Upcoming Meetings
• Jefferson City Council at 5:30 p.m. on March 22.
• Jefferson Adopt-A-Cop at 5:30p.m. on March 23 at the Historic Jefferson Railway Depot.
• Marion County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. March 28.
Upcoming Music Events
Auntie Skinner’s:
All bands 9 p.m – 1 a.m.
• March 19: WTW & St. Patrick’s Day Bash
• March 26: Rewind
Shamrocks & Shenanigans
The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring their Shamrocks & Shenanigans event from 10a-5p Saturday. Come shop with Jefferson merchants. Contact the Chamber to sign-up and for more information. 903-665-2672
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Spring Awakening Fest
Hypecon presents the Spring Awakening Festival and Viking Faire from 10a-5p Saturday and Sunday at the What’s Up Retreat, 6534 Hwy 43 South, near Smithland.
Since the dawn of time most faire’s have been based in the Medieval and Renaissance setting. However, history is repeating itself for the new era. The Viking Age over the past 10 years has slowly made itself more mainstream due to TV, movies, and historical discoveries.
Spring Awakening Festival is a faire in the Viking Age setting. The Viking Age was focused on family, discovering new lands, and expectation. This faire will be 100% family friendly. We will be expanding the traditional faire idea with more Scandinavian elements.
We will be having Leatherworking, Blacksmithing, Woodworking, Folk Music, Family games and so much more!
Check our website https://hypeconevents.com for price of camping and VIP River Pine Blessing ticket that comes with some complimentary mead!
Our vendors will be open from 10am until 5pm. After 5 we will have a bonfire celebration that will be more adult oriented that starts at 8pm and will continue through the night.
Hypeconevents.com/springawakeningfestival
Blood Drive
Citizens for a Better Community of Jefferson are holding a Blood Drive on Thursday, March 24. For more information or to signup to donate, contact Rachelle Vance at chelle210k@gmail.com or 903-601-2230.
Denim & Diamonds
MCDCSCO will host it’s annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 26 at the Jefferson Transportation Center. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume as well as door prizes. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 per person. Contact Mary Spearmon, 903-738-3028, or any MCDCSCO board member for tickets or more information.
Square Dancing
The East Texas Square an Round Dance Association is holding their annual festival March 25-26 at the Marshall Civic Center..
Friday night starts with Pre-Rounds 7-7:30; Grand March at 7:30 then a Quick welcome, prayer, pledge a few intro’s, then dance until 10.
Saturday morning 9:00 a.m. – 11:50 will be Mainstream, Plus, and Rounds workshop; 12-1 p.m East Texas Fashion Show; 1:45 p.m. – 3 p.m. Ole fashion calling with Harvest Moon Countrygrass performing evening and Tim Tyl 6 p.m. Opening ceremonies, grand march then square dancing will start.
Free admission to watch for spectators.
Operation Healthy Paws
Friends of Jefferson Animals is sponsoring Operation Healthy Paws from 10a-2p March 26 at 305 E. Austin Street. Do you have questions? We have answers.
Operation Healthy Paws is part of a community-wide spay/neuter/pet-health campaign designed to help people whose companion animals need comprehensive, preventive health care. If you are qualified, you will receive a voucher to use at the Animal Protection League for spay/neuter and a rabies vaccine. You will also be eligible to bring your pet for additional vaccines at a later date to be determined.
Who is eligible?
1. People with a personal or family pet not previously spayed or neutered. No rescues or rescue organizations.
2. Residents of Marion County.
Please leave your pets at home – surgery or treatment will not happen on-site. Do feel free to bring your children. We’ll have information booths and kid-friendly activities.
It’s first come, first served for vouchers! Come early to claim yours!
*** FOJA is also looking for matching corporate sponsors should any business like to donate to help spay/neuter more animals in Marion County. We want to maximize this endeavor and look forward to seeing everyone there.
If you’re a business and want more information on how to help, please message Dina Carroll for details. If you’re a resident of Marion County, we look forward to seeing you and please share the word. This is one of several clinics we will be doing this year.
JPS Roundup
Jefferson Primary School will be holding their annual Roundup for Kindergarten and Head Start from 10a-6p March 29, at the school. Parents will need to bring Student’s Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, shot records, Parents Driver’s License or ID, voter registration card or residential lease or tax statement or proof of home purchase. Pre-Registration is available at https://bit.ly/HeadstartRegistrationJISD For more information call 903-665-2461 option 4
JCA Alumni Weekend
Jefferson Christian Academy will hold their Alumni Weekend April 15-17. This is an All Honors Weekend. For more information, https://www.jeffersonchristianacademy.org/, or contact Alumni President Steve Francisco at 682-560-3684.
Candidate Forum
The Jefferson Jimplecute will be sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Transportation Center.
All candidates for City Council and JISD School Board are invited.
It will be a Question and Answer style session. The public is invited to submit questions to the Jimplecute prior to the event at jeffersonjimplecute@gmail.com
Chamber Ambassadors
Can you help? The Marion County Chamber of Commerce is looking for folks who would be willing to volunteer on Saturdays for a few hours in the Ambassador program. What does an MCCC Ambassador do?
They will assist visitors downtown by answering questions (Where are the restrooms?) and passing out information to local events, attractions, and businesses. Ambassadors will be there as helpful hospitality hosts, welcoming guests to our community.
Be prepared to have fun! Can you spare a few hours (1-4 hours) to help, 1 or 2 Saturdays per month?? This would be great for retirees and high school juniors/seniors, NHS members, Scouts, etc. who need volunteer hours. For more information contact the Chamber at 903-665-2672 or Peg Brown-Walker.
Workforce Solutions in Jefferson
Workforce Solutions of East Texas is in Jefferson from 10a-3p every Tuesday at Texas Tech Satellite Campus, 120 E. Austin Street. Their Access Point locations have a Workforce Solutions resource area where job seekers can register for WorkinTexas.com, receive assistance with job searches, resume writing, workshops and access to other resources.
McCurry Produce Now Offering Pork
McCurry Produce has added Pork products to their fruit and vegetable, and firewood lineup. For more information or to place an order call (903) 738-3066
Enoch Expands Offerings
Although they will still have our usual staple food items throughout normal operating hours, Chef Jeff is currently working on some new food creations exclusively for Fridays and Saturdays at Enoch’s in Jefferson.
Come by to see what his latest creation is all about as he will be working his magic to expand their food menu a bit more.
Honeybees
Jefferson’s “Bee Man” Stanford Brantley wants to remind everyone as the weather starts getting warmer honeybees will being moving around. If you find a hive of bees, he asks that you contact him to come remove the bees instead of killing them. Bees will often rest in water meter covers or other similar protected spaces. Mr. Brantley can be reached at 903-665-8343.
Seeking Most Senior, Youngest Residents
The Jimplecute is assisting in identifying the “Most Senior Resident” and the “Youngest Resident” of the City of Jefferson and of Marion County. If you know of a resident who is 100+, or under 1, please let us know. 903-665-2462
COVID Testing, Vaccines Available
Jefferson’s Amazing Hearts Homecare and Staffing LLC is able to provide both COVID-19 testing and vaccinations available to companies and individuals. Testing can be done at workplaces or other locations by appointment. Both Rapid Testing (15 Minutes) or PCR Testing (48-72 hours) are available. Groups of 50 are required to setup vaccination clinics. Testing and vaccines are available for both those with and without insurance. For more information or to schedule, call 903-742-4139.