COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days Quilt Show moving to new location; artifact show coming
This year’s Jim Bowie Days Quilt Show is moving to the Bowie Community Center in the east wing.
The show will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Anyone is welcome to display their quilts, wall hangings and/or other quilted items. Please have your quilted item/items at the center that morning between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. Items need to be picked up by 3 p.m.
A best of show ribbon will be given for the People’s Choice Winner. Everyone is welcome to come out and vote for your favorite.
Come and enjoy the beautiful handiwork of these local ladies. Direct any questions to 872-4500.
The 48th Annual Jim Bowie Days will once again host the Indian Artifact Show on June 28 at the Bowie Community Room.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28. Admission is free to the public.
Collectors, vendors and Indian heritage enthusiasts are all invited to participate in the exhibit. Persons wishing to display their collections may reserve a display table at no costs, as space allows.
Vendors or collectors who plan to sell items may reserve space and a table for $25 per table.
Exhibitor set-up begins 5 to 7 p.m. on June 27 and 7 a.m. on June 28.
For more information on the exhibit or a reservation form contact Jean Angove, 940-872-5661 or Terry Greenroy, 872-2639.
Also visit jimbowiedays.org. for the full schedule.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Coming this weekend is “Ruin at the Renaissance Banquet” the annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser brought to you by the MOCO Creative Arts Alliance (formally Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts) is coming this weekend for two shows.
Join an evening for laughs, dramatic insults, and flare as we enjoy a feast for the senses with a catered meal, challenges, and fun. Who will be the ultimate champion?
The performances are 6:30 p.m. on May 29 and May 30 and noon on May 30. The $25 ticket cost includes the meal and show.
All funds raised will be part of the youth scholarship program. Tickets can be purchased at mococreativearts.com/.
The staff of the Nocona swimming pool are training lifeguards and preparing for the grand opening at noon on June 10.
Hours for the pool located next to the football stadium are noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Daily admission is $5 and free for those age three and under.
An individual pass is $100 and a family pass is $200 with each additional person $50.
The pool also is available for party rental.
The staff and volunteers at Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are getting ready for the Summer History Mystery Camp June 8-12.
The mystery camp program is open to children ages 6-12 at $50. Lots of fun activities linking our past to the present day. Kids learn about history, the environment, farming and ranching, pioneer days, Native Americans, wildlife rescue, patriotism, art and lots more. For kids age 6-8 in the morning from 9 a.m. to 11a.m. Kids age 9-12 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost is $50 per child, $45 for each additional child in same family). TNT members get 10% discount Call the museum to register 940-825-5330
Art camps will have two sessions at $85 each and includes supplies. The June 15-19 camp is 1:30 to 3 p.m. for ages 6-12. There are two sessions in July 6-10. Those ages 5-8 attend from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and those ages 9-13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
All the camps will feature fun activities as youngsters settle into summer. To register call 940-825-5330.
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