COUNTY LIFE
Members of the Bowie High School Marching Band took to the gym to start learning marching skills for the upcoming season. They also started music rehearsals in the band hall. (Courtesy photos)
Road contractors began laying down new surface on Clay Street in downtown Nocona this week. (Photo by Larry Lemons)
Join the Forestburg community for a fun evening as residents kick off the 44th Annual Watermelon Festival a bit earlier with a Quilt Show and Pie, Pickles, Jam/Jelly Contest at 6 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the Forestburg Community Center.
Anyone can participate. Come display your favorite homemade quilt, whether it is one you made or one you love. Call Debra Dill at 940-736-4912 by Aug. 6. Bring your favorite pie, pickles, or one pint jam/jelly to enter in the Pie, Pickles, Jam/Jelly Contest by 5:30 p.m.
The watermelon festival officially starts on Aug. 10. Festivities include a parade, a barbecue lunch, homemade ice cream, free watermelon, homemade baked goods and crafts.
The parade begins at 10:30 a.m.
Read the full schedule of events in your weekend Bowie News.
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