MILANO NEWS
The City of Milano’s Fourth of July parade will take place on Thursday morning. The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. from the MISD football field and winding through downtown, finishing up at the civic center with a free hot dog lunch with all of the trimmings. Parade winners will be announced during the meal. Line up begins at 9:30 a.m. and judging starts at 10 a.m.
Divisions for the parade entries includes: floats, bicycles/walking/small animals, vehicles/ tractors, small motorized/battery operated (golf carts, four-wheelers, lawn mowers, etc), and horses/wagons.
Check out next week’s column for parade winners and photos of the big event.
STATE SOFTBALL—The Milano Lady Eagles 10u softball team won its district tournament and is headed to state next week. The group was also first place in their league.
These young ladies need some extra help fundraising to make that trip to the state tourney next week in Corsicana. They will hold a bake sale from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at the fireworks stand in front of White’s Leather in Milano. They will also be at the Milano parade that day accepting donations.
STATE T-BALL—The Milano Lil Eagles T-ball team has also advanced to its state tournament. They will play in Rockdale next week.
RAH-RAH CAMP—Rah-Rah camp this year will be held July 30-31. Watch for more detail in this column in the coming weeks.
SUNFLOWER RUN/WALK— The Sunflower Fun Run/Walk benefiting the Melodie Hope Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund is set for Sept. 28 at Davidson Creek Park in Caldwell. The kids’ one-mile fun run is at 9 a.m. and the 5K Sunflower run will start at 9:30 a.m.
Prices are $30 for the 5K and $25 for the Kids Run. Guaranteed T-shirt if registered by Sept.
1. Please wear bright colors the day of the race. Sunflowers, crazy socks and tutus are encouraged. Registration will also be available on race day from 8-8:45 a.m.
CONTACT INFO—Be sure to send me any of you or your group’s upcoming events, Vacation Bible Schools, and fund-raisers, 254-718-0133 or m _ lagrone@yahoo.com.
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