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Texas Historical Records Advisory Board offers free online training

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Austin, TX – The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) is pleased to offer an educational opportunity free of charge to individuals working with historical collections and who lack a background or formal training in archives. THRAB has partnered with the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) to reserve a select number of spots in their upcoming beginner’s course, Basics of Archives. Designed for those with little to no archival experience, the AASLH instructor presents modules online over five weeks, with lessons covering the essential components of archives work from acquisition to outreach.

AASLH offers a suite of online courses related to cultural heritage professions; Basics of Archives is presented in a regular rotation at member and non-member rates. THRAB seeks to provide training and essential knowledge of archives to those contributing to the preservation of the historical record in Texas. Librarians, curators, archivists, and other staff and volunteers with responsibility to care for archival materials in a Texas institution or organization are welcome to apply for free registration. Priority will be given to those affiliated with smaller institutions and may be limited to one individual per repository. Funding for registrations provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

The deadline for applications is August 31. For more information and to apply for free registration to the Basics of Archives online course, please visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/workshops

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Jammin’ at the Justin makes temporary move

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The March 30 Jammin’ at the Justin makes a move to the Nocona Senior Citizens Center, 400 Boston due to a scheduling conflict.
Jammin’ begins at 6 p.m. Come out to play or sing, or just sit back and enjoy the music at the free show. Tips will go to the senior center.

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Bowie one-act advances to area

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Bowie High School’s one-act play, “A Monster Calls,” advances to area on April 13 in Clyde after a great showing at bi-district competition.
The production got second place and advances with Eastland and Early. Lia Meier and Corban Word received All Star Cast, and Owen Hofbauer received honorable mention All-Star Cast. The tech award went to Adamari Alonso for lights.
The show is directed by April Word. A time for the area performance will be announced as soon as it is released. There will be a public performance of the play at 6:30 p.m. April 7 in the Bowie Junior High Auditorium.
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Gold-Burg, Saint Jo, Forestburg and Bellevue High Schools take their plays to district contests on March 29 at North Central Texas College theater.
Bellevue will be the first play of the day at 10 a.m. The rest perform at about one-hour intervals with a break for lunch. Saint Jo is next followed by Forestburg and Gold-Burg.

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Nocona Easter Egg Hunt kicks off the week

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A large group of youngsters and families came out for the Nocona Easter Egg Hunt this past Saturday. Hosted by Nocona General Hospital and the Lions Club, it was a fun morning for the families.
A brightly colored inflated Easter Bunny was a great picture point for families. (Courtesy photos NGH)
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