COUNTY LIFE
CASA recruiting Montague County citizens
Child Advocates – CASA of Red River will present 101 information lunch and evening meetings on Oct. 15 in both Bowie and Nocona recruiting volunteers.
Child Advocates/CASA serves children from Montague County who are placed in foster care because of abuse and neglect. Once in care, these children may stay in care for up to 18 months, and they need someone who is willing to be their support and their voice in court.
That is exactly what CASA does. It trains committed community members to become Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASAs. An advocate’s job is to get to know the child and their needs, and to speak to everyone who is helping that child. Then they report this information to the Judge and represent what is in that child’s best interest.
If you are interested in learning more about what it takes to help our children and become a CASA volunteer, then attend this meeting at noon Oct. 15 in Nocona at the Church of Christ, 311 Cooke St or at 6 p..m. in Bowie at the children’s center, 506 Hulme St.
Montague County has approximately 100 children in care each year, but there are only 21 CASA volunteers from the community to serve them. The need is great, reports Outreach Coordinator Lorra Lierly.
These are informational meetings with no commitments required.Volunteer training classes will be starting in late October. RSVP to Lorra Lierly at 940-867-4483. If you can’t attend, but are still interested in learning about becoming a CASA volunteer, call Lierly at the above number.
Enjoy a free comic book day mini-convention 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 4 at the Bowie Public Library in conjunction with Freakz & Geeks of Bowie.
There will be arts and crafts, comics, a costume contest, special guests, BTXFG exclusive swag give-aways, a video game high-score tournament, vendors and more.
Whether you’re a cosplayer ready to break out your costume, a gaming fanatic looking to throw down, or simply looking for a day of family-friendly fun and entertainment, there’s something for everyone at the Mini Con.
Don’t miss out – come join the festivities and support your local Freaky Geeky community.
Gold-Burg High School’s one-act play, “Interview,” advanced out of area competition Friday earning a place on the stage for regionals along with Slidell and Avery. Saint Jo received the alternate play.
The Bears will travel to Plano on April 26 for regional 1A University Interscholastic League competition, the last stop before state. Director Linda Fitzner said she will provide additional details on times and locations as soon as they are released to her.
Corbin Gilbert received All-Star cast, Arin Turner and Levi Hellinger, received honorable mention All-Star cast and Lexie Eat received the outstanding sound award. Fitzner said she is so “Proud of our Bears.”
Read the full story that includes results for Saint Jo and Bowie in the mid-week Bowie News.
Pictured above: Gold-Burg High School’s cast and crew of its one-act play at area. (Courtesy photo)
Officials with the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, Nocona VFW and LG Lemons Art Gallery are happy to announce the first ever poetry, prose, and tall tales event called “Rhymin’ at the Justin.”
The presentations are scheduled for 6 p.m. on April 26 at the H.J. Justin Community Room at 100 Clay in downtown Nocona. Area writers such as David Smith from Waxahachie and others from as far away as Cache and Duncan, OK, Decatur, and Wichita Falls who have a passion for “wordsmithing” will read or recite some of their original material.
The event is free to the public. Table seating will be available for all and you may bring your own dinner and drinks, if you wish. No glass bottles, please. Call or text Larry G Lemons at 940-366-5782, if you need more information.
This new event joins the popular musical jam welcoming area musicians the last Saturday of each month.
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