Getting Noticed - The upcoming Cheeseburger Festival & Cook Off was featured in the June/July 2023 Texas Co-op Power magazine. The annual event was a "Pick of the Month" in the Travel & Events section. This year marks the 17th year of the "running of the burgers" and will be held on Saturday, July 15th at Reeve Lake and the Community Center.
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More Cheeseburger Festival Fun - A "Bun" Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, July 15th from 7-9 a.m. You can pre-register through July 5th at the Nutrition Spot at 613 Main. Cost is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Registration after July 5th is $35. Proceeds will benefit the Created With Purpose Resource Center.
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Save the Date - The 54th Annual Summer Drama Workshop is right around the corner. The acting workshop for Elementary, Junior High, and High School students costs just $25 for the entire 2 weeks. You can learn more by calling Jamie Lewellen at 806-206-0743 or by sending an email to jamiedlewellen@gmail.com.
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Coming Soon - The 8th Annual Friona Kidz Building Camp will take place July 24-28 at the Boy Scout Hut at 603 W. 15th. The camp is for ages 5-14 and runs from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Chamber at 250-33491 for information.
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Graham Cracker Day - In the early 1800s, Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham developed a slightly sweetened cracker as part of his "Graham Diet" program. They were made from whole wheat graham flour with added bran and wheat germs. He believed his snack would curb sinful cravings. Today, makers use bleached white flour and variety of flavors including honey, cinnamon, and chocolate.
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Pun Intended - Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. Source: www.pun.me
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National Days
June 29: Waffle Iron Day
June 30: Meteor Watch Day
July 1: Postal Worker Day
July 2: UFO Day
July 3: Compliment Your Mirror Day
July 4: Independence Day
July 5: Graham Cracker Day
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Sirena Del Rio returned to the Friona Public Library on Wednesday to wrap up the "All Together Now" summer reading program. The programs this year included singing, dancing, crafts, magic tricks, and teaching kids how to work with others. Thanks to the library staff and the Friends of the Library organization for making our library so awesome. In the photo - (l-r) Library Director Anahi Gomez, Assistant Director Becky Upton, Sirena (Jessica Mejia), Part-time Circulation Clerk Destini Nava, and Circulation Clerk Alexa Garcia.
Dynamite Fireworks is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of "bringing the boom" to Fourth of July celebrations. Owners Randy & Sarah Geries invite you to drop by, say hello, and check out their large assortment of fireworks. There is great stuff for "kids" of all ages. Please see ad on back page.