Mark your calendar for the Lomax on Lomax Show
For more than 140 years, four generations of Lomaxes have been finding, recording, promoting, preserving and presenting unique American music. In a solo, acapella act, John Lomax III will discuss the family legacy and perform some of the most influential songs collected and preserved by the family. Mark your calendar now! You're invited to the free performance presented by the Texas Folklore Society and the Department of English and Languages at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at O.A. Grant Humanities Building, Room 117 at Tarleton State University.
Ride for Sobriety set for Sunday, Sept. 29
The annual Ride for Sobriety will also be held Sunday, Sept. 29 starting at noon.
The trail ride on horseback starts at Dublin City Park and travels eight miles to Nozy Nabor Park.
Enjoy scenic FM 219 as you ride, experience wildlife, 1880s ladies, the occasional Indian Warrior and ladies on the prowl, organizers said. The trail ride is $35 per rider and includes a meal and t-shirt. The ride benefits CWJC in Dublin.
To sign up for the event call 254-459-0141.
Quanah Parker Day Sept. 14 at Comanche
The Comanche County Historical Museum gladly announces the celebration of Quanah Parker Day at the Museum from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.14. In 2019 Texas Governor Abbott proclaimed the second Saturday in September as Quanah Parker Day.
Quanah Parker (1850-1911) was a War Chief who became a successful rancher and investor. He was a friend of Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Goodnight. Native American Indian and Board Member, Lee White plans to present information and artifacts of Quanah Parker. Rod Corpus, a Comanche Native American will be our special guest. There will be a video presentation as well as artifacts. The Comanche County Museum is located at 402 Moorman Dr. west of Bayer Motor Co. The Museum is open Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CWJC to host September classes
CWJC/ Transformation Pathway will be holding its September Tuesday series of classes this month.
Sept. 17 will be interviewing techniques and Sept. 24 will be a mock interview workshop.
Those who pre-register for the free classes will receive $5 in store bucks to spend at the CWJC Thrift Store.
For more information stop by 106 N. Patrick St. or call (254) 445-2228. Participants will receive store bucks for attending. — submitted
Art of the Cowgirl set for September
Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council will present Art of the Cowgirl celebrating Rodeo Heritage Sept. 7 -28. Art exhibits will be on display at the CTFAC Gallery on the Square, County Annex II Gallery, Stephenville Public Library and a special VIP Luncheon Sept. 19 at FUMC Stephenville. For tickets to the luncheon or more information call 254-965-6090.
Early Fall Dublin Market
The third Saturday in Dublin will be a day of fun. Plan to start at the Dublin Market, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Wright Park. Our vendors offer a full selection of crafts, home essentials, fresh baked goods, and many sorts of jellies, pickles, and other treats. Check us out on Facebook: DublinTXMarketDays. Come to Wright Park, Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — submitted