Christmas Joys Mini and Carton2Garden
Christmas Joys Mini and Carton2Garden What can I say, except, “wow!” Thanks for the fabulous response to the 2015 Extension “Christmas Joys” program held recently. Over 160 individuals attended or helped with preparations for this annual event. For those who were unable to attend, you have a second chance! Here are the details: What: Christmas Joys Mini session – you’ll get the entire booklet of all the recipes and directions for...
Annual Extension “Christmas Joys” Holiday Program
Annual Extension “Christmas Joys” Holiday Program Time is flying! School just started yesterday (or so it seems), and fall is officially here. I love the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, and my thoughts have turned to the annual “Christmas Joys” holiday program. It appears that many others have also thought about it, judging from the number of individuals who have called to reserve seats! For those who are not familiar with the...
“Christmas Joys” Program to be Repeated on December 3rd, 2014
Many individuals missed the “Christmas Joys” program held on November 10, or were on the waiting list and were not able to get in. So, I am offering a condensed version of the program on Wednesday, November 10, 1:30 p.m. at the Extension Office. Attendees will receive the full booklet, along with a goody bag, refreshments, and a chance to win a door prize. The demonstrations will be “Everything Old is New Again”. Seating is limited...
KSST's Good Morning Show Gets a Visit from Father Christmas!
Father Christmas Philip Gabbert A couple who re-located to Hopkins County from another state has found a niche in our community. Philip Gabbert and his wife Barbara have portrayed Father and Mother Christmas for at least a dozen years. It wasn’t long after getting settled in their new home near the Midway community that the Christmas season was upon them. So they donned their custom-made robes and began making appearances for...
Second 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...
Main Street Theater Presents “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas”
For the past few weeks, co-Director Brenda Payne and her cast of nine local actors have been practicing redneck accents and mannerisms for the holiday run of “A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas” on the stage of Main Street Theater December 8-17. Be sure and reserve your seats to enjoy this slightly different but nevertheless warm and wonderful rendition of the Christmas story and a miracle birth among common...
A Christmas “Feast of Favorites” Onstage December 2,3 By Northeast Texas Choral Society
It’s hard to believe, admits Carol Ruth Allen, Director of the Northeast Texas Choral Society, but “her baby” is 20 years old in 2017. Shortly after getting settled in Sulphur Springs, the classically-trained choral teacher’s dream for community chorale began to morph into an idea which she prayerfully nurtured It then became a concept which her husband, family and friends embraced as well. In 1997,...
Ribeye Cook-off, Christmas Program, Fall Festival Arts Contest
Beef Cooking Demonstrations Coming Soon! Sulphur Springs will be the host for a special event on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, on Celebration Plaza. The NETBIO Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Round-up will feature several opportunities to enjoy the cooler weather, the beautiful downtown plaza, and celebrate Texas beef! On Friday, October 16, representatives from the Texas Beef Council will provide cooking demonstrations...
Family & Community Health In Hopkins County
Johanna Hicks Note: This is the 5th in a series of Extension program impacts for 2022 By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent For Family and Community Health in Hopkins County, [email protected]. I want to start by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I know this is a bittersweet time for many as they have experienced loss, financial issues, illness, breakdown of relationships and other hardships in 2022. However, we all...
A Year in Review – Master Wellness Volunteers
By Johanna Hicks, Texas AgriLife FCH Extension Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected] This is the fourth in a series of program impacts conducted by the Family & Community Health Extension agent. Relevance Volunteers are the backbone of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Hopkins County has a strong group of 14 Master Wellness Volunteers who have received 40 hours of training in the areas of health and wellness, nutrition,...
