jeopardy of being neglected, physically abused or sexually abused, all bets are off! These are the only exceptions we should have to make in keeping a child from seeing their parent without supervision of the visit. When there is this degree of dysfunction, the courts, the police and therapists are mandated to become involved to protect the safety of the child. In all other cases involving disagreements between divorced parents, the attempt to follow these guidelines must be made in the best interest of our children so that you can do what your supposed to do: BE A PARENT!

The bottom line in all of this is pretty clear: If you are more concerned about your children making a good adjustment to this divorce than you are in seeking revenge on your ex-spouse, then you'll put some real thought into some of the suggestions offered here.

It Takes More Than Blood

It takes more than blood to be a dad. Oh this is surely a proven fact. I've seen men give his heart to a child ... Never once think of taking it back.

A Dad is the one who is always there; He protects a child from all harm. He gives a child the assurance that he will be their anchor in any storm.

A real Dad is a man that teaches his child all the things in life he needs to know. He's the tower of strength a child leans on. The source of love that helps them grow.

There are men that children call Daddy. Oh, he is their shelter when it rains. He showers them with unconditional love. As if it were his blood in their veins.

Whenever you meet a Dad that redefines the word, honor him with all the respect that is due. Understand that he proudly wears this banner ... Because his heart is big enough for you.

It's sad but true that not all men understand it takes more than blood to be a dad. Someday if they wake up to their empty life ... They shall miss what they could have had.

To those men who will never be a dad ... No matter what they say or do. It takes more than blood to possess that title ... And it's only found in a man like you.

Happy Father’s Day

Walk a Little Slower Daddy

"Walk a Little slower, Daddy." said a little child so small. I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see;

So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up, You're what I want to be. Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true; So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!

- Author Unknown

What kind of dad do you have? Plan a Father’s Day Fun Day!!

1. Fishing Dad

Bond with dad at a local fishing hole or make a weekend out of it at a State Park that provides great fishing. You can borrow a fishing pole if you don’t have one.

2. Paintball Dad

Let Dad explore his inner warrior. Nothing says I love you like a little friendly battle of the generations.

3. Amusement Park Dad

Thrilling rides, funnel cake, tacky souvenirs—yes, it's Father’s Day at a theme park.

4. Golf Dad

Go play a round of golf with Dad or if miniature golf of more your speed go play some round with him!

5. Sports Dad

Tickets to his favorite sporting event are a winning idea. Many stadiums offer Father’s Day deals; check if they’re offering discounted tickets. Or really surprise him with a splurge of season tickets.

6. Camping Dad

This year, start a camping tradition. Pitch a tent, start a campfire, swap memories about growing up—it's bonding at its best. Look for a campground near you, pick up the right gear, and go wild. Or borrow a tent and pitch it in your backyard!

7. Handsome Dad

If yours is the kind of dad who appreciates being pampered, book him a luxurious massage, hair cut, or professional shave.

8. Car Show Dad

9. History Dad

Check with your local library or historical society and about resources for checking out local history. Or go the geneology route and learn the history of your family. Or go explore Fort Concho and it’s history.

10. Music Dad

Get tickets to an awesome concert!! Or check out a local band for an evening out with Dad.

11. Art Dad

Enjoy a day of art with your dad. We have some great galleries and museums in San Angelo and the local area. Or maybe its performing arts he loves - check out all the local events.

12. Cooking Dad

You can treat dad to dinner anytime. Instead, sign up for a cooking class and experiment in the kitchen. Or hire a private chef to come to your house and teach you in your own kitchen!

13. Travel Dad

Make it a day trip or a weekend getaway! There are so many places to visit in and around San Angelo or within a short distance from home.

14. Volunteer Dad

He's given you so much, now it's time for you both to give back. Turn spending time with Dad into a meaningful opportunity to help those in your community.

15. Hiking Dad

Pick a local trail or plan a weekend at some awesome Texas trails!

16. Roping Dad

Dad a car nut? Contact your local car clubs to find a nearby show of amazing vintage hot-rods or the latest electric car.

Have some practice rounds with Dad and maybe buy him one of his favorite new ropes.

Tom Green County Library Activities for June

(tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine)

On a vehicle...

DISPLAYING THE FLAG OUTDOORS

Attach the flag to the antenna or clamp the flagstaff to the right fender. Do not lay the flag over the vehicle.

On a building...

Hang the flag on a staff or on a rope over the sidewalk with the stars away from the building.

Over the street...

Hang the flag with the stars to the east on a north- south street or north on an east-west street.

Above other flags...

Hang the flag above any other flag on the same pole.

During the day...

Unless lit, the flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, weather permitting.

In a window...

Hang the flag vertically with the stars to the left of anyone looking at it from the street.

Half-mast...

This is a sign of mourning. Raise the flag to the top of the pole then lower it to the half way point. Before lowering the flag, raise it to the top again at the end of the day.

Upside down...

An upside-down flag is considered a distress signal.

During inclement weather...

Flags should not be flown at all during inclement weather

RESPECT OUR FLAG!!!!

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mommy's little Legend!

Stop and smell the Flowers! River turns ONE!

“Carnival fun!”

Mommy celebrates Mother’s Day because of me!

Class of 2037 I’m just blessed!

Layne and Sadie Grace having a ball camping!

Princess & the Pea

Paint a Pot with Mom at McCoys

Who says fun has to cost alot? Make memories with your kids in your backyard! Sometimes you just need the ideas to get started. Here are just a few that should be easy to plan. Have FUN!!

Fence painting- this has become a tradition in our house over the last few years. Grab a large roll of paper and tape it all along the perimeter of your fence. Put the kiddies in their swimsuits and hand them each a paintbrush and some washable paints. Set them free to create their masterpiece! The best part is cleanup. Just hose the kids off and they are good as new! What to do with the large painting? Cut it up into smaller pieces and use it for wrapping paper or frame a few pieces for quick and easy wall art!

Have a picnic- who says you have to travel to the park to have a nice picnic. Grab a blanket and a healthy snack, and enjoy a lazy dining experience in your own yard!

Set up an obstacle course- use items you have around the house such as plastic cups, hula hoops, balls, jump ropes, etc. and create a course for the kids to follow. Have the kids take turns running the course and keep track of the time it takes them to finish. Have them try to beat their best scores.

Fun Backyard Activities

Make monster bubbles. What kid doesn’t love bubbles? This outdoor activity takes the fun to a whole new level by mixing your own bubble solution. To start, add one cup of dishwashing soap (like Dawn) to a gallon of warm water. An extra two to three tablespoons of glycerin, available at your local pharmacy, is the secret to superbig bubbles. Pour your concoction into a flat, rimmed tray, like a sheet-cake pan, and dip in a large DIY wand, made by bending a wire hanger into a loop.

Instead of going to a campground, pitch pup tents in the backyard, bring out the sleeping bags and dream under the stars. If you have a fire-pit, use it for hot dogs, marshmallows and gathering around to tell spooky stories. For adults with carpentry skills, consider enlisting young helpers to construct a backyard fort or tree house and then decorate it. It's not only a way to teach them how to design, measure materials and use tools safely but it builds a lifetime memory as well -- the best bonus of any summer.

Make a Zip Line: You need the space and an incline for a Zip Line, but it's one of those enviable features that will keep the neighborhood kids knocking at your door.

Start a kid-sized garden. A garden with little edibles like cherry tomatoes or strawberries may encourage picky eaters to try something new. Green beans can also be a fun vegie to plant and watch grow.

Planning a road trip? Traveling with kids? Need some games to play in the car? Ideas to keep kids busy in the car? With a little planning ahead you can come up with some inexpensive, creative fun to keep the kids busy. It might even help you maintain a little sanity along the way! These can be adapted to fit age groups, but overall are a great way to keep kids entertained along the way on a road trip.

String Figures

This is an ancient game played around the world. Remember "Jacob's Ladder", "Kitty Whiskers", "Cup and Saucer" or Cats Cradle?! Those are only the beginning.

You just need some string for this fun filled activity, making it ideal for playing in the car on long trips. Skill levels vary from super easy to very difficult, so there is something for everyone. It requires concentration, dexterity, and it fosters perseverance and patience. Kids love to practice new figures over and over as they learn them, so don't leave home without tossing a ball of yarn into your travel activities pack! Here is a website with pictures and instructions for how to make all kinds of string figures. Print some out ahead of the trip. http://alysion.org/figures/main.htm

Travel Journal

Creating a travel diary or journal is a wonderful activity that will not only keep your children busy in the car on a long trip, but it will preserve their memories for a lifetime.

It doesn't need to be fancy or complicated. In fact, the simpler the better. The only thing you need is a big spiral bound sketch pad and a box of crayons or markers for each child. Each day of the trip, or for each event along the way, have your child draw a picture of what they did that day, and write about it. You can also paste in souvenirs such as brochures, ticket stubs and other momentous.

Aluminum Foil Art

Road Trip Fun!

This is a fun activity that keeps children busy and encourages them to use their imaginations. It's a great activity to do in the car on a long road trip. All you need is a roll of cheap aluminum foil and some creativity. Just give each child a sheet of aluminum foil and have them mold it into anything they want! Encourage them to use their imaginations. You might need give them a few ideas to get them going if they aren't sure how to begin.

Start by making different little zoo animals. See how many kinds of animals you can make. Girls might enjoy making jewelry and playing dress up. Make crowns, headbands, rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Make chains out of foil to hang little charms. Poke holes into the foil for added decoration. Think about whether you want to use the shiny side out or in for your jewels. Masks are another fun idea. Kids can really come up with some interesting ones -- anything from superheros to carnival masks. You can also make hats, sun visors, or even goofy eyeglasses. Aluminum foil also makes good temporary Frisbees and balls.

Travel Scavenger Hunt

Give each child a list of items to watch for while driving. Check off each item when they find it. The list can be made up ahead of time and adjusted for the scenery. For a younger child who can't read, you might draw a picture of each item next to the word so they will know what to look for. Here are a few examples of items to hunt for: City Scavenger Hunt:

flashing red light, bus, signs in foreign languages, billboard with a child on it, cop, license plate with "Q", person with tall boots, person talking on a cell phone Suburbs Scavenger Hunt:

school, flashing traffic light, grocery store, someone on a bike, statue, church, playground, flower garden, pickup truck, WalMart, person walking a dog Rural Scavenger Hunt: silo, cows, railroad tracks, pond or lake, dirt road, tractor, gas station, horses, oil pump, barn, deer, armadillo

License Plate Game

To play the "License Plate Game", see how many different states’s license plates you can find on your trip and check them off your list. Work as a team in the car, or individually. Play just for one trip, or search for license plates all summer, and see how many you can find between Memorial Day and Labor Day. You might even record the time and date and the state where you saw it. This can be a family project as you build your "collection" of license plate sightings together.

A is for Armadillo

Starting with A, each person tries to be the first to spot and name three items beginning with that letter. For example, the first to see and announce "armadillo, auto and apple" gets to choose the next letter.

Twenty Questions

One player thinks of a famous person, place or thing. Everyone else gets to ask the player 20 questions, which must be answered "yes" or "no." For example, "Does it know how to read?" is a valid question, but "What's its favorite book?" is not. Whoever guesses correctly gets a turn to think up something.

I Spy

Look around and pick an object you can see either in the car or along the road. Then give others a clue such as, "I spy with my little eye... something green.", or "I spy with my little eye .. something brown and furry" Continue to give more clues until they can guess what it is.

License Plate Dollars

As you pass cars on the highway, each person gets a turn to collect a license plate. Add together all the numbers on the license plate and that's the amount of driving dollars you earn. The person who gets the most license plate dollars usually gets to spend them on something like...deciding hamburgers or pizza at the next pit stop.

After the Fact:

For The New Couple

There are many changes to consider after wedding. Here are just a few:

* Driver’s License

* Auto Registration & Title

* Auto Insurance

* Social Security Card

* Credit Cards

* Debit Cards

* Checking and Savings Accounts

* Health Insurance Policies (Check for Maternity and Family Protection)

* Income Tax Deduction Status With Your Employer

* Life Insurance Policies

* Cell Phone Number

* Charge Accounts

* Post Office

* Lending Institutions

* Medical Records

* School Records

* Wills

* Accountant or Securities Broker

* Leases With Landlord

* Library Card

* Magazine Subscriptions

* Voter Registration

* Organization Memberships

* Passport

* Safe Deposit Box

* Online accounts

* Airline accounts

* Utilities

Mock Interview by Appointment Only - Job Readiness Session

Concho Valley Workforce: 202 Henry O Flipper St 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Want to polish your interview skills and gain confidence before the big day?

Our Mock Interview Job Readiness Session is the perfect opportunity to practice one-on-one with a professional and get personalized feedback!

What You’ll Gain:

* Realistic interview experience in a low-pressure setting

* Personalized feedback on your performance

* Tips on how to improve your answers and body language

* Strategies for answering tough questions

* Confidence boost for your next job interview!

Date: EVERY Friday for the month of June!

Time: 2:00-3:00PM, By Appointment Only

Location: Concho Valley Workforce Solutions, 202 Henry O. Flipper St., San Angelo, TX 76901

Cost: FREE!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Schedule your mock interview today and walk into your next job interview feeling prepared and confident. This session is by appointment only—reserve your spot now! To schedule an appointment, call 325-653-2321

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Western Art Returns to Fort Concho

Western art returns to Fort Concho with the opening of the American Plains Artists Summer Show on Thursday, June 19, 530 pm – 700 pm , in the Barracks 6 exhibit hall, corner of Henry O. Flipper and Burgess Streets. The opening is free to all and refreshments will be available.

Fifty western paintings will be on display and for sale with proceeds benefiting both the artists and Fort Concho.

The seven artists representing these paintings were chosen by the guests attending last summer’s American Pains Artists show. Guests chose these seven: James Loveless, Mary Lambeth, Sherry Blanchard Stewart, Eileen Nistler, Lou Sanders Albright, Cheryl Roush, and Theresa Ottterson.

These painters will be capturing the spirit of the American West with portrayals of still life, farming and ranching, cowboys and Native Americans, Great Plains vistas and mountains, trappers and mountain men, buffalo, cattle, and horses.

Regular hours for the show will be Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm and Sundays 130 pm – 430 pm.

On Saturday, July 26, visit the show for the National Cowboy Day celebration with a continental breakfast, a gallery talk by Laura Huckaby of the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, and a program by the Concho Cowboy Company. That program starts at 900 am and is free to all.

For more information, please call the fort at (325) 481-2646 or check the web site at fortconcho.com and tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

American Plains Artists Summer Show at Fort Concho

A Cowboy's Work is Never Done Theresa Otteson Oil on oil primed linen 27 x 17 in Price: $2,500

One of These Lamps Is Not Like The Others Theresa Otteson Oil on oil primed linen 16 x 30 in Price: $2,600

The Hunter Theresa Otteson Oil on oil primed linen 14 x 20 in Price: $1,600

The Angelo State University Cheer Team is inviting local and area students entering Pre-K through 12th grade this fall to participate in the 2025 Football Spirit Day on Saturday, Sept. 20 - and registration is now open.

Football Spirit Day will feature a cheer clinic, the opportunity to attend the Ram Jam pregame tailgate at ASU's LeGrand Alumni and Visitors Center, and the opportunity to perform with the ASU Cheer Team during the walk over to the football stadium after Ram Jam and during the pregame festivities in the stadium.

Spirit Day Cheer Clinic

• Check in: 8-8:30 a.m.

• Clinic: 8:30-11 a.m.

• Cost: $60 per student

• Group Rates: $50 per student for groups of 5-12; $45 per student for groups of 13-plus

All participants will receive a free event T-shirt and tickets to the Rams football game against Western New Mexico on Sept. 20 at ASU's LeGrand Stadium at 1st Community Credit Union Field.

Advance registration is required. Individual participants can register by completing the electronic Single Registration Form. Registration for groups can be completed through the electronic Group Registration Form.

Camp Curiosity

Angelo State University's Mayer Museum will offer three week-long Camp Curiosity summer camps for elementary and middle school students in July that will include a variety of activities at sites throughout the ASU campus.

Two Camp Curiosity camps for students entering the 6th - 8th grades this fall will be conducted July 7-11 and July 14-18, with activities running from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. A camp for students entering the 3rd - 5th grades this fall will run July 21-25, with activities from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day.

Each week-long camp will include up to 15 different activities and programs created and led by ASU students, faculty, staff and partners, as well as special alumni guests. The camps will also feature visits to various sites around campus, including:

Parents and family members wanting to watch the performance at the football game will be able to purchase discount tickets at the ASU Ticket Office a day before Spirit Day.

More details and the electronic registration and release forms are available on the ASU Cheer Prep Clinics website at https://www.angelo.edu/life-oncampus/lead/asu-cheer-and-mascots/cheer-prep-clinics.php

Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

Angelo State Natural History Collections

Physics Lab

Ceramic Studio

Cybersecurity Computer Lab

Theatre Program

College of Science and Engineering

Each camp will also feature a sand volleyball tournament with ASU student organization leaders and an ice cream party in the Houston Harte University Center.

Cost for each camp is $100 per camper, and participation is limited to one camp per student. Advance registration is required and will open on Friday, May 30, via electronic form at angelo.edu/camp-curiosity.

Additionally, families that enroll or are already enrolled for a Family Membership in the Friends of the Mayer Museum will be eligible for early registration starting Monday, May 26. The early registration link will arrive via email once membership is confirmed. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

Lakeside Slaughter: Hunt-A-Killer

Stephens Central Library: 33 W Beauregard Ave

June 13, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Murder Mystery Nights at the Library, featuring Hunt-A-Killer Mystery Boxes. It’s Friday the 13th and the lakeside is no longer safe… Ryan Bosley and his wife, Monica, book a vacation rental home by a lake to relax and reconnect. But after the couple gets into an argument at a neighbor’s cookout, Monica finds herself alone in their dark and empty rental house. When Ryan sees Monica again, she’s in a pool of her own blood, dead. The police suspect Ryan, but he believes another guest at the cookout is the killer, maybe a fiend in a hockey mask?

Team up with a group of like-minded detectives, investigate items found in the Lakehouse, analyze witness statements, and piece together a timeline to solve the mystery. You’ll be tasked with determining means, motive, and opportunity to bring the killer to justice!

Help Ryan prove his innocence and unmask the real slasher! Participants must be ages 14+ (under 18 accompanied by a parent or guardian). Spots are limited; see Tickets to signup. Tell them you saw it in San Angelo Family Magazine!

MEETINGS AROUND SAN ANGELO

Email meeting information to family@wcc.net. Please include contact information. SAFM reserves the right to determine if the meeting will be included. PLEASE verify any meeting dates and times as changes could be made after our print date. San Angelo and the Concho Valley have so much to offer and this list is a start! Please help keep this listing updated by emailing us at family@wcc.net

Adult Diabetes Support Group -2nd Thurs. 6:30pm. Trinity Lutheran Fellowship hall. Leslie Hines lesliehines@shannonhealth.org 323-657-8249

Aglow International, San Angelo Lighthouse - every 1st Thurs, 6:30pm, Ministerial Alliance, 1100 Martin Luther King Dr., pot luck supper, all are welcome. FMI 325-653-9975 Alcoholics Anonymous, 3711 Chadbourne, San Angelo, TX 76901. A phone number for all AA groups in San Angelo is (325) 939-8939. New website-Meetings listing: SanAngeloAA.org Al-Anon - 1917 W. Avenue N, help for those whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. FMI 800-259-1972 or info@sanangelo-al-anon.org or www.sanangelo-al-anon.org Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Groups - 438 E. Houston Harte Expy or for full list & FMI 1-800-272-3900

American Legion Post 32 - 2nd Mon, 7p, 165 E 43rd Street. FMI Post Adjutant 325-653-1958..

American Legion Post 572 - 3rd Saturday, 9 am breakfast, 10 am meeting, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-655-7648 (Carl Frentz) or amlegpost572@gmail.com

Breastfeeding Community Gathering, Every Thurs.(excluding holiday), 11:00am, FREE, Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital Family Room, FMI: Amanda John 325-481-6326

Brush N Brag Decorative Painters 3rd Sat., 9am, St. Marks Presbyterian Church, 2506 Johnson St (Fellowship Hall): FMI call Sherrill Dooley 325 340-0762 sherrill222@yahoo.com

Civil Air Patrol – every Thur, 5575 Stewart Lane, 6:20p-8:30pm, age 12 & up with interest in aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services. sanangelocap.org

Compassionate Friends Support Group - Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Harmony room at First United Methodist Church (corner of Twohig and Chadbourne). Park on the second floor of parking garage of Cactus Hotel. Come through double glass doors. Contact Peggy Mathias Peggym@wtcg.us

Concho Valley Archeological Society, Non Profit Organization, Meetings 4th Thursday each month except July & December, 7:00 pm, Classroom at the Fort Concho Living History Stables, 236 Henry O. Flipper St. San Angelo, FMI Larry Riemenschneider 325-653-8216

Concho Valley Cancer Companions Support Group - 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:30am, St. Luke UMC, 2781 W Ave. N., CVCancerCompanions@gmail.com or (325) 268-1773

Concho Valley CARES Coalition - 1st Wed., 12:00-1:00pm, SAISD Admin Building, 1621 University Ave, FMI Jennifer Flores, (325)224-3481 or Sarah Adame, (325)224-3481

Concho Valley Homeless Planning Coalition, every 2nd Wednesday from 10-11 a the Stephens Central Library. FMI 325-653-2411

Concho Valley Quilters Guild - Wed., 28 N Chadbourne, parking in the back, 9:30-2:30 pm. We hand-quilt for the public & members. Visitors/New members welcome! FMI 325-227-8713.

Concho Valley Ostomy Support Group - 1st Friday of every month, 3:00p.m., Baptist Retirement Community, 903 North Main Street, Room 119. FMI Joan Countess at 325-647-0658. Concho Valley Republican Women 4th Thursday luncheon (January-October), 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Open to the public. For FMI and RSVP go to www.CVRW.org

Concho Valley Retired Teachers and Associates (CVRTA) Second Tuesday of the month (Sep-May), 9:30 am, at First Christian Church, 29 S Chadbourne, San Angelo. Concho Valley Telephone Pioneer Club - 3rd Friday, Baptist Memorial at Main Street Cafe, noon, lunch 11:30. Different speaker each month. FMI Rhonda Nichols @ (325) 656-5301

Concho Valley Turning Point: (Faith-Based 12 Step) Tues 7pm, (Anger Mgmt.) Thurs 7pm, (Bible Study) Mon & Fri 7pm, (Transitional Housing for Men), meet @528 E. Highland Blvd. FMI: 325-658-1389, cvtpmail@gmail.com, www.cvtp.org. Hope, Believe & Achieve Here!

Concho Valley Women Veterans Association, 12th/each month, 5:30-7:00 pm, 119 North Chadbourne, Vietnam Veterans of America building. FMI commander@cvwomenveterans.com

Disability Connections Center - monthly peer support groups, computer classes, cooking classes and arts & crafts classes, FMI call 325-227-6624 or 325-227-6625, dcciltx.org/ Disabled American Veterans' Auxiliary - 1st Thurs, 5:30 p.m., 1909 Pulliam, FMI: Maria Torres, 653-9059 Down Syndrome Support Group - 2nd Thur, even numbered months, 6:00pm, Region 15, Open to individuals with Down Syndrome/families/friends. Child Care and light meal provided. FMI Karyn at 227-3716 or Kathy at 325-651-9593

Embroidery Guild of America 3rd Tues 7PM, St.Paul Presbyterian Church, 11 Park St., FMI Leslie Wisdom rhoridgetx@yahoo.com Fleet Reserve Assn (FRA) Branch 295 - 3rd Sat, 11a, Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne, FMI 325-942-8036 (Terry Cook, Branch Secretary)

Greater San Angelo Crafts Guild 2nd Saturday in July, the 3rd Saturday in September, and the 1st Saturday in December, Stephens Library, FMI 726-999-0359, gsacraftsguild@gmail.com

Group Connections - free family gatherings and educational activities for parents and children. Monthly. FMI call (325)653-HOPE or visit https://cacgreaterwtx.org/ Hanging By A Thread Quilt Club - 2nd Mon, 6:30p, Suez Shriner's building (2915 W. Loop 306, San Angelo) FMI call Ellen @ 903-816-2971 or Sheryl @ 325-262-1492 Hope Gathering - 3rd Monday, Christian support group for widows. FMI contact Sharlene Miller at sanangelohopegathering@hopegathering.org and visit www.hopegathering.org Le Coterie Society Club of San Angelo - 2nd Saturday each month, St Mark Presbyterian Church, 11am-12pm, FMI: Helen 325-262-8563 or Ronetta 325-653-7574 NAACP - 1st Sat, 2-3:30p, Ministerial Alliance Campus, 1100 MLK Blvd., FMI sanangelonaacp.org Overeaters Anonymous (HOW) - call hotline for locations and times. 325-482-8899

Parents Helping Parents - 3rd Tues. WTRC Admin. bldg, 12-1:00pm. Light meal provided, RSVP. FMI Barby Nobles, 223-6473.Open to all children, families, friends with special needs. Parkinson’s Support Group, 4th Monday, 5:30, Glen Meadows Baptist Church Rm 104, 6002 Knickerbocker RD., FMI 325 949-0970 Rotary Club of San Angelo, every Friday except for holidays, noon to 1pm, River Terrace, 880 W Avenue D. New guests are free, members pay dues and lunch. FMI call (325) 656-2612 or email sarotary@aol.com.

San Angelo Amateur Radio Club (SAARC) - 2nd Thurs,, 7:00pm, the clubhouse, 5513 Stewart Lane, Mathis Field Airport. Open to any Amateur Radio operators FMI www.w5qx.org San Angelo Art Club-1st Mon, 7p, Kendall Gallery, 119 W 1st St, sanangeloartclub@gmail.com, facebook.com/sanangelo.artclub, or sanangeloartclub.org San Angelo Astronomy Assoc - Meetings are quarterly - contact for dates, 7p, ASU Planetarium. FMI 325-226-9172 or angeloastronomy.com/ San Angelo Chess Club Mondays, except holidays, 6–8 p.m., downtown library, 33 W. Beauregard. Club meets in library lobby. Equipment provided. Casual and USCF-rated games. 325853-2324. sanangelochess@gmail.com Free.

San Angelo Dream Center, Mons., 6-8pm, 1928 MLK Blvd. Christ Powered Recovery, 12 Step Faith based recovery group. Probation/Parole approved. FMI Jeff Matheny 325-234-9958. San Angelo Genealogical & Historical Society (SAGHS) 1st Tue, Sept -May, 7p, Trinity Lutheran, Fellowship Hall, 3536 Lutheran Way. Free & open to the public. Refreshments provided. FMI (325) 268-0973, info@saghs-tx.org, or facebook.com/pg/SAGHS/events

San Angelo Republican Women - 1st Mon, San Angelo VFW, 125 S. Browning, 6:00 p.m. Free/open to the public. "Boots on the Ground!" FMI: sanangelorepublicanwomen@gmail.com San Angelo TEA Party 2nd Tues., 507 N. Chadbourne St. annex building next to Transit/Bus Station, 6 to 7:30 p.m. contact 325-227-8982

San Angelo Toastmasters Thursdays, Zoom Meetings at 5:30-6:30, FMI Hilda Guffey, 325-450-7044, hilguff@yahoo.com San Angelo Writers' Club 2nd Tues, 6:30pm, TGC Stephens downtown library lobby, FMI Sanangelowritersclub@gmail.com

Space to Be Me (LGBTQIA Youth Support Group) - Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Open Arms Office, 113 North Harrison Street. FMI Contact Jennie Wagner @325-655-2000 or jwagner@openarmscv.ofg

SMART Recovery - free group support for people experiencing addictions. Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at 133 W Concho Ave #110, San Angelo, TX 76903. FMI call (325)-944-2561. Survivor Warriors 2nd Thurs., 5:30 pm, Shannon Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, 131 E. Beauregard Ave., All individuals diagnosed with cancer & friend/family/caregivers welcome. FMI Nurse Navigation, at 325-747-3994.

Texas Veterans for Veterans - Tuesdays, 7:15am-9:30am, 1905 Pulliam, designed to help local needy veterans and their families. FMI 325-656-9562

TOPS TX 0136 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Weight Loss Group, Thurs, 7-8pm, Calvary Baptist Fellowship Center, 2401 Armstrong, San Angelo. FMI – 325-653-1045 or 325-656-8167.

Veteran SMART Recovery - free support for people experiencing addictions. Weds, 6-7pm, Cactus Hotel (36 E Twohig Ave. #110, San Angelo). FMI Steven Keihl 325-944-2561. VFW POST 1815 - 10:00am, 3rd Sat., 125 S. Browning. FMI John Muckleroy, 655-6550

Vietnam Veterans of America -1st Thurs, 6:30p, 119 N. Chadbourne, FMI 949-3059

Women's Sexual Assault survivor group (Open Arms), Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm, 113 N. Harrison St. . All women survivors over the age of 18 are welcome. A spanish speaking group is available as well. FMI 325-655-2000

Women Veterans Society, every 3rd Thursday at 5:30 pm. 125 S. Browning St. For more information, email us at WomenVeteransSociety@gmail.com Young Professionals of San Angelo, 3rd Thurs, Visitor Center's Riverview Room, 12-1pm. FMI: facebook.com/YPSanAngelo or sanangelo.org/yp/

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San Angelo Elks Lodge # 1880 will hold their annual Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday June 14th at 4pm, at the San Angelo Elks Lodge. American Legion Post 572 will be partnering with the Elks for this ceremony. There will a potluck dinner immediately following the ceremony. Please bring your favorite dish or desert.

We invite the community to join us for this very special celebration.

Patriotism has characterized the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America since the early days of the organization. Allegiance to the flag of our country is a requirement of every member. In 1907, the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks designated, by resolution, June 14 as Flag Day. The Grand Lodge of the Order adopted mandatory observance of the occasion by every Lodge in 1911, and that requirement continues. The Elks prompted President Woodrow Wilson to recognize the Order's observance of Flag Day for its patriotic expression. But it was not until 1949 when President Harry Truman, himself a member of the Elks, made the proclamation that thereafter June 14 would be a day of national observance for the symbol of our country. It was through his Elks Lodge in Independence, Missouri, that President Truman got the idea for a national observance of Flag

San Angelo Elk’s 12th Annual Chili Cookoff

If you are planning on competing at the International Championship Chili Cook Off in Terlingua, here is another opportunity to earn the points you need. San Angelo Elks Lodge 1880 is partnering with the local Chili Pod, for the annual Elks Chili cook-off on Saturday, June 21st. All proceeds will help fund the Elks summer camp for Special Needs Children at Ottine, Texas, which is sponsored by the Texas Elks State Association.

Registration starts at 9am at the Elks Lodge, 2121 S. Chadbourne. The cost is $25 for Chili and $5 for Beans. Beans will be judged at noon and may be cooked off site. The Chili must be cooked on site and must be made from chili grind meat. Chili will be judged at 2pm.

The lodge will be holding a raffle immediately following the award ceremony. The Elks are requesting cakes, pies, & new items be donated for the live auction.

Hamburgers will be available for $5 each, starting at 11 am for the chili teams & lodge members.

FMI email txblubyrd@gmail.com

Flag Day Ceremony

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June 21, 2025

There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.

want you to tell them: Keep your fork ..the best is yet to come."

Keep Your Fork!!!

She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.

Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.

"There's one more thing," she said excitedly.

"What's that?" came the Pastor's reply.

"This is very important," the young woman continued.

"I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand."

The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.

That surprises you, doesn't it?" the young woman asked.

"Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request," said the Pastor.

The young woman explained. "My grandmother once told me this story, and from there on out, I have always done so. I have also always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement.

In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!' So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder "What's with the fork?" Then I

The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge.

was coming.

At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question "What's with the fork?" And over and over he smiled.

about it either.

He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork, let it remind you ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, they share a word of praise, and they always want to open their hearts to us. Show your friends how much you care. Remember to always be there for them, even when you need them more. For you never know when it may be their time to "Keep their fork."

Cherish the time you have, and the memories you share... being friends with someone is not an opportunity but a sweet responsibility.

And keep your fork!