COUNTY LIFE
Community blood drives planned
Three community blood drives are planned for Bowie in early April.
City of Bowie blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 6 with the Carter BloodCare Bus at 303 North Mason next to city hall. The scheduling link is https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/163178.
On April 7, EOG Resources, 2100 Briar Creek Road, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bus will be at the EOG parking lot. The scheduling link is https://www.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/163170.
On April 13, Advanced Rehabilitation & Healthcare of Bowie, 700 W. U.S. Highway 287 South, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus will be in the parking lot.
Health officials with Texas-based Carter BloodCare report a blood transfusion takes place in the United States every two seconds.
It saves the lives of children fighting cancer, older adults with age-related issues, people injured in car accidents, trauma patients and many others; therefore, donors are vital to the health and well-being of the community.
Eligibility to donate blood begins at age 16 with parental consent, and those 17 and older can donate on their own with Carter BloodCare. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and feel well on the day.
For details and to secure a convenient time to donate, visit CarterBloodCare.org or call 800-366-2834 or a link listed in this story.
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowinewsonline.com
For the first time in its 31 years Mother Nature rained hard on the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival causing some cancellations, but those who attended and competed enjoyed the fun despite the damp.
While in past years there have been a few sprinkles Saturday saw rain on and off all day from a deluge to a sprinkle. Shortly after lunch the rain slowed to a light sprinkle.
Cindy Roller, executive director for Bowie Community Development, said there was good participation in its contests that were inside and more than 50 vintage vehicles rolled up for the car show. She sent out big thanks to all those vendors, competitors and guests who came out to support the festival.
While Saturday was wet, Friday night filled downtown Bowie with sippin’ strollers for the fall edition of Sip & Stroll With Me. Parking spaces were packed as strollers enjoyed shopping and munching at nearly 30 participating merchants. Roller added she continues to be amazed as Sip numbers and merchants continue to grow each year.
Fiddle contest
The Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest continues to be a showcase for area fiddlers from beginners to seasoned pros.
This year a total of 50 contestants took part including 10 accompanists. The Grand Champion title went to Carl Hopkins, Porter, TX.
Read about all the results in your Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo – Fiddlers filled the Bowie fire hall Saturday for the annual Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest. Photo by Barbara Green)
The Friends of the Nocona Public Library have released some important dates for families to put on their calendars for the rest of the year.
Oct. 9, storytime at 10 a.m.
Oct. 1-31 – Book sale
Nov. 13 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Dec. 4 – Santa photos from 3 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 11 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Make plans to stop by your local library in Nocona.
The staff and volunteers at Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center in Montague County will conduct its annual candlelight vigil between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Legend Bank courtyard.
The public is invited to come out and support the work of the center that serves Montague County and learn more about their services.
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