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Nocona Chamber of Commerce readies its annual banquet for Aug. 29
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce will gather for “Boots and Bling” on Aug. 29 for the annual banquet.
The banquet starts at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. at the H.J. Justin Community Room. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. There will be 25 tables available on a first-come basis for chamber members to decorate to promote their businesses. The best decorated table will receive an award.
Emory Roden will serve as board president in the new year.
The chamber also has been accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Volunteer Organization of the Year. Those awards will be presented at the banquet.
Call the chamber office at 825-3526 to reserve a table to decorate or to purchase tickets.
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It’s here the 2024 Montague County Guide
Inside your weekend Bowie News find the award-winning visitor’s and newcomer’s guide. There are unique features about this area along with all the resources you may need to set up housekeeping or explore something new.
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Summer Olympics this week’s summer reading theme
Bowie Public Library’s Summer Reading program continues on July 16 with the Olympics.
It will be all about the upcoming Summer Olympics with outdoor games at the soccer field. Summer reading wraps up with the popular Creature Teacher on July 23 who brings lots of animals to the kids to see up close.
Any questions about summer reading can be directed to the library staff by calling 872-2681 or follow their Facebook page.
Summer reading is open to children ages 0-12. Keep a summer reading log and earn a book.
Top photo – This past Tuesday, the library staff visits with Smokey the Bear and a member of the Forest Service at summer reading. (Photo by Barbara Green)
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Space adventures coming to Nocona Library
Nocona Library’s Summer Reading program continues at 10 a.m. on July 17 at the Justin Building at 100 Clay Street.
The program will be space adventures and include a demonstration of a drone. Make plans to attend.
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