YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO

Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn. yorks@fortstocktonpioneer. com.

JULY 8

Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department Bike Rodeo and Fill the Boot at James Rooney Park Pit #4. Free bikes (while supplies last), free kids helmets (while supplies last), bike safety education and inspections, FITKids firefighter training and a watermelon-eating contest. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH JULY 26 The Imperial Public Library will again present a Summer Reading Program. All age groups are encouraged to read and enjoy the many benefits of the library over the summer. The theme for this year is, “All Together Now.” The program is every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-Noon starting June 21 and ending July 26. For More info call (432) 536-2236.

JULY 13-15

The 87th Water Carnival at the Comanche Springs Pool. This year’s show “Weekend at the Fort,” is directed by Kellie Wiest Young and Katie Salmon.

JULY 14

Live at Zero Stone with Marcos Mendoza Jr. Presented by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Lancium. Free admission.

JULY 15

The Lilah Smith Safe House Rummage Sale begins at 8 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 401 North Gillis Street. Large indoor rummage sale to generate funding for nonprofit programs at the Lilah Smith Safe House.

JULY 17-20

A soccer camp for boys and girls 6-12 years takes place at Rooney Park from 8 a.m.-Noon. Participation is free, register before July 14. Each child gets a free jersey, daily snacks and drinks. Children will learn dribbling, kicking, trapping and positions, sportsmanship and life lessons. For registration forms and more information, call the First Baptist Church at (432) 336-3307.