Christine Black and Rosie Oelschlaeger attended a surprise birthday party for Valorie Blanton of Lawerence Saturday at Perkins.

An Independence Day celebration was Saturday at Thamar Barnett’s home. Attending were Derek, Luci and Kyle Barnett, Jess Barnett, Tim Davis, Greg Polk, Jared Barnett, David and Jane Turner, Tammy Mooberry and Thamar Barnett. A welcomed rain ended the fireworks display.