Jefferson Pro Rodeo Starts
The Jefferson Pro Rodeo returns today and tomorrow at the Jefferson Livestock Association Arena on Highway 49 East. The fun begins at 7:30p each night and proceeds benefitting the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under and kids 3 and under get in free. Events include mutton bustin, bareback bronc, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, break-a-way roping, tie down roping, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding. A kids calf scramble will be held for those 10 and under along with a scholarship calf scramble for high school aged students.
Two raffles are being held with tickets available at the rodeo. For the avid hunter, one raffle is for a Savage 110 APEX Predator XP 308 Winchester rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12 X 44 MM scope. The second raffle is for two tickets to the LSU versus Texas A and M football fame at Tiger stadium, Saturday, November 27 plus one night’s stay at the local Holiday Inn. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Drawing will be held October 9.
Bob Avery Memorial Fly-In
The Marion County Cypress River Airport 24F annual Fly-In this year is being dedicated to Bob Avery.
The event will take place starting at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. September 25, at the Airport off FM 134. The event is free and open to the public.
The Aviator’s Airport Diner will be open for their “One Day a Year” and will have BBQ Brisket Plate w/Drink and Dessert. Adults $15, Child $8.
Besides airplanes there will also be classic cars and motorcycles on display.
Kayaks,
Football, Food Trucks
September 25 will be a day full of fun in Jefferson! To start off the day, The Krewe of Hebe will be hosting an open Kayak Race on Big Cypress Bayou at the boat ramp.
Shortly After the food trucks will arrive Downtown and set up in the parking lot near Auntie Skinners in the alleyway! College football games will be shown all day on the huge projector screen in the alley, as well.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Krewe of Hebe.
Kayak Races: 8am-10am
Football: 11am-9pm
Food Trucks: 11am-6pm
Kayak Race Registration:
MC Fair Fundraiser
It’s Taco Tuesday and the Marion County Fair is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Richard Baker Scholarship fund.
Three tacos and a drink will be available for $5 starting at 5p at the Kellyville Community Center. Orders can be picked up Brookshire’s parking lot starting at 6p for pre-orders. For more information or to pre-order, contact Doug Wier, 903-58-7362, Norma Nelson, 903-665-2206, Tammy Nelson, 903-665-0193, or Susan Braddock, 903-503-3493.
National Night Out
The 5th Annual National Night Out in Jefferson will be 5:30-8:30p October 5, 2021, at the Jefferson Transportation and Visitors Center. Kids can have their picture taken with first responders while sitting in a helicopter, fire engine, ambulance or patrol car. There will be food, games, a car bash, face and nail painting, kid’s bike and scooter games, and more! The event is free and open to the public.
Senior Adult Game Day
First Baptist Church, Jefferson, will be starting a Senior Adult Game Day on the last Wednesday of every month starting September 29. Bingo, games and a soup and sandwich lunch is on this month’s agenda. The games begin at 10 a.m. at the Church.
More Livestream Sports Coming!
The Jefferson Jimplecute and Marion County Herald tested a livestream of the District Opening Volleyball game against Waskom Tuesday night. We’re working on getting things up and going and hope to keep this going at Home Games.
If you’re interested in helping out or sponsoring a player or the game, let us know! Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Jefferson Athletic Booster Club. Prices start at $25 for parent ads and are displayed on a rotating basis throughout the game.
FRESH Sponsors Adult Flag Football for Jefferson Alumni
7 on 7 Football!
4 Men Teams: Team 1-Ages 18-21, Team 2-Ages 22-27, Team 3-Ages 28-3, Team 4-Ages 35-42 with Coach Brandon Johnson and Captain Jermaine Hopkins
Ladies 2 Teams: Team 1 18-25 Ajah McCoy, Team 2 26-up Coach and Captains needs- Brittney Byrd.
Register your team. 10 People per team, 2 out of towners allowed. $10 per player
Coaches and Captains needed for all other teams. If you want to coach and get some players for your age group let April Taylor Johnson know at 903-930-8309.
Date To Be Announced. Contact Any Member of FRESH for details or if you interested.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Boater
Education
Texas Parks and Wildlife have several Boater Education classes coming up! Register for online and in-person classes at http://bit.ly/TxBoaterEd
Boater Education certification is required for boat operators born on or after September 1, 1993 who wish to operate certain vessels on Texas public waterways.
Check boating laws and safety tips at http://bit.ly/SafeOnTheWater with Texas Parks and Wildlife Boating and Water Safety
JAWGC Selling Poinsettias
The Holidays are Coming! The Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club of Jefferson will be selling red, pink, and white poinsettias between now and September 27th. Cost per plant will be $15.00. Orders of five or more will receive $5.00 off the total order. Flyers are being distributed around town and may also be picked up at the Excelsior Hotel lobby. Plan ahead by pre-ordering these beautiful holiday plants. All proceeds will benefit the JAWGC.
Taste of Jefferson vendors needed
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for their annual Taste of Jefferson event on October 17.
Those wishing to paricipate this year should contact the Chamber at director@marioncountychamber.org or by calling 903-665-2672.
MIMS EMS offers COVID Testing
Mims EMS is now offering COVID-19 testing. For more information, or to signup, contact Jeanne Yates at the Fire Department at 903-755-4112 or 903-806-3359.