Music
1852 on Austin
• Sept. 30: The Sultans
• Oct. 1: Flashback
• Oct. 8: The Sultans
All Bands start at 8 p.m.
Auntie Skinner’s
• Oct 1: Lee Mathis
See Burn Benefit Schedule later in this issue.
All Bands start at 9 p.m.
Meetings
• National Night Out, 5:30-8:30p, Oct. 4
• City Council, 6:30p Oct. 5
• JP Pct 1 Clerk’s office will be closed Oct. 6-10
• Tourism Board, 5:30p Oct 10
• Commissioners Court, 9a, Oct. 11
• JEDCO, 5:30p, Oct 11
• JAAC, 5:30p Oct 26 at Historic Jefferson Train Depot
Congrats!
Dr. Fred Bonner received the Excellence in Scholarly Research Award from the Prairie View A&M University Office of Research and Innovation this last week.
FUMC Fish Fry
First United Methodist Church will host a Fish Fry from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the church fellowship hall. Fish plates are available for dine-in or take-out.
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 September 29-30.
VFW Fish Fry
The Jefferson chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host their monthly First Saturday Fish Fry this weekend. Set for 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, lunch will include fried fish, fries, coleslaw, beans and a drink— all for a $10 donation. Dessert will be available for $1. Lunch can be enjoyed dine-in or carryout from the Post at 1399 US-59, Jefferson. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Post.
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.
Blood Drives
Two blood drives will be in Jefferson next week so if you miss one, you can go to the other and help save a life.
• The first will be a part of National Night Out and be on Tuesday, October 4 through Carter Blood Services. It will be at the Jefferson Visitor and Transportation Center from 2-8p
• The second will be during the East Texas Burn Benefit (formerly Boo Run) on Saturday, October 8, from 11-5. LifeShare will have their bus setup at the corner of Austin and Polk streets. Walk-ins are welcome, or to make a reservation: You may schedule blood drive appointments here https://bit.ly/3y0T24B and forward this link to others to schedule their own appointments.
Blessing of the Animals
Christ Episcopal Church will hold a “Blessing of the Animals” service at 6 p.m. October 4 at the church, 703 S. Main St. We invite the community to bring your furry and feathered pets for a blessing in celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi. Blessings will take place on the south lawn of the church near the fountain. “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”
Grubbs Reunion
The 55th Annual Grubbs Reunion will be held on Sunday October 9th, 2022 at the Golden Corral in Marshall Texas located on Highway 59 South before I-20. Lunch at 1:00 PM. Please call relatives out of town about the reunion. The Golden Corral is currently being remodeled and they plan on being back open the first of October. In the event The Golden Corral is closed on October 9th please drive to Jucy’s Hamburgers located at 2003 Victory Drive, Marshall , Texas.
Urban Agriculture
Have you ever wanted to keep laying hens, improve your vegetable garden design, or learn how to make compost from your kitchen and garden scraps? Prairie View A&M and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will be hosting an in-person, FREE program for these Urban Agriculture topics on Tuesday October 11th, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. at Kellyville Community Center; 130 Kelly Park Rd. Topics covered include: “Keeping Backyard Chickens: shelter options, feeding, breeds, & more “ by Jeremy Peaches, Prairie View A&M University, Urban Agriculture Specialist; “Vegetable Gardening: planning gardens, improving garden soil health, & garden options” by Mary Derting, Prairie View A&M University, AgNR Extension Agent; and “Backyard Composting: set up options, materials, composting techniques” by Matt Garrett, Texas A&M University, County Extension Agent. Register by October 10, 2022. REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY: Registration Link: https://rb.gy/piyu70 Call Mary Derting (Marion & Harrison Counties) at 903-665-2421 ext. 2 for more information.
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.
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 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.
Hometown
Heroes
There is a Hometown Hero event that is in the works!
Remember the 1969-1970 Central High School football team that won the State Championship for Jefferson, Texas? We certainly remember them – they have not been forgotten.
Will Thomas (Alderman for Ward 2) has been spearheading this upcoming event with the assistance of the Jefferson High School coaches and the JISD Superintendent.
We will be honoring the 1969-1970 football players during the October 21st home game. This is long overdue!
This is where we need your help. We need to get in contact with all the football players and coaches that were a part of that team and let them know they are being remembered and honored at the October 21st home game. We need to give all of them time to make plans to be in attendance at this event.
JHS Class of 1987
35TH Class Reunion will be Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake ‘o the Pines Sandy Beach Pavillions. They have the area reserved all day long, so the fun may last longer than 6pm – they just won’t have “plans” for anything after that time. Catered Lunch at 1pm. All you can eat fried fish, chicken, shrimp & all the trimmings. COST IS: $50 per classmate, $20 per guest Registration fee includes a T-Shirt for each classmate. Please start sending in your registration fee, so we will have a count for the caterer & number of shirts to be ordered. When sending payment, include size needed.
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.
Open Gym
Carver CPR, 4109 FM 134, Karnack, has Open Gym Basketball very Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, 903-578-0485.
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.