COUNTY LIFE
Vote for your favorite fall scarecrow in Bowie?
It is fall in Bowie, Texas. Need proof? There are 24 scarecrows from Dusty flying away in the tornado to one that is about to give birth adorning the sidewalks of downtown Bowie.
The Bowie Community Development Board needs your help to decide the winners for the Scarecrow Sip & Stroll. How do you vote? It is simple.
Go to the Bowie Community Development Board Facebook page and like your favorite scarecrow photo in the 2020 scarecrow album by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
October’s preview to Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival, Scarecrow Sip & Stroll with me, was so successful the BCDB has decided to theme December’s event, Snowman Sip & Stroll in hopes to continue the popularity of the event. Those participating locations reported more sales and foot traffic than any Sip & Stroll in the past. Participating locations will again be competing for best winter snowman decorations.
Hanging of the Greens will be on Nov. 21. Community Development welcomes volunteers with this activity beautifying Bowie. Garlands, wreaths and ribbons will be hung on the downtown street lights.
The Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival and Lighted Parade will be on Dec. 5. This year’s theme is Disney for parade floats. Registration forms are available in Community Development office at 101 East Pecan or by calling 872-6246. The Snowman Sip & Stroll will me will be on Dec. 4.
The funds collected through many of these activities help beautify our community such as the addition of the light pole banners, benches, and support the events which improve the quality of life for citizens and honor the heritage this town was built.
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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