Pictured on the front row are South Central Regional director Sarah McReynolds; Brenda Moore, National Garden Club President, headquartered in St. Louis; and Lee Taylor, Texas State President headquartered in Fort Worth. Pictured in the second row are Center Garden Club attendees Cherry Jones, Carolyn Bounds, and Robbie Kerr. Submitted | Light and Champion

Bark-A-Rama 2025 sponsored by Happy Tails Adoption Center was held on the Center square this past weekend featuring many animals hoping for their furever homes. There were also many petthemed activities for both four- and twolegged participants to take part in including a wag and walk, costume contest, doggy art and scavenger hunt. Happy Tails is located at 667 Texas Highway 7 East in Center and can be reached at 936-4886011 or on Facebook. William Carroll | Light and Champion