Our Town Jefferson

History, Haunts & Legends

History, Haunts & Legends, will kick off at 8pm Friday at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center. For tickets and more information, call Jodi Breckenridge at 903-601-3375.

Bingo!

November 6 is Bingo Night and BBQ at the Jefferson Carnegie Library, 301 W. Lafayette. For more information, 903-665-8911.

Avinger Wine Festival

CRESS Community Foundation is sponsoring the 2021 Avinger Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine, Food, Art & Music, from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. at 141 Pine Street, Avinger. For more information visit avingerwinefestival.com.

VFW Fish Fry

The Monthly 1st Saturday Fish Fry at the VFW is next weekend, November 7, from 11a-2p at the VFW bulding on US 59. Plate includes Fried Fish, Fries, coleslaw, beans, and a drink for a $10 donation. Desserts are available for a $1 donation. Dine in or Carry Out. Donations are tax deductible.

Fall Celebration

Jefferson First A/G Fall Celebration will be 10:30 a.m. November 7, at 605 E. Clay St. There will be Music, message, food and games. Everyone is invited.

Annual Pancake Supper!

The Jefferson Masonic Lodge, 310 N Alley, will be holding their annual Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. on November 8. Donation tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 6 and under.

Redistricting

Marion County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, to “receive and provide information, evaluate demographics, take action to establish criteria for redistricting and take possible action regarding redistricting of County political boundaries.” There will be a public hearing during the meeting. Those wishing to speak must submit a request to speak form prior to the beginning of the meeting. The form can be found on the County Commissioners portion of the County Website. The Jimplecute will be live for this meeting.

Casino Night

Jefferson’s Krewe of Hebe will hold their annual Casino Night to raise funds for Marion County Toys for Tots starting at 6p.m. November 13. After 5 attire is required. Tickets, which are $60 for indivuals and includes dinner are $60; Tickets without dinner are $35 single and $65 for couples. Any ticket holder who brings a new, unwrapped toy worth $10 or more will receive $50 in extra chips for game play. The chips do not hold any actual monetary value. For tickets and more information, contact Amanda Turner at 817-291-1969.

Enchanted Forest

Jefferson Lion’s Club is taking orders for the 2021 Enchanted Forest in Lion’s Club Park.  Trees will be setup November 16-17, with a decorating party from 2-4pm November 21. Undecorated trees are $65. A limited number of decorated trees are available for $125. Only 20 Decorated Wreath’s are available this year for $50 and can be taken home for the holidays. The Lion’s Club has indicated they are getting trees from the same supplier as 2020, so should be 6-7 foot North Carolina Frasier Firs. For more information, contact  Mary Bird, 903-472-2355 or birdm2335@gmail.com.

Christmas Parade

The Jefferson Lions Club and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the 2021 Jefferson Christmas Parade. Entry forms and the $10 entry fee should be turned into the Chamber prior to November 25. For more information, contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672. The parade will go from Walnut to Austin to Market to Henderson and end at Lion’s Club Park for the lighting of the Enchanted Forest.

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.

Cumberland Presbyterian Hosts Celebrate Recovery

Cumberland Celebrate Recovery program, a Christ centered 12-step program, meets from 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday night at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 501 E Jefferson St. For more information, contact Jim Carroll at 979-218-8446, or Toni Henderson at 903-702-8607.