School begins Thursday, August 14th. Please be extra careful when driving around and through school zones. The kids will be excited and will probably not be paying attention to their surroundings.
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There will be a chance for parents to meet new teachers on Monday, August 12, at all Friona schools starting from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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The Friona Volunteer Fire Department is selling tickets for their annual Maize Days Drawing. The prize this year is a UTV and Trailer. Full details next week. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any fire department member. The drawing will be held at 1:00 p.m. on September 14.
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“Meet the Chieftains” will be on Monday August 19th at 7 p.m. at Chieftain Field. Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and Cheerleaders will be introduced. The first scrimmage for the Friona Chieftains will be at 6:30 p.m. on August 16th at Sundown. The event is sponsored by Chieftain/Squaws Booster Club.
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The Football Contest will be starting soon!
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DVD copies of the 2019 Summer Drama Workshop are now available at Intheden Graphics at 1215 Elm Avenue. The DVD costs $10 and includes all four performances.
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The Friona Noon Lions will host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, August 22nd. It will take place at the Calvary Baptist Fellowship Hall from Noon until 7:00 p.m.
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Dale & Donna Schueler are leading a 9-day bus trip in late October to the “Arc Encounter (Noah’s Ark Replica) & Creation Museum” in Cincinnati Ohio. It should be a very enjoyable trip. If you have ever wanted to go but you don’t want to plan and drive by yourself, this trip is for you. Call Dale Schueler at 806-265-7433 or Donna Schueler at 806-265-5960. Information can be picked up at the First Baptist Church office at 404 W. 5th in Friona.
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Sheep and Goat Validation tag orders are due August 25th. The fee is $17.00 and covers county and major shows for the 2019-2020 show season. Thanks, Deena Leuea
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The Friends of the Library Book Shoppe, located at 119 West 6th, is open from 10 a.m. until Noon every Thursday morning until the month of September.
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If you are interested in a booth at the Castro County Fair/Harvest Days on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 in Dimmitt, TX please contact Cathy at 806-869- 7550 or Maegan at 806-647-2524. It’s always first come, first served, and booths inside the Expo go fast. Booths range from $35 to $45 depending on where they are, and if you need electricity.
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Back to School Bash is on Friday, August 9th starting at 6:00 p.m. at Prairie Acres. Everyone is invited! They will be having Chili Cheese Dogs, Games, and Free School Supplies. They are also taking donations to help the youth in our Community! Donations of School Supplies are appreciated!
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The Parmer County Steak Dinner is set for Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 7:00pm at the XIT community center in Bovina. The steak dinner is a fund raiser to support the students who show at the Parmer County Stock show. The money raised is distributed to all the kids who show an animal at the stock show. Last year each participant received $122.46. One of the highlights of the dinner is the ticket drawing that gives you the chance to win cash. The last ticket left in the hopper is the big winner for the night. This year, in addition to the ticket drawing, Dan Patterson will perform during the meal. Tickets are $100.00 each for two people. The meal includes steak, potatoes, corn, green beans, a roll, and banana pudding. To purchase tickets contact Chris Timms, 265-5039, Tracy Bunker, 683-1319, or Greg O’Brien, 265-5775.
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Maize Days- Friona Fiesta Theme is just around the corner! If you’d like to compete for Miss Friona or Little Miss, set up as a vendor, or enter the parade, entry forms are available online @ www.friona-chamber.com
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Upcoming events!
Back to School- August 14
Little Miss Friona Pageant—September 7th
Miss Friona Pageant—September 7th
Friona High School Homecoming— September 13th
Maize Days Parade and Celebration- September 14th
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National Days!
August 8: National Happiness Happens Day, National Dollar Day, National Frozen Custard Day
August 9: National Rice Pudding Day, National Book Lovers Day
August 10: National Lazy Day, National S’mores Day, National Bowling Day
August 11: National Son’s and Daughter’s Day
August 12: National Middle Child Day
August 13: Left-Handers Day
August 14: National Creamsicle Day
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