The 9th Annual Pudge Kendrick Memorial Golf Tournament is fast approaching. This is a two-person scramble held at the John Pitman Golf Club in Hereford July 29-30. Cost for the event is $250 and will cover the Saturday evening meal for player and one guest, a free practice round on Friday (cart not included) and range balls. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Proceeds from the tournament will go to the Parmer County Cancer Coalition and the Hereford Cancer Coalition. For more information, contact the John Pitman Golf Club at (806) 363-7139.
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The 51st Border Town Days will be held in Farwell, Saturday, July 29. The Big Parade is set to start at 11 a.m. followed by a day filled with activities in the park. For more information, contact the Stateline Tribune at (806) 481-3681.
If you are runner you might want to check out the 6th Annual Border Town Days 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, July 29. For more information, contact Carolyn Johnson at (575) 482-3314 or (575) 799-0977. The fee for the event is $15 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-Mile and begins at 8 a.m.
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The DeWit family had a busy weekend moving their son Ryan and his wife, Kathryn, to Twin Falls, Idaho.
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Bovina Bull Town Days are coming up on Saturday, August 5. Call Ben Cantu at (806) 206-1796 for more information on booths, vendors, etc.
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The Class of 1997 will celebrate their 20th reunion at the annual Cheeseburger Festival on Saturday, July 15. If you are a member of this class or know how some of the members can be located contact Leander Davila, 1997 Class President, at leedavila79@gmail.com or call (512) 203-9576.
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Friona is gearing up for a hot time in the old town on Saturday, July 15 at the 12th Annual Cheeseburger Festival at the Friona City Park. Remember to watch the traffic during the festival and take care in the heat.
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Chris and the Chamber want to thank the Friona Volunteer Fire Department for shooting off the fireworks Tuesday evening. It was touch and go as to whether they would get to when the early evening storm raged through town. Once the storm died down, the firemen were able to set up and deliver a beautiful display for the community. Thank you to everyone that donated to provide the display.
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Speaking of storms…the storm Tuesday evening was just one of the storms that have blown into town the last few days. Trees seem to have gotten the brunt of the hard winds. A number of trees in town were blown down and others were trimmed by the wind.
There was even the report of a trampoline becoming airborne during Tuesday’s storm. No one was hurt.
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Don’t forget the Caregiver’s Coffee Break Friday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m. The speaker will be 12-year-old Kate who is a caregiver. For more information contact Bluebonnet Home Health at (806) 247-0057.
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Donations and volunteers are still needed for the Kidz Building Camp July 18-22. Contact the Chamber at (806) 250-3491.
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Summer Drama Workshop starts Monday, July 10. For $25 per child, you child can be a part of this ongoing tradition. This year Allison Johnston will be directing the Elementary show “Haphazardly Every After”; Joy Morton will direct the Junior High show “What Happened After Once Upon a Time”; and Erika Montana will direct the High School show “Still Life with Iris”.
Elementary rehearsal is 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday; Junior High rehearsal is 1:30-4:30 p.m. each day; and High School rehearsal is 7-10 p.m. each evening.
Public performances will be at the Friona High School Auditorium. The Elementary performance will be Saturday, July 22 at 6 p.m. the Junior High performance will be Friday, July 21 at 6 p.m. with the High school performance following.
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Don’t forget this weekend is the Nazareth Germanfest and Suds and Sounds.
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PMC is hosting a Diabetes Class for six weeks starting July 10 from 9-10:15 a.m.
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Mark you calendar July 15 for a big day filled with cheeseburgers (Cheeseburger Festival) and Founders Day at Kings Manor with Larry Gatlin.
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St. Ann’s in Bovina will be rolling out their Jamaica on Sunday, July 30. St. Teresa’s of Friona will hold their Jamaica on Sunday, August 6. Come on out, have fun and enjoy the delicious food.
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“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald
