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Citizens for Friona Schools will have a public informational meeting regarding the Bond Election on Tuesday, April 30th at 6 p.m. at Friona InterBank’s Community Room.

This will be the last public meeting before the May 4th election.

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We would like to thank Friona United Methodist Church for hosting the Senior Banquet on Monday, April 22, 2019!

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There will be a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association to speak at the Oneita Wagnon Senior Center at 319 Main Street, Muleshoe Tx on April 26. The phone number is 806-272-4969. The speaker is Ameekah Mobley, a seasoned, talented person that has past experience in a geriatric unit. She is committed to speaking to people in the Bailey, Castro, and Parmer counties. Her contact information is 806-414-4402. This is a mid-day event with the option of having lunch for a suggested donations of $3 for people over 60 and $8 for people under 60 years of age. The guest speaker will immediately follow the 11:30 meal serving time. Information to be provided includes the disease process, tips to family caregivers, resources, and tips of planning ahead. For more information call Rhonda at Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice in Friona at 247-0057 or Carolyn at the Muleshoe Senior Center 806-272-4969. This is a free event open to the public. Please share this information with others.

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Don’t forget to get your Literary Basket Tickets. The cost per ticket is $1.00. The Literary Basket Drawing will be on April 28 starting at 2 p.m.at the library.

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Save the Date!

May 3rd, All Sports Banquet will be held at the Junior high Cafeteria.

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May 4th, Bond Election Day— Info on Facebook page— Friona ISD Bond Election.

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May 18th will be the Hi-Pro Feeds the Future 5th Annual Event benefiting SnackPak 4 Kids at the Country Rose starting at 6 p.m.

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Children prepare yourself with your fishing gear for Kid’s Fish Day at Reeve Lake on May 19!

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Graduating seniors of the class of 2019 are encouraged to apply for 2 scholarships that are being offered by the Friends of the Friona Public Library. Application forms are available both in the office at Friona High School and at the Friona Public Library. The deadline for turning in the completed application is no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019, at the Friona High School Office. The scholarships will be presented at the Senior Academic Reception on May 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.

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Early Voting at the Administration Building from April 22 through 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Pre-k/ Head start registration will be on May 7 through May 9 starting at 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. There will be more information to come.

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The last Friona High School Senior Banquet will be on Monday, April 29th at Sixth Street Church of Christ starting at 6:00 p.m.

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The 11th Annual Pudge Kendrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be July 27-28 at John Pitman Golf Course in Hereford. Signup is now open at the Pro Shop in Hereford.

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Congratulations to the Dairy Cattle FFA Judging Team as they won the area Dairy Cattle Judging contest on Wednesday, April 17th!!!

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The City of Friona will accept applications for the following positions: Lifeguards and Pool Cashier/ Assistant Manager. Job descriptions and application forms may be picked up at Friona City Hall, 623 Main Street, Friona. If you would like an application emailed to you, please email cityinfo@frionatx.us. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2019.

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Don’t miss Family Bingo at Prairie Acres on April 27 starting at 3 p.m. Join them for a fun time of bingo, prizes, and snacks!

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The National Day of Prayer will be on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. at the 4:12 Coffee Shop on Main Street. Join Friona Pastors and fellow believers for an important time of prayer for our city, county, state and nation. Everyone is welcome and there will be coffee and donuts for those who attend.

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National Days;

April 25: National Telephone Day, National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work

April 26: National Kids and Pets Day, National Pretzel Day, National Help a Horse Day

April 27: National Babe Ruth Day, National Tell a Story Day, National Prime Rib Day

April 28: National Superhero Day, National Blueberry Pie Day, National Pet Parents Day

April 29: National Zipper Day, National Shrimp Scampi Day

April 30: National Honesty Day, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, National Bugs Bunny Day, National Hairstylist Appreciation Day, National Oatmeal Cookie Day

May 1: School Principals’ Day, National Loyalty Day

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It is not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts!

- Adlai Stevenson