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Summer reading begins for youth, teens at Bowie Library

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Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program will be going outside this year at the Meyer Park Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays starting June 23 and going to July 28.
The theme for this year is “Imagine Your Story.” It is open to children ages 11 and under. There will be events every week on Tuesday with the following schedule:
June 23 – Once Upon A Party, featuring a prince and princess party.
June 30 – Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation Education Mobile trailer. This 24-foot mobile unit is complete with a working aquifer model and other items.
July 2 – Once Upon A Party featuring a Harry Potter event.
July 14 – Cool School with Maria who will teach about music.
July 21 – Story time with Modern Woodmen, “A Money Tale.”
July 28 – Creature Teacher, a live animal program.
These activities and free and open to children.
For the teens the summer reading program will be at the library each Wednesday from 2-3 p.m. It is open to ages 12-18. The schedule will be as follows:
June 24 – Minute to win it games and passing out the summer book, “Children of Blood and Bone” by Tom Adeyemi.
July 1 – Book, “What tribe am I?” quiz.
July 8 – Origami day.
July 15 – Short story green screen video.
July 22 – Finishing short story green screen video.
July 29 – Harry Potter interactive movie.
Questions about either program may be directed to the library at 872-2681.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.

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