Toddler time

The Ardmore Family YMCA is inviting children ages six months to four years old along with a parent or grandparent to take part in an interactive morning of fun. The class will be from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., each Tuesday morning. Fitness and dance professional Kelsey Armstrong serves as the instructor.

Swim lessons

The Ardmore Family YMCA will offer swim lessons from Feb. 18 through March 13 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The cost for eight lessons will be $40 for Y member and $60 for nonmembers. Safety around water for ages three to five will be from 5:15 to 5:46 p.m. and will focus on water safety and swim skills. Swim basics for ages six and up will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and will focus on personal water safety and basic swimming competency.

Support the scouts

The Wilson Scout Troop 43 will host a chili cookoff Feb. 22 at the Wilson School Cafeteria. The entry fee is $25 per team. The public will be served from 2 to 4 p.m. with judging at 5 p.m. To pre-register, email tkkassheimer@yahoo.com or kurtissara@att.net.

Celebrating Black History Month

The HFV Wilson Community Center will host a celebration at 6 p.m., Feb. 23. It will feature a dynamic lineup of activities designed to educate, entertain and inspire.

County politics

The Carter County Republican County Convention is set for 7 p.m., March 4 at the Operations Center at American Nation Bank. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the precinct meeting at 6 p.m. You must attend your precinct meeting to be your precinct meeting to be eligible to attend the county convention. The Operations Center is located at 1725 N. Commerce in Ardmore.

Pancake feast

Connections Church in Lone Grove will serve free pancakes from 6 a.m. to noon, March 4 in honor of Shrove Tuesday. Bacon, eggs and sausage will also be served while supplies last. Connections Church is located at 16484 Hwy. 70 in Lone Grove.

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