Ag Olympics Camp July 21
Grimes County 4-H Star Award applications are due to the Grimes County Extension Office by Thursday, June 30. Interviews are scheduled Thursday, July 7. A signup link will be sent after June 30.
The Ag Olympics oneday youth camp is July 21, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Grimes County Ag Extension Office, 205 Veterans Memorial Drive in Navasota. The camp is open to all youth ages 8-18. You don’t have to be enrolled in 4-H or even know what 4-H is. The camp will provide fun, educational competitions to teach youth about agriculture. A $10 enrollment fee will assist with purchasing lunch and prizes. Call, 936-873-3907 for more information. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/367800921457.
There are 40,000 lives lost each year to Breast Cancer. I have three close friends who were diagnosed last year but thanks to early detection and God, they survived. TX A&M Health Family Care and TX C-Step: FREE MOBILE MAMMOGRAMS will be held on July 29, at Salem House of Blessings in Navasota. To schedule your appointment, call a Community Health worker by July 15, 979-436-0453 or 979-436-0443. Must pre-register 2 weeks in advance.
Just a reminder Grimes County, there is a burn ban in effect. Due to the lack of ticket sales, the Plantersville Stoneham VFD voted to postpone the gun raffle until the Aug. 8, board meeting. The raffle includes a true to Henry’s 1860 patterns and patents Lever Toggle Link Action .45 Colt centerfire rounds and a reproduction of Colt SAA Model Peacemaker in .45 Long Colt. The winner will receive both guns and two boxes of .45 Long Colt Ammo. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets can contact BOD President Deen Miller, 936-524-1700.
The City of Navasota is hosting the third annual Freedom Festival Friday, July 1, in downtown Navasota. The event will include the annual Fourth of July Parade, live music, fireworks, and family fun. The parade will begin at 6 p.m. at Brosig Avenue and will travel west on Washington Avenue to 9th Street. Participation in the parade is free and does not require registration. Participants can begin lining up at 5 p.m. on Brosig Avenue. The Brown Sugar Band will take the stage outside of Navasota City Hall at 7 p.m., and vendors will be on site for food and beverage purchase. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be launched by Brule Field. Fireworks may be viewed downtown or at Brule Field. Gates will open at 8 p.m.
Youth Gala Night is Saturday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m. at The Place of Grace, 8658 CR 313 in Plantersville. For more information contact Apostle Greenwood, 936-672- 5192. Tickets are $20 per couple and $10 for singles. This is a formal attire event.
Happy birthday to Destinye Powell, Frances Mitts-lott, LaToga Woods, Rachel Nicole Elder, Wheeler Peavy, Jonilu Gray and a Heavenly Birthday to Larry Holmes.
Psalm 9:9-10: “The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Grimes County thanks for praying with me during these trying times.”
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