The first weekend in December begins the Christmas Festival in Bowie. Candy Cane Sip & Stroll continues to encourage supporting local as many downtown participating locations host mini-open house as they stay open late from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Sip wristbands and glasses will be available at the participating locations for $15. Strollers receive a wine glass with the band, but you also are welcome to use a previous strolling glass. Proceeds support BCDB beautification projects. There will be a storefront decorating contest for those Candy Cane-themed.

Read the full list of participating merchants in the mid-week Bowie News.

The new Montague County Animal Rescue, which will be helping with operation of the new county animal shelter invite you to “Wine Like A Dog” on Dec. 3 at Kimber Creek Wine Bar and Gift Shop on Dec. 3.
The evening will include wine and charcuterie rom 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., while raising funds or the rescue organization. Tickets are $50.
Melanie Gillespie of Montague County Animal Rescue said the new 501c3 has completed its agreement to work with Montague County operating the animal shelter.
“Your support enables us to launch the opening of the first count-run animal shelter. We invite you to join our mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and finding loving homes for animals in need,” said Gillespie.
Limited tickets will be offered at the door based on availability. Those with questions may call Gillespie at 469-951-0215 or email [email protected].

Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus! Deadline is Dec. 4.
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 holiday greetings/Santa letters edition. Forms are available on Facebook page and webpage at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county. We look forward to sharing their funny and special letters with our readers.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. It know it sounds earlier, but there are a lot of letters to type and we have to get them shipped off in time to the North Pole.