Tuesday is Election Day
The following are key dates for the 2022 Primary Election on March 1:
Early In-Person
Voting Continues until
Friday, February 25
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, March 1
Polls are open 7a-7p
So Far
in Early In-Person Voting
258 ballots have been cast
As of 5p.m. Wednesday
Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin:
• 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 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
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, Youngest Residents
The Jimplecute is assisting in identifying the “Most Senior Resident” and the “Youngest Resident” of the City of Jefferson and of Marion County. If you know of a resident who is 100+, or under 1, please let us know. 903-665-2462
Dual Credit
If you have a student in 8th grade or above who is interested in dual credit, please plan to attend the mandatory Dual Credit Parent Meeting on March 9 at 6 pm at JHS Commons Area. This is for parents of students who are NEW to JHS Dual Credit opportunities only.
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.
Bags & Bingo!
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is again holding their Bags & Bingo! night fundraiser on March 17. For more information, contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672.
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
JAAC to Meet
The next meeting of the Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop will be at 5:30p March 23 at the Historic Jefferson Railway Depot.
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.