Meetings
• Commissioners Court, Feb. 27, 9a
• Marion County Resource Coalition, 11a-1p, St. Paul UMC
• Blessings of Grace, Produce Feb 28 at 9a
• Planning & Zoning, March 7, 5p
• Strategic Plan Virtual meeting March 7, 6p
• Commissioners Court, March 13, 9a
• Tourism Board, March 13, 5:30p
Save the Date
• March 17-18, St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Shopping Celebration
• March 17-18: Knightlight Tavern’s Medieval Wine Fair
• March 18: Jefferson Lion’s Lucky 5K & Fun Run
• March 30-April 1: Citywide Rummage Sale
• First Saturday of each month: Cruise Night
Caddo Lake Events
Caddo Lake State Park will 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.
Chili
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.
Historic Gardening
The Texas Historical Commission will host a webinar March 1 on “Elegant Authenticity: Implementing and Interpreting Historic Landscaping”. More information, and to register can be found at: https://bit.ly/3KvO86J
Cruise Night
Cruise on in on the first Saturday of the month in Historic Jefferson to check out the local muscle cars, street rods and all manner of cars. Open to all makes and models. No entry fee. 50/50 drawing. Sponsored by Big Cypress Corvette Club. Held on the 100 block of E Austin Street in front of the Jefferson General Store.
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.
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
Ham Radio
The NE Texas Amateur Radio Group will conduct an Introduction To Amateur Radio and General Upgrade Classes, beginning at 6:30p March 14, at the Atlanta, Texas, Public Library. Both classes will provide everything required for your License. Please use the East door. These Classes are free. The study guide and all materials are $10 per student. These Classes are hosted by the Atlanta Public Library. Class Size Is Limited, please make reservations at: warhorse@startmail.com or 903 556-3229.
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.
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.