The KSST Nice People Award Winners Represent the Best in Hopkins County
People often say that Hopkins County is made up of the nicest people! Well, that’s proven every year on KSST during Valentine’s season when nice people nominate other nice people they know for special recognition and a box of chocolates. Walgreen’s was (again!) this year’s candy sponsor of a dozen boxes of Russell Stover candy. Those who nominated winners got the pleasure of presenting the candy. Thanks for tuning in to this heartwarming tradition, it’s all about good things going on in Hopkins County! February 7...
read moreSr’s March Events Designed For Games, Food and Friends
The Seniors Center in Sulphur Springs is a center for fun, good food and great friends. Here are four March events that local senior citizens are invited to! Saturday, March 10th 10:00 AM Meal A Day Volunteer Pancake Breakfast If you are a Volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center you are invited to attend the Breakfast. This is the only way I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU for your service. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ...
read moreSilver Leos Writers Guild Plans Fred A. Tarpley Writers Workshop in March
Members of the Silver Leos Writers Guild, sponsored by Texas A and M University in Commerce, are inviting writers and interested persons to attend the Fred A. Tarpley Writer’s Workshop. It will be held on Saturday March 10 in the Sam Rayburn Student Center from 8 am until 4:15 pm. Cost to attend is $50 for Silver Leo members or $55 for non-members. The non-refundable registration fee includes conference materials, refreshments, deli buffet lunch and door prizes. Deadline to register is March 1, 2018. For information, contact Sharon...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For February 14, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU CELEBRATE– Dinner Bell Anniversary (starting our 7th year) and Valentine’s Day February 14, 2018 Hopkins-Rains County Farm Bureau this week’s Community Partner. Meat Loaf and Gravy (served at our first meal on February 1, 2012) Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Yeast Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Strawberry Cake (to honor St. Valentine) Pudding with Strawberry Filling (also to celebrate February 14, sugar free) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church)....
read moreUpcoming Senior Events: February 2018
There are a lot of activities happening everyday at the Senior Citizens Center. I have highlighted below and attached Flyers for some of the Bigger Events. I still have 300 Calendars for sale. These are 2 year Calendars. I have decided to sell them for $ 10.00 each hoping more of you guys will come and support the building of a NEW Senior Citizens Center. These calendars are not doing any good just sitting in the boxes. Please come and buy the Calendars and Support our efforts for a NEW BUILDING. Events For Your New Calender:...
read moreEnchanted Forest Father Daughter Dance: An Event to Remember
By Savannah Owens The Father Daughter Enchanted Forest dance hosted by the Mother’s Culture Club (MCC) this past Saturday, Feb 3rd, 2018, was packed! Over 300 Dads and daughters attended. There were daughters of all ages, dressed in gorgeous ball gowns and princess dresses. In addition to dancing, the MCC had unicorn rides, photo booths, face painting, tasty snacks, and raffles available. Sky Ranch was there offering a free week for a family camp. The main prize was for a 9 mm Pistol and a “Frozen” themed convert able....
read moreYou’re Invited: One Year Anniversary For Lil’ 4’s Club
The Lil’ 4’s Club invites you to celebrate their one year anniversary on Saturday, February 24th from 10am-5pm, at the Lil’ 4’s building (200 Fuller st).
read moreShawls of Love: New Sponsor and A Blessing Event
There is a NEW Sponsor for the Shawls of Love Group Stacey Wetzel from CIMA Hospice will be sponsoring the group. On Monday, February 26th at 10:00 they will have “Blessing of the Shawls”. The Chaplin from CIMA Hospice will say a prayer over the Shawls and Blankets before they are delivered to the Hospice Patients.
read moreSpring Break Sewing Workshop and More By Johanna Hicks
Spring Break Sewing Workshop Have you wanted to learn to sew, but didn’t know where to start? Do you have a sewing machine, but you don’t know how to use it? Are you looking for something to do during spring break that doesn’t break the bank? I have the perfect solution for you – the Spring Break Sewing Workshop! Our 4-H’ers recently participated in a 4-H Sewing Fun Day, and the question was brought up about having a more in-depth workshop, so I agreed. Here are the details: What: Spring Break Sewing...
read moreSulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Plan Meeting on February 13
Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 13! All retired school personnel living in Hopkins and Rains Counties are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting will include a program by Menzie Chase, who works as part of a certified therapy-dog team with her trained basset hound, Joker. The meeting location is The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 516 Oak Ave. Sulphur Springs, TX Time: 10:00 a.m. The meeting will also include information regarding upcoming elections and issues, health insurance, and opportunities to volunteer, if...
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