COUNTY LIFE
Community Thanksgiving dinners planned
With one week left to Thanksgiving, communities are planning their holiday dinners and activities.
The Forestburg Community Thanksgiving will be at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the community center. It is presented by the Community Service Club.
The club will provide ham, turkey, rolls and drinks. Those who attend are invited to bring their favorite side dish or dessert, to enjoy with friends and family.
The Saint Jo Civic Center Community Thankgiving Dinner also will be on Nov. 17 at noon in the civic center.
The center committee will provide the turkey, ham, bread, drinks and paper goods. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish such as vegetable, salad or dessert.
The Nocona Senior Citizens Center will have its annual turkey dinner at noon on Nov. 17. Lunch will be $8 per person, $4 for children 12 and under, and free for those age four and under. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling 825-3148.
On Thanksgiving Day both Bowie and Nocona will have community dinners.
In Bowie the dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 24 at First United Methodist Church, 1515 North Jefferson.
Delivery and take-out meals will be available. Orders will be taken through noon on Nov. 23. Call 872-3384 to place an order or to make a reservation. There is no charge for dinner.
Christ Community Church in Nocona will coordinate the community Thanksgiving meal that will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at The Veranda Event Center, 1533 E. U.S. Highway 82.
This free meal serves more than 700 dinners at the event center and through deliveries. Belinda Hendrix, event coordinator, said they also need volunteers and donors to help make this dinner a success.
Hendrix said while the primary supplies are secured, they always need desserts and additional turkeys, if anyone would like to bring an item by between 8 and 9 a.m. on the day.
If you would like to help or need a meal delivered call Hendrix at 940-531-1885.
The Ray Walker Memorial VFW Post #8558 will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on May 26, 100 Baylor Street in Nocona.
The public is invited to attend to celebrate this special holiday to remember those who were killed in service.
Later in the day attend the fundraiser barbecue rib dinner at the Nocona Senior Citizen’s Center. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Enjoy ribs, french fries, beans, cole slaw, dessert and iced tea. Proceeds benefit the center and the Meals on Wheels program of Nocona.
Veterans eat free. Meal prepared by the award winning Nocona High School barbecue team.
Five Montague County high schools will graduate in ceremonies May 23 and May 24.
Make sure to see the 2025 Graduation Keepsake Section in the May 22 edition of The Bowie News. It is the only one to feature seniors from all seven of the area schools including Bowie, Bellevue, Gold-Burg, Forestburg, Nocona, Prairie Valley and Saint Jo.
Bowie High School
The Jackrabbits walk the stage at 8 p.m. on May 23 in Jackrabbit Stadium. Teacher Tabitha Jones was selected by the students to be the speaker.
Seniors Virginia Watson and Boston Farris will pass the mantle of leadership to the junior class represented by Laney Enlow and Hayden Heugatter. Superintendent Blake Enlow will present diplomas.
Read the full story in the Thursday Bowie News.
All members of the Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or those interested in learning more about Montague County’s largest museum are invited to attend the annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. on May 31.
There will be a short business meeting to elect new directors afterwhich Dr. Sergio Ayala will discuss the museum’s newest archaeological exhibit. He also will conduct, “What’s Your Point?” where guests are invited to bring in artifacts for Dr. Ayala to examine.
All membership are due in May and there are several levels from which to chose starting at $35 a year. TNT is supported by its members along with donations, fundraising and grants. The museum celebrates its 15th years showcasing Montague County’s unique history.
The museum is located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82 in Nocona. Call 825-5330 with questions.
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