Meetings
- • P&Z Special Meeting & Tour, 5p Oct. 21
- • Military Convoy Parade 5:30p Downtown
- • City Council WILL NOT meet Oct 15 (rescheduled to Oct. 7)
- • Marion County Health Fair, 10a Smithland VFD
- • Commissioners Court, 9a October 28
- • AA/NA, 8p Every Tues & Thurs at Christ Episcopal Church
School Dates
- • Report cards Oct 17
- • Football Bye Week
- • Volleyball at Daingerfield, Oct 18
- • Volleyball vs Hughes Springs, Oct 22 – SENIOR NIGHT
- • Football at Sabine, Oct 24-25
Concert
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church will also hold a free concert at 4p Saturday featuring Jennifer Campbell and Shirley Latham. They will be performing on the recently donated Steinway piano donated to the church.
Conference
Grace & Truth Church, 31440 Hwy 49, Avinger, will hold their 3rd Annual Bible Conference October 16-19 at the Church. Wed-Fri 6p Snacks and Fellowship, 6:30p Preaching; Sat 9a Preaching, Noon Lunch, 1-2p Q&A. Guest Speakers include Michael James, Frank German, and Gary Standish. Music by Teonna Hall. For more information, contact Pastor Shane Shaddix, 281-351-6171
Fish Fry
First Methodist Church will hold their annual Fish Fry from 5-7p October 18 at the church, 506 S. Line. Plates are available for either dine-in or take out. Adults $12, Children under 12 $6.
Elections
In-Person early voting is set to begin October 21 across Texas. In Marion County, early voting is at the Elections Building on N. Alley Street, and at the Tax Office on Lafayette Street.
Sample ballots can be viewed online at https://marioncountytaxoffice.com/november-5-2024-general-election/
Convoy
A convoy of historic military vehicles, the MVPA-HA Jefferson Highway Convoy, will be spending the night in Jefferson on October 22. They are expected to arrive around 3:30p at the Jefferson Visitors and Transportation Center. A parade through downtown will be at 5:30p. The public is invited to attend and view the vehicles and talk with personnel.
Health Fair
Marion County Health & Resource Fair will be held from 10a-1p October 26 at the Smithland VFD, 8247 Hwy 49E. Free lunch is provided. $250 cash drawing sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau, Raffle prizes include 32-in TV. Food Bank services, Blood Pressure/Glucose Tests, Insurance resources, vaccines, BMI checks, Medication questions. For more information, Pam Davis 903-776-2357 or Sherrie Houff 903-590-7844.
Chili Cook-off
Cypress Place Assisted Living is hosting their Family & Friends Fall Festival from 6-8p October 29. The event will include a Chili Cook-Off Contest. For more information, or to register, contact Cypress Place at 903-665-9855
Veterans Day Breakfast/Brunch
The Mims VFD Ladies Auxiliary will host a Veterans Day Breakfast/Bruch from 10a-1p on November 9 at the Mims Community Center, 12728 FM 729. Veterans eat free, and others are welcome to make a donation to support the Mims VFD and EMS.
Christmas Crafts
The Mims VFD Ladies Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas Craft Bazaar from 10a-3p at the Mims Community Center, 12728 FM 729, on December 7. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, hot cocoa, light lunch, and lots of handcrafted items. For more information, or to setup a booth, contact 903-256-7306
Gardening
The “Bloom and Roots” Garden Club invites anyone interested in gardening to come join them. They meet the 2nd Monday of each month. For more information, Contact June Hughes, 903-930-5104.
4-H
The Jefferson 4-H club is up and running and is open for new, or returning members. The youth education programs are sponsored through the Marion County AgriLife Extension office. For more information, or to join, contact Doug Weir at 903-578-7362.
Autumn in Avinger
Avinger will be celebrating Autumn with their annual Autumn in Avinger festival from 10a-5p November 23 at #7 Main Street Education, Avinger. There will be shopping, food through out the day, and bingo starting at 5:30p.
Bible Study
Cumberland Presbyterian Church is hosting a weekly bible study every Wednesday night. The evening starts with a 6p supper, and bible study from 6:30-7:30p led by Shane Shaddix. All are welcome. The group is currently starting Book of Hebrews.
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