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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Camofest patrons ignore the brisk winds and temperatures Saturday, Jan. 31, to enjoy the 10th annual event’s "Food Camp" with locally sourced wild game, including deer chili, alongside various fish and fowl dishes. The event also featured Texas wines, beers, and vendor-sold food items. This group of diners also exhibited the camo wear that’s part of the event’s theme.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Camofest patrons ignore the brisk winds and temperatures Saturday, Jan. 31, to enjoy the 10th annual event’s "Food Camp" with locally sourced wild game, including deer chili, alongside various fish and fowl dishes. The event also featured Texas wines, beers, and vendor-sold food items. This group of diners also exhibited the camo wear that’s part of the event’s theme.

Camofest visitors bundle up

Holy Cross Catholic School 5th Grade boys- Bowen Tomek, Kavi Howard, Casen Saha, Erin Lin, and Julian Lopez had a blast celebrating the groovy 70s at the blackout dance party!  Holy Cross Catholic School Photo

Holy Cross Catholic School 5th Grade boys- Bowen Tomek, Kavi Howard, Casen Saha, Erin Lin, and Julian Lopez had a blast celebrating the groovy 70s at the blackout dance party! Holy Cross Catholic School Photo

Reliving groovy 70s

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Nail Spa Ribbon Cutting: Ann's Nails & Spa partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new location on Thursday, Jan. 29. The spa is located at 4020 7th Street in Bay City.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard Nail Spa Ribbon Cutting: Ann's Nails & Spa partnered with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture for a grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new location on Thursday, Jan. 29. The spa is located at 4020 7th Street in Bay City.

Ribbon cuttings

Resolution #1: Get to know your home

February  When it comes to New Year’s resolutions for your home, the most important step doesn’t involve spending money, it starts with awareness.   Understanding how your home functions, and where its critical systems are located, can save time, money, and stress when something goes wrong.
Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell During the Jan. 27 City Council Meeting, Bay City Camofest was honored with two special proclamations: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Wild Game and Wine Camofest! Thank you to everyone who has made this event a signature staple of our downtown. A special recognition for Alicia Waters, our former Main Street Program Manager. Alicia’s vision and hard work launched the very first Camofest, paving the way for a decade of success.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell During the Jan. 27 City Council Meeting, Bay City Camofest was honored with two special proclamations: Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Wild Game and Wine Camofest! Thank you to everyone who has made this event a signature staple of our downtown. A special recognition for Alicia Waters, our former Main Street Program Manager. Alicia’s vision and hard work launched the very first Camofest, paving the way for a decade of success.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Memory Makers Quilt Guild Show winners were recognized at the annual show exhibition on Jan. 28. Winners posed with this year’s raffle quilt, from left are Barbara Micaletti, second place; Shirley Rogers, first place; and Sue Felix, third place.

Sentinel Photo/Mike Reddell Memory Makers Quilt Guild Show winners were recognized at the annual show exhibition on Jan. 28. Winners posed with this year’s raffle quilt, from left are Barbara Micaletti, second place; Shirley Rogers, first place; and Sue Felix, third place.

Quilt Show winners