Saltillo ISD 7th Annual Scholarship Dinner and Auction
With about $8,000 dollars raised for the Kerry Garmon Memorial Scholarship Fund, Saltillo ISD will now be able to assist up to eight graduating students next year as the students go forward with college studies. The main method of fundraising for this successful Scholarship Fund is the Dinner and Auction staged each Spring prior to graduation. The 2018 event was held on Saturday April 14 in the Kerry Garmon Gymnasium, with robust attendance and participation. Several current Scholarship recipients were present to speak to the audience and...
read morePhotos from Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap
By Savannah Owens Danna’s Flea Market Style and Swap was held this weekend from April 12th-15th at the Civic Center. Vendors filled the banquet hall and spilled out onto the front lawn. Vendors and shoppers came from near and far. There was literally something for everyone. The Flea market featured fashion items and clothes, unique furniture and antiques, comic books, quilts, and rare coins! Customers enjoyed looking for rare finds and treasures. There were several food trucks and booths as well as fantastic live music and door prizes. ...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For April 18, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU April 18, 2018 Water Oak Elementary Community Partner of the Week Beef Tortilla Casserole Pinto Beans Mexican Rice Salsa Garden Salad Tortillas and Butter Sopapilla Cheesecake Vanilla Pudding with Pineapple Cream–Sugur Free Dessert Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read more4th Annual Tennis Tournament Benefits Community, Hosted By CANHelp
By Savannah Owens CANHelp’s 4th Annual Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday April 14th, 2018. There were a total of 16 teams including locals to groups from Tyler and Dallas. The categories included students and advanced players. Four years ago, CANHelp members wanted to host a fundraiser, and they partnered with Coach Martinez and the SSHS tennis team to put on this event. Shanna Martin said the event has “continued to grow every year”, and her favorite part is “having the community come together to benefit...
read moreFood, Fun, and Dutch Ovens: John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class
By Savannah Owens The Annual John Chester Dutch Oven cooking class was held Saturday April 14th, 2018 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. The class was comprised of 20-30 people interested in learning how to cook using a dutch oven. The approximate number of coals used in cooking the food is 37. Place 12 coals under the pot and 25 on top. The class was instructed by Rick Wilson and Henry Penson. Wilson started the class with John Chester 16 years ago. Marie Chester, has been cooking with dutch ovens for her “entire life”. She has...
read moreBake Sale to Support Johnny Turner April 20th, 2018
Bake Sale to support Johnny Turner April 20th, 2018.
read moreThe Pulpwood Queen Visits Sulphur Springs, Adopts Local BookClub Chapter
I have finally met the tiara-wearing, book-sharing Pulpwood Queen, and now I see why she is so well-known and so well-loved! She and sidekick assistant Tiajuana came to my book club on April 10, 2018. Kathy L. Patrick Murphy, the Texas-born Pulpwood Queen and creator of the world-wide “Beauty and the Book” Club, visited the Literary Ladies Book Club in Sulphur Springs during it’s April meeting at the home of John and Sharon Feldt. Murphy was so impressed with the ladies that she “adopted” the existing club and...
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What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? By Johanna Hicks
What’s Up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension? Spring is here, and at the Hopkins County Extension Office, we have hit the ground running! So many opportunities are available and we don’t want you to miss out. Below are dates, times, locations, and description of upcoming events, some of which are for certain groups, and others are open to anyone. Teen Safety Day When: Thursday, April 19 Where: Hopkins County Civic Center Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. What: several exhibits, including virtual reality simulators and...
read more“Let Us Entertain You” Music Fundraising Event at FUMC Quitman April 14
Where can you go in NE Texas to enjoy your favorite songs from “Phantom of the Opera”, “My Fair Lady”, “Evita” or “Fiddler on the Roof”? Interestingly, in Quitman, Texas this Saturday evening, April 14! The 6:30 pm dessert affair themed “Let Us Entertain You” will feature members of the Quitman First United Methodist Church and area-known guest singers and musicians performing favorite Broadway musical selections. Attendance is free, by donation. The exciting evening will serve as a...
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