COUNTY LIFE
Weekend fireworks celebrate America’s independence
For the first time, the Lion Club will move its annual fireworks show from July 4 to the Saturday before on July 2.
The fireworks display will begin around 8:45 p.m. at Jaycee Park. The park is located at the end of Farm-to-Market Road 2634 on the shores of Lake Nocona.
The Lions encourage patrons to refrain from shooting off their personal fireworks until the show is finished to prevent accidents.
Those wishing to shoot off their personal fireworks are welcome to do so at Benton Park next to the dam, Boone Park by Oak Shores or on their personal property.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce will conduct the boat parade in conjunction with the fireworks show.
Boats are invited to line up at Snow’s Marina, located at 473 Snow Marina Rd. at 7:45 p.m. The parade will travel to Jaycee Park to view the Lion Club fireworks show. There is no registration or fee for the parade.
In Saint Jo the traditional Fireworks Spectacular will be on July 4th. Start the day by putting on your running shoes for the eighth annual certified “Old Jo’s Firecracker 5K” at 8 a.m. on the Chisholm Trail Square. Walkers and strollers are welcome but no dogs are allowed on the course.
Horseshoe, volleyball and basketball tournaments will start at 10 a.m. at Boggess Park.
The night’s festivities will begin with live music featuring “Larry Borden and Quick Draw” at the park at 6 p.m.
Watermelon donated by the Montague County Child Welfare Board will be served starting at 6 p.m. at the park. The watermelon is free, but donations to support the children are welcomed.
The Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce 14th Annual Ice Cream “Freeze Off” begins at 7:30 p.m. at the park. Fireworks begin at dark.
Read the full schedule of all the activities in the weekend News.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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