On Tuesday, December 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the Friona Public Library will hold its “Cookies with Santa” event. Children can take their picture with Santa and eat cookies. Everyone is invited to stop by and visit.

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Congratulations to Andrea Chaves, Carly Drake, Mariah Rivera, and Lizbeth Rojas for being selected to the 2019-20 3A Volleyball Academic All-State Team. The Texas Girls Coaches Association selects Academic All-State teams for conferences 1A through 6A in volleyball. Athletes and support staff – trainers, stats keepers, bookkeepers, managers, etc. - must be a senior and have a grade point average of 94 or above.

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The Quality of Life Church and THUG Life Ministries is conducting its 19th annual “Good Shepherd Toy Giveaway” this year. They are accepting new toy donations through Friday, December 20th at 301 Grand Avenue in Friona, Texas. Call (806) 471-4111 for more information.

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Parmer County Farm Bureau is hosting its Christmas Open House on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 301 W. 11th in Friona.

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Friona Banking Center will hold its Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 710 W. 11th in Friona.

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National Days

December 12 — Poinsettia Day

December 13 — Cocoa Day

December 14 — Monkey Day

December 15 — Bill of Rights Day

December 16 — Chocolate-covered Anything Day

December 17 — Maple Syrup Day

December 18 — Answer the

Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day

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