COUNTY LIFE
TNT membership meeting planned for June 15
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum in Nocona will present its general membership meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 15 at the museum located at 1522 E. U.S. Highway 82.
The feature of this meeting will be a flintknapping demonstration by archeologist Sergio Ayala, who has been working on researching and aging many of the artifacts in the museum’s collection. This is free to all TNT membership.
If you would like to get an even closer look at flintknapping a hands-on demonstration with Ayala is being offered at $20 per person with a six-person limit with advanced reservation. The fee includes safety equipment and tools. Call the museum to reserve a place in this demo.
During the annual membership meeting there will be a presentation on activities at the museum along with an election of officers. Those with questions may call the museum at 825-5330.
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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