Dale & Donna Schueler are leading a 9-day bus trip in late October to the “Arc Encounter (Noah’s Ark Replica) & Creation Museum” in Cincinnati Ohio. It should be a very enjoyable trip. If you have ever wanted to go but you don’t want to plan and drive by yourself, this trip is for you. Call Dale Schueler at 806-265-7433 or Donna Schueler at 806-265-5960. Information can be picked up at the First Baptist Church office at 404 W. 5th in Friona.
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Congressman Jodey Arrington will hold a town hall meeting on Tuesday, August 6th in the Friona Senior Citizen Center at 1410 Washington Ave. in Friona, Texas. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and be sure to check in at the table when you arrive.
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Sheep and Goat Validation tag orders are due August 25th. The fee is $17.00 and covers county and major shows for the 2019-2020 show season. Thanks, Deena Leuea
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Last chance!!! The Friona Public Library is currently accepting applications for their Library Director. Those interested in applying for the Friona Public Library Director job must complete an employee application, provide a cover letter and resume before the July 26, 2019 deadline. The City’s recruitment brochure and application are accessible online at: https://www.cityoffriona.com/library or can be picked up at Friona City Hall. The application and all required supporting documents must be mailed, emailed, or delivered in person to Friona City Hall at the below address. Applications can be emailed to cityinfo@frionatx.us. For questions, please call (806) 250-2761.
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The Friends of the Library Book Shoppe, located at 119 West 6th, is open from 10 a.m. till Noon every Thursday morning during the months of June through September.
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Don’t forget the seminar at Friona Heritage Estates on Friday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Lunch will be catered by Canna Ray and the guest speaker will be Andrew Crocker, M.S., who will discuss health related issues concerning older adults and caregivers. Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are sponsoring the event.
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If you are interested in a booth at the Castro County Fair/Harvest Days on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 in Dimmitt, TX please contact Cathy at 806-869- 7550 or Maegan at 806-647-2524. It’s always first come, first served, and booths inside the Expo go fast. Booths range from $35 to $45 depending on where they are, and if you need electricity.
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Back to School Bash is on Friday, August 9th starting at 6:00 p.m.
at Prairie Acres. Everyone is invited! They will be having Chili Cheese Dogs, Games, and Free School Supplies. They are also taking donations to help the youth in our Community! Donations of School Supplies are appreciated! Please drop them off at the Activity Department at Prairie Acres by August 7th.
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St. Teresa’s Jamaica 2019 will be on August 4th from 12 noon – 10 p.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church 407 17th St., Friona Tx. Join them for great food, music, and games!
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Epics Kid Backpack Giveaway will be on August 3rd from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Victory Family Worship Center 110 East 9th St., Friona Tx. Join them for a dance party, puppet show, and special guests!
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National Days!
August 1: National Girlfriends Day, Respect for Parents Day
August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day, National Water Balloon Day
August 3: National Watermelon Day, National Mustard Day
August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, National Friendship Day, National Sisters Day
August 5: National Work Like A Dog Day
August 6: National Root Beer Float Day, National Night Out Day
August 7: Purple Heart Day
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The roll-off box will be open this Saturday, August 3rd, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Keep Friona clean!
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Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are hosting a seminar Friday, August 2nd from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Friona Heritage Estates. The event is entitled Dementia? Delirium? Depression? What’s Really Going On? and will be conducted by Andrew Crocker, M.S., a popular conference speaker. The purpose of the seminar is to support the County Extension Agents for Family and Community Health in their efforts to educate older adults, caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. Bluebonnet will provide lunch which will be catered by Canna Ray. Heritage Estates is located at 201 East 15th Street in Friona. For additional information, call (806) 250-5599.
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Kids Day at First Baptist Church will be August 7 starting at 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. for children who have completed kinder-5. The cost per children will be $10. Registration and permission forms are online only at www.fbcfriona.com . For questions call or text Lindsey at 806-240-2270.
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School supply lists can be found on our website at
frionaonline.com/forms
