Meetings
• Commissioners Court, Feb. 13, 9a
• City Tourism Board, Feb. 13, 5:30p
• JEDCO, Feb. 14, 5:30p
• Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 at 9a
• St Vincent de Paul, Feb. 16, 23, at 10-11a
• Blessings of Grace Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
• Dream Center Food Pantry, Feb. 18, 10-Noon
• City Council, Feb. 21, 5:30p
• Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a
Ward 2 Update
Alderman Will Thomas will hold a Ward 2 Community Update Brief (CUB) at 6 p.m. Monday, February 13 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 111 Crawford St. Thomas said that he’ll be providing valuable information and updates about specific issues currently being worked on in the community.
Valentine’s Breakfast
Women of Jefferson will hold their annual Valentine’s Breakfast from 7-11a at Taste of Caddo on February 14. Costs are $12 per person or $24 per couple. Menu includes Scrambled or Fried Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Pancake or Potatoes, and Toast or Biscuit, with Coffee, Milk or Orange Juice. Take out and Delivery is available. All proceeds go toward the WOJO Scholarship fund.
PAACC Meets
The Pyland African American Cemetery Charter (PAACC) will hold it’s Annual Board of Directors meeting Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11 a.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church. The Public is welcome. Contact us @ www.thepaacc.org
CLHRC Meets
The Caddo Lake Historical Research Committee will meet Saturday, February 18, at 2 pm at the Gray/Potter’s Point Community Center in Gray, Texas. For the program, Ellen Danielson will present a book report and discussion on the book ‘Love is a Wild Assault’ by Elithe Hamilton Kirkland, a fictionalized biography of Harriet Potter first published in 1959 and reprinted in 1984. Some of you may still have copies. The Community Center is located at 129 MCR 3636 in Gray, Texas, ZIP 75657. Refreshments will be served, as always, by Geraldine Mason and Paula Powers. Hope to see you there.
Caddo Lake Events
Caddo Lake will be celebrating Black History Month with a hike starting at 1 p.m. on February 18 at the Caddo Forest Trailhead.
The Park will also be hosting a day full of activities on February 25 starting with 8:30 a.m. Coffee with a Ranger at Saw Mill Pond; Art in the Park at 1 p.m. at Saw Mill Pond; and CCC History Hike at 3 p.m. at Caddo Forest Trailhead.
Pancakes
First Methodist Church’s Annual Pancake Supper will be from 5-7p.m. February 20 athe the Fellowship Hall. Donations are Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Dine in or Take Out.
GriefShare
A GriefShare Support Group will begin from 4-6p.m. February 19 at First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 903-665-3268.
4H Dinner
The Marion County 4-H and the Marion County Fair is sponsoring a Fried Chicken supper with green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy and sandwich bread for $10 a plate, pickup or dine in, starting at 5p February 23, at the Kellyville Community Center.
WSET & TxTech
Texas Tech University Professional education office in Jefferson is hosting a workshop to earn your level 2 Wine, Spirits Educational Trust award (WS.E.T.) on March 4 and 5th.
Earn your certification in just one weekend from the internationally respected organization
• Great for Restaurant and bar staff
• Sommelier training
• Wine enthusiasts
• Beverage sales associates
Class to be held at the Jeffersonian Institute, 120 South Austin Street, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. Call 214-5661881 to reserve your spot
Chili Supper
Mims Chapel Methodist Church Women’s annual chili supper will be from 5:30-7p February 24 at the church, 13714 FM 729 Avinger, Texas 75630. This is an annual a fundraiser for this group. Dine in or Take out, the chili comes with all the fixings and dessert. Cost is $10. For more information, contact the church at 903-755-2513.
Wildflowers
Wildflowers & Wine Saturday, April 29, in Avinger, Texas. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wine-tasting opens 11 a.m., finest Texas wineries, $10 entry provides glass, wine bag. Canine beauty pageant, 10:30 a.m. Community parade, 4 p.m. Kids’ fishing hole. Prize raffle. Art & Photography Show. Music by 92.3 FM, The Depot. Event T-shirts for purchase in April. Visit avingertxchamber.org/wildflower-trails for details, vendor and sponsor forms.
Art Show
Art & Photography Show and Treasure Hunt, April 27-29. Avinger, Texas. Art & Photography Show: adult and youth categories, cash awards, art delivery April 24, public show April 27-29. Three-day Treasure Hunt, new clue daily, cash prize. Visit avingertxchamber.org/wildflower-trails for details and entry forms.
Paid Pre-K
Jefferson Primary is now enrolling pre-k students for the tuition based program, for the 2023-24 school year. The program is for students, 3 and 4 years of age by September 1. Payment options: Full year $3,000; Per Semester $1,650; Monthly $370. For more information contact Lindsey Whitaker at lwwhitaker@jeffersonisd.org or call 903-665-2461.
Exercise
Exercise for Older Adults sessions are being held from 10-11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Jefferson Housing Authority, 505 State Hwy 49W. For more information, contact Joe Ann Zastovnik at 214-729-1266.
Scholarship
Lone Star Ag Credit is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors in the class of 2023. Six seniors will receive a $2,500 scholarship, and if they are a 4H/FFA member, their club will receive $500. Applications must be postmarked by March 17. The packet is available at https://lonestaragcredit.com/scholarship-application-2023. Lone Star Ag Credit provides financing for rural land, country homes, agribusiness, livestock, agricultural equipment and operating expenses. For more information, contact Lydia Laske at 800-530-1252.
Spread the Word
Send Shoutouts and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com. Notices are free and will run continuously as space is available prior to the event.