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Local businesswoman launches local prom dress drive
By DANI BLACKBURN
dani@postoakmedia.net
Prom can be one of the biggest moments in high school, but it can also be one of the most expensive. A Bowie business owner is hoping to help local girls save by providing free dresses through the first annual prom dress drive.
Mandy Anderson, owner of Circle Up Clothing Co., welcomes girls from all schools who are in need of a prom dress or just want to find a dress they love for their special event. Girls can browse dresses and try them on at Anderson’s store.
The idea came to Anderson from a boutique in her hometown of Mount Vernon that has had great success in its annual prom dress drive.
“There’s a sweet lady in my hometown who does this in her boutique with great success,” said Anderson. “She’s given me the go ahead to borrow her idea.”
Anderson posted on the store’s social media account on Feb. 17 afternoon to gauge the interest in the project, and was overwhelmed by the response. By Saturday, seven dresses had already been donated.
“It was such a success in my hometown that I thought it would be cool to do here, but I wanted to see if there was any interest,” explained Anderson. “The dresses that have been dropped off are gorgeous.”
The drive is still in need of dresses. If interested in donating, call Anderson at 903-767-2794.
Dresses can be dropped off anytime during Circle Up Clothing Co.’s normal business hours from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at 201 N. Mason in Bowie. The drive will continue until all area proms are finished.
Decee Cornish will bring a dual program for Father’s Day and Juneteenth to the Bowie Parks and Recreation summer recreation program at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 12 at the Bowie Community Center.
This program is sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Stories for Father’s Day will be at 10 a.m. He will share stories about fathers and personal stories. He brings his drums, so there will be music, dancing and songs. Audience participation is encouraged.
The Juneteenth program will be at 1 p.m. He will share historical facts about Juneteenth and help people learn about the 12 freedoms gained by the people of the state on June 19, as well as celebrations and family activities associated with the holiday, and facts from Texas history folklore and tales about Juneteenth.
City of Bowie warns water may begin flowing over the emergency spillway at Amon Carter Lake tonight between 6-7 p.m. due to heavy rainfall and flooding.
Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.
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