Meetings
- • Commissioners Court, 9a, July 3 Budget workshop
- • Jefferson Salutes America, July 4, see pg 8
- • Planning & Zoning, 5:30p, July 6
- • Special City Council & Quiet Zone, 6:30p, July 6
- • Commissioners Court, 9a July 9
- • Tourism Board, 5:30p, July 9
- • JEDCO, 5:30p, July 10
- • JISD School Board, 6p, July 10
Save the Date
- • July 15: Golf Cart Challenge. For more information: Hayman Dengler 979-236-9429 or hayman_72@hotmail.com
Fireworks
Don’t forget our furry friends next Tuesday as Jefferson Salutes America with the annual Fireworks Fantasmagoria show over the bayou. The show starts at 9:30p Tuesday. Make sure pets are secure so they don’t run away from the noise.
Heat Alert
Texas Division of Emergency Management wants to remind everyone that summer heat is here and safety precautions should be observed. Remember: Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable; never leave people or pets in vehicles; and hydrate before going out into the heat.
VFW Fish Fry
The monthly VFW fish fry is cancelled for the month of July due to the fire which damaged the building last week.
Bluegrass Band
The Wimberly Bluegrass Band will be performing in Jefferson at 6p July 1 at First Baptist Church for their annual Bluegrass Gospel Concert.
Psalms Journey
Psalms Journey, Dallas’ premier Southern Gospel Group will be performing in Jefferson at 6 p.m. July 15 at Jefferson First Assembly. There will be a reception following the concert.
Bees
Honeybees are out in full swarm now that summer is almost here. If you have bees, don’t call an exterminator. Instead, call Stanford Brantley at 903-742-2765 and let him help remove and relocate them.
Farmers Market
- • The Mims Community Center 12728 Fm 729 north side of Lake O the Pines, is holding a farmers market every Saturday from 8am to Noon through July 8th for the Spring Growing Season and then will reopen for early fall season. For additional information, call 903-930-5104.
- • The Historic Jefferson Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday through the end of October in the First National Bank parking lot in downtown Jefferson.
- • Jefferson Academy Marketplace is now open across from the old Napa store. They have yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, beans, herbs, and blackberries. All grown at the Academy.
Aqua Texas
Aqua Texas will be holding an Open House starting at 5p July 13 at 12728 FM 729. Local and state leadership, engineering, environmental and customer service teams will all be on site to meet you and answer questions. This is a great time for you to have your questions and concerns answered face to face. This is just another step we have taken, in many steps, since our January meeting that kicked this off! The MCRA will be helping to facilitate this and will be there alongside our friends and neighbors!
Fashion Show
The Women at the Well of Encouragement of Jefferson are hosting a “Fashion Show and Dinner Fundraiser” to aide our Children and Family Humanitarian Aide Programs. They are seeking Models of all ages, male and female to participate in a “Great Family Fun Event.” You are not required to be a Professional Model! Please hurry and register soon! Fashion Show from 3-7p July 15 at Jefferson Visitors Center, 305 E Austin. Dinner will be served at 4pm. Tickets are $10 a person from 12years and up. For more information on registering to model please contact Ander Graham at 903-407-9800 or 201 W. Broadway St. Suite A, Jefferson, TX 75657. Email:embracingwomenatthewell@gmail.com or in box us at facebook.com, Women at the Well of Encouragement. Tickets may be purchased there or from a member. Donations are Welcomed.
VFW Meeting
The VFW Post will meet at 6:30p July 10 at Christ Episcopal Church to discuss what to do following the fire which damaged the post building. Mr. Cooper has requested that all members be present.
Update Us
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