Music
1852 on Austin
• Nov. 4: Lady Chaz and the Tramps
• Nov 5: The Sultans
• Nov. 12: Grey Daddies
All Bands start at 8 p.m.
Auntie Skinner’s
• Nov. 5: Clay Logan, 9p
Knight Light Theater
• Nov. 5: Jackson James, 6p.
Meetings
• JEDCO, 5:30p Nov. 8
• Planning & Zoning, 5:30p, Nov. 10
• Commissioners Court, 9a, Nov. 14
• Tourism, 5:30p, Nov. 14
• City Council, 5:30p, Nov. 15
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, November 5, 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. Are donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Post.
Halloween
Saturday
Trunk or Treat on the Bayou, 1-4p Downtown Jefferson. This was rescheduled from last week due to rain.
Voting
Early voting continues through the end of today. Polls are open from 8a-5p at the Elections building, 504 N. Alley Street.
The general election is Tuesday, November 8 from 7a-7p.
Polling locations are located across the county and registered voters can cast their ballot at any location.
Be sure and bring one form of acceptable Photo ID with you: Texas Drivers License, Election ID Certificate, Personal Identification Card, Handgun License, Military ID, Citizenship Certificate, Passport.
Fill the Boot
Smithland VFD will be hosting their annual Fill the Boot drive starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, November 5, at the Hwys 49 and 43 intersection. They will be serving sausage biscuits and choice of coffee or water for $3.
Burn Ban
Marion County Judge Leward LaFleur has lifted the countywide Burn Ban, but reminds residents to be careful when burning debris.
Weather Warning
A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for Friday PM through Saturday AM as a moderately strong cold front moves across ETX from West to East starting late on Friday evening and pushes through near dawn on Saturday morning. Along and out ahead of this front, strong to severe storms are expected. At this time, we are expecting strong/gusty thunderstorm winds of 60-70 mph to be the main/primary threat. Other threats exist…an isolated tornado or two will be possible along with some pockets of hail near 1” or larger. The Slight Risk, or 15% chance of strong/severe storms within 25 miles of any point, from the Storm Predication Center may move farther east as we head into the day on Saturday and it could cover most, if not all, of ETX.
Local Author
Local author Amy Montana Hitchcock will be at LaFleur Couture, 111 W Austin, from 2-4p Saturday to sign copies of her books.
HHL Returns
The fall History, Haunts and Legends returns to Jefferson November 5. For more information, contact Jodi Breckenridge at 903-601-3375.
Honor Veterans
The Mims Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Community Wide Breakfast/Brunch Buffet to honor our Veterans from 9a-noon November 5 at the Mims Community Center, 12728 FM 729. Veterans eat free. Other guests are encouraged to give a donation to support Mims VFD and EMS.
Wine Fest
The Annual Avinger Wine Festival is from 11a-6p November 5 at 141 Pine Street. For more information, visit their website at AvingerWineFestival.com.
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.
Veteran’s Day
Jefferson VFW and American Legion will host their annual Veteran’s Day service at 11a.m. November 11 at the Memorial Wall on Austin Street. The event will move to Otstott Park following the laying of a wreath.
House Warming
The house warming for, Mary and Sammie Spearman will be at the old homestead on the Lake of the Pines/Lone Star Texas Sunday November 13, 2022 from 12-4pm. All are invited.
UFO Con
The First Texas UFO Con in Jefferson will be held on November 19 at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center. The new event, put on by Craig Woolheater of the Texas Bigfoot Conference, features speakers Mitchel Whitington, Nick Redfern, UFO Jane, Danie Alan Jones, Stephen Miles Lewis, George Jones, and a special Skyfishin’ nighttime event with Joey “UFO Magnet” George. Tickets are available via Eventbrite.com
Christmas Parade
The Marion County Chamber is now taking applications to be in the 2022 Jefferson Christmas Parade. For more information, or to sign-up, contact the Chamber at director@marioncountychamber.org
Spread the Word
Send Shoutouts and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com. Notices are free and will run continuously as space is available prior to the event.