Our Town: Sept 5, 2025

 Meetings

• • City Council 6:30p Sept 4
• • Tourism 5:30p Sept 8
• • JEDCO 5:30p Sept 9
• • MCDCSCO 5:30p Sept 9
• • JISD 6p Sept 9
• • Ore City Council 6p Sept 9
• • City Council Budget Hearing 6:30p Sept 10
• • City Council Tax Rate Hearing 6:30p Sept 11
• • Hospital District 6p Sept 11
• • AA/NA meets at 8p every Tuesday and Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church.
• Every Saturday, Marion County Farmer’s Market in downtown Jefferson May-October

School Dates

• • VB @Hawkins Tourney Sept 4-6
• • VB v New Boston Sept 5
• • Early Release Noon Sept 5
• • FB @ Newton 7p Sept 5
• • Progress Reports Sept 9
• • VB @ Gilmer Sept 9
• • Homecoming Sept 12

Food Pantry

• • Blessings of Grace Produce Distribution  9a Aug 28, Sept 2 & 4 Marion County Community Center
• • East Texas Food Bank 9a MC Community Center, 10a New & Waiting list
• • St Vincent DePaul 10a Sept 3 & 10
• • Dry Dock @ Mims 9a Sept 4, Limited to Mims VFD and Tejas Village residents
• • Dream Center 10a Sept 13
• • Blessings of Grace Pantry 5p  Sept 24

Art Walk

Jefferson’s Art Walk is September 6 and brings over 30 artists from the region together to showcase their work. Artists are setup in various shops downtown and on hand to discuss their work.

Car Show

The first Wheels on the Bayou car show is set for September 6 on Austin street in downtown. The show runs from 8a-2:30p and is sponsored by Big Cypress Corvettes.

Grief Share

GriefShare will begin at 5p Sunday, September 7, in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church, 305 W. Henderson. GriefShare is a 13-week recovery support group where you will hear insights from grief recovery experts, meet others who understand what you’re going through, receive comfort and support, learn practical tips for navigating your grief and discover the 6 signs of healing. For more information, contact the Rev. Mark Crim at pastormarkcrim@gmail.com or 903-576-1455.

Blood Drive

JHS will hold a blood drive from 8a-3p September 17 at the Band Hall. LifeShare will be overseeing the donation.

Story Hour

The Jefferson Carnegie Library will hold Story Hour at 10a September 17 at the Library. Kindergarten through fifth grade are welcome. 

Watershed

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office and the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board will present a workshop on being a Texas Watershed Steward from 9a-1p September 19 at the Kellyville Senior Center. The program will provide an overview of water quality and management, including a discussion on the Big Cypress Creek basin. The program is free, but pre-registration is recommended. Continuing Education credis/CEUs are also available. Call 979-321-5939 or http://bit.ly/4p0OWCF to register.

APL

Animal Protection League will be in Jefferson from 10a-2p Monday, September 22, at the vacant lot next to Port Jefferson Outpost, 220 N Polk Street, with low-cost spay/neuter, and vaccinations. They are in Jefferson generally once a month. \Vaccine clinic is first come, first serve, and spay/neuter surgeries are by appointment only, They can be scheduled at: https://animalprotectionleague.as.me/schedule/6a0a4e49. For more information on APL, visit aplspayneuter.org or call 903-753-7387.

National Night Out

Marion County will celebrate National Night Out at 5:30p October 7 at W.F. Lockett Stadium. Enjoy an evening of family fun and community building with Marion County First Responders and other organizations.

Lecture Series

The Jefferson Historical Society and Museum will hold their quarterly lecture series at 6p October 16 at the museum.  

Flag Retire

Old, tattered, or worn flags can be retired properly at the Marion County Judge’s office. A retirement box available outside his office where flags can be placed. 

Reunion

JHS Class of ‘76 needs your help in contacting class members for our upcoming reunion during this year’s homecoming weekend. If you graduated in 1976 or you know of someone who did, please contact Jill Rice Johnson at 903-601-3866 or Peggy Brown Walker at 903-926-1960.

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.

Update Us

Send shout-outs and event notices to JeffersonJimplecute@gmail.com or call 903-665-2462. These run at no charge in date order as space is available.