Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch: Now Open
The Shannon Oaks Church Pumpkin Patch opened this past weekend on Sept. 30th, 2017, and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm until October 28th. The pumpkin patch will house a special “Pumpkin park” which includes fun activities for the whole family such as face painting, games, pumpkin bowling, mazes paintball, and more. This event is open to the public, and admission is $5 for everyone over the age of 2. There will be pumpkins of all sizes and colors, including gourds, and squash for sale. You can...
read morePJC SS-Child Care Workshop offered Saturday Oct 7th, 2017
The Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center is offering a Child Care Workshop this Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The keynote address will be given by Paulette Allard, who will speak on Active Supervision. This is an effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children. It transforms supervision from a passive approach to an active skill. Active Supervision ensures that children of all ages explore their environments safely. Each program can keep children safe by teaching all...
read moreFollowing 7 Mini-Walks, Thursday’s “Walk to Remember” is Final Step in Terrific Tuesday Fundraiser for 2017
The 2017 Mini-Walks are concluded. Please attend the Walk to Remember on Thursday October 5, 2017 at 6pm in The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital. It will be the final fundraising event for the Terrific Tuesdays program, a weekly respite program for caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia victims in the local area. Meet caregivers and local healthcare personnel and enjoy the evening presentation.
read more4H Proclamation To Be Read Monday October 2 at 4:30pm on Courthouse Steps
Monday October 2 is the kickoff for 4H Week in Hopkins County! All 4H members, families, leaders and prospective members are invited to meet at the Hopkins County Courthouse steps at 4:30 pm to hear the reading of the 4H Proclamation by Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsome. There will also be refreshments and information about 4H enrollment for new members. Following the reading, a meeting will be held at 5:30pm at the Hopkins County6 Agrilife Extension Office for leaders and managers. 4H members and families are also welcome. Each 4H Club...
read moreSenior Citizen Center October Calendar
Thursday, October 5th 6:00 – “A Walk To Remember” Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs Benefiting Terrific Tuesdays. Registration for the Walk is $ 20.00 which includes a Free T-shirt. Come Support Terrific Tuesdays Club. Tuesday, October 10th 9:00 – 12:00 – 11th Annual Senior Expo League Street Church of Christ 50 Vendors will be set up giving out information and offering Free Screenings. Flu and Pneumonia Shots will be available Monday, October 16th 10:30 – Basics...
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Friday Night Highlights: 9-30-17
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read moreAg Workers Hay Show scheduled for October 5, 2017 By Mario Villarino
According to Dr, Corriher, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist for forages in Overton Texas, the principle limiting nutrients for ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, etc.) are either energy (total digestible nutrients, TDN) or protein (crude protein, CP). For cattle grazing dormant pastures or consuming poor quality hay, protein is usually the most limiting nutrient. When you have to buy supplemental feed, protein is often the most expensive component. Forage nutritive value has dramatic effects on livestock productivity (weight gain,...
read moreComing UP: 4-H Week Kick-off
Hopkins County 4-H will celebrate the kick-off of National 4-H Week, Monday, October 2, 4:30 p.m. on the Courthouse steps. The 4-H Proclamation will be read by Hopkins County Judge, Robert Newsom, and refreshments will be served. A display exhibiting pictures of 4-H activities from the past year, as well as registration information will also be available. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and meet some of our 4-H members.
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