By Janet James Food for Thought – Life is beautiful. B and A Day had 9 birthday celebrants. Those celebrating were Wayne Liles (94 yrs young), Vysta Beard, Marolyn Rinne, Rob Hiner, Jo Lacy, J Lacy, Dee Walton, Dwayne Walters…
Category: Organizations
We Need Your Help… Please!
Dear Member of the Community of Slaton, We are requesting a few minutes of your time to help with a very important matter. The Lubbock Area Foundation is conducting research for grants and support for the community of Slaton. This…
TTU ISD Superintendent James Taliaferro @ Lions Club
Mr Taliaferro shares with the Lions Club about Texas Tech Univ ISD. Click Here to see More Highlights 2012-2013 TTUISD
AUDIO: August Chamber of Commerce Community Update
Chamber Members – Business After Hour
To inquire or join the Chamber – Visit our Website Click Here
The Burgers Were GOOOOOOD!
Thank you Slaton and area Communitues for showing up for Wednesday Lunch at Mercy Retreat Center! We have had 4 awesome weeks and we plan on many more weeks of Good Food & Good Company every Wednesday! Please help us…
View From Above – Car Show Photos Available For Sale
Photos by Kathy and Mike Peterson. We are members of the Texas Air Museum in Slaton,and do many photos for the Museum. Photos of the 2014 Slaton Car Show were taken from the AT-19 airplane.If interested in photos just give…
HELP! SACK PROGRAM – TUESDAY 08.18 2pm
Hi Y’all!! Hope everyone has had a great summer; it’s hard to believe it’s nearly over! We will begin sacking on Tuesday, August 18th at Smith South Plains, at 2:00 can’t wait to see you all there! We will also…
Lunch Today! Join Us On The Patio! Hamburgers & Hotdogs
UMC Sandy Ogletree @ Lions Club
UMC Foundation, Executive Director, Sandy Olgletree spoke with the Lions Club on UMC.
Recycle Center – Special Hours
from Slaton Chamber of Commerce The abundance of recent rains has had a blossoming affect on our community. So much so that the City has increased their summer youth crew to help clean up. They are working diligently cleaning alleys,…
BBQ Pulled Pork @ Weds Lunch – Join Us!
Senior Citizens Center News!
By Janet James Food for Thought – Smile it’s contagious! Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. I am feeling better. Not up to par yet, but working on that. Thank you for caring. B…
Wednesday Lunch Menu – Please Join Us! – Good Food & Good Company!
Mercy Retreat Center Wednesday Menu – All American Meal!
Quilt Raffle – Meals On Wheels
Gene & Beverly Droemer Donated a Beautiful Red & Black Quilt to be raffled. Tickets Available at the Sr Citizens Center.
Weds Lunch Menu @ Mercy – Everyone Join Us!
Bunches Attend Weds Lunch @ Mercy
The Company Was Great! Join us for lunch every Wednesday at the Mercy Retreat Center on the Patio! Next week – Hamburgers and Hot Dogs! Good Food, Good Visiting Atmosphere! You are going to love it!
Sr Citizens Center News, Info & Menu
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Live life to the fullest. Our monthly 42 game on Tuesday (Aug. 19) had 2 tables. Those who played were Steve Colleps, Jimmie Pettigrew, Dwayne Walters, Margaret Phillips, Bob Adams, Eunice…
Senior Citizens Center News, Menu & More!
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Spread some joy today. Things to remember – Our quilt raffle, our MOW breakfast Saturday Aug. 16 from 8 – 9:30 and lunch served Monday thru Friday starting at 12:00. Bingo…
JOIN US TODAY – Wednesday Lunch @ Mercy Retreat Center
The meal is good and the company is great! You will love the atmosphere on the Patio at Mercy Retreat Center. Please park in the south lot at 19th & Division Street and enter under the big Welcome sign! Today’s…
Cowboys Tickets – You Could Win – 2 Days Left – Get Tickets NOW
Benefiting the Meals on Wheels Program Simply stop in at the Senior Citizens Center here in Slaton and let them insure that you are included in Wednesday’s Grand Prize Drawing! Read The Complete Article – Click Here
Images of Mercy Retreat Center
MENU – Mercy Retreat Center – WEDNESDAY – Join Us!
Tonight – 5th Friday Slaton on the Square
TONIGHT: July 31 is our next 5th Friday Slaton (5thFridaySlaton.com) on the Square from 6 – 9 pm! There will be street vendors with food, crafts, art and more! Plus the merchants on the square will also be open for…
Sr Citizens – SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Smile it’s contagious! Thank you for your cards, phone calls, and prayers. I am feeling better. Not up to par yet, but working on that. Thank you for caring. B and…
1960 Class – Meets July 4th – Reunion
This is part of the planning committee that met for the last time at the Meurer Agency for our 55th class reunion on July the 4th. Reunion time is 6:00 p.m. in the county club house at the park. The…
Senior Citizens Center News, Menu & More
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Life is beautiful. Our quilt raffle was a huge success! We received a total of $1340.07 in ticket sales and donations. Congratulations to Cindy Madgwick the winner of the quilt. A…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS & MENU
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James The raffle for VIP tickets to Dallas/Eagles game is coming to an end. This raffle benefits our MOW program. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. The drawing will be held Wednesday August 26. …
M.O.W. Garage Sale – Thank You!
The Meals On Wheels program and Sr Citizens Center sends out a BIG THANK YOU! The garage sale this past Saturday will continue to help support the Meals On Wheels program for Slaton!
Everyone – Grilled German Sausage Today! @ Weds Lunch
Wednesday Lunch Menu @ Mercy Retreat Center Patio
Car Show Was HOT!
pix by Jennifer Greer
5th Friday Slaton Next Friday!
Wednesday Meal Transition – SUCCESS!!! Thank You Slaton!
The Wednesday lunch “Change of Location” to Mercy Retreat Center from the Harvey House was a SUCCESS with dozens of folks enjoying the new location! The new location on the Mercy Retreat Center Patio will continue to be the location…
Judge Claricia Osuna Visits With Lions Club Monday
5th Friday May 29th Downtown Slaton
A message from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Visit their website for details and future events in Slaton! Click Here!
Airshow June 6!!!!!!
A message from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Visit their website for details and future events in Slaton! Click Here!
HARVEY HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT – MERCY RETREAT CENTER MEAL
Dear Harvey House Supporter, The Harvey House Board has made a decision that they will no longer serve lunch on Wednesdays. FINAL HARVEY HOUSE LUNCH – WAS WEDNESDAY MAY 13. Mercy Retreat Center will continue the Slaton Wednesday Lunch Tradition…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Bingo on Monday had 16 players. The secret prize was won by Ada May Culpepper. The blackout amount of $34.95 was won by Jay Lacy. Come join us next Monday for lunch and then stay to play…
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites? Bingo this week had 28 players waiting to yell “Bingo-Bingo.” The secret prize was won by Diane Walker. The blackout…
Tomorrow @ The Park – Slaton
100 Years Old -Slaton Masonic Lodge
Slaton Masonic Lodge N0.1094, A.F. & A.M. (pix from FB) A 100 year celebration for the Slaton Masonic Lodge at the 1st Baptist Activity Center!
Another $100,000 Goal for Slaton Area Endowment
The community endowment announced their New Goal to raise $100,000 over the next 12 months. The Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment is a community-based program that represents the area of Slaton. If you would like to learn more, please contact…
Join Us Tonight
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Stop and smell the roses. The monthly 42 game on Tuesday the 17th had 3 tables of players. Those who played were Janis King, Steve Colleps, Dwayne Walters, Earl Eblens, Ella…
Flag Football Tiger Style
by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Pic 1 – Tiger Nation players are the ref’s for all the flag football games. A great way to give back! Pic 2 – J.P. Solis is introducing all the Tiger Nation Teams and coaches.…
Honor Flight – Radiothon – April 25
http://southplainshonorflight.org/ Col Lou Ortiz with the South Plains Honor Flight visited the KSSL Morning Show to discuss the Radiothon coming up April 25th. KSSL will broadcast live April 25th from the Lubbock Elks Lodge. Please tune in April 25 and…
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Why are there interstate highways in Hawaii? B & A Day on September 25 is also our annual meeting. There will be a report on the state of the Senior Citizens…
PIX: Thank You Slaton! Sr Citizens OPEN HOUSE
Community Leaders Discuss Project
Community Leaders met for a lunch-work meeting to discuss and implement projects to help Slaton. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. An update was discussed on the Community Signs and ways to make our community more beautiful.
HELP! – An Appeal for the New Kids Cafe
by Curtis Baker This week I would like to take a break from our normal Bible study to make an exciting announcement for our community. You may recall that for several years we had a program in Slaton called the…
Silent Auction Items! TODAY @ Sr Citizens Center – JOIN US!
pix by Karen Branscum Join Us Today! Here are a few of the Silent Auction Items that are at the Senior Citizens Center Today! Join us for Raffles, Auctions, Bingo and Free Lions Club Hamburgers! AND BAKE SALE!
Attn Slaton: Join Us! Please Stop By – Saturday – Open House!!!!
Senior Citizens News
By Janet James Food for thought – Positive thinking – negative thinking – what are you thinking? Our B and A Day had 13 people celebrating birthdays. Those celebrating were Alex Rivas, David Brake, Wayne Liles, Wilma White, Alpha Grice,…
WSSP 414 Cases of Food for Snacks
The Weekend Snack Sack Program appreciates all that participated in the food pickup August 23, 2013 from the South Plains Food Bank. The group loaded 414 cases of food, which will be sacked & distributed to Stephen F. Austin &…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James SPECIAL EVENT Come join us for an open house at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. This will take place starting at 11 a.m. Saturday April 11. We want you to see our center and all the activities…
Labor Day Flags & FFA
The Slaton Chapter of the FFA celebrates Labor Day by placing flags across the community as their fundraiser.
ART & FOOD DOWNTOWN TONIGHT 6pm-9PM
Senior Citizens Center News
By Janet James Food for thought – Smile Smile Smile – Try it and you will brighten your day and those around you! Last Tuesday was 42 game day. We had 3 tables of players. Those who played were Bob…
Car Club Presents Check to Chamber
The Caprock Classic Car Club presents a check to the Chamber of Commerce for the Car Show. Leslie Robinson, chamber manager, Mark Meurer, chamber board president, are presented a check from Rick Povlich, Car Club President and wife, Mary.
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought – You can give without loving, but you can’t love without giving. Our MOW breakfast is Saturday had 52 people enjoying good food and visiting with friends. We raised $443.00 for our MOW program. …
Youth Ironman Bake Sale & Car Wash
by Cory Lusk (email) This Saturday August 24th Slaton Ironman Football Team is hosting a Bake Sale & Car Wash 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ ALCO in Slaton TX. Proceeds are to buy equipment needed for Slaton Ironman Youth…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS – Hamburger Sale! Open House!
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James SPECIAL EVENT Come join us for an open house at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. This will take place starting at 11 a.m. Saturday April 11. We want you to see our center and all…
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought –Aging is not something that happens to you. It’s something you choose to do well. Get ready! Our MOW breakfast is Saturday Aug. 17 from 8:00 – 9:30. Come join us for good food…
Ministerial Alliance Reaches Out
by Curtis Baker The Ministerial Alliance of Slaton met for their first meeting for the 2013-2014 school year and discussed plans for several areas of joint ministry in our community. The Alliance was blessed to have as their special guest,…
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought – When we’re young we want to change the world. When we’re old, we want to change the young. We have our MOW breakfast coming up on Saturday Aug. 17. Please make plans to…
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought – When we’re young we want to change the world. When we’re old, we want to change the young. We had a good turnout for B & A day. It was great to see…
Senior Citizens Center – News, Menu, Info…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – It’s not where we stand, but in which direction we are going. Just for Laughs – A Texan was on a flight and began bragging about the property he owned. “How…
Senior Citizens Center
By Janet James Food for thought – Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. Our monthly 42 game had 2 tables. I heard a lot of laughter coming from the domino room. That…
Air Museum – International Students Visit
The Texas Air Museum had over 30 international students take a tour. These students are hosted by several Lions Clubs around the world. Over 20 countries are represented.
Slaton Ironman Youth Football Final Signups & Equipment Fitting is Tonight 6pm-8pm
by Cory Lusk (email) Slaton Ironman Youth Football Final Signups & Equipment Fitting is Tonight 6pm-8pm @ Citzens Bank 6pm-8pm. We need all players to come get fitted by Riddel Rep Forrest Ridley. We are providing a new helmet this…
Big Numbers at the Car Show
Updated 07.22.2013 Over 300 cars were at the Caprock Classic Car Club Show in Slaton Saturday. 85 of those Cars were in the Car Cruise on Friday Night. Weather was perfect! Estimates of over 3500 people were in attendance. A…
Seniors Citizens News, Menu, Joke & More!!!
By Janet James Food for Thought – “We are all here for a spell; get all the good laughs you can.” Just for Laughs – Two would-be fisherman rented a boat, and one caught a large fish. “We should mark…
Cruise Tonight – Car Show Tomorrow
—Click on Image to Enlarge— Car Show Time! Friday 7:00 Pm – Cars will Cruise Around the Square & Texas Ave. Saturday Morning – 200+ Vehicles will be on display around the Square. Saturday Mid-Afternoon – The Burn Out by…
Lunch Menu Today – Harvey House 11:30-1:00
Today is a great day to eat lunch at the Harvey House from 11:30 til 1 Today’s menu: Green Chili Enchiladas, Red Beans & Corn Bread, Vegetable Salad, Mandarin Orange Cake, Tea, Coffee and Water Tell Squeaky, Sandy and Sue,…
Slaton VFD Xcel in Training
by Freddy Rainwater, Fire Chief (iPhone) The Slaton VFD had a great high voltage power line safety class Monday night. Xcel Energy conducted a great safety class about power lines. A Big Thank You to Xcel Energy for helping make…
Senior Citizens Center News
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. I hope everyone had a fun filled Fourth of July. We have to wait a while for another holiday. You have time to rest…
Slaton Masonic Lodge Dinner & Meeting
by Jim Estes (email) On Friday evening (July 12), Slaton Masonic Lodge hosted a dinner and special meeting during which new officers were installed for 2013. New Officers Include: Master: W. W. (Skipper) Woods, Sr. Warden: Joe Fondy, Jr.…
Harvey House Weds Lunch – MENU
Car Cruise July 19 & Car Show July 20
Cruise July 19 6:30PM Friday night Cruise, cookout, and preregistration for CCCC Car Show in Slaton, TX Show July 20 “18th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise ” @ Slaton, TX on the Square Details: Slaton Chamber…
Senior Citizens Center New, Menu, Info…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – I don’t know about you but I am ready for Spring! Our February B and A Day had a good turnout. Those celebrating a birthday were Laurence King, Lucy Ferguson, Gene…
Senior Citizens Center News
By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. We had a nice turnout for B and A Day. Those celebrating birthdays were Jimmie Pettigrew (91 years young), Gretta Cooper, Alyce Mosser, Billy Biggs, Betty…
Masonic Lodge Installation of Officers July 12th Public Welcomed
by Jim Estes (email submission) Slaton Masonic Lodge will host an Open Installation Of Officers at 7pm, on Friday, July 12th. New officers for the Lodge include Master – Skipper Woods, Senior Warden – Joe Fondy, and Junior Warden –…
Ironman Football Signups July 8
by Cory Lusk (email submission) Slaton Ironman Football is the Tackle Football Program in Slaton TX. We will Have Signups Monday July 8th @ Centennial Bank Room 103 Texas Ave Slaton TX 6pm-8pm. Divisions 3rd &4th Grade , 5th &6th…
Slaton Care Center Scoop July 2013
by Slaton Care Center (Content taken from the Slaton Care Center Newsletter…) July is a hot month with fireworks on the 4th and on the 23rd we will be having a hot “Gorgeous Grandma “Pageant”. We welcome all family members…
VIDEO: Awards – Slaton Chamber of Commerce Baquet
Slaton Chamber of Commerce Banquet 2015 MySlaton.com Jay Hurst, Member of the Year Margaret Edwards, Woman of the Year Ann Marie Wright, Boss of the Year Steve Campbell, Man of the Year Click Here to Watch/Listen
Senior Citizens, Menu, New, Info!
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – Optimism-See with new eyes. Discover what truly matters. We had one table for the monthly 42 game. Those playing were Margaret Phillips, Jimmy Pettigrew, Imogene Davis, and Sandy Goodner. We will…
Knights of Columbus
The Slaton Council of the Knights of Columbus are very active. Pictured here (left to right) Dennis Bednarz, Larry Buxkemper, Bob Kitten, County Commissioner Mark Heinrich, Brian Spruill. The Knights are cooking chicken on their new grill for the Schwertner…
Yes – Chamber Banquet is a Go Today 11:30 AM
by Mark Meurer I just visited with Ann Marie Wright, Chamber President, and she said the Chamber of Commerce Banquet is on for today from 11:30 – 1 at the First Baptist Activity Center.
Knights of Columbus Golf Scramble
The Knights will hold their annual golf two person scramble on July 13-14 at the Lorenzo Country Club. Last year money raised from the event went to support five $1000 student scholarships. This year money raised will continue to fund…
Senior Citizens Center News
By Janet James Food for thought – We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. After over a week and a lot of thinking the…
No Lunch July 3 Harvey House
The Harvey House will not have its regular Wednesday Lunch on July 3 in preparation for the Class of 1963 Reunion that will be at the facility. The Wednesday Lunch will resume on July 10th.
Englewood Cemetery Research Committee
By Sue Patterson www.findagrave.com The Find A Grave Research Committee (citizens organization) encourages everyone who has a family member buried in Englewood to check out the information at findagrave.com. If any information is incorrect or missing, please contact Sue (806.252.3773)…
Give Blood Today Until 6pm at United
United Blood Services, KSSL, United Supermarkets and the Slaton Chamber of Commerece invite you to the blood drive from 3:30 til 6:30 PM Tuesday June 25. Located in the United Supermarket parking lot at the intersection of Hwy 84 &…
July 4 Activities- Slaton (Lubbock County Park)
by Leslie Robinson (email) Slaton Chamber of Commerece Just an update on what’s happening at the park on the 4th of July! Activities: Dunking Booth, water balloons, water polo, inflatable jumper and slide, inflatable boxing, bingo in the club house…
Harvey Girl Dinner Success
Saturday Night a group surrounded the story telling of Annalon Gilbreath, Harvey Girl. Dinner was fantastic, company was great and The Evening with a Harvey Girl was superb!
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Janet James Food for thought – Today is a gift all wrapped up and ready for you to open – enjoy! Our first monthly 42 game on the 11th had a small turnout. Those who came to play were…
We Need Your Blood!
Freedom Blood Drive, Tuesday, June 25th from 3:30pm to 6:30pm at United Supermarkets. Sponsored by KSSL FM 107.3 & 94.1. Free t-shirts to those who donate.
The Wright Brothers Rodeo Style
By Sally Wright Levi is a 4 time State Texas High School Rodeo Qualifier. State finals held in Abilene TX. This year he qualified in Team roping, steer wrestling and saddle bronc riding. Qualified for the National High School Rodeo…