Loud Noise
There will be loud noises throughout the upcoming Pilgrimage weekend. Please keep your pets safely secured during the following times:
- • Friday, May 5 from 9-9:30p
- • Saturday, May 6 from 10-11a and 3-4p
- • Sunday, May 7 from 1-2p
Streets Close
Due to the Pilgrimage Parade and Street Skirmish we request the following streets be cleared of all vehicles by 6am on Saturday, May 6th, 2023:
- • Austin Street – from Market to Polk (museum to courthouse)
- • Vale Street – from Lafayette to Dallas (Otstott Park to Back of Jefferson Hotel)
Meetings
- • Tourism, May 8, 5:30p, Visitors Center
- • Windows into History Reception, May 9, 5p, Visitors Center
- • WOJO, Noon, Bulldog Pizza
- • JEDCO, May 9, 5:30p, Visitors Center
Save the Date
- • May 13: Woofstock
- • May 14: Mother’s Day
- • May 19: Civil War “Living History” 9a-2:30p Diamond Don RV park
- • May 20: Longview Yacht Club: 11a-3p Grand Opening Extravaganza Event, 131 Yacht Club Rd, Jefferson
- • May 20-21: The Great Locomotive Chase, Historic Jefferson Train Show
- • May 21: Jefferson Christian Academy Graduation
- • May 24: Adopt-a-Cop, 4:30p Historic Jefferson Railway
- • May 27: Pyland African American Cemetery Marker dedication, 11a
- • May 29: Memorial Day
JISD EOY Dates
- • May 12: 9:30 a.m. JISD Kindergarten Graduation
- • May 15: 6p Scholarship and Awards Night JHS Commons
- • May 16: 6p JISD Bands Spring Concert JHS Gym
- • May 18: 9a Karnack 8th Grade Students Visit
- • May 18: 6p JHS Honors Banquet Jefferson Transportation Center
- • May 19: 10:19a JHS Awards Assembly JHS Gym (during Bulldog Block)
- • May 25: 10a Graduation practice
- • May 26: 7:30a Senior Breakfast Jefferson Transportation Center
- • May 26: 8p Graduation – WF Lockett Stadium
Voting
Saturday is the 2023 General Election for the City of Jefferson, Jefferson ISD School Board, and the Special Election to allow alcohol sales everywhere in JP Pct 1. Polls are open from 7a-7p.
Polling Locations are:
- • Mims VFD, 9902 FM 729, Avinger
- • Kellyville Sr Citizen Bldg., 130 Kelly Park Rd
- • Marion County Election Bldg., 504 N Alley
- • Smithland VFD-Community Meeting Room, 8247 Hwy 49 E
- • Lone Oak Baptist Church, 120 Watts Rd
As of the close of Early Voting on Tuesday, 339 people had cast a ballot.
VFW 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, May 6, 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. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds will benefit the Post.
Reunion
Interested descendants of John Milton Jones (1802-1883) and all allied families will meet at 2p Saturday, May 6, at the vacant lot on West Austin Street, across from the Jefferson Historical Museum, during Jefferson’s May Pilgrimage event. Look for the Jones signs.
Game Fest
The Longview Lobo Game Fest 2023 will take place at Foster Middle School from 10 am to 3 pm. May 6. The festival will feature a range of activities that cater to hardcore gamers, casual players, and those who are simply curious about the gaming industry. Activities include: Vendor Hall, Hall of Gamers, Cosplay Contest, Student Showcase, Mock Gaming Classes, Breakout Sessions, and a Guilty Gear Strive Tournament (chance to win $1,000).
Longview Lobo Game Fest 2023 is a family-friendly event that offers something for everyone.
Hazard Help
Mark your calendars for the 2023 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Spring Webinar Series. Starting April 27th, FEMA experts will provide information and insights on building successful applications within HMGP as part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA). Register at https://bit.ly/3GS8YuD. These webinars are designed for leaders and key stakeholders in states, local communities, tribes, and territories interested in learning more about and applying for HMGP.
Building a Successful Flood Risk Reduction Application: Thurs., May 11, 2023; from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET
Building a Successful Planning Application: Thurs., May 18, 2023; from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET
These webinars will be recorded and made available https://bit.ly/3L9aACD. For questions regarding the series or to request special accommodations, please contact fema-hmawebinars@fema.dhs.gov. To learn more about HMGP, visit fema.gov.
Yacht Club
The Longview Yacht Club will hold a Grand Reopening Extravaganza Event from 11a-3p May 20 at 131 Yacht Club Rd, Jefferson. There will be food trucks, kids station, raffle, sunset cruise/sailboat rides, new pier dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony.
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. Don’t forget, we don’t always see a Social media Post unless we’re tagged! Notices are free and will run continuously as space is available prior to the event.