COUNTY LIFE
Dancing to the Stars raises $55,000 for scholarship, local charities
Dancing to the Stars, an event to raise funds for student scholarships and local charities, generated about $55,000 in an entertaining evening of dinner and a dance competition on Nov. 5.
Dancing to the Stars was presented by North Central Texas College Foundation and the Rotary Club of Bowie. This was the second year for this dance competition, which plays off the popular ABC show, “Dancing with the Stars,” that pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers.
The NCTC Foundation Board recruited 10 couples to compete. Debbie Sharp, vice president of external affairs, said it was a “great event.”
“We had more than 400 people there, we set up 413 chairs, and they were full with people standing. It was a fun evening. There was $55,000 raised, which is above the $26,933 raised last year,” said Sharp.
Mirror Ball trophies went to Nancy Merrett and Tim Adams, who performed a cha-cha to “Cake by the Ocean.”
Read the full story in the mid-week News and see more photos.
Local libraries wrap up their children’s summer reading programs this week.
The Bowie Public Library brings the popular Creature Teacher with all their spectacular animals for the final event on July 23 at the Bowie Community Center.
The program begins at 10 am. The children also will receive their prize books for their summer logs.
The Nocona Public Library ends its program at 10 a.m. on July 24 at the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street. The program will be “Our Own Action Heroes -” Nocona fire, police and EMTs.
Top photo – Smokey Bear visiting Bowie last week at summer reading.
Rachel and Roger Whitaker gave this metal storage container a fresh look with this colorful mural at the Bowie Animal Shelter. (Photo by Barbara Green)
Swim lessons for youngsters of all ages were conducted the past two weeks at the city pool. It was a good place to be during this summer heat. See more photos in the weekend News. (Photos by Barbara Green)
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