Meetings
• City Hall and County Offices will be closed on Thursday & Friday, Nov. 24-25
• Commissioners Court, Nov. 28, 9 a.m.
Parade
The Marion County Chamber is now taking applications to be in the 2022 Jefferson Christmas Parade. The Parade will be Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. in downtown. For more information, or to sign-up, contact the Chamber at director@marioncountychamber.org
Ribbon Cutting
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon on November 26 at Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters, 116 W. Lafayette Street. The public is welcome to attend. They do have the roasted beans to make that morning cup of joe. Owner Jarod Hanson said they have both a medium and dark roast, k-cups, and wholesale offerings.
Museum Updates
The museum’s handicap accessible restroom is finished. Thanks to RW Builders for another great job! We are also waiting on bids to get the ceiling painted and working towards STAGE2 of our exciting renovation project
Pet Pantry
You may have noticed the traveling pet pantry is stationed by Kitt’s Kornbread’s front door. It will be here a few weeks for those wanting to donate to our ferals and strays needing food, blankets, towels or anything else to help them get through the winter months. We don’t have a humane society here and depend on a handful of angels who do there best to help the many needy animals in Jefferson. Please donate, if you can.
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.
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.
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.
Exercise
Exercise for Older Adults sessions are being held from 10-11a every Tuesday at the Jefferson Housing Authority, 505 State Hwy 49W. For more information, contact Joe Ann Zastovnik at 214-729-1266.
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.
Grief Share
The 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
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.