Back in Action - The Clarence Monroe Community Center is open for business. In fact, a couple of events have already been held in the newly remodeled venue. A car show will be the main attraction inside the center during the Cheeseburger Festival on July 20th. Planning is underway for the next phase of improvements which could include a new ceiling, new sound system, more parking, and indoor/outdoor artwork.
A Note from Pastor Brett at First Baptist Church - In last week's Friona Star you may have noticed the picture of the wonderful playground at Cottonwood Apartments on the front page. This was made possible by generous donations from many in our community, but it would not have come to fruition without the leadership of Pastor David and the Friona Methodist Church. They were gracious in allowing others to come alongside them in this idea and make it a reality. Thank you Pastor David and FMC for your leadership in blessing the kids at Cottonwood with a new playground!
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Firework Rules - The show begins at Dusk. Personal fireworks are permitted until midnight on July 4th inside of the Reeve Lake Park area ONLY! No fireworks are permitted anywhere else in the city limits. Please pick up trash and place it in the dumpsters and use extreme caution and safety.
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Get In Line - A reminder that a Fourth of July Parade will be held in the Western Addition and will start at 1609 W. 10th Street. Line-up is at 9:15 a.m. and the parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will go around the block. Free snowcones will be served by Fire & Ice.
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Prairie Acres News - Carolyn Dement is the Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for July. Employee of the Month is Humberto Cruz. He works in the Dietary Department and joined the staff in January this year.
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BINGO! - Around 50 "players" battled it out in Bingo action last Thursday evening in the Legacy Pointe community room. The next Bingo Night is 6-8 p.m. on July 18th and everyone is invited to join in for fun, snacks, and prizes!!!
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Worth the Money - one of the best investments you can make is to purchase air ambulance transport insurance. For just $79 per year you can insure yourself and everyone that lives in your home. Membership applications are available at the City of Friona office at 623 Main.
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Dust in the Wind - A huge cloud of Saharan dust is coming to parts of Texas, and another is close behind. This annual summer phenomenon reduces air quality and humidity but can produce spectacular sunrises and sunsets. During the summer months, hot air lifts sand from Africa's Sahara Desert high into the atmosphere, where strong winds carry it across the Atlantic Ocean. According to NASA, about 182 million tons of dust from Africa are swept away every year. This week's Saharan Air Layer is the first of the year. It typically subsides after the middle of August.
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Texas Facts - American Airlines, the largest airline in the United States by total passengers, is headquartered at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Texas.
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National Days
July 4 - Independence Day
July 5 - Workaholics Day
July 6 - Hop-A-Park Day
July 7 - Rock 'N' Roll Day
July 8 - Freezer Pop Day
July 9 - Cow Appreciation Day
July 10 - Kitten Day
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