Music
1852 on Austin
• Sept. 24: Jerrod Sterrett
All Bands start at 8 p.m.
Auntie Skinner’s
• Sept. 17: Teazur
All Bands start at 9 p.m.
Meetings
• City Council – Budget Hearing Sept 19
• City Council, 5:30 p.m. Sept 20
• Commissioners Court 9 a.m. Sept 26
• JAAC, 5:30p Sept 28 at Historic Jefferson Train Depot
Clothing
Free Clothes and miscellaneous items are available from 9-Noon September 17 at Bethel Baptist Church. Adult men, women and children’s clothes. Located 8 ½ miles on 49E from Jefferson.
PAACC
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Pyland African American Cemetery on Hwy. 49 North. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
Library News
The Friends Board of the Jefferson Carnegie Library is hosting a Potluck Dinner and End-of-Year Business meeting on Thursday, September 15th at 6:00pm. This is our opportunity to thank our wonderful “Friends” for helping us have another successful year at the library. Bring a covered dish to share. Drinks will be provided. You will hear about library renovations that are taking place and what’s in store for the 2022-2023 year. We hope you can join us!
Barrel Racing
The Jefferson Livestock Association has announced their 2022 Barrel Race Schedule. Leadline begins at 7:30p then Youth, then Open, at the Jefferson rodeo arena, 18362 Hwy 49 East, Jefferson. Leadline/Peewee fee is $15, Youth $20 plus office charge, Open is $25 plus office charge. There is a $100 Added for Open with 80% payout (under 50 riders=3D, 50+ riders = 4D). Exhibition is $3 each or 4 for $10 from 5-7p. Events are scheduled for September 24, October 15, November 12, and December 3. For more information Contact Susan at 903-930-8920 or Cathy at 903-824-8536. A Current Negative Coggins test is required.
Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti dinner at the Excelsior Hotel ballroom from 5-7:30p.m. September 27th. Adults $15 and children $7. Take-outs and quarts of meat sauce available for $15. Sponsored by the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club.
Pumpkin Floral Demo
Texas Tech’s Jefferson Professional Education & Academic Advising office is hosting a Fall Pumpkin Floral Demonstration on September 28th. The will be exploring fun, creative ways to use fresh pumpkins to showcase beautiful fall blooms and foliage, and creative ways to use pumpkins for beautiful centerpieces. There will also be a crash course on Holiday Bow Making. Space is limited. To register for free please contact: Brian W. Brooks, Program Coordinator, Jefferson Professional Education & Academic Advising, 120 East Austin Street, Jefferson, TX 75657, 214-566-1881
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Rodeo Time
It’s Rodeo Time in Marion County again as the Becca Anderson Memorial Scholarship Program holds their fall rode at 7:30 p.m. September 30 and October 1, at the rodeo arena, 18362 Hwy 49 East, Jefferson.
Pumpkins
LaFleur Couture SelfCare Boutique will again have Pumpkin Truck in front of their shop on Austin Street before October 1. Specific date and time are pending.
Book Signing
Local Author and Illustrator Amy Montana Hitchcock will be signing books at Henry’s Five and Dime inside the Jefferson General Store the first weekend in October! More details are pending on FaceBook.
Mims Fundraiser
Mims VFD Auxiliary is looking for Vendors for their October 1 fundraiser at the Mims VFD. For more information, call 903-256-7306 or 903-755-2227.
Jackson VFD Fundraiser
The Jackson VFD will hold their Annual BBQ starting at 11a.m. October 15 at the corner of FM1968 and FM 726. BBQ Plates are $15 each All proceeds will go to operating expenses for the upcoming year.
Clothing
Free Clothes and miscellaneous items are available from 9-Noon October 23rd at Bethel Baptist Church. Adult men, women and children’s clothes. Located 8 ½ miles on 49E from Jefferson
Smoke Alarms
Mims VFD is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide at least one smoke alarm to every household that wants/needs one. To signup, https://bit.ly/3KQBei1
American Legion Meets
The Marion County American Legion Post will hold their September, October and November monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Ken Tomlinson.
Mosaic Sanctuary
A life-sized replica of the Mosaic Sanctuary from the Old Testament is coming to Jefferson November 5-13. Tours can be reserved at www.messiahsmansion.com/jefferson.
Alumni Feature
JISD wants to recognize Bulldogs doing great things out in the world. Former Bulldogs can be nominated from the JISD website https://bit.ly/3R6AVlg.