COUNTY LIFE
Hanging of the Green readied for Nov. 19
You know the Christmas season is near when the evergreen and wreaths go up in downtown Bowie.
Hanging of the Green will be at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19. Volunteers helping hang the decorations are asked to meet at city hall, where after a brief lesson on how to hang the garland, lights and wreaths, they will pan out to decorate downtown.
Bowie Community Development is coordinating the decoration days as they prepare the greenery for hanging. The helpful holiday elves will decorate nearly 100 lamp posts throughout downtown Bowie using garlands, lights, wreaths and bows. It is all in preparation for the Dec. 3 Fantasy of Lights Christmas Festival.
Any citizen, student, civic group or club are invited to take part.
Those with questions may call the BCDB office at 872-6246.
The lighted Christmas parade will be on Dec. 3 using a theme of “Frosty the Snowman.” Deadline to enter is Dec. 18. Registration is free.
Entry forms are on the city website at: cityofbowietx.com/143/Fantasy-of-Lights-Christmas-Parade or email BCDB@CityofBowieTX.com.
Prizes will be awarded for first place in the following categories: Community-nonprofit, business, equestrian, decorated vehicle and first responder. No Santas are allowed and no items can be thrown.
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.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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