Blood Drive Results - Thanks to everyone who donated last Thursday at the community blood drive. 48 individuals signed in and 42 were able to donate. 36 donors gave whole blood and 6 donors gave "doubles" for a grand total of 48 units collected at the drive. This was a great turnout since the January drives usually involve bad weather and illness.
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Quickbooks Training - Brandy Reed, with the Northwest Texas Rural Business Opportunity Program, will provide free training in QuickBooks for Businesses. This event sponsored by the Friona Chamber of Commerce will be held on Thursday, February 8th starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Women's Federated Clubhouse 300 E. 9th St. in Friona. Even though this workshop is geared for someone who is starting a small business or has been using the QuickBooks desktop version, everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, call the Chamber at 806-250-3491.
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Texas Facts - The Texas Triangle is made up of the four major cities of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With a total population of 21 million, it is considered one of the 11 megaregions of the US. Source: funworldfacts.com
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Lions Club Fundraiser - Members of the Friona Noon Lions Club are currently selling tickets for their 2024 fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each and are available from any Lions Club member or a Houlette Petroleum. The drawing will be held at the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, February 20th at the Clubhouse.
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Food for Thought - A reminder that St. Ann's Catholic Church of Bovina is having their annual German Sausage Dinner on Sunday, January 28th from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Texas time) at the St. Ann's Parish Hall on 3rd Street in Bovina, Texas. Donations are $15 for adults and $6 for children under six years of age.
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Happy Birthday - Lorraine Jarecki will celebrate her 95th Birthday on February 1st.
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7th Grade Boys | 2nd Place
(l-r) Darien Padilla, Jalond Rejino, Jesus Salgado, Andrew Marquez, Fernando Moreno, Kolton Thompson, Eli Rosales, Aaden Delgadillo, Porter Gilley
7th Grade Girls | 1st Place
(l-r) Aylen Moreno, Adrynn Castaneda, D'Nasha Shelby, Natalie Achor, Karolina Lopez, Ivanna Guevara, Jaylee Perez, Emery Rangel
8th Grade Girls | 3rd Place
Back Row (l-r): Peyton McFarland, Aimee Jimenez, Harley London, Ellie McGaughy, Bella Flores, Leah Salazar | Front Row (l-r): Yahaira Rivas, Kaylani Rodriquez, Annison Steelman, Kalie Hernandez
8th Grade Boys
(l-r) Denzel Perez, Jeremy Polk, Leo Rodriguez, Nathaniel Padilla, Hector Aguirre, Maricelo Leon
8th Grade B Boys
Back Row (l-r): Angel Degollado, Octavio Moreno, Fernando Perez, David Tafoya
Front Row (l-r): Isair Salazar, Hector Mendez
8th Grade Girls B
Back Row (l-r): Tania Martinez, Fatima Grado, Janithzel Munoz, Juliett Vega, Karyme Rocha, Coach Olivas | Front Row (l-r): Tomasa Velasquez, Liandra Ramos, Janell Calderon, Avril Wells, Evelyn Bejararo
The Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture's Annual Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 5th. This year's theme is FRIENDS since you always have a friend in this community and FRIONA will always be there for you! Proceeds from the annual banquet fund all Chamber events throughout the year such as the Cheeseburger Festival, Maize Days, Miss & Little Miss Friona Pageants, and Christmas in the Park.
Your donation can be in the form of monetary support or an item to be auctioned at the event. There is no limit on the amount of your donation, but a minimum of $50 is suggested. If you donate an item, please give an approximate value to better help volunteers coordinate the silent & live auction. All donations must be taken or mailed to the chamber office before February 26th, 2024. Those businesses or individuals providing donations will be recognized and thanked.
The Friona Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is located at 621 Main Street in Friona. Call (806) 250-3491 or email frionachamber@wtrt.net for more information. You can find info at www.friona-chamber.com or on the Facebook page.