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20 nonprofits from county join Texoma Gives

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Twenty Montague County non-profits will take part in the annual Texoma Gives fundraising event on Sept. 12, however, early giving begins on Aug. 29.
This multi-county fundraising effort will begin accepting donations this week, but its focus is on Sept. 12 with a 24-hour campaign to support your favorite or several favorite nonprofits. On Sept. 12 giving begins at 6 a.m. and ends at 10 p.m. on Sept. 12.
Visit the texomagives website at: texomagives.org. You will see profiles of the organizations and their activities. The minimum donation is $10.
The goal is to inspire Texoma for 16 hours to contribute as many charitable dollars as possible to support the work of area nonprofit organizations.
Montague County area nonprofits participating this year are: Friends of the Bowie Public Library, ShelterHearts, Bowie Alliance for Education and the Arts, Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter, James K. Bruner TK Ranch, Nocona Lucky Paws, Nocona Military Heritage Plaza, Nocona Carpenter Shop Senior Citizens Center, Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum, Easy Street Shelter in Saint Jo, Montague County Crime Stoppers, Prairie Valley 4-H, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Red River, Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center, Charis Hills, North Central Texas College Foundation, Patsy’s House, Affirming Texas Families and Bellevue Ex-Students Association.

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Sip & Stroll to celebrate mothers

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Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.

Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.

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Comic Mini-Con arrives on Saturday

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Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.

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Stoneburg VFD readies fish fry for May 3

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Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.

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