Meetings
• P&Z Town Hall meetings, Wards 1&3, April 13 5-7p Visitors Center
• JPD Explorer Post info, 5:30 p.m. April 14 Visitors Center
• JPD Explorer Post info, 3 p.m. April 16 Smithland VFD
• JPD Explorer Post Info, 6:30 p.m. April 17 Mims VFD
• City Council, 5:30 p.m. April 18
Save the Date
• April 15: Strutter’s Spring Show 7 p.m. JHS Commons
• April 18: ECW Inspirational Luncheon, Noon, Christ Episcopal Church
• April 22: JHS Prom
• April 20: City, School Candidate Forum 6-7:30 p.m.
• April 25: NHS Induction Ceremony, 6 p.m. JHS Commons
• April 27: Strategic Planning Public Meeting
Saying Goodbye
Longtime KMHT radio host James Duncan is leaving the airwaves. A reception will be held for him from 2-5:30 p.m. at KMHT, 2323 Jefferson Ave, Marshall, on Friday.
Explorer Post
The Jefferson Police Department is sponsoring a Law Enforcement Explorer Post. Want to learn more about Law Enforcement, and are at least 14 years old and graduated 8th grade? Then this is the place for you. Informational meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. April 14 at the Jefferson Visitors Center, 3p April 16 at Smithland VFD, and 6:30 p.m. April 17 at Mims VFD. The post is open to all Jefferson and Marion County residents. For more information, contact JPD at 903-665-2432.
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
Luncheon
Women of Jefferson will hold their annual Salad Luncheon from 11a-1p Wednesday, April 26, at First Baptist Church, 523 Jefferson. There are five differrent salads available, all from Original 1933 Study Club Recipes. Cost is $10 per person. Delivery and takeout is available. Proceeds go to the WOJO Scholarship Fund. For more information, or to order ahead, contact Melissa at 903-742-2041.
Anniversary
The Willow Tree will celebrate their 7th anniversary from10a-6p on April 27.
Strategic Plan
Jefferson is creating a comprehensive plan, and the process is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and shape the future of the city. You are invited to a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the Jefferson Tourism and Visitor Center to share your feedback with the steering committee, partners, and students from Texas A&M University. The comprehensive plan guides community growth for the next 20 years and covers a variety of topics including transportation, housing, economy, health, and the environment.
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.
Spring Market
The Mims 2nd Annual Spring Market, sponsored by the VFD Ladies Auxiliary to benefit the Mims VFD & EMS will be from 10a-2p April 29, at the Mims Community Center. There is still time to sign-up to be a vendor, call 903-256-7306..
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.
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.
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 for either event. Early Bird Pricing available. www.ShadyGroveRanch.com or 903-665-7076
Farmers Market
The Mims Community Center 12728 Fm 729 north side of Lake O the Pines, is holding a farmers market every Saturday 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.
Update Us
Send Shoutouts and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com or tag Hugh Lewis on posts on FaceBook. Notices are free and will run continuously as space is available prior to the event.