Meetings
• Commissioners Court, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.
• Tourism, Dec. 12: 5:30 p.m.
• JEDCO, Dec. 13, 5:30 p.m.
• JISD reception for Rob Barnwell, Dec. 13, 5:15 p.m.
• JISD School Board, Dec. 13, 6 p.m.
• Blessing of Grace Food Pantry, Produce Dec. 13, 9 a.m.
• City Council Town Hall on Strategic Plan, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m.
• St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Dec. 15 10-11 a.m.
• Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Dec. 17, 10a-Noon
Music
• 1852 on Austin: Dagnabbit, 8p Dec. 9
• Auntie Skinner’s: Teazur, 9p, Dec. 10, Toys for Tots Celebration
Gun Show
The Jefferson Gun & Knife Expo is set for Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Jefferson Transportation Center, 305 E. Austin.
The annual show is presented by T&K Promotions. For more information contact Tammy Smith at 903-431-0043, Kayann Holloman at 903-918-7215, email JeffersonGunShow@yahoo.com, or www.tandkpromotions.com
Pancakes
The Jefferson Masonic Lodge will hold their Annual Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Lodge, 310 N. Alley. The dinner operates on donations and proceeds go to the Masonic Lodge Scholarship Program.
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson on Monday, Dec. 12 at the parking lot at the corner of Henderson and Polk streets. Vaccinations will be offered from 10a-2p on a walk-in basis.
Retirement
There will be retirement receptions for Marion County Treasurer Terrie Neuville and Marion County Clerk Vickie Smith next week. Neuville’s reception, for 32 years of service, will be from 1-3p, Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the District Courtroom on the 3rd floor of the courthouse. Smith’s reception, for 23 years of service, will be from 1-3p Friday, Dec. 16, in the District Courtroom. The public is invited to attend.
Blood Drive
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson along with Carter Blood Services will hold a Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Jefferson Visitors Center. For more information or to book a donation time, call Rachelle Vance at 903-601-2230 or chelle210k@gmail.com
Museum Open House
The Jefferson Historical Museum presents NOLA on Lafayette Christmas Open House from 5-9p December 17, at 122 Lafayette St (private residence of Paul Morehead). Tickets are $25 and include a tour, wine and Hors D’oeuvres. All proceeds go towards the Museum restoration. For tickets, call the museum at 903-665-2775.
Christmas Gala
Women at the Well of Encouragement Ministries will present a Western Christmas Gala at 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Jefferson Visitors Center. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for children. For more information, call 903-407-9800
Angel Tree
Magnolia Place Wellness and Rehabilitation is hosting an Angel Tree for its residents and there are a few names still available. They are asking the Angel Tree gifts be received by December 19. For more information, contact the Activity Director Sarah Foster at 903-665-3951.
Retirement
VeraBank would like to invite everyone to help celebrate Margaret Jackson’s retirement from 9a-4p December 21 at the bank.
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.
Exercise
Exercise for Older Adults sessions are being held from 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Jefferson Housing Authority, 505 State Hwy 49W. For more information, contact Joe Ann Zastovnik at 214-729-1266.
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.