The Friends of the Oxford Public Library is celebrating National Friends of the Library week. They are hosting a gathering on October 18 and ask residents to join them for coffee and finger desserts during normal hours that day. The Friends group is also raffling a Halloween pumpkin floral arrangement. Tickets are 50 cents each or 10 for $4. These can be purchased at the library, from the friends and South Central Bank in Oxford. The drawing will take place during the gathering at the library on October 18. The Friend of the Oxford Library support various projects at the library including the subscription to Overdrive and the book fair.

STAMFORD - Stamford celebrated their 51 Pork Days on September 25 and 26 . Their theme for 2021 was Celebrating our Hometown Heroes. The parade was full of floats honoring those heroes from all walks of life. They were celebrated with pictures of those who have served in the military and honoring the heroes who serve at home with fire departments and even the heroes keeping things going in the home. The parade also boasted three marching bands: Alma junior high, Alma high school and Southern Valley high school.

Available Tuesday and Thursday by appointment only. An equal opportunity provider Contact phone numbers include 991-1064, 991-7331, 655-1922, 991-6911, 999-9418.

Monday, Oct 4 – Smothered Hamburgers Tuesday, Oct 5 – Pancakes, eggs, sausage Wednesday, Oct 6 – Baked Chicken Thursday, Oct 7 – Beef & Noodles Friday, Oct 8 – Salmon Loaf.

Monday, September 27 - Roast Beef, Potatoes, Corn, Fruit Tuesday, September 28 - Cooks choice Wednesday, September 29 - Chicken, Mashed potatoes, Corn, ice cream, roll Thursday, September 30 - Tacos, Rice, Beans, Churro dessert.

Phone 308-824-3381 Monday 2 pm - 7 pm Tuesday 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday 2 pm - 7 pm Thursday 2 pm - 7 pm Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 2 pm.

Phone 824-9177 Monday – closed Tuesday – 1 pm - 5 pm Wednesday – 1 pm - 5 pm Thursday – 1 pm - 5 pm Friday – 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday – 10 am - 3 pm .

610 Central St. Oxford Hours: By appointment Call 308-655-1185 or 308-991-9821 for appointments.

RIVER VALLEY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH - Nathan Goshert, Pastor; 1201 Elm St., Arapahoe, Ph. 962- 7730.

Darlene Low is happy to report that she received her last chemo treatment a week ago for lung cancer. She is so grateful for all the love and support that she has been shown to her.