The United Family will kick-off a donate-at-the-register campaign for Court Appointed Special Advocates on Wednesday.

CASA of the South Plains is a non-profit with the mission of inspiring, educating, and empowering solution-minded community members who are committed to supporting the best interests of children in the foster care system. The campaign will continue through June 27.

This donate-at-the-register campaign will run in all United Family stores in Lubbock, including United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos. As with past donate-at-the-register campaigns, guests will be able to add any dollar amount to their grocery bill at checkout. The proceeds will go directly to support CASA and the children they serve on the South Plains.

UMC Health System and Community Health Center of Lubbock (CHCL) are hosting a rededication ceremony to mark the transition of ownership for the historical landmark that is the Chatman Clinic. UMC currently leases the Chatman Hospital building from the Chatman Memorial Center corporation and will facilitate the transfer of ownership to CHCL.

The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday at Chatman Clinic, 2301 Cedar Ave.

CHCL began seeing primary care patients at the Chatman Clinic in September 2004 and is committed to serving the neighborhood and preserving the historical landmark of the Chatman Clinic.

Prior to this transfer of ownership, UMC made extensive repairs to all floors and the exterior, within the requirements of the city historical designation ordinance. The goal of UMC, CHCL, and the CMC board is to ensure the building continues to honor Dr. Chatman, remains a historical landmark, and serves the healthcare needs of the neighborhood.

Casas for CASA presented by Market Street will be hosted at 4205 98th St. through Thursday, June 30. Anyone and everyone can purchase raffle tickets for the opportunity to win a $3,500 MasterCard gift card, or a custom-built playhouse, doghouse, or storage building donated by local community members.

Raffle tickets can be purchased anytime online at www.casaofthesouthplains.org or at the Market Street location at 98th Street and Quaker Avenue, on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-7 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Raffle tickets are $5 each, or 5 tickets for $20, 15 tickets for $50, or 40 tickets for $100. The drawing will be held Thursday, June 30 at 5 p.m. Attendance is not necessary to win.

The funds raised during Casas for CASA stay right here in Lubbock and the five surrounding counties they serve. A CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate, helps a child in foster care navigate the child welfare system while working to ensure their needs are being met and advocating to find them a safe, permanent home.

For more information, contact Stacy Kelley, marketing and development director, at (806) 763-2272 or via email at stacyk@casaofthesouthplains.org.

Covenant Health will host a free summer program called Covenant Ready, which will include half-day programs for middle school students in grades 6-8 to explore health care.

With events from 8 a.m. to noon on June 21, June 23, July 12 and July 14, there are several opportunities for students to spend their morning getting a glimpse of health care and get a jump start on picking their STEM track.

The morning will begin at Maxey Park and include a tour of the hospital, including the emergency department, radiology department, pharmacy and simulation unit. Participants will get to watch a pig lung demonstration, look at slides under a microscope, see an x-ray, check out emergency vehicles and more.

Students will also get to learn about a wide variety of topics and have the opportunity to speak with health care professionals. This summer program can help middle school students begin to decide a STEM track they’re interested in.

There are still spots available for each date. Parents can sign up their middle school students through the form at the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hpAxLiaao0aGX2Fb7VdnhpULMVkekPJCvyxawJ86wb1UODZRNEtVMFE4NVU1ME8wWjFaMUtGUFVVSi4u&qrcode=true

For additional information or any questions, you can email brittnie.shock@covhs.org or call (806) 725-0696 to speak with Brittnie Shock or Terri Morris.

Covenant Children’s will host a free diabetes camp called New Beginnings for children ages 5-14 who have diabetes. The camp is scheduled for July 13-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with each day at a different location in Lubbock. Locations will include the Science Spectrum, Main Event, YWCA and Spirit Ranch.

Due to the recent loss of the local American Diabetes Association chapter in the area, Covenant Children’s and Covenant Health Foundation recognized the need to replace the annual diabetes camp that used to be held by the organization.

The camp is free and open to all children in Lubbock and the surrounding area. Lunches, snacks, T-shirt and activities are covered; however, housing is not provided for attendees from out of town. Children will need to bring their own diabetes supplies.

There will be medical professionals who have had diabetes training to oversee safety and give parents peace of mind while their child builds friendships and enjoys the camp. Through the day campers will do carb counts, take insulin and check blood sugar together.

On the last day of camp, there will be vendor booths for parents and families to learn more about diabetes technology, products and medications.

There are still spots available. The deadline to register is July 1, or when spots are full. Parents can sign up their child through the form at the following link: https://bit.ly/39tVGH5

First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, at 7702 Indiana Ave., is hosting its second annual Summer Party in the Patch from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.

It is an all-out water event, including a 19-foot double water slide, a double fancy Slip’n Slide, kiddy pools, a dunking tank and a sweet and savory food truck. Fire Station #17 will be sending a truck with team to support the event. 

The new Matadors soccer team will have players onsite throughout the four-hour event. 

Back-to-school back packs with school supplies — almost 200 of them — will be available on a first time, first served basis.

This is a free event for the community as a thank you for supporting the Navajo Indians and their education fund, as well as the church's ministries.