COUNTY LIFE
Mardi Gras Nocona Style marks its 10th anniversary
Nocona will once again show off its unique entertaining style as the community celebrates the 10th annual Mardi Gras Nocona Style celebration Feb. 20-22.
Families are invited to enjoy a unique Nocona adventure each day with a special parade, along with lots of food, fun and music.
The parade line-up includes Krewe de Barkus at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20; Krewe de Couyons ATV parade, 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 21; Shoebox Parade at 10:30 on Feb. 22; Krewe de Kiddos Parade at 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 22 and the “Big Parade” at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22.
Parade participants are reminded to turn in their dog parade and Big Parade entry forms prior to the events.
Read all about the full schedule of events in the mid-week Bowie News.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.
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.
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