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The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce will kick off big weekend with the Hall of Honor and Awards Ceremony this Friday, May 6 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and are available at Independent Bank and City Hall. A limited number of available at the door. The Chamber will give awards for Citizen of the Year; Volunteer Organization of the Year; New Business of the Year; Business of the Year as well as the induction of the three Hall of Honor members. Mama Suzy’s Sweets & Eats will provide cupcakes, coffee and tea.

The Brian McDaniel family lost most everything in the tornado that ripped through Stark Lane in Howe.  But some of the toys that their two children lost were replaced at a party this afternoon at the School Zone Academy in Howe.

“We are in awe and we are love struck with this community.” said Tiffanie McDaniel.  “It’s got to a point where we’ve stop thinking about what we need and have started thinking about how we can give back.  I came from the city and you don’t see stuff like this.  My people are okay and that’s what matters.”

The young students of the School Zone Academy drew pictures for the two McDaniel children.  One even drew them a new house.

“You really realize who your friends are and how many friends you really have during times like these.” said McDaniel.

One centralized account has been set up at Independent Bank to house donation money for tornado victims in Howe.  The account is entitled and checks can be made payable to “Howe Tornado Relief.”  Those that are purchasing t-shirts can also make check payable to Howe Tornado Relief when picking up the shirts on Founder’s Day on Saturday.

There are two local fundraisers that will be taking place soon:

Wednesday, May 11, 5pm – 8pm – Abby’s Restaurant has announced that they will have an $8 spaghetti dinner.

Saturday, May 21 at 2 pm at Bulldog Stadium – Community picnic.  Tyson Foods has donated 500 hamburger patties and Walmart has contributed buns, and fixings.  This picnic is a plate-by-donation.  Everyone is encouraged to bring your own picnic blankets and lawn chairs.

Before Howe had an Annual Founder’s Day Festival, the city had a “Howe Centennial” in 1972 which celebrated the 100 year birthday of Howe.  The committee notes were recently discovered by the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce.  Click on the photo for the full agenda.

As a part of Founders Day activities, the Howe Lions Club will host a $10 entry 42 Double-elimination Domino Tournament.  The tourney will be held at the Howe Development Alliance office at 101 E. Haning Street in Downtown Howe.

The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce has now released a way for participants of events to register online.  Those interested can fill out the information below to compete in the fun events at the 30th Annual Founders Day on May 7, 2pm – 8pm.