Music
1852 on Austin
• Nov. 12: Grey Daddies
• Nov. 18: Sultan’s
• Nov. 19: 1852 Austin Street Band
All Bands start at 8 p.m.
Auntie Skinner’s
• Nov. 12: Clint and the Cosmic Wake, 9p
Knight Light Theater
• Nov. 11-12: Mark Carlisle Harrell
Meetings
• Commissioners Court, 9a, Nov. 14
• Tourism, 5:30p, Nov. 14
• City Council, 5:30p, Nov. 15
• Blessings of Grace Food Pantry Produce, 9a, Nov. 15 & 17
• St Vincent de Paul Pantry, 10-11a Nov. 17
• Blessings of Grace Food Pantry & Dream Center, 10a-Noon Nov. 19
Windows into History
The “Windows into History” project is expecting their first delivery in the next few days according to a group email from Bob Thomas. The group will then meet and finalize the date and time for installation. The project is similar to “windows” at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park which show how different areas looked in the past. There are drawings or photographs etched onto a widow pane and then set up so viewers can “look into the past.” There are four locations chosen around town for the first phase of the project. More details to come soon.
Livestock
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to ask residents who own livestock to notify the sheriff’s office as soon as possible. According to a FaceBook post, they have had several issues with loose cattle lately and they want to help you keep your livestock safe. Contact the dispatcher at 903-665-3961 to let them know your name, type and number of livestock, location and a good contact number.
Christmas
Jefferson’s Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries is holding their 2022 Christmas Donation Campaign to raise funds to help provide a Happy Christmas for children in Marion County. Contributions can be either a cash donation or a gift of your choice, but should be received by December 5. Donations may be mailed to WATWOE, PO Box 603, Jefferson, TX 75657, dropped off at Elite Tax Services, 201 W Broadway, Suite A, or CashApp to $WATWOE19. Gifts will be distributed December 17. For more information, contact Ander Graham at 903-665-2445.
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.
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.
Grief Share
Rev. Mark Crim, Pastor of First Methodist Church, will be leading a 4-week session of GriefShare on “Surviving the Holidays”. It will begin Sunday, November 13 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. If you would like to attend this 4-week session, please call the church office at 903-665-3268 or email the church at fumc305jef@aol.com
COVID Clinic
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 111 Crawford St., will sponsor a Covid-19 clinic on November 16, 2022 from 1-3 P.M., all Covid-19 shots plus Flu vaccines will be provided.
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
Pancakes
The Jefferson Masonic Lodge will hold their Annual Pancake Supper from 5-7p December 12 at the Lodge, 310 N. Alley. The dinner operates on donations and proceeds go to the Masonic Lodge Scholarship Program.
Dinner
The Excelsior Hotel will offer Candlelight Dinners on December 2-3 and 9-10 at the hotel. Serving hours are 4:30-7:30 p.m. The dinner will feature a menu of salad, bread, chicken spaghetti, bread pudding, tea and coffee for $20. Coffee and dessert is $7. Reservations are recommended and for parties of 10 or more are required. Parties of 10 or more can also be accommodated on Thursday December 1 and 8 but must be reserved by November 27. For more information, contact the Excelsior Hotel at 903-665-2513.
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Concert
Christ Episcopal Church will host the Candlelight Chamber Concert Series on December 3 and 7 at the church. Concerts will feature musicians from the Shreveport and Marshall Symphony Orchestras, made possible by a grant from Andy Shehee and Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Homes. The December 3 concert will feature a String Quartet, and December 7 will have a Bass Quintet. Both concerts start at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Christmas Lights
Brushy Creek Campground on Lake O’the Pines will host their 3rd Annual Brushy Creek Christmas Drive-Thru Campsite Light Tour on December 16-17. For instructions and reservations visit www.friendsoflotp.com or call 903-665-2336. Trailers and Tents are welcome and camping is free as long as a lights display is setup.
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.