The Friona Chamber of Commerce needs your help. The Friona Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture’s Annual Banquet will be held on March 5, 2019 and this year’s theme is the Rockin 50’s. The Friona Chamber of Commerce is asking for donations. Your donations can be in the form of money or a prize to be auctioned at the event. There is no limit on the amount of money to donate. If you donate an item they ask that you give an approximate value t better help coordinate its auction. All donations need to be given to the Chamber before February 22, 2019. Businesses or individuals providing donations will be recognized and thanked for their generosity. For any questions, please call the Chamber at (806)250-3491.
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A Reagan Stowers Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at Friona InterBank in his honor. Go by and see any of the tellers to make a donation.
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The Panhandle Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists will hold an open house Monday, February 25 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at the Southwest Branch Library at 6801 SW 45th in Amarillo, preceding the organization’s regular monthly meeting.
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St. Teresa’s Catholic Church will be having their annual Mexican Dinner on Sunday, March 3, 2019. The event will be at 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the St. Teresa’s Parish Hall. The dinner will include; beef enchiladas, rice, beans, tacos, salsa, chips, dessert, tea, and coffee. Donations will be $12.00 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Take out plates will also be available.
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If you are interested on buying Girl Scout cookies, you may contact Edna A Chaparro Aguirre via Facebook or you may stop by The Nutrition Spot on Main Street for your cookies!
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Save the date for the Senior Steak Dinner. The event will be on Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. –at the Junior High Cafeteria. The cost of the tickets will be $15.00 Advance, and $16.00 Door. Senior Steak Dinner tickets will be available March 18. The proceeds will fund the Alcohol/Drug Free Graduation Celebration.
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Save the date! “Hi-Pro Feeds the Future” Annual Event on May 18 at the Country Rose.
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For the month of February, a once-a-week workshop on grief will be offered at the home of Mark and Deirdre Osborn. The event will take place every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at 903 Arrah Ave, Friona Tx. If you, a friend, or loved one has been struggling with a recent loss and desire to learn positive coping strategies to deal with grief then this workshop is one that will be worth attending. The workshop material will be presented from a generalist perspective and is faith-based. A small group setting will be utilized to enable an enhanced workshop learning experience. For more information, please call 806-265-5468 or email thecottoncart14@gmail.com
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The Friona Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for Man/Woman of the Year, Students of the Year, Employee of the Year, Educator of the Year and Citizen of the Year. Stop by the Chamber office to pick up a form to make your nominations or go to http://www.frionachamber.com/ to download the forms.
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Congratulations to Danny Glasscock and Margaret Duggins for becoming the King and Queen at the Prairie Acres Valentines Day party!
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Happy 71st Anniversary to Clarence and Wynona Martin!
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A special thanks to Victoria Williams- Miss Friona Queen, for providing the entertainment for the Prairie Acres Valentines Day party!
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Readers wishing to submit information to the Friona Star may do so by emailing frionastar@wtrt.net, faxing (806) 250-5127, or calling (806) 250-2211. If emailing or faxing, please include your name and phone number.
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On the heels of taking their unparalleled entertainment to capacity crowds overseas and setting five new Guinness World Records™ titles, the Harlem Globetrotters return to North America with their all-new Fan Powered World Tour. This one-of-a-kind show features some of the most elite dunkers on the planet, exceptional ball handlers, and Guinness World Record holders. The Globetrotters will bring their unrivaled show to the Amarillo Civic Center on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.Ahead of the game, Globetrotter star El Gato Melendez will visit Amarillo on Tuesday, March 5 to discuss the team’s upcoming show.
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February 21 the San Antonio Stock Show will continue.
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Baseball Tournament @ Lubbock Roosevelt on February 21, through February 23, 2019.
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Chieftain Baseball vs. Springlake Earth on February 26th, 2019 from
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Friona.
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1st Grade Music Program Second Showing on February 28, 2019 at 5:30-6:30.
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There will be a blood drive at the Friona High School on February 28, 2019.
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National Days for the week of February 21- 28;
February 21, National Grain-Free Day
February 22, National Margarita Day, National California Day, National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, Skip the Straw Day
February 23, National Banana Bread Day, National Dog Biscuit Day, National Tile Day
February 24, National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25, National Chocolate Covered Nut Day, National Clam Chowder Day
February 26, National Pistachio Day, National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 27, National Kahlua Day, National Strawberry Day, National Retro Day
February 28 ,National Public Sleeping Day, National Chocolate Soufflé Day, National Floral Design Day, National Tooth Fairy Day
National Toast Day, National Chili Day
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Congratulations to Alexis Pharis for winning Grand Champion, Reserve, 3rd and 4th on her meat pens at the San Angelo Stock Show! Keep up the good work!
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Congratulations to Antonio Vasquez, he was one of the many who caught a calf during the calf scramble at the San Angelo Stock Show!
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Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative will award several $2,000 scholarships in May to eligible applicants of immediate families of active members and active employees of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative. Applicants may be either traditional high school graduates or students wishing to continue their education after an extended absence. Applicants must be of good character as evidenced by at least three letters of recommendation from three different sources. Selection will be based on grade point average, community activities, service work and recommendations. Secondary criteria will include a written essay, SAT/ACT scores and academic honors. Applications may be obtained from area high schools, extension offices of Deaf Smith, Parmer, Castro and Oldham counties, or Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative’s office in Hereford, or on the web site www.deafsmith.coop. There is also information on the Golden Spread Electric Cooperative scholarship on this same web site and the deadline is March 1st of each year.
Applications must be received at P.O. Box 753, Hereford, TX 79045, or the offices of Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative, no later than March 8, 2019.
Awards will be announced within sixty days.
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Happy 74th wedding anniversary to James and Sue Procter!
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Happy 71st Anniversary to Clarence and Wynona Martin!
