COUNTY LIFE
Shebang website showcases auction items
Have you visited the new Shebang website to see what will be up for bids at the annual Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum fundraiser on Sept. 16?
At www.tntshebang.org, guests can see items up for bid in the live auction, as well as the silent and bucket auctions.
Shebang is the annual fundraiser for the museum where all proceeds go to support museum operations and activities throughout the year. The dinner and auction begin at 6 p.m. Cost of tickets is $50 per person, which includes a steak dinner.
Along the various auctions there will be a grand prize drawing for a 2017 Bennche Big Horn 700x 4X4 side by side. Tickets are $50 for a chance to win this prize.
Shebang will take place at the Veranda Inn Events Center, across the street from the museum on U.S. Highway 82.
Stop by the museum and see the Millard Fillmore Ball Agriculture Center which will soon be open for events and to showcase the museum’s many unique agricultural exhibits.
Call 825-5330 to order tickets or to make a donation or provide an item for the auction.
Present for the Bowie Community Development proclamation for National Travel and Tourism Week May 3-9 made by Mayor Gaylynn Burris were volunteers and staff: Matthew Hunt, Cindy Roller, Brittany Barnes, Sylvia Henning, Mildred McCraw, and Joe Barnhill. Community Development focus is on beautification and tourism for the City of Bowie. The group focuses on tourism through its many festival and events, welcoming people to the community. (News photo by Barbara Green)
Make plans to attend the 6th Annual May Day Mental Health Awareness Arts Festival from noon to 4 p.m. on May 9 at Pelham Park.
This event is free and open to the public presented by interested local residents and Texas Community Counseling. It will feature mental health related resource tables, veteran’s support information, peer support and other activities.
The afternoon will feature an open mic for any artist, live art, kid’s activities, bake sale, silent auction and a brown bag drawing. All proceeds will benefit Texas Community Counseling.
Meredith Earp was presented with a proclamation honoring her accomplishments as she graduates as valedictorian of Victory Christian Academy and attends the United States Air Force Academy. She received an appointment to all three major service academies. She is the daughter of Brandon and Trisha Earp. Mayor Gaylynn Burris made the presentation at last week’s council meeting. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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