Meetings
- • Commissioners Court, 9a Monday
- • Pyland Cemetery Historical Marker Dedication, 10:30a Monday
- • Chamber Mixer, 9a Enoch’s Coffee & Wine Shop
- • P&Z, 5p April 4
- • Good Friday: City, County Offices Closed, April 7
Save the Date
- • March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale
- • April 1: Miata Madness
- • April 1: MCDCSCO 20th Anniversary
- • April 1: Cruise Night
- • April 8: Dixie Youth Baseball & Softball Opening Day
- • April 10: Applications for Quiet Zone Committee due
- • April 13: P&Z Ward 1 Town Hall, 6 p.m., Tourism Center
- • April 18: ECW Inspirational Luncheon, Noon, Christ Episcopal Church
- • April 20: City, School Candidate Forum 6-7:30 p.m.
SCAM Alert
From URECC: Member Services representatives have received multiple reports of members receiving scam calls this morning.
They were told, “Your power will be disconnected in a few minutes due to late payment, unless you make a payment now over the phone.”
If you receive a call that you know is a scam, or makes you suspicious, please hang up and call our offices at 903.843.2536.
Please do not call back to a number the caller gives you; only call our listed numbers. URECC Member Services will never take your payment information over the phone. Please be careful, and please help watch out for the elderly who are often targets of these scams.
Game Canceled
Saturday’s home varsity baseball game against Quitman on Saturday has been cancelled according to Athletic Director Antwain Jimmerson. The next game is Tuesday, starting at 4:30 p.m. at Tatum.
Farmers Market
The Mims Community Center 12728 Fm 729 north side of Lake O the Pines, is holding a farmers market starting March 25, and running 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. For additional information, call 903-930-5104.
Family Day
St. Paul UMC will hold a Friends and Family Day starting at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church on Crawford Street. Special guest preacher will be Dr. Sweetie Williams Lars, pastor Reader Chapel Christian Methodist in Vivian, Louisiana.
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 years of service to the community and recognize its founding members at 2 p.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
Easter Events
The Jimplecute will begin publishing a list of Easter Events in next week’s paper. If your church or organization is holding special services or an event, please let us know so we can add it to the list. The listing is free and will be in March 31 and April 7 editions. Email JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com or call 903-665-2462.
Earth Week
Marion County and the City of Jefferson will celebrate Earth Week April 21-30.
The City will have dumpsters available at the Jefferson Community Center (Haywood Street) and near the Police Station (N Alley Street). Staff will be on hand to help unload.
County Dump locations will be open all week, during regular dump hours and no dump tickets are required.
No locations can take brush, tires, shingles, paint products, batteries, fiberglass boats or oil.
Jefferson Rotary Club will hold an Electronic Recycling Day from 9 a.m.-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 9 a.m..
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 from 10 a.m. – 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 in Avinger. 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.
Update Us
Send Shoutouts and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com. Notices are free and will run continuously as space is available prior to the event.
Farm Tours
Shady Grove Ranch is offering their Classic Farm Tour – Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
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 11 a.m. 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