COUNTY LIFE
Christmas festival expands for its 32nd year
By Cindy Roller, Bowie Community Development
The countdown is on for the holiday season as the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival continues to expand Sip & Stroll and welcomes back the Amity Christmas Tour of Homes for the festival Dec. 1-3.
The Bowie Community Development Board, staff and volunteers are preparing for the Hanging of the Green at 10 a.m. on Nov. 18 in downtown Bowie.
New décor will adorn the downtown light poles and the Bowie Knife. Those interested in helping with this event may meet at Bowie City Hall, 307 North Mason Street, or call 940-872-6246 for more information.
Entry forms are available for the 32nd annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. The theme for this year is “Sweet Tidings of Gingerbread.” All entries must be lighted.
There is a $250 prize for the sweepstakes winner, $100 for first place and $50 for second place in each of the following categories: Community/non-profit, business, equestrian and decorated vehicle, plus a special award for the best theme decorated first responder entry.
Deadline to enter is Nov. 17. Pick up forms at the Bowie Community Development Board office at 101 E. Pecan or on the city webpage cityofbowietx.com.
Read the full story on all the festival activities in your mid-week Bowie News.
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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)
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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