COUNTY LIFE
Mardi Gras Nocona-Style kicks off this weekend
Activities get underway this weekend for the 12th annual Mardi Gras Nocona-Style Celebration that runs Feb. 19-26.
Tickets are sold out for the Mardi Gras Ball on Saturday night. This gala kicks off the week with fancy costumes, masks, a cajun meal and crowning of the Mardi Gras King and Queen.
This year the chamber has named Bob and Kristal Ferguson as the 2022 royalty.
The popular Krewe de Barkus Pooch Parade is now on Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Mary Davis Beckham Park.
Pets and their people are invited to dress up for Mardi Gras style and compete for a best-dressed title. This parade also brings awareness to pet rescue and adoption as proceeds from the parade go to the Nocona Lucky Paws Animal Shelter.
Check-in begins at 1 p.m. with the parade at 2 p.m. Judging will take place prior to the parade. A first and second place will be given to a small dog category under 30 pounds and to a large dog over 30 pounds.
There will be activities each day next week. Follow the fun in your Bowie News.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth joins the Montague County Veteran’s Service office staff for an outreach program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 1 at the courthouse. A light lunch will be provided.
The VSO is the gateway to veteran benefits and support in Montague County. Veterans can meet with a Catholic Charities case manager on site.
If you are seeking assistance please bring a valid photo ID, documentation of any income you’re receiving, a copy of your DD-214 and a copy of the bill you are requesting assistance with.
Those with questions may call the VSO office at 894-6171 or visit CatholicCharitiesNW.org.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
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