From The Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
These past few months have been challenging for everyone, and we hope that you are all safe and healthy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We feel extremely fortunate to be able to welcome our hometown friends and tourists alike back in the chamber. As the state of this public health emergency changes from day to day, we will remain focused on keeping our employees and our visitors safe, healthy, and informed. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Come In WE ARE REOPEN
COVID-19 Update
Social Distancing: On May 18 and May 26, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Orders to announce the second phase of the ongoing plan to open additional businesses and activities in Texas. This announcement expands upon the businesses and activities included in the first phase of the plan to Open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Community Efforts
Recently, we had the privilege to help bring smiles to the folks at Cypress Place Assisted Living in Jefferson. Tim Huff, w/ Marshall Home Care and Hospice & Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce, reached out to us at the chamber with an idea that he had to gather donations of shepherd’s hooks and bird feeders to put outside of the residents’ windows. Unfortunately, with the COVID-19 pandemic they are restricted from having visitors and can get quite lonely at times.
We loved the idea of placing bird feeders outside their windows, at least they could have little flying visitors! We quickly hopped on board, and started getting donations. So far we have 12 shepherd hooks & 10 bird feeders. The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is proud to oversee this special project. We are still in need of donations for hooks, bird feed, hummingbird feed, & bird feeders. If you are interested in donating, please contact us at (903) 665-2672 or you can bring the donated items by the office. Our hours are Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and we are located at 120 E. Austin St. Jefferson. We greatly appreciate your help!
Middle: Tim Huff, Marshall Hospice and Home Care Right: Christy Burleson, Farmers Insurance & President, Marion Co. Chamber of Commerce
Stay Tuned…
Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19, our Annual Bags & Bingo Fundraiser was cancelled. However, we are currently working on a new date and venue! The health and safety of our attendees is of the utmost importance to us. We will send out an announcement as soon as we have a date set.
In the meantime, we will be holding a raffle fundraiser online. Tickets can be purchased on our website, jefferson-texas.com.The raffle prize will be a 26 quart, Orca Cooler (a $240 value). Orca offers a lifetime warranty on all of their products. The price is $5 for 6 tickets and drawing will be held Friday, June 12th in which the winner will be announced!
Raffle Prize: ORCA Cooler, 26 quart, dark blue
UPCOMING EVENTS
Historic Jefferson Railway
The Jefferson Historic Railway will be running every Saturday until September 2020. Saturday Narrated Day Tours: 12:30 & 2:30 – Depot opens at 11am Includes stop at the Diamond Don Gator Pit for alligator feeding (weather permitting) Price is $12, plus tax. Children under 6 are free.
For reservations call, (866) 398-2038. For more info, visit www.diamonddonempire.com/historic-jefferson-railway
Early Summer Car Show @ Bear Creek Smokehouse
June 6th, 2020 10am-3:30 pm
Located at Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, TX.
1 free lunch to each registrant.
Auction & Raffle
Awards at 3pm
Diary of Anne Frank
June 12th-20th
This incredible true story is entirely relevant to today’s world. This production features an unusually talented cast, each of whom have devoted extensive time to learning about the times and politics in which Anne Frank lived. Tragic, yet uplifting! Purchase Tickets