COUNTY LIFE
Hymns for the Hungry moves to July 31
UPDATE- Hymns for the Hungry organizers reported on June 24, the date for the event has been moved to July 31 with the same time and location.
Seven years ago, the First United Methodist Church of Bowie had a vision for helping to feed the hungry in their community.
That vision led to the creation of “Hymns for the Hungry,” an annual event which allows surrounding churches/organizations to support those in
This year’s host church is Lighthouse Assembly of God located at 2998 State Highway 59 in Bowie. This event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 17.
Each church or organization that would like to participate
“Meal deals” of a hot dog, chips, and drink will be served for $5. Donations will be taken for dessert. Admission is $1 per person.
All proceeds will go directly to “God’s Table,” which is an outreach provided by First Free Will Baptist Church. This outreach is open six nights a week and feeds between 25-40 people each night.
The program organizers will be accepting only the first 10 sign-ups, so don’t delay. Deadline to sign up is July 10. For more information or to sign your church up, call or text Jarae Scruggs at 940-841-1212.
You also may call the FUMC office at 940-872-3384.
As summer opens, the third annual Music in the Park is planned for June 13 in Pelham Park.
This free musical evening will feature a unique array of musical talent to entertain as guests pull up their lawnchairs under the large oak trees. Hosted by the Bowie Community Center and R&K Sound Company, music begins at 4:30 p.m.
The Lowdown Drifters will be headliner with the opening acts of Jesse Wadsworth, Thad Murphy and the Monty Dawson Band of Bowie.
Read the full story in your Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – ZZ Top Texas performed at the 2025 Music in the Park event. (News file photo)
There will be a Summer Kick-Off Health Fair for senior citizens from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 11 at the Bowie Senior Citizens Center.
Join the group for a free chicken spaghetti lunch, door prizes and games. The Lions Club will host free eye exams and there will free blood pressure checks.
Questions can be directed to Cynthia Hawkins at 940-366-4960 or Ashlie McCarty at 940-500-8954.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members during the annual banquet on May 29 where awards were presented and businesses encouraged to “create a shared belief in the future.”
President Marie Molsbee welcomed the guests and introduced officers and members of the chamber board: Chris Fenoglio, vice president; Donna Lemons, secretary; Shelby Weaver, treasurer; and members, Corissa Miller, Emory Rodden, Heather Morris, Jason Castle, Jason Miller, Logan Manning and Maddie Ferguson.
Teresa Dirker was the guest speaker.
See all the awards from the chamber and Nocona Economic Development Corporation in your Thursday Bowie News.
Top photo – Robert Fenoglio received the Nocona Chamber’s Citizen of the Year Award, presented by President Marie Molsbee at last Friday’s banquet. (News photo by Barbara Green)
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