The 19th Annual Cheeseburger Festival & Cook-Off is right around the corner and the winning cooking teams will see a bigger payday. This year’s winning team will receive $2,000, the second place team will receive $1,000, and the third place team will take home $500 for their efforts.
Eight teams are currently signed up and there is room for seven more. The entry fee is $100 and all ingredients will be supplied except for “special ingredients” each team may bring. All teams will be required to cook approximately 300 cheeseburgers for the festival. Call the Chamber at (806) 250-3491 for more information.
Your Input Is Requested — The City of Friona has applied for a grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife to revitalize City Park and Depot Complex. A list of the proposed improvements has been compiled and includes: (1) sidewalks around the entire park block, (2) handicap-accessible parking, (3) updated and inclusive playground equipment, (4) preserved open green space, (5) and more! Let them know what you think by filling out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/citypark More information is available at the City of Friona Facebook page.
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Scavenger Hunt — A planning meeting was held with Chamber of Commerce business members on Monday at the Milk House Market building to work out details for a City-Wide Scavenger Hunt to be held the week before the Cheeseburger Festival. More info to follow. See photo below.
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Created With Purpose — The Books, Family and Fun (B.F.F.) Summer Reading program is back at Created With Purpose of West Texas. Join them every Wednesday in June and July from 10:00 to 11:00 am as staff members read engaging stories and lead in hands-on activities. CWP is located at 907 Hwy 86 in Bovina and you can call (806) 251-4673 for more information.
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National Days
June 26 — Barcode Day
June 27 — Sunglasses Day
June 28 — Mural Day
June 29 — Waffle Iron Day
June 30 — Meteor Watch Day
July 1 — Gingersnap Day
July 2 — Wildland Firefighter Day
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In Parmer County: $40 per year
Out of Parmer County: $50 per year
eStar (emailed): $30 per year
Call 806-250-5200 for more information
