Meetings
• Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 21, 23, 28 at 9a
• Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
• Dream Center Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
• City Council, Feb. 21, 5:30p
• St Vincent de Paul, Feb. 23, 10-11a
• Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a
Elections
Friday is the LAST DAY to sign-up for a place on the ballot for Jefferson City Council and Jefferson ISD School Board. HOWEVER, Friday is also a holiday for both the City and the School, SO, there are limited hours to submit your application. JISD offices will be open Friday afternoon from 1-4p. The City of Jefferson will be open from 8a-12:30p, and 3-5p.
Only a few have so far signed up for a place on the ballot. In the City, Jim Finstrom for Ward 1, Robin Moore and Doug Thompson for Ward 3. There is an open seat in Ward 2. For JISD School Board, Leah Cooper and Rusty Mauldin, each are currently unopposed.
New Jail Tech
The Marion County Jail is testing a new system for accessing the Current and released inmate population rosters. You can view this information at https://bit.ly/3xm6Ztc They are in the process of creating a preview photo that will accompany the link.
PAACC Meets
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
CLHRC Meets
The Caddo Lake Historical Research Committee will meet Saturday, February 18, at 2 pm at the Gray/Potter’s Point Community Center in Gray, Texas. For the program, Ellen Danielson will present a book report and discussion on the book ‘Love is a Wild Assault’ by Elithe Hamilton Kirkland, a fictionalized biography of Harriet Potter first published in 1959 and reprinted in 1984. Some of you may still have copies. The Community Center is located at 129 MCR 3636 in Gray, Texas, ZIP 75657. Refreshments will be served
Caddo Lake Events
Caddo Lake will be celebrating Black History Month with a hike starting at 1 p.m. on February 18 at the Caddo Forest Trailhead.
The Park will also be hosting a day full of activities on February 25 starting with 8:30 a.m. Coffee with a Ranger at Saw Mill Pond; Art in the Park at 1 p.m. at Saw Mill Pond; and CCC History Hike at 3 p.m. at Caddo Forest Trailhead.
Pancakes
First Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p.m. February 20 at the the Fellowship Hall. Donations are Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Dine in or Take Out.
GriefShare
A GriefShare Support Group will begin from 4-6p.m. February 19 at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 903-665-3268.
4H Dinner
The Marion County 4-H and the Marion County Fair is sponsoring a Fried Chicken supper with green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy and sandwich bread for $10 a plate, pickup or dine in, starting at 5p February 23, at the Kellyville Community Center.
Chili Supper
Mims Chapel Methodist Church Women’s annual chili supper will be from 5:30-7p February 24 at the church, 13714 FM 729 Avinger, Texas 75630. This is an annual a fundraiser for this group. Dine in or Take out, the chili comes with all the fixings and dessert. Cost is $10. For more information, contact the church at 903-755-2513.
WSET & TxTech
Texas Tech University Professional education office in Jefferson is hosting a workshop to earn your level 2 Wine, Spirits Educational Trust award (WS.E.T.) on March 4 and 5th.
Earn your certification in just one weekend from the internationally respected organization
• Great for Restaurant and bar staff
• Sommelier training
• Wine enthusiasts
• Beverage sales associates
Class to be held at the Jeffersonian Institute, 120 South Austin Street, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. Call 214-5661881 to reserve your spot
Wildflowers
Wildflowers & Wine Saturday, April 29, in Avinger, Texas. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wine-tasting opens 11 a.m., finest Texas wineries, $10 entry provides glass, wine bag. Canine beauty pageant, 10:30 a.m. Community parade, 4 p.m. Kids’ fishing hole. Prize raffle. Art & Photography Show. Music by 92.3 FM, The Depot. Event T-shirts for purchase in April. Visit avingertxchamber.org/wildflower-trails for details, vendor and sponsor forms.
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.
Art Show
Art & Photography Show and Treasure Hunt, April 27-29. Avinger, Texas. Art & Photography Show: adult and youth categories, cash awards, art delivery April 24, public show April 27-29. Three-day Treasure Hunt, new clue daily, cash prize. Visit avingertxchamber.org/wildflower-trails for details and entry forms.
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.
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.
Spread the Word
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