Meetings
- • Commissioners Court, Feb. 13, 9a
- • Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 7, 9,14, 16, 21, 23, 28 9a
- • St Vincent de Paul, Feb. 9, 16, 23, 10-11a
- • City Tourism Board, Feb. 13, 5:30p
- • JEDCO, Feb. 14, 5:30p
- • Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
- • Dream Center Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
- • City Council, Feb. 21, 5:30p
- • Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a
VFW to hold 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, Feb. 4, 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.
Elections
Getting on the ballot for this May’s City Council elections started on Wednesday, January 18. The City holds elections every year for half of the council seats. Available seats this year include the Ward 1 seat held by Jim Finstrom, the Ward 2 seat held by Robin Moore, and a Ward 3 seat held by Richard Turner. Turner currently resides in Ward 1 due to last year’s redistricting, and he will not be able to seek that same seat again. Mayor Rob Baker wants to remind everyone to not wait until the last minute to file for a place on the ballot as certain verification steps have to be done and time is needed to allow for corrections to the filing if needed. City Secretary Melissa Boyd said filing packets are now available at the relocated City Hall. Filing will run through 5 p.m. February 17.
JISD is also holding elections this May for positions on the School Board. The filing period mirrors that of the City, and runs through 4 p.m. February 17. Applications are available at the District Administration offices during regular business hours.
As of end of business on Tuesday, only two applications had been picked up for the City. Jim Finstrom filed an application for the Ward 1 Alderman seat.
Chili Wednesday
The Ladies Altar Society of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will be hosting their annual Chili lunch February 8, from 11a-1p. Tickets are $10. Chili with fixings-cheese, onions, crackers. It also includes a drink and homemade dessert. Take Out only. Located in parish hall next to church. For more information call 903-930-8202. Tickets go on sale this week.
Authors
A number of East Texas authors will be present at the 3rd annual Meet the East Texas Authors Saturday February 4, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mims Community Center 12728 Fm 729 on the north side of Lake O the Pines. If you enjoy reading, East Texas authors will be well represented, who will meet, greet and sign their books you purchase.
Doors open at 1pm, light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend and enjoy meeting the people behind the book covers. Information and directions 903-755-2227 903-256-7306.
Queen Mab Ball
The Krewe of Hebe’s annual Queen Mab Ball will be 8p-Midnight February 4 at the Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin. The arrival of the 2023 Queen and King will take place at approximately 8:30p with the crowning ceremony following. For more information, mardigrasupriver.com.
Valentine’s Breakfast
Women of Jefferson will hold their annual Valentine’s Breakfast from 7-11a at Taste of Caddo on February 14. Costs are $12 per person or $24 per couple. Menu includes Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Pancake or Potatoes, and Toast or Biscuit, with Coffee, Milk or Orange Juice. Take out and Delivery is available. All proceeds go toward the WOJO Scholarship fund.
Paid Pre-K
Jefferson Primary is now enrolling pre-k students for the tuition based program, for the 2023-24 school year. The program is for students, 3 and 4 years of age by September 1. Payment options: Full year $3,000; Per Semester $1,650; Monthly $370. For more information contact Lindsey Whitaker at lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org or call 903-665-2461.
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.
Scholarship
Lone Star Ag Credit is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors in the class of 2023. Six seniors will receive a $2,500 scholarship, and if they are a 4H/FFA member, their club will receive $500. Applications must be postmarked by March 17. The packet is available at https://lonestaragcredit.com/scholarship-application-2023. Lone Star Ag Credit provides financing for rural land, country homes, agribusiness, livestock, agricultural equipment and operating expenses. For more information, contact Lydia Laske at 800-530-1252..
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