Upcoming Music Events
1852 on Austin:
• March 4th. The Fab5 Beatles tribute band
• March 12th. Flashback 50’s & 60’s Rock and Roll Review.
Auntie Skinner’s: All bands 9p-1a
• March 5: Pepper Holt Gunslingers
• March 12: The Syndicate
• March 19: WTW & St. Patrick’s Day Bash
• March 26: Rewind
Burleson “Top” Agent
Farmers Insurance named Jefferson’s Christy Burleson as part of their “Topper Club Qualifiers.” Topper Club is a production-based award to highlight the company leaders in New Business Production. Burleson has continually answered the call to be leaders both in their agencies and their communities, and we’re so thankful & appreciative of their efforts, according to a Farmers FaceBook post.
PAAC Board Meeting
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday March 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Please be advised that wearing a Mask is mandatory. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
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.
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.
Fish Fry!
Mims VFD Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Fish Fry from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Mims VFD Community Center, 12728 FM 729 (North side of Lake O’ the Pines), or until they run out. Fish plates will be offered by donation for support of VFD and EMS. Dine In or Carry Out. Fish, potatoes casserole, coleslaw, beans, mini corn muffins, bar cookie and beverage are all included.
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
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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.
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.
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
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.