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Second Monday 125th anniversary schedule of events

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All activities free unless noted with a fee.

August 11
• Piston Head Car Show: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., in front of rodeo arena.
• Francis McCarty with the Montague County Historical Commission, historical
information, community center gym.
• Bowie Booster Club selling popcorn, community center gym.
• Mark Stagg performing as Festus 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., center grounds.
• Unveiling of two Texas Historical Markers for Pelham Park and City of Bowir,
provided by The Amity Club, Pelham Street entry to the center, at 10 a.m.
• Heroes of the Old West: Three shows, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. rodeo
arena. See authentically dressed characters like Wyatt Earp and Doc
Holliday, present an old-west show complete with gun fights.
• Marlow Gunfighters perform a gun fight every hour all day, park area.
• K.R. Wood Camp Cookie Productions: K.R. Wood Quartet performs cowboy
and western music, three shows, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., community center
gym
• Kiddie Korral with Stick Horse Rodeo, Rope a Steer and Twirl A Rope,
8 a.m.- 5 p.m., grassy area near front of community center.
• Authentic chuck wagon with dutch oven cooking, all day, east side
community center.
• Guitars for Heroes band, 3:30 p.m., community center gym.
• J.R. Mc Nutt: 6 p.m., community center gym.
• Monte Dawson: 8 p.m., community center gym.
• Dunking booth featuring Police Chief Guy Green, Joseph Stark and Ray Jones
and Bowie Rural Fire Dept. Park area
• Pony rides, $5 in animal section, booths 14-15.
• Once Upon a Party face painting and games, inside the community center.
Aug . 12
• Mark Staggs, Cowboy Church: 10:30 a.m., community center.
• Kelby Hodges and the Moonlight Bandits: 2:30 p.m., community center gym.
• Prize drawing for the 125th celebration quilt and lamps. Raffle tickets $1 each,
six for $5, 12 for $10, 18 for $15 or 25 for $20. The drawing will be at 2 p.m.
on Sunday. You don’t have to be present to win.
• Lots of give-a-ways throughout the day. Second Monday food vendors will
be selling food on site.

 

 

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Bowie Library to close during carpet replacement

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The Bowie Public Library will be closed March 25-April 1 to get new carpet installed. It will reopen on April 2.

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Work begins on pickleball court water, electric utilities

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Crews from the City of Bowie Electric and Water Department were at work later this week beginning the installation of water lines and lighting at what will be the new pickleball courts located in the green metal shed on the animal section of Second Monday grounds. The courts are being built by the Bowie Economic Development Corporation, and this utility work is part of an in-kind contribution from the city. (courtesy photos)
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Spring home & garden section now available

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The first official day of spring arrives this week on March 19. Get some tips on planning the perfect yard to enjoy this spring and summer with the Bowie News Spring Home & Garden section. Find it today’s Bowie News.

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