Meetings
• City Council, March 21, 5:30p
Save the Date
• March 17-18: Knightlight Tavern’s Medieval Wine Fair
• March 18: Jefferson Lion’s Lucky 5K & Fun Run
• March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale
• April 1: Miata Madness
• April 1: MCDCSCO 20th Anniversary
• First Saturday of each month: Cruise Night
• April 13: P&Z Ward 1 Town Hall, 6p, Tourism Center
• April 20: P&Z Ward 3 Town Hall, 6p, JJHS Auditorium
Diaper Giveaway
Starlight Church of God in Christ is holding a Diapers and Wipes giveaway from 10a to Noon on Saturday at the Church, 307 Black Cypress in Jefferson.
Shamrock Fun
Shamrocks & Shenanigans is back! The annual event, this year from 10a0-5p March 18, has green shamrocks hidden throughout participating businesses offering finders a drawing for a door prize at the business. Participating businesses so far include Made In the Shade, Red Bus Cupcakes, Art on the Bayou, Gold Leaf Antiques, Jefferson General Store, LaFleur Couture Self Care Boutique, Calavera Leather & Cigar Co, Calavera Home, and The Lazy Draft. Tacos El Bueno Food Truck, a DJ, and Elestial Empress will be doing Tarot Card readings in the MIS courtyard. For more information or to add your business, contact MIS at 903-665-8966.
Farm Tour
Shady Grove Ranch is holding “Farm Tour 2.0” – March 18 at 9am. Folks enjoyed our “classic” tour so much they wanted more! Here’s a longer version with more livestock species, more hiking, and more natural beauty. Learn all about regenerative agriculture and how it benefits consumers, animals, and the environment. Located at Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas. Limited attendance. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. www.ShadyGroveRanch.com or 903-665-7076
Farmers Market
Coming to the Mims Community Center 12728 Fm 729 north side of Lake O the Pines, a farmers market starts March 25, 2023 through spring growing season and early fall every Saturday from 10am to 2pm. $25 to reserve a space for the 2023 season. Edible and usable items preferred. Plants for spring gardening will lead off the start of this project with baked goods, fresh eggs and much more. Additional information 903-930-5104.
Ponds
Texas AgriLife Extension office is sponsoring a Pond Management and Aquatic Vegetation Workshop on March 28. One IPM CEU credit will also be offered. For more information or to register, call 903-578-7362 or 903-665-2421.
MCDCSCO at 20
MCDCSCO will celebrate 20 year’s of service to the community and recognize it’s founding members at 2p.m. April 1 at the Jefferson Community Center. Everyone invited to attend.
Miata Madness
March wouldn’t be March without Miata Madness in downtown. The annual event is from March 31-April 2. For more information, and to register: https://bit.ly/3IPEYQd
Rummage Sale
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for their Annual Spring City Wide Rummage Sale, March 30-April 1. To be included on the printed map, registration forms, along with $20, needs to be submitted to the Chamber by March 27. Heritage Baptist Church will again be sponsoring a setup area for those who need a location. For more information, contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672 or email info@marioncountychamber.org
Recycling
Jefferson Rotary Club will hold an Electronic Recycling Day from 9-Noon April 22 at the First national Bank parking lot. Help unloading will be available.
Pastured Poultry
Shady Grove Ranch is offering a Pastured Poultry Workshop – Saturday, April 22 at 9am. A half day training workshop with East Texas Farmer Matt Cadman, who has 13+ years experience raising poultry on pasture using rotational systems here in East Texas. Will cover a variety of topics on meat birds, egg layers, and turkeys. Lunch included. Located at Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas. Limited attendance. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Early Bird Pricing available. www.ShadyGroveRanch.com or 903-665-7076
Wildflowers
Wildflowers & Wine Saturday, April 29, in Avinger from10 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.
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.
Farm Tours
Shady Grove Ranch is offering their Classic Farm Tour – Saturday, April 29 at 10am. Our most popular tour with all sorts of information about regenerative agriculture and how it benefits you the consumer, the livestock we raise, and the environment and food system. Learn about pasture-raised chickens, turkeys, eggs, pork, and grass-fed beef during this fun and interactive farm tour. Located at Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas. Limited attendance. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Early Bird Pricing available. www.ShadyGroveRanch.com or 903-665-7076
They are also offering “Homeschooler Farm Tour” – Thursday, March 30 at 11am. A hands-on tour designed for kids! Learn all about egg production and processing, and inspect, package, and design your very own carton of fresh eggs to take home! No classroom field trips, please. Parent must be in attendance with their children. Located at Shady Grove Ranch in Jefferson, Texas. Limited attendance. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Early Bird Pricing available. www.ShadyGroveRanch.com or 903-665-7076
Shop Closing
Essential Repose, the essential oils shop on Walnut street is closing at end of March. Everything is going, so there are deals on inventory, furniture, fixtures, etc. Some get it before it’s gone!
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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