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July Jam offers full day of fun with cruise, fiddle, dinner

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3 years ago

07/26/2023

It’s a full day of chickin’ pickin’ fun on July 29 with the third annual July Jam Poker Cruise in the morning followed by July Jam in the evening.
July Jam is a musical fundraising evening for the Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest on Oct. 7 this year. Fiddlers from across Texas and southern Oklahoma compete for the champion title filling downtown Bowie will top-grade fiddle music.
Start the day at 8:30 a.m. in Bowie Plaza for the poker cruise hosted by the Piston Head Auto Club. Register and then the cruise will roll at 9 a.m. for a 60-mile route with three stops ending at the start.
The cruise is open to anything with a motor. Cost is $5 per hand with 50% of the proceeds going to the winning hand and 50% to the July Jam. Extra cards available for $5.
That evening return for July Jam at 6 p.m. at the Bowie Community Center. Tickets are just $12 for a fried chicken meal accompanied by fiddle music from many of those who compete in the October contest.
Hosted by Bowie Community Development, this evening also includes the sale of homemade desserts and jams. The silent auction also will feature many wonderful items – many highlighting the proud heritage of Bowie. Stop by the BCDB office at 101 East Pecan to purchase tickets or call 940-872-6246 for additional details.

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Tribute to the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

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5 days ago

09/10/2026

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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.

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Art of the Song adds youth art events

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2 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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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.

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Tales ‘N’ Trails board readies annual fundraiser

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2 weeks ago

09/03/2026

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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.