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ROCKDALE - Members of the Music Study Club of Navasota attended the District 4 Annual Meeting of Texas Federation of Music Clubs April 22 in Rockdale. Two other clubs were present with members from The Waco Euterpean Club and the Matinee Musical Club of Rockdale.
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IOLA – Iola yearbook staff hosted their Second Annual Jacks Tournament April 6, at the high school gym.
Seven teams competed in the classic game of Jacks for a medal and bragging rights. The Iola Yearbook staff began the tournament to promote school spirit, class pride, and a welcome break. This year the tournament added a sixth-grade team.
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Navasota Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party is Friday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” with an emphasis on kindness and community.
Navasota Noon Lion’s Club will have free sno-cones and provide eye screenings. Navasota Police and Fire Departments will give tours of their police car and fire truck. Parents can sign their children up for events and receive reading logs. If children read 30 minutes a day for at least five days a week, they can bring their logs in each week for prizes such as free ice cream coupons from Sonic and Dairy Queen, laser tag coupons from Grand Station, bubbles and more.
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Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official opening and introduction of Sun & Stars Bell Tent Adventures, owner Tiffany Vivaldi. The ribbon cutting was hosted at the “I am Loved Event” featuring women owned businesses from across the county. Currently Texas ranks 3rd in woman owned business, at nearly 1 million. Grimes County contributes to that number as well!
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Local artwork lined the street and filled the P.A. Smith Hotel at the inaugural Railroad Street Art Fair April 22, in historic Downtown Navasota.
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The community responded to assist the needs of Anderson VFD at their annual steak dinner fundraiser at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church Fellowship Hall April 22. Hundreds attended the dinner, purchased raffle tickets and bid at the auction.
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Navasota-Grimes County Chamber members attended the April Mixer co-hosted by TheNerdBee Technology and Classic Rock Coffee. Ethan Barcak, owner of The NerdBeeTechnology Repair Support and Consulting, was named Business of the Quarter for their efforts in Small Business, and their dedication to the community.
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In honor of Mother’s Day, Navasota Public Library will host a special book reading and signing May 1, with award-winning children’s author Shanalee Sharboneau. The recent Navasota resident has been featured on numerous television and radio shows. Her books have been recognized by former First Lady Laura Bush, the President of Ireland Michael Higgins and others. Among her numerous national and international awards is the Royal Dragonfly Book Award for Best Children’s Picture Books age five and under.
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