The 11th Annual Pudge Kendrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be July 27-28 at John Pitman Golf Course in Hereford. Signup is now open at the Pro Shop in Hereford.
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Last day to register to vote for the May elections is this Friday, April 4th, 2019! The forms must be postmarked by Thursday. The forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce and the Public Library.
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We would like to thank St. Teresa Catholic Church for hosting the Senior Banquet on Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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The Hospital Auxiliary Meeting: April 9th, 2019 Tuesday 2:00 p.m. in Parmer Medical Center Conference Room. Marlene Hendershot and Cindy Rogers will present the program-“What My Children Will Need to Know.” Please invite friends or family to join you for this informative meeting and handouts.
Everyone is Welcome!
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There will be a Friona ISD Bond Meeting Thursday April 4, 2019 starting at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.
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Ogallala Quilt Festival will be on April 5th -6th at Dimmitt, Tx. High School Activity Center.
Admission will be $5.00, and it will cover both days and all locations. There will be a special quilt of Valor Exhibit, free demonstrations, as well as classes and vendors. The Festival catalog is online at ogallalaquilters.org
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The Friona High School Senior Banquet Schedule:
Monday, April 8th at Victory Family Worship Center starting at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 15th at First Baptist Church starting at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 22nd at Friona United Methodist Church starting at 6:00 p.m.
Monday, April 29th at Sixth Street Church of Christ starting at 6:00 p.m.
Steer Tags for 2019 are due to your Ag Agent or FFA teacher no later than April 15, 2019. The price per tags is $17.00 each. If you are new to our county or your child will be in the Third grade, they can show animals for 4-H or FFA.
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Senior Steak Dinner tickets are now available from any senior. The proceeds will fund the Alcohol/Drug Free Graduation Celebration. 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
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Fedora Theatrix will perform “Leaving Iowa”. Performances are at the Bovina Church of Christ on Friday, April 5th at 7:30 p.m. (TX time) and Saturday, April 6th at 3:00 p.m. (TX time). Free admission and donations welcome. A portion of all donations will go to The Wounded Warrior Project and the Bovina Christian Benevolence Fund.
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There will be a representative from the Alzheimer’s Association to speak at the Oneita Wagnon Senior Center at 319 Main Street, Muleshoe Tx. The phone number is 806-272-4969. The speaker is Ameekah Mobley, a seasoned, talented person that has past experience in a geriatric unit. She is committed to speaking to people in the Bailey, Castro, and Parmer counties. Her contact information is 806-414-4402. This is a mid-day event with the option of having lunch for a suggested donations of $3 for people over 60 and $8 for people under 60 years of age. The guest speaker will immediately follow the 11:30 meal serving time. Information to be provided includes the disease process, tips to family caregivers, resources, and tips of planning ahead. For more information call Rhonda at Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice in Friona at 247-0057 or Carolyn at the Muleshoe Senior Center 806-272-4969. This is a free event open to the public. Please share this information with others.
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Have you been spring cleaning and need to get rid of some trash? If so, stop by the City’s Roll-Off located at 8th and Jackson Avenue and let them help you clear out your clutter. They will be open this Saturday, April 6th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you have branches or used/old wood, they also have a pile for that as well!
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Congratulations to Julie WhiteEagle as she placed first in the varsity girls division at the district tennis tournament. She advanced to the regional tournament in Abilene April 18-20.
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Congratulations to Amelia Sandoval and Josselyn Castillo as they placed second in the varsity girls doubles division. They also advanced to the regional tournament in Abilene April 18-20.
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Parental Involvement and Safety Night will be on April 16, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join the Friona ISD for an information-filled event at the High School. All of our Friona ISD campuses will be represented along with community organizations. You will have the opportunity to visit with members of each organization about the importance of your child attending school, their safety, and many of the programs our school and community have to offer. For more information, contact David Woods, M. Ed. Friona High School Assistant Principal at (806) 250-3951 Ext. 1198.
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National Days!
April 4th: National Vitamin C Day, National Hug a Newsperson Day, National School Librarian Day, Jeep 4x4 Day, and National Burrito Day
April 5th : National Go For Broke Day and National Deep Dish Pizza Day
April 6th: New Beer’s Eve, National Student-Athlete Day, National Teflon Day, and National Love Our Children Day
April 7th: National Beer Day, National Coffee Cake Day, National No Housework Day
April 8th: National All is Ours Day, National Zoo Lovers Day, and National Empanada Day
April 9th: National Library Workers Day.
April 10th: National Siblings Day and National Farm Animals Day.
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The Friona Music and Drama Booster Club will hold a meeting on April 15, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Friona Interbank. All band, choir, and drama parents are invited to attend. The Citizens for Friona Schools will be there to provide information about the upcoming bond election and how this positively impacts the band, choir, and drama programs. Proposed plans for parents to view will be presented as well as a time to ask questions about the bond issue. We will have a translator available. This is a great opportunity for everyone to learn what improvements will be made if the bond issues passes.
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El Grupo de Friona Musica y Drama tendra una junta el 15 de Abril, 2019 a las 6:30 p.m. en Friona Interbank. Todos los padres de banda, coro, y de drama estan invitados para atender. Los ciudadanos de la escuela Friona tendran informacion del proximo enlace de la eleccion y como impactara positivamente los programas de banda, coro, y drama. Las propuestas de planes para los padres seran presentados, tambien tendran tiempo para hacer preguntas de el enlace. Tendremos un traductor disponible. Esto es una buena oportunidad para aprender de las benificaciones que se ara si el enlance de la reforma se aprueba.
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Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile!
