Early Voting Underway
The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1:
Early In-Person
Voting Continues until
Friday, February 25
Last Day to Return Mail-In Ballot Application
Friday, February 18
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, March 1
Polls are open 7a-7p
So Far
in Early In-Person Voting
106 ballots have been cast
As of 5p.m. Wednesday
Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin:
• February 19. John Clifton blues band, 8-10pm…tickets at the bar or online.
• February 26th. Everett Street Jazz Band. 7-10 cover at door
• March 4th. The Fab5 Beatles tribute band
• March 12th. Flashback 50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Review.
Auntie Skinner’s:
• February 19: Clay Logan, 9p-1a
• February 25: Jake Williams 11:30a-3p, Captain Joe 4p-8:15p, Sarah Hobbs 9p-1a
February 26: Pepper Holt & the Gunslingers 11:30a-3p, Crooked Halo 4p-8:15p, WTW 9p-1a
Monthly Breakfast Mixer
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Monthly Breakfast Mixer on “Two’s Day” February 22, 2022 starting at 9 a.m. at the new MCCC Offices, 111 E. Austin street.
MC GOP Hosts Allen West
The Marion County Republican Party is holding a meet and greet for Texas Gubernatorial candidate Allen West from 8-10 a.m. Wednesday February 23, at Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat Club and Restaurant, 107 W. Austin Street. The public is invited to attend.
Weekly Grief Support Group
First United Methodist Church will begin hosting a Weekly Grief Support Group meeting from 4-6p on Sunday’s starting March 6, in the FUMC Fellowship Hall, 506 s. Line St. For more information, contact the church at fumc305jef@aol.com The group is open to everyone experiencing the grief of loss of a loved one.
Honeybees
Jefferson’s “Bee Man” Stanford Brantley wants to remind everyone as the weather starts getting warmer honeybees will being moving around. If you find a hive of bees, he asks that you contact him to come remove the bees instead of killing them. Bees will often rest in water meter covers or other similar protected spaces. Mr. Brantley can be reached at 903-665-8343.
Seeking Most Senior Resident
The Jimplecute is assiting in identifying the ‘Most Senior Resident’ of the City of Jefferson and of Marion County. If you know of a resident who is 100+ please let us know. 903-665-2462
JJHS Cheer & Mascot Tryouts
Tryouts for JJHS Cheer and Mascot spots will be on March 12, but a mandatory parent meeting will be held at 5p February 15 at the JJHS Auditorium. For more information or questions, contact gybrazzle@jeffersonisd.org
Jeep Show
Big Cypress Corvette Club is sponsoring a Jeep Show in downtown Jefferson on March 11-12. There is a $30 entry fee. For more information, contact Hollis Shadden.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Shamrocks & Shenanigans event from 10a-5p March 19. Contact the Chamber to sign-up and for more information. 903-665-2672
Earth Day Paddling Flotilla
The Cypress Basin Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists are holding their 10th Paddling Flotilla at Caddo Lake on Earth Day, April 23. The event runs from 7a-2p and starts and ends at Shady Glade Resort. Tickets are available via Eventbrite https://tinyurl.com/2022Flotilla and range from $10-$30 depending on when you register. For more information, 22flotilla10@gmail.com or 903-736-3063.
COVID Testing, Vaccines Available
Jefferson’s Amazing Hearts Homecare and Staffing LLC is able to provide both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations available to companies and individuals. Testing can be done at workplaces or other locations by appointment. Both Rapid Testing (15 Minutes) or PCR Testing (48-72 hours) are available. Groups of 50 are required to setup vaccination clinics. Testing and vaccines are available for both those with and without insurance. For more information or to schedule, call 903-742-4139.