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Cruisin’ Nocona rolls out Friday

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Kick off spring with the 9th annual Cruisin’ Nocona this weekend on May 6-7.
The Nocona Chamber of Commerce has created a weekend of activities geared for car and motorcycle lovers of all types or those who enjoy a community festival.
The Cruisin’ Nocona Poker Run opens the event at 10 a.m. on Friday taking participants on a 120-mile road trip through the picturesque “North Texas Hill Country,” complete with a lunch stop at a local winery. The lunch stop includes a sandwich, chips, cookie and bottled water. Additional lunch tickets may be purchased for $20 each.
Poker run registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the H.J. Justin Community Building at 100 Clay Street.
Early-bird registration is $50. Register at the chamber office at 304 Clay #3 or online at Nocona.org/events/, where you can download the form. After April 25 the cost is $65. There will be on-site registration the day of the event. The cost includes a Cruisin’ Nocona T-shirt, a goody bag and ticket for cruise lunch.

Read the full story on all the events in the mid-week Bowie News.

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Nocona American Legion Post hosting Family Fun Day

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Members of the American Legion Post in Nocona are planning a free Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 27 at the post home at 801 W. U.S. Highway 82.
Bring the entire family out to enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, dart throw, temporary tattoos, balloon toss, plus hot dogs and hamburgers. Kiddos will need an adult with them.
Donations are always welcome, sponsored by American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

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Remember to discharge fireworks in legal, safe locations

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Fire officials remind residents that fireworks cannot be set off within the city limits of the county’s three incorporated cities of Bowie, Nocona and Saint Jo and violations could lead to a citiation for a Class C misdemeanor carrying a fine of up to $500.
The sale of fireworks runs through midnight on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged out in the country, but be cautious of their use to avoid any wildfire or injury.
In the Bowie area, fireworks may only be legally discharged at Selma Park on Lake Amon G. Carter on July 3 and July 4. Discharge at other times or locations may result in a ticket from city police who patrol the park.
While there is no burn ban on at this time, those using fireworks are urged to exercise caution due to possible wildfires fueled by the dry, windy conditions. Keep water available nearby when using fireworks.
High heat and wind also can create dangerous conditions for fireworks so please exert caution. Those who cause a wildfire can be held liable for any damage or injury.

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Dinosaur traveling museum to visit Bowie

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Are you ready to walk among the giants of the prehistoric world?
Bring the whole family to the Bowie Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 7 for a spectacular, free traveling museum experience.
In this prehistoric museum event get up close with massive dinosaur skulls, incredible fossil replicas, and ancient prehistoric fish and mammals from all over the globe. Hosted by the Friends of the Bowie Public Library, this hands-on exhibit is perfect for future paleontologists of all ages.
The center is located at 413 Pelham Street in Bowie and is completely free and open to the public.This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and The Friends of the Bowie Public Library.
Don’t miss this chance to experience the wonders of earth’s history. For more details on the exhibit, visit Dinosaur George Traveling Museum.

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