COUNTY LIFE
Chicken & Bread Days adds new activities
By Cindy Roller
Bowie Community Development director
Every year it is a new adventure planning the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival downtown on the historic brick streets of Bowie. For year 26, the Bowie Community Development Board has been hard at work preparing new activities for the weekend of Oct. 2.
This year a Jack-o-Lantern competition will be the theme of the 2021 downtown Sip & Stroll with Me which opens the festival on Oct. 1. Downtown locations are encouraged to decorate with fall décor and add fun, unique jack-o-lanterns to win the prestigious people’s choice awards.
In addition, the evening will include a preview concert/songwriter’s workshop by the renowned, award-winning Adler & Hearne. The duo has toured nationally, serving up a signature blend of original folk, jazz and blues with deep Texas roots. Honored to be selected by the Texas Commission on the Arts to serve on the state’s official Texas Touring Roster for 2014-2016 and 2016-2018, the duo recently was again accepted to be Official Texas Touring Artists for the 2018-2020 touring season.
Read the full story on the upcoming Chicken and Bread Days in the weekend Bowie News.
COUNTY LIFE
Nocona American Legion Post hosting Family Fun Day
Members of the American Legion Post in Nocona are planning a free Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27 at the post home at 801 W. U.S. Highway 82.
Bring the entire family out to enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, dart throw, temporary tattoos, balloon toss, plus hot dogs and hamburgers. Kiddos will need an adult with them.
Donations are always welcome, sponsored by American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.
COUNTY LIFE
Remember to discharge fireworks in legal, safe locations
Fire officials remind residents that fireworks cannot be set off within the city limits of the county’s three incorporated cities of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo and violations could lead to a citiation for a Class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
The sale of fireworks runs through midnight on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged out in the country, but be cautious of their use to avoid any wildfire or injury.
In the Bowie area, fireworks may only be legally discharged at Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter on July 3 and July 4. Discharge at other times or locations may result in a ticket from city police who patrol the park.
While there is no burn ban on at this time, those using fireworks are urged to exercise caution due to possible wildfires fueled by the dry, windy conditions. Keep water available nearby when using fireworks.
High heat and wind also can create dangerous conditions for fireworks so please exert caution. Those who cause a wildfire can be held liable for any damage or injury.
COUNTY LIFE
Dinosaur traveling museum to visit Bowie
Are you ready to walk among the giants of the prehistoric world?
Bring the whole family to the Bowie Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 7 for a spectacular, free traveling museum experience.
In this prehistoric museum event get up close with massive dinosaur skulls, incredible fossil replicas, and ancient prehistoric fish and mammals from all over the globe. Hosted by the Friends of the Bowie Public Library, this hands-on exhibit is perfect for future paleontologists of all ages.
The center is located at 413 Pelham Street in Bowie and is completely free and open to the public.This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and The Friends of the Bowie Public Library.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonders of earth’s history. For more details on the exhibit, visit Dinosaur George Traveling Museum.
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