Upcoming Music
Auntie Skinner’s:
• July 9: Lee Mathis
• July 16: Tambria Adams
• July 23: 8 Track
Heat Advisory
Please use caution if you are going to be out in the heat this week. Heat indexes will be between 102 to 109. Please drink plenty of water and find some shade. Also please use sunblock, sunburn can be extremely painful as well as leading to skin cancer.
Blood Drive
Carter BloodCare and Citizens for a Better Community in Jefferson are sponsoring a blood drive from 2-7p.m. July 14, 2022, at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center. Online sign up can be made at: https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128099 or contact Rachelle Vance at 903-601-2230
Christmas in July
Save the Date July 16, 2022 Saturday, Christmas in July will be sponsored by the Mims VFD Ladies auxiliary. The event will include household items for sale, Best Pie Contest, whole pies for sale, also there will be pie and ice cream to eat. This event will be held at the Mims community center 12728 FM 729, North side of Lake O the Pines from 10 Am to 3PM. This event is planned for the community and all those wishing to submit a pie for the Best Pie Contest need to deliver it by 11 am the morning of July16. Pie judging takes place at 12 noon promptly. A gift card will be given to the winner. Pie or fruit cobbler, ice cream and coffee will be available to enjoy for a small donation after the judging takes place.
All proceeds will go to help the Mims VFD and EMS service.
Substitute Training
JISD will hold Substitute Training for new substitutes from 9-noon on July 26 at the JISD Administration building. Returning Substitute training will be from 1-2:30p. Those interested should contact Lynn Phillips or Barbara Cox at the Administration building at 903-665-2461 for more information and to get the application packet prior to the training.
Meet the Teacher
JISD will hold Meet the Teacher on August 4. The Primary School will be from 4:30-6p; Elementary from 4-5:30p; Junior High from 5-6:30p; and the High School is to be determined.
Master
Naturalists
Training Class
The Cypress Basin Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is beginning a new training class August 19th, 2022. The required 40 hours of training is spread over 4 months, one weekend a month (Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 9-5). Most classes will be held at the Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Karnack. Cost is $40 for an individual or $55 for a couple. Being a Master Naturalist includes volunteering to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and areas in East Texas. For more information, send inquiries to Caroline Hughes at cahughes8@gmail.com. Deadline to register is August 1.
Boxing
Classes
Leila Jackson is putting together boxing classes for young boys and girls. For more information contact her on FaceBook. There is also opportunity for adult classes if enough interest is obtained. Classes for children will be $60 and that covers a 6 week course. Gloves are provided.
Summer
Reading
Library
Program
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will start their Summer Reading Program from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday June 8 and continuing each Wednesday through July 27. Children ages Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to attend this free weekly event.
Class of
’57-58
Reunion
Plans for the Jefferson High School class of 1957 reunion have been finalized. The class will meet at the Methodist Church at 10 AM August 6th, looking forward to a day of visiting and “eating”. The class has had a reunion every five years since graduating, this being the 65th year. Also, the classmates meet monthly for lunch. The class of 1958 will join the ‘57 class for their reunion.
We welcome anyone that would like to stop by for a visit.