COUNTY LIFE
Third annual Hymns for the Hungry July 22
On July 22 churches from across Montague County will showcase their musical talents at the 3rd annual Hymns for the Hungry.
Participating churches will include First United Methodist, Victory, First Baptist, St. Peter’s Lutheran, Seventh Day Adventist, First Free Will Baptist, Stoneburg Baptist and County Line Cowboy Church.
This event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
This musical evening will benefit God’s Table, which is a mission sponsored by First Free Will Baptist Church of Bowie. This church feeds 20-30 hungry people every night and needs assistance.
Homemade cakes, cookies and drinks will be served. Admission is $1. Canned goods and monetary donations also will be accepted.
For information call Jarae Scruggs, 940-841-1212.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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