Reilly Springs Jamboree Dance Benefits Senior Citizens Building Fund
Producers of the Reilly Springs Jamboree brought the show to town with a Christmas Dance on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Center as a benefit the building fund for a new Senior Center. Classic country music ruled the evening as Roger Reed and the Sunshine Band’s Gary Jones and Bill Langley kept the couples dancing. Guest singers Shanna Carter and Janet Reed performed favorite Christmas songs, Don Woods Jr. delivered traditional and redneck country, and Enola Gay sang the blues. There was also more than a little...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For December 13, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for December 13, 2017 Guaranty Bond Bank this week’s Community Partner. Meat Loaf Mexican Hominy Garlic Green Beans Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Peach Cobbler Crisp Chocolate Sugar Free Dessert Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Join us for a great meal and good companionship. Tell your friends about us. Hope to see you. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
read moreBook Fair To Be Held At Como-Pickton Elementary Library
Reading is the most important skill you can teach a child. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose books will motivate them to read more. Not to mention, books make wonderful Christmas gifts! The Como-Pickton Elementary Library is hosting their annual Scholastic Book Fair Monday, December 11th through Friday, December 15th – 8:00am – 3:30pm. They will have extended hours on Thursday the 14th, 8:00am – 6:30pm. Be sure you register for their “baskets of books” drawing, one for lower...
read moreSister Babyz Fashion Show: The Perfect Combination of Fun and Fashion
Sister Babyz Fashion Show was held Saturday Dec. 9th and was a huge success. The popular Venue 219 was packed with standing room only. Local members from the community modeled creatively paired outfits. Plaids and velvet trends as well as sparkly ideas for the holidays were highlights of the show. These new trends were matched with Sister Babyz staples of sassy sweaters, distressed jeans, and miles of various boots and booties. It was a night to remember, with multiple door prizes, as Sister Babyz rolled out styles to look forward to this...
read moreChristmas Carolers in the Plaza
December 9, 2017 – The Dallas Goode Time Carolers traveled from the Dallas area with one traveling from as far as Weatherford to Carol around Sulphur Springs square. They caroled around the plaza going into the local restaurants around the square and performing impromptu Christmas songs. Some of the restaurants visited were: Saucy’s, Redneck Cafe, Arturo’s, Burgerland. Knowing over 70 popular Christmas Carols this quartet took requests for favorites. They sang songs like “Hark the Herald”, “Jingle...
read moreSecond Annual Christmas Market: Major Success
By Savannah OwensThe Second Annual Christmas Market was a huge success! There were many vendors out on Main Street, selling all sorts of Christmas gift items and cute home decor items. There were creative painted signs, wooden crosses, delicious smelling roasted Christmas nuts, coffee mugs, Dog biscuits, Stockings, Knit scarves, hand warmers, and hats! There was even kids clothing, and customizable earrings and jewelry. Not to mention the adorable Christmas shirts and sweaters, ornaments, bows, bath bombs, soaps and much more! Created by...
read moreA Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas: A Comedic Twist on the Classic Tale
By Savannah Owens A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas follows three redneck best friends; Bill, Dave, and Jimmy as they navigate their relationships while on a hunting trip on Christmas Eve. The women: Lou, Barbie Jo, and Darlene try to stick to their normal Christmas routines while airing their frustrations about their men. The story is narrarated by a friendly traveler named Bob who arrived in the little town of Christmas and invites the audience to join him on the journey of a special Christmas. Little do these couples know...
read moreBishop Nelson Gatlin of Mitchell Chapel Aware of Need in Local Community
For the 17th year, Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ will host the “Rescue the Perishing” food giveaway for families in need. On Saturday December 9, 2017, a bag of groceries will be given per household to persons who present a utility bill or other proof of local residency. The location is the Fellowship Hall of the church at 402 South Jackson Street from 8am, until all bags have been given. This is not the sole way that Mitchell Chapel offers assistance with basic needs. A hot meal is served each Thursday from 11am...
read more“Celestial Christmas” at First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon is a Must-See!
Fred and Jane Randles of the Music Ministry at Mt. Vernon’s First Baptist Church have a shared love for singing and the performance of music. For the Christmas season 2017, under their direction the choirs, Youth departments and Children’s Ensemble of the church will be joined by a 6-piece orchestra to present a musical spectacular, “Celestial Christmas”. There will be three nightly performances featuring a cast of over 200 in biblical scenes portraying the Good News of Jesus’ birth, and featuring flying actors...
read moreReilly Springs Jamboree Benefits Sr. Center With a Christmas Dance at 6pm December 9
If you like classic country music, come to the Jamboree/Christmas Dance on Saturday December 9, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center at 150 MLK Drive. Music will begin at 6pm with Roger Reed and the Jamboree Band. Come to dance or just watch the dancers, and enjoy some punch and cookies, good old-fashioned fun and country music. Cost to attend is $10 person, but anyone may donate more if they wish because all proceeds go to the Senior Citizens Building Fund. Program Director Karon Weatherman hopes the construction of a new,...
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