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Mercedes Williams and the other marvelous ladies of the Catholic Church are putting their cooking skills to work. Enchiladas, tacos, beans, rice, chips (donated by Leal’s), salsa, and homemade desserts! All to benefit the building fund for Parmer Paws. Come support us and enjoy a meal that you don’t have to cook! Takeouts available. Adults will be $12, kids 8 and under will be $6. Jr. High/Elementary Cafeteria on Sunday, May 19 staring at 11:00 a.m.

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The FRIONA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the site.

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It’s time for Cheeseburger Festival cook team signups! You may find rules and registration forms at the Friona Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street or online at friona-chamber.com. The first 20 (paid) teams will be able to compete, and entry is non-refundable.

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The new Prairie Acres Administrator Brian Laffler will be having a meet and greet on Thursday, May 16 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Prairie Acres.

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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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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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There will be a Band Booster Meeting on May 16 at the high school cafeteria starting at 5 p.m.

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On May 16th the JH/HS will have the Band Spring Concert on the HS Front Lawn starting at 6 p.m.

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There will be a Sand Storm Volleyball Tournament supporting the FHS girls volleyball team on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Reeve Lake Sand Volleyball Court. Go pick up a registration sheet at City Hall and register your team!

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The Friona Teachers’ Organization will host a retirement reception on Wednesday, May 22nd from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Friona ISD Administration building board room. The reception is to honor Kim Smiley, Becky Stanberry, and JoAnn Belcher. The public is invited to attend and wish the recipients well in their retirement.

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Friona Schools will be having half days on the 22 and 23.

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The Senior graduation ceremony will be on May 24, starting at 8 p.m.

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Congratulation to all Graduating Seniors!

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Congratulations to the WTRT/WTS scholarship winners!!

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Elementary Awards are Friday the 17th at 12:30. FHS Senior Reception will be on Sunday, May 19th at 2:00 p.m. Jr. High Awards will be Tuesday, May 22nd, at 2:00 p.m.

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The Senior All Night Drug Free Party will be on May 24 following graduation.

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National May Days!

May 16th: Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day

May 17th: National Pizza Party Day

May 18th: National Armed Forces Day, National Learn to Swim Day

May 19th: National May Ray Day, National Devil’s Food Cake Day, Take Your Parents To The Playground Day

May 20th: National Be a Millionaire Day, National Rescue Dog Day

May 21st: National American Red Cross Founder’s Day, National Strawberries and Cream Day

May 22nd: National Maritime Day, National Solitaire Day, National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, National Vanilla Pudding Day

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Austin Johnson’s Elite Skills Basketball Camp will be held June 10-12 at the Friona High School. It is open to 3rd through 12th grade students at a cost of $100 per athlete. Sign up and register online at austinjohnsonacademyofhoops.com by June 7th.

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The 4th Annual Friona Kidz Building Camp will be on July 9-13 and sleep over will be on the 12 with breakfast on the 13. Children of the age of 5 through 12 are encourage to join the summer camp.

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The Annual Cemetery Clean up was today! Thank you to all who participated!

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-Never regret anything that made you smile!