Area Briefs
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Amarillo Elks Lodge hosts July 17 cornhole tourney benefit Amarillo Elks Lodge #923 will host a Pitch for Purpose Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, July 17, to benefit Panhandle Breast Health.
Community
CHS Class of ‘71 unites for semi-centennial celebration
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The Canadian High School graduating class of 1971 celebrated its 50th reunion over the July 4th weekend here—making up for the unfortunate cancellation, due to the COVID pandemic, of last year’s five-year All-School Reunion.
The Canadian River Beach Club Turtle Race
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Winners of this year’s Canadian River Beach Club 4th of July Turtle Race were, (left to right) first place Bri Perry; second place Skylar Klein; and third place Boston Barker.
How the Smiley Johnson Band came to be
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Sometimes, traditions become so routine it’s hard to remember how they began. This is true even in a community that cherishes long-standing traditions.
River Valley Pioneer Museum welcomes July 4th visitors to 'Bones of Texas' photography exhibit
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The River Valley Pioneer Museum is hosting a new photography exhibit called Bones of Texas, by Morgan Page and Dustin Rice. The exhibit consists of 30 framed photographs which are accompanied by historical context panels that bring life to the images.
Mitchell Ford and the Volunteers, Tyler Wilhelm Band are Fourth of July rodeo dance headliners
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Well-known to the Texas Panhandle, talented musicians Mitchell Ford and the Volunteers and the Tyler Wilhelm Band will perform at the rodeo dances, following the rodeo, throughout the Fourth of July weekend festivities.
Private collection of Edgar Degas 'Works on Paper' opens at The Citadelle Art Museum
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Robert Flynn Johnson collection of Impressionist Edgar Degas opens July 1 at The Citadelle
Edgar Degas—The Private Impressionist, Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle will open on Thursday, July 1, in The Citadelle Art Museum Gallery.
Summer Theatre Camp campers perform 'Rose Red' at Crown
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Summer Theatre Camp starts Monday, June 28! During next week’s rehearsals, 30 campers will be hard at work to prepare for their upcoming performance. Showtime is at 6 pm on Friday, July 2, in the Texas Crown Performance Hall.
It's off to the races, speedy turtles in tow
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Along with many Independence Day celebrations, the famous Turtle Race is back. The race is sponsored by the Canadian River Beach Club. All kids 12 and under are welcome to participate. Registration will begin at 8 am on Saturday, July 3, on the courthouse parking lot.
Canadian River Beach Club brings back Bull Drop Bingo
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Looking for a chance to win up to $1,000 during this 4th of July weekend? If yes, then the Bull Drop Bingo is for you! The Canadian River Beach Club is hosting a Bull Drop Bingo this year on Friday and Saturday, July 2-3.
