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Locals ready ‘Back the Blue’ event for July 21

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4 years ago

07/15/2020

Local residents are invited to take part in a “Back the Blue” event on July 21 in Bowie.
Organizers said the event is two-fold providing an opportunity to show support to the members of the Bowie Police Department, but also to allow residents to meet the officers and open up better lines of communication.
Funds raised from the evening will be donated to the department to use for equipment or training that may not be budgeted or to assist in the event an officer is injured or killed
Back the Blue will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 21 at the finance building parking lot at 303 N. Mason.
The evening opens with a prayer and comments from Pastor John Little of Victory Church, who also serves as police department chaplain. Mayor Gaylynn Burris will begin a welcome.
Chief Guy Green will be introduced and the officers will be recognized. Chase the Police Dog from Paw Patrol also will attend to meet the children.
Dillon Steen, one of the event organizers, said all Bowie citizens and businesses are encouraged to put out blue ribbons on their homes, businesses and cars as a symbol of support for the police.
Jason Love is providing chopped barbecue sandwiches and chips for sale with a portion going to the police fund. Other goodies will be offered during the evening.

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First Music in the Park on June 1

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2 days ago

05/25/2024

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Enjoy the first Music in the Park free concert at 6 p.m. on June 1 in Pelham Park.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy this evening of musical fun. Live music will be performed by the Kaitlen Jewitt Band, Dylan Edwards and the Texas Strays Band and the Monty Dawson Band.
Food trucks will be on site. Buy a mug for $10 and receive a free beer.

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Summer Rec returning to Bowie for June

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2 days ago

05/25/2024

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The City of Bowie is bringing back the summer recreation program for June and the city pool is set to open for splash day on May 28.
Summer rec was cancelled several years ago due to a lack of staff. It is open to children kindergarten through age 15 and will be free of charge.
Summer Rec starts June 3 and will be 8 a.m. to noon during the week days. It will end on June 28. Children should be picked up at the pool by 11:45 a.m. each day.
Activities at the park will include all sorts of ball games, flag football, tennis, relay races, circle games, arts and crafts, music and of course swimming.
Permission forms must be filled out the first day. Participants should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. and do not come for swimming alone.
For the city pool families can enjoy a free splash day from 1 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. New pool hours will be 1-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed on Sunday. Pool admission is $3.
An individual pool pass is $60 for city residents and $70 for non-residents. A family pool pass is $115 for up to three people, $5 for each additional person.
Water aerobics begins June 3 from 6-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday at $2 a person.
Swim lessons will be July 8-12 and July 15-19. Lessons are 10-10:30 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m. Cost is $30 per person ages three and up.

Pictured: Summer Rec fun from a few years back. (Bowie News file photo)