Our Town Jefferson – 5.19.23

Loud Noise

The Civil War “Living History” this Friday and Saturday will have different bouts of fireworks (Friday) and cannon and musket shots going on both days. Be sure and keep animals indoors as much as possible. See more details on the event on page 5

Meetings

Marion County Resources Coalition, May 22, 11a, St Paul UMC

Adopt-A-Cop, May 24, 4:30p, Historic Jefferson Railway

Commissioners Court, 9a, May 30

Save the Date

May 21: Jefferson Christian Academy Graduation

June 1-3: Big Cypress Corvette Weekend

June 10: Community Health & Law Enforcement Resources 10a-7p Jefferson Community Center

June 13: WOJO, Noon, Bulldog Pizza

July 11: WOJO, Noon, Bulldog Pizza

July 26: Adopt-a-Cop, 4:30p Historic Jefferson Railway

JISD EOY Dates

May 19: 10:19a JHS Awards Assembly JHS Gym (during Bulldog Block)

May 19: Jefferson Athletic Booster Club All Sports Banquet, 6p, JHS Commons

May 24: Senior Parade, 4:30p

May 25: 10a Graduation practice

May 25: Early Release

May 26: 7:30a Senior Breakfast Jefferson Transportation Center

May 26: 8p Graduation – WF Lockett Stadium

Yacht Club

The Longview Yacht Club will hold a Grand Reopening Extravaganza Event from 11a-3p Saturday at 131 Yacht Club Rd, Jefferson. There will be food trucks, kids station, raffle, sunset cruise/sailboat rides, new pier dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. 

Baseball

Jefferson Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball Association is hosting an 8U Baseball tournament on Saturday at Kellyville Park. For more information, contact Tyrani at 903-601-1555, Kattie 903-930-2568, or Becca at 903-601-0646 or email jeffersondixie@yahoo.comLib.