Meetings
- • P&Z, 5p June 16
- • City Council, 5:30p June 17
- • AA/NA meets at 8p every Tuesday and Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church.
Summer Sports
JISD Summer Youth Sports Camps: Cost is $30 per camper
- • Baseball: 6-8p June 24-26, K-8th, mcashby@jeffersonisd.org
- • Softball: 8-10:30a July 1-2, 2nd-8th, hgwelch1@jeffersonisd.org
- • Volleyball: 6-8p July 7-8, jrstrother@jeffersonisd.org
- • Girls Basketball: 1-3p July 14-16, K-8th, klmauldin@jeffersonisd.org
Strength Training
JISD is holding Strength and Conditioning this summer to prepare athletes for the fall. The schedules are Monday-Wednesday, then a 7-7 on Thursday, plus workout times. They run each week June 2-26, July 7-25. Regular Football and Volleyball practice begins on August 4.
Youth Football
Marion County Youth Sports Organization is holding Little League Football Signups from 10a-1p June 14 and 21 at the Dairy Queen on US59. Flag (6/7yo), 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grade tackle are available. For more information contact Tramane Nelson at 903-407-3166.
Summer Meals
JISD will be offering a Summer Meal Program to children and teens, ages 18 and under, through June 30. The meals are provided at no cost. The meals will be served from 7:45a-8:15a and 11:30a-Noon, at the High School and the Elementary School.
Camp Caddo
The Church of Uncertain is holding Camp Caddo from 9a-2p June 16, 20, 23, 26, and 27, at the Church, 2936 Dorough Rd, Karnack.
Father’s Day
Is Sunday, June 15.
Freedom Walk
Marion County Health and Resource Coalition will hold a Freedom Walk starting at 9a June 21 at the High School. The walk will proceed down MLK to the Primary Campus where a free health Fair will be held. Music, vendors and food trucks will also be on site along with various health and wellness providers. T-Shirts are available in advance for $20 or $25 the day of the event. Car seats will also be available for free from TxDOT. For more information, contact Sherrie Houff at 903-590-7844.
Grand Opening
Circle C Feed and Supply will hold their grand opening on Friday, June 20. There will be free giveaways, lunch, local vendors, door prizes and raffles and family friendly activities. A ribbon cutting will be held at 11:30a
Bull Riding
Come watch the World Senior Pro Bull Riding Association put on a show to remember at the Historic Jefferson Bull Bonanza & Old Time Rodeo Parade. Events start at 9a on June 28 and continue all day! There’s even a parade, Rodeo Clown Contest and Kids Coloring Contest! For more information, call 903-215-8140.
July 4
Jefferson Salutes America is just around the corner, and the Krewe of Hebe is asking for your help to make it an even bigger success this year! Firecracker 50 memberships are being accepted now and proceeds go towards this annual event. The Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band will again be performing along side the Pie and Cake Auction, duck races, children’s parade, and fun and games. $50 membership can be paid online at square.link/u/aV3ZeN8N, or mailed to Jefferson Salutes America, PO Box 562, Jefferson TX 75657
VBS
Is your church or congregation holding VBS this summer? Contact the Jimplecute and get it listed! We will print each week the list of VBS opportunities for area churches at no charge. Special rates are available for larger advertising.
- • Jefferson Church of Christ. June 16-20, 9-11a. Age 4-Grade 4.
- Lake O’the Pines Baptist Church. June 16-20, 9a-12:15p 4years through 6th Grade. 903-755-2793
- • Church of Uncertain. July 7-11 9:30a-12:30p
APL
Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson from 10a-2p Monday, June 30, at the vacant lot next to Port Jefferson Outpost, 220 N Polk Street, with low-cost spay/neuter, and vaccinations. They are in Jefferson once a month. Vaccine clinic is first come, first , and spay/neuter surgeries are by appointment only, They can be scheduled at: https://animalprotectionleague.as.me/schedule/6a0a4e49.
Bees
Honeybees are looking for their winter home. 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.
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