COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 8 Seventeenth Annual Wortham Blues Festival honoring -Blind” Lemon Jefferson, a day of live, open-air music and reasonable family friendly prices. The admission fee is only $10 for adults, $5 for kids, and FREE for kids five and under. If you would like your name on the back of the annual T-Shirt all sponsorship must be in by August 8, 2018. For more details on becoming a sponsor, please contact Lori Jones at 254-765-3500 or at klsjjones@sbcglobalmet.
SEPTEMBER 8 Family Fun Day/ Paws for a Cause - Confederate Reunion Grounds partnered with LARAS House for a FIRST ever 1 Mile Dog Walk & a Pet Parade with Prizes! Donations are being accepted for LARAS House. LARAS House will also be on site for animal adoptions. Pre-registration forms are available on the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site Facebook Page. Registration will begin at 8:30 am. The 1-mile walk will begin at 9:00 am and the Pet Parade will begin at 10:00 am. Please remember that pets must remain on the lease at all times and need to be current on vaccinations.
SEPTEMBER 8 10 a.m.-noon – All area ministers and their wives are invited to network with other ministers in this Spirit-filled and Spirit-led event by Ministry in Unity Interdenominational Networking Connection to be held at First Baptist Church, Hubbard, at 501 N. Magnolia Ave. Dress casual, bring business cards, brochures and information about your upcoming events. Please RSVP by Aug. 26 and call with questions to Quilla Johnson at 903-908-1805. Organized by the Rev. Carl Oliver of Pleasant Olive Baptist Church, of Malone, and host pastor is the Rev. Ricky Woodall, of First Baptist Church, Hubbard.
SEPTEMBER 9 11am- Service - Living Proof Church would like to invite you to commemorate those who gave their lives on 9/11 and celebrate those who presently serve our community. 1207 E. Navasota, Groesbeck, TX. There will be a complimentary briset lunch following the service.
SEPTEMBER 9 Massey Foundation Board meeting
SEPTEMBER 10 The Joy of Living Women’s Bible Study starts again in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church in Groesbeck on Mondays, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This year, we begin with a 7-week study of the Book of Esther, before moving into the New Testament to study Acts. This is a wonderful study that will encourage your heart and build your faith. Joy of Living is a non-denominational Bible study that welcomes all women interested in learning more about God’s Word and sharing Christian fellowship. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Elaine Nance at eonance@embarqmailcom. or (254) 230-8016.
SEPTEMBER 10 Limestone County Retired Teachers will meet Monday, 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church Fellowship hall. State Representative Kyle Kacal will be the speaker. There will be a covered dish luncheon. For more information, call Laura Rothrock 254.747.2839.
SEPTEMBER 11 9/11 SERVICE PLANNED - American Legion Post 288 will host a memorial and prayer service to commemorate the anniversary of the 9/11 attack on this country on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. on the front (north) side of the courthouse. While the details are still being planned, participation is hoped for from firefighters, law enforcement, churches and anyone who would like to share thoughts or feelings what they were doing when they heard the news, or how the event has impacted their lives. Everyone is welcome to observe and/or participate. Event sponsored by Ashburn Hanna American Legion Post 288 and VFW Lancaster Post 4694. Please call (254)-729-6102 or (518)-334-1590, email rfoster@ilsainccom. or alpost288@gmailcom. for more information.
SEPTEMBER 13 - 16
Annual Fall Trail Ride at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
SEPTEMBER 15 - 16 Ft. Parker Patriot Monthly Shoot at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
SEPTEMBER 15
Victory Baptist Church will be holding a garage sale from 9am - 4pm! Money raised through the garage sale will go toward Operation Christmas Child, a project that sends necessities from toiletries to school supplies to children in need all over the world. VBC will focus on sending boxes of shoes that grow and change up to 5 times, extending the life of the shoe; their goal is 180 pairs. Donations are also welcome! Stop by and shop for a good cause.
SEPTEMBER 15
The Class of 1953 will be celebrating their 65th reunion on Saturday this year and plan to meet after the parade at the Civic Center for the Homecoming Barbecue luncheon. We will try to have a table for our class and hope everyone will come and enjoy the fellowship and share memories of past School Days! If you have any questions please call Jean Nettles 254-729-3970 or Kathryn Parmley Harriman 973-938-1118. We did not send out invitations so if anyone knows an Ex-Student that might not subscribe to the Journal, please let them know.
SEPT 19 2:30 pm - Bingo at Teague Nursing and Rehab! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every third Wednesday of the month!
SEPT 19 The Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of South Limestone Hospital District will meet to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of Limestone Medical Center, 701 McClintic, Groesbeck.
SEPT 20 Massey Minds Advisory Committee Meeting
SEPT 24 8:00 am to 9:00 am - Picture retakes for Middle School
SEPT 28 2:30 pm - Bingo at Groesbeck LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every fourth Friday of the month!
OCTOBER 1 End of 1st six Weeks at Groesbeck ISD
OCTOBER 1 2:30 pm - Bingo at Mexia LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every first Monday of the month!
OCTOBER 6 17th Annual Maverick HOG Camp Out at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
OCTOBER 8 Begin 2nd six weeks at Groesbeck ISD
OCTOBER 13 9 AM - 12 PM - Limestone Fall Clinic and Show hosted by Limestone County Texas 4H Horse Project and Central Texas Stock Horse. ASHA Clinic and Show Dual Approval with APHA with classes running concurrently. This is 3 of 3 in a series of 3 clinics and shows in 2018 hosted by the Limestone Leaders 4H club. Limited Space available. Please sign up early to reserve your spot for the clinic. Open, NonPro, Novice, Green Horse, and Youth divisions all being offered. Family friendly and open to ALL breeds. Affordable prices. Go to wwwcentraltexasstockhorse..com for more information and to download your entry form or register on-line.
OCTOBER 17 2:30 pm - Bingo at Teague Nursing and Rehab! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every third Wednesday of the month!
OCTOBER 19 - 21 Black Powder Regional Match & Defend Old Fort Parker Yearly Match at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
OCTOBER 25 Tacos w/ a side of Salcedo! Public Speaking event, 6 pm @ Kosse Community Center
Skype with Chris Salcedo, veteran broadcaster, author and a political analyst from Houston who recently moved to Washington DC.
OCTOBER 26 2:30 pm - Bingo at Groesbeck LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every fourth Friday of the month!
OCTOBER 26 - 27 Cayton Craddock Reunion at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
NOVEMBER 5 2:30 pm - Bingo at Mexia LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every first Monday of the month!
NOVEMBER 17 - 18 Ft. Parker Patriot Monthly Shoot at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
NOVEMBER 21 2:30 pm - Bingo at Teague Nursing and Rehab! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every third Wednesday of the month!
NOVEMBER 23 2:30 pm - Bingo at Groesbeck LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every fourth Friday of the month!
NOVEMBER 22-25 Annual Thanksgiving Trail Ride - Old Fort Parker Historic Fort
DECEMBER 6 Christmas Party @ Springfield Hall. Piano music by MaryBelle Leach, hors-d’oeuvres, carols.
Buy a membership to the Massey Foundation as a gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season!
DECEMBER 11 Merry Massey Christmas
DECEMBER 13 - 15 Annual Christmas at the Fort Festival at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
DECEMBER 15 - 16 Ft. Parker Patriot Monthly Shoot at Old Fort Parker, Park Road 35, Groesbeck, Texas.
DECEMBER 28 2:30 pm - Bingo at Groesbeck LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every fourth Friday of the month!
JANUARY 24 Woodturning art show: Right Turn Only
FEBRUARY 22 Seasons with Lynn Fitzpatrick
APRIL 19 Conversations with Grant and Lee
Community Circle
2nd & 4th Sunday 7:00 -10:00 pm -Waco Texas Association of Single Adults Dance. All singles 21 and older and married couples welcomed. American Legion Post 121 in Elm Mott (Linden Hall). Live Country music. No Smoking. Members $5.00 Guest $7.00
Every Monday Night 6:00 pm- Limestone County 4-H Shooting Sports Practice –Limestone County Fairgrounds.
Every First Monday 6:00 pm- The stated Groesbeck Masonic Lodge #354 meets. All masons and interested men are invited.
Every First Monday 2:30 pm - Bingo at Mexia LTC! Prizes, refreshments, and fun for all. Free to public. Every first Monday of the month!