Election Dates
• Last Day of Early Voting, March 1
• Primary Election Day, March 5
• See More on Elections on Page 9, and at far right.
Meetings
• P&Z, 5p March 5 at Visitor Center
• MCDCSCO, 6p at St. Paul UMC
School Dates
• TSI: March 5
• Feb. 29-March 2: Softball at Longview Tournament
• Feb. 29-March 2: Baseball at Elysian Fields Tournament
• March 5: JJHS/JHS Teen ECG Heart Program, advance signup required, deadline March 1, jlgarnley@jeffersonisd.org
• Early Release for Spring Break March 8
• Spring Break March 11-15
50 Years
Come celebrate Carol Walker and Pam McGregor’s 50th anniversary at First National Bank of Hughes Springs with an Open House and Reception from 2-4p March 1 at the bank, 202 N Polk St, Jefferson.
No Fish
The VFW monthly fish fry has been canceled for March. If you’d like to volunteer to help with this regular event, contact John Cooper.
PAACC Meets
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, March 2, 2024, 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
Health Fair
Marion County Resources Alliance will hold a Health Fair from 10a-1p March 2 at Mims VFD station, 9902 FM 729. There will be vision screenings, blood pressure checks, glucose tests, health insurance resources, free vaccinations for uninsured, BMI checks, medication questions, health and safety resources, and free lunch and gift card drawings. Need a Ride? Contact GoBus at 800-590-3371 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. For more information, FaceBook: Marion Resources Alliance, marionresourcealliance@gmail.com, 903-926-1960 or 903-445-9796.
Boxing
MoJo Boxing and Dement Bros Boxing Club will hold a Boxing Showcase from 1-4p March 2 at the Marion County Community Center, 501 Haywood Street. $1 donation requested to watch and/or spar. Matchups will run from 1-4p and mouthpiece and headgear is required to participate. Beje Burgers will be on site with plates for $8.
Cannon Shot
Marion County will celebrate Texas Independence Day at 3p March 2 on the Dallas Street side of the Courthouse. The replica of the Gonzales cannon will be fired. Guest speaker is Genevieve Collins. There will be a social hour following the event. An RSVP is requested to Zack Baldwin at zbaldwin@afphq.org.
Play Tryouts
Readings and try-outs for a role in the Opera House Players next play, “The Women” by Claire Boothe Luce, will be from 2-3p March 2-3, and March 9-10 at Christ Episcopal Church parish hall. Scripts will be available and cold readings are fun and if you want the synopsis, check it out on the net or look up the famous 1939 film that was a winner! All parts are for women and most will be doubled characters! The play is loads of good dialogue and it will be a reading play so no memorization will be necessary. For more information, call 903-665-8243 and leave message if there’s no answer, or try 903-926-2760 or email jeffersontheatre@aol.co
Krewe
2024 Annual meeting will be held at 7p March 8 at Riverport BBQ. There will be a Mardi Gras Recap, New Board Member elections, and more…
Farmers Market
The Mimms Community Center Farmer’s Market is coming back in March! They are looking for plants (vegetables or flowers), fruits, breads, eggs, jewelry, edibles, wood products, quilting, soaps, lotions, oils and Honey! Space is $25 for at least 8 weeks in Spring and Fall. Vendors mush supply their own equipment. A space at the VFD Yearly fundraiser is also include on Oct. 5. The Spring Farmers Market opens March 16 and runs through May 25. For more information, or to signup, call or text June Hughes at 903-930-5104.
Monthly Mixer
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly mixer at 6p March 19 at Kennedy Manor. There will be hors d’oeuvres, networking, and more. For more information, 903-665-2672.
Bags N Bingo
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Bags, Bling, and Bingo fundraiser at 6p March 20, at the Jefferson Visitor’s Center. Tickets are $25 before March 15, and $30 at the door. Additional bingo cards are $5. Nine games per ticket are included. Seating is limited so get your ticket early! For more information, 903-665-2672.
Rummage Sale
The City Wide Rummage Sale is set for April 4-6 and is sponsored by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce. Registration to be on the Chamber Map is $25 and will be published in the Jimplecute. Registration is due by March 21 with maps ready March 28. To register, contact the chamber at 903-665-2672 or email them at info@marioncountychamber.org
Opening Day
The Jefferson Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball Association will hold Opening Day activities on April 6. While signups have officially closed, Coaches and players for some age groups are still needed. Contact jeffersondixie@yahoo.com for more information.
Golf
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library will hold their Annual Spring Golf Tournament on April 6, 2024, at Crooked Hollow Golf Course in Greenwood, La. Cost is $75 per player with 4-member teams. To Pre-Register, contact Susan Fratangelo or Heather Dews at 903-240-6397 or 903-665-8911 or email sfratangelo2@aol.com
Meet the Author
The Friends of the Jefferson Carnegie Library will host author David Puckett as he does a reading and reception on his book, Eye on the Sparrow, at 5:30p April 17, upstairs at the Jefferson Carnegie Library. The event is free and open to the public.
Earth Day
The Cypress Basin Texas Master Naturalist Chapter is excited to host the 12th Annual Earth Day Paddling Flotilla on Saturday, 4/20/2024 at Shady Glade Marina and Resort in Karnack, Texas. Use this tiny url to register for the fun and your tickets on Eventbrite: http://tinyurl.com/vpfaat78. Register soon. Ticket prices change on 3/31/2024.
Social Media
Two-time bestselling author and six-time National Mortgage Professional’s Most Connected, JONNY FOWLER, will teach you how you can increase your market share TODAY.. with NO ads, NO business pages, and NO hassle. The luncheon will be from 11:30a-1p on April 22. RSVP by April 15 to the Marion County Chamber of Commerce, 903-665-2672 or info@marioncountychamber.org
2025 Calendars
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Calendar is coming back in 2025! Get your ad in now to feature your business! For more information, 903-665-2672.
Diamond Bessie
Tickets for the 70th Diamond Bessie Murder Trial are on sale and may only be purchased by calling 903-665-0737. Performances begin on Thursday, May 2nd at 7:30p. Other performances will be Friday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm and Saturday, May 4th at 5:30p and 8:30p. The final performance will be Sunday, May 5th at 2 pm. Advanced ticket purchases are strongly encouraged, and tickets are non-refundable. Visit Jefferson-Pilgrimage.com for more information about this busy weekend!
Date Change
Jefferson’s Outlaw National’s Car Show has changed their date to April 19-20 to not conflict with a car show in Shreveport.
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