ECLC Kids Visit SOC Pumpkin Patch
On Oct. 5th 2017, a group of students from Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) visited the Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch for a day of fun activities, including a barrel train, bean bag tosses, and a hay maze, along with other games. pumpkinpatch 1 pumpkinpatch 2 pumpkinpatch 4 pumpkinpatch 5 pumpkinpatch 6 pumpkinpatch 7 pumpkinpatch 8 pumpkinpatch...
read moreTexas Hunt for the Cure Couple are Wish-ful Givers
Shane and Julie Webster have been involved in helping Texas youngsters who have been diagnosed with chronic, terminal or life-changing illnesses since 2011. To date, they have assisted over 50 families by means of making their youngster’s wish come true in the form of hunting excursions, fishing trips and other requests. President of the inaugural chapter of Texas Hunt for the Cure is Stacy Standberry of Wills Point, who as a friend of the Websters was already assisting children in need whom they came in contact with. Then about six...
read moreHopkins County Hay Show and Ag Workers Breakfast Held Oct. 5
Back during August and September 2017, local hay producers who wished to enter the Hay Show submitted hay samples from their summer cuttings. The samples were analyzed at no charge by the Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op for protein percentages and energy levels, and the twelve entries were ranked accordingly. Following the annual Ag Worker’s Breakfast on October 5, 2017, the top ten entries were sold to the highest bidder in an auction-style sale. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Hopkins County 4H to help fund future exchange...
read moreDinner Bell Sponsored by Autumn Wind
Autumn Wind sponsored and served the weekly community meal served each Wednesday at the FUMC. The volunteers served several delicious options including smothered chicken, garden salad and vegetables, and peach cobbler crisp. If you or your business would like to take part in Dinner Bell, call FUMC at (903) 885-2185. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
read more2nd Annual Fall Fashion Show Set For Cedar Canyon Event Center on Oct. 10
Marlene DeYong, owner of Marlene’s Sass and Class Boutique, has planned the second annual Fall Fashion Show on Tuesday October 10, 2017 at 6 pm. The fun and interactive evening will be staged in the spacious Cedar Canyon Events Center, located on Highway 154 , two miles south of Sulphur Springs. Besides the fashion modeling preview, ticketholders will be treated to dinner catered by Coffee Off the Square, a coupon worth $5 toward fashion purchases and the opportunity to win fantastic prizes like dinner for four at a local B and B....
read moreDriver Needed For Meal-A-Day
Meal-a-Day is once again looking for a Monday Driver. This is the shortest route they have right now. The driver is having to quit because of health issues with his wife. This is an in-town route that will not take very long. If you would like to give an hour of your time every Monday from about 9:30 – 10:30 please contact Karon Weatherman as soon as possible at (903) 885-1661.
read moreKickoff of 4-H Week 2017
On Monday, Oct 2nd, thirty local members of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program gathered at the courthouse steps to witness the proclamation given by Judge Robert Newsom signaling the start of National 4-H Week which runs from Oct. 2nd through 7th. 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens. The organization is divided into many different departments or “projects” which include food and nutrition, mechanics and technology, and agriculture. All...
read more“Help Starts At Home”… United Way Drive Has Goal of $175,000
Adam Teer, Campaign Chairman of the 2017 Hopkins County United Way Drive, has opened the annual Drive with the first of the weekly Report Meetings. At noon each Tuesday, the dozen board members and numerous volunteer “packet-handers” will get together to monitor the progress of pledges and donations coming in. The goal is to collect $175,000 during October to assist worthy causes with non-profit status which are already at work in the local community. Donations are already coming in. Last year, United Way assisted nineteen...
read moreMitchell Chapel Community Meal Menu for September 21st, 2017
Do You Know What This Thursday Is? It’s Mitchell Chapel COGIC Free Community Feeding. Starts At 11:00 am Until 1:00pm… This Thursday Menu: Chicken Stew Green Salad Crackers Cheese Pickles Dessert Tea So Stop By Mitchell Chapel COGIC(402 Jackson Street) And Have Some Good Stew With Conversation. “We Are Here To Serve The Whole Man Spiritually And Physically”
read moreDinner Bell Menu For October 4, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for October 4, 2017 Autumn Winds Assisted Living, Mineola this week’s Community Partner. Smothered Chicken Mashed Potatoes Roasted Vegetables Garden Salad Peach Cobbler Crisp Lemony Delight–sugar free Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
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