Meetings
• Commissioners Court, Jan. 6, 9a
• Tourism, Jan. 9, 5:30p
• JEDCO, Jan 10, 5:30p
• City and County Offices are closed, Jan. 16
• MCDCSCO MLK Banquet, Jan 16. 6p
• City Council, Jan 17, 5:30p
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, January 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.
Krazy Hat
The Krewe of Hebe will kick off their 33rd Mardi Gras season with their annual Krazy Hat Party and Membership drive at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Historic Jefferson Hotel Ballroom. It’s also a time to renew or join the Krewe!
Carnival
The Excelsior House Hotel will be kicking off Carnival Season with a Chili Bowl and King’s Cake from 5-8p January 10 at the Hotel. There will be chili, with or without beans, all the fixins, King’s Cake cupcakes and a beverage for $15 per person. Take Out is also available. Proceeds benefit the Jesse Allen Wise Garden Club.
Bingo
The Jefferson Carnegie Library will hold a Bingo Night on Saturday, January 14 at the library. A meal of Sloppy Joes from Bodacious BBQ is included. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at the library. For more information, call 903-665-8911.
Author Visit
Texas Monthly’s Gary Borders will be coming to Jefferson’s Carnegie Library at 6 p.m. January 26th.For over 40. Years, Borders has worked as a writer, editor, photographer, and publisher in East Texas. Borders produces a weekly commentary for Red River Radio and write the Capital Highlights column for the Texas Press Association. The event is free and open to the public
Pet Pantry
You may have noticed the traveling pet pantry is stationed near The Lazy Draft’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.