COUNTY LIFE
Family fun abounds during Mardi Gras Nocona Style
Nocona once again brought its own unique twist to Mardi Gras with its 10th annual festival this past weekend.
Hosted by the Nocona Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations, the festival offers three days of parades and family fun.
Thursday opened with Krewe de Barkus, the dog parade. Those winners were featured in the weekend Bowie News. On Friday the ATV parade rolled through town.
Saturday opened with the Mardi Gras 5K-10K presented by the Nocona Band Boosters. See results in today’s sports.
The Shoebox Parade was a new event where children were invited to create a small float entry that was mobile. There were 21 who marched around in the H.J. Justin Community Center.
The following youngsters were winners: Ages 4-6, Willow Noreen, first and Tatum Nell, second; ages 7-9, Liberty Nell, first and Josie Parr, second and ages 10-12, Anthony Burrows, first and Zane Luedeck, second. The Krewe De Kiddos followed with the big parade climax at 3 p.m.
Everyone clamored to catch colorful Mardi Gras beads thrown from the floats. First place went to Nocona Feed & Ranch Supply, with their haybale tractor. Second was Guardian Hospice, Sherman (small car with a lady wearing large butterfly wings) and third the Maskat Shrine Clowns from Wichita Falls. See more photos from the festivities in your mid-week Bowie News.
Inside today find a special section Remembering 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of this pivotal day in America’s history.
This section provides an hour by hour account of that day to inform those who may not familiar with the details. We pay tribute to all those who faced the attacks and helped save those in danger from all walks of life. May this tribute remind you of all America lost that day and how the country moved forward.
Area young people from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to take part in the Art of the Song Young Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition on Oct. 10 during the annual music festival in Nocona.
Entry is free and artists may enter up to three pieces of artwork. One entry must be music-related, while the other two can be any art medium or genre. Drop-off artwork from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at 103 Clay Street.
Art will be displayed starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10. Those with questions may call R. Marie Molsbee, 940-887-0165 or horse.power.ranch.nocona@gmail.com.
The performing arts portion will be at Bitters & Sweets, 206 Clay Street. If you have a child who loves to sing, dance or play an instrument or perform? Let them share their talents in a performance at the Art of the Song.
Those interested in the performing arts program may contact Carla at 940-765-5619 or carlad@bittersandsweetsbar.com.
The staff, board of directors and volunteers of Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum are making plans for the group’s major fundraiser, “Shebang” on Sept. 26.
This year Shebang will join in all the celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.
Mark your calendar when the doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and $350 for a table of eight. Shebang takes place in the H.J. Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The evening will feature a dinner prepared by local chefs, fun games where you could win a prize, live and silent auctions, plus the popular bucket auction where you never know who will win. A new menu is being served that will feature prime rib, roasted sweet potatoes, hominy casserole, broccoli salad and strawberry shortcake.
Reservations are being taken now, just call the museum at 825-5330. Proceeds from the Shebang help pay for annual operating costs of the museum. Call 825-5330 to purchase tickets, also visit the website at talesntrails.org to see auction items and learn more about the museum.
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