COUNTY LIFE
Deadline to enter Fantasy of Lights Nov. 29
The deadline to enter the 25th annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade is nearing on Nov. 29.
The parade will be at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 climaxing a day of holiday activities in Bowie. There is no theme for the parade other than all entries must be lighted and reflect any Christmas, message, story or decor.
Questions about the parade can be directed to Main Street Bowie, which coordinated the festival. Call the office at 872-6246.
Entry forms are available at the office located at 201A Walnut or on the Main Street website at: www.mainstreetbowie.com
The Bowie Christmas parade was one of the first in North Texas to be lighted and also has grown to one of the largest in the region.
Activities on festival day prior to the parade include free photos with Santa at Santa’s House, Christmas music, ugly Christmas sweater contest and the tree lighting ceremony.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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