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.
- According to the Farmer’s Almanac the autumnal equinox 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 P.M. EDT. Most Texans hope it is a signal for cooler temperatures, but that may be a bit longer.
- Equinox marks equal day and night as the Sun crosses the celestial equator.
- Astronomical fall starts at the equinox; meteorological fall begins on September 1.
When Is the First Day of Fall 2026?
The fall equinox and the first day of autumn arrive on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 8:04 P.M. EDT in the Northern Hemisphere. The equinox occurs at the same moment worldwide. .
| Year | Autumnal Equinox (Northern Hemisphere) | Autumnal Equinox (Southern Hemisphere) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 22 at 8:04 P.M. | Friday, March 20 |
| 2027 | Thursday, September 23 at 2:00 A.M. | Saturday, March 20 |
| 2028 | Friday, September 22 at 7:44 A.M. | Sunday, March 19 |
| 2029 | Saturday, September 22 at 1:37 P.M. | Tuesday, March 20 |
Note: Dates listed above are based on Eastern Time (UTC-5). Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location.
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.
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