Calendar

^{If your club or organization is meeting soon and wishes to remind members of the time and location, call for the Community Calendar at 903-885-8663, fax items to 903-885-8768, or send an e-mail to
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. The event will appear as space permits.}

^{Friday, Nov. 6}

^{CHURCH OF the Nazarene will continue to accept Angel Food orders through 9 a.m. Nov. 12. Call the church at 903-885-4725 to place an order or for more information. Boxes will be ready to be picked up at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 21.}

^{SALVATION ARMY Angel Tree Program sign up will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Monday, Nov. 9 and Thursday, Nov. 12, inside VB Outlet across from Kitchen Collection. Bring: Social Security number for all family members, proof of family income, clothing sizes for kids up to 12 years, parent picture ID to register. Must meet income guidelines and not be receiving help from any other Christmas help program to be eligible.}

^{MOPS SCRAPBOOK Night Friday Nov. 6 at Changed Life Church 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost is $10. Snacks and prizes. All welcome! Address questions to Cori at 903-348-4396.}

^{MOUNT ZION Ladies Association will be offering a stew supper from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church, located 5 miles east of Commerce on State Highway 11 west. A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children is asked for a dish of beef or chicken stew with all the fixings, drinks and dessert.}

^{BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. (on the corner of Texas and Bellview streets). For more information, call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.}

^{CHRISTIAN RECOVERY Group meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.}

^{NEW BEGINNINGS Fellowship, 155 N. Jackson St., will be accepting November Angel Food Ministry menu orders through Nov. 12, for the signature box ($30), senior/convenience meals box ($28) and 5-pound allergen-free food box ($23). Four specials are also available for an additional $21-23 each with a main box order. The Angel Food Office is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., by contacting Sandra Taylor at 903-885-0624, 903-243-0606, or
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; or online at www.angelfoodministries.com. EBT, cash, checks and money orders accepted.}

^{Saturday, Nov. 7}

^{HEROINES OF Jericho Court 490 will meet at 10 a.m. at the Lodge. Those attending are asked to please wear their red shirts.}

^{BENEFIT RIDE & Toy Run begins at 11 a.m. at VFW Post 8560. Prizes for high and low hand, 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from the 80-mile poker run through Cumby, Greenville and Miller Grove before returning to Sulphur Springs benefit Scott Gorton, to offset expenses incurred while in the hospital and continuing treatment for near fatal injuries he suffered in a vehicle crash in September. Stew and chili with fixings free for riders or to all others for donations. Cost of Run: $20 for bike ride and unwrapped toy, or $30. Toys go to needy families at Christmas. Contact: Sherri Baker at 903-885-8397 or
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^{SULPHUR BLUFF Theater students will present the children’s play “Pigs in Court” at 3 p.m. Cost is $1. For more information, contact the school.}

^{PICKTON UNITED Methodist Church will host a Thanksgiving Dinner and Cake Walk Saturday, Nov. 7. The meal will be served from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pickton Community Center. Cost of the meal is by donation only.}

^{STEW BENEFIT for Judy Colbert, area manager of the E-Z Mart Stores who has been diagnosed with cancer, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, in Piggly Wiggly parking lot, 445 Main St., and continue until all the stew is gone. A donation of at least $5 is requested for a bowl of stew, crackers and cheese. Drink available for an additional 50-cents.}

^{THE ISHMAELS, which includes former pastors of Freedom Church of God, will perform a Southern and Country Gospel concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at House of Prayer, located 2 miles east of Emory on FM 515 east, across from the water tower. For information call 903-612-4025 or 903-474-9866 or go online to www.theishmaels.com.}

^{FREE CHILDBIRTH classes for the expectant parents will be held in the Plaza Conference Room of the Memorial Medical Plaza, the three story building in front of the hospital, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and includes a one hour break for lunch. Ten couple limit (20 people); sign up as soon as possible if interested. Bring a pillow and blanket to class. Please contact the hospital OB department at 903-439-4090 to register.}

^{NORTH HOPKINS School Alumni Association Annual Homecoming begin with registration and visitation in the school cafeteria at 5:30, followed by a barbecue dinner and a program. Cost for the meal is $8.50 and is payable at the door. The Class of 1959 will be honored for their 50-year reunion. Door prizes will be awarded. All former students and their families are encouraged to attend.}

^{THIRD ANNUAL “You’re All Smoke” Bar-B-Q Cookoff will be sponsored Nov. 7 by Columbia Lodge #81. Categories include beef, chicken and links. Entry fee is $10. Contact: Brian Vaughn, 903-348-5574; Ricky Godbolt, 903-439-4515; Chris Spivey, 903-348-6760; or Brian Kelly, 903-951-7027.}

^{COMMUNITY BLOOD drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of each month in Carter Blood Care’s mobile unit, which will be parked in the Memorial Medical Plaza parking lot. For an appointment, call the hospital marketing department at 903-439-4062.}

^{CUMBY FOOD pantry will be open the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cumby Community Room on Main Street in Cumby. Interested families should bring proof of a Cumby mailing address, proof of income and Social Security numbers. The pantry is sponsored by First United Methodist, Cornerstone Baptist and First Baptist churches of Cumby.}

^{SSHS CLASS of 1963 meets at the Red Barn at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month for breakfast. Friends are welcome.}

^{COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will meet at 8 p.m. for a closed meeting at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, located behind China House. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Sunday, May 8}

^{BLOOD DRIVE by Carter BloodCare will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, located across from the post office. Call 903-885-2185 to reserve a time slot.}

^{ST. LUKE Missionary Baptist Church Annual Men’s Day begins at 3 p.m. Cherry Grove Baptist Church congregation will be the special guests. The Rev. Randy Seals, pastor of Cherry Grove, will deliver the message. The public is invited.}

^{THE ISHMAELS, which includes former pastors of Freedom Church of God, will perform a Southern and Country Gospel concert at 11 a.m. at House of Prayer, located 2 miles east of Emory on FM 515 east, across from the water tower. For information call 903-612-4025 or 903-474-9866 or go online to www.theishmaels.com.}

^{SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646.}

^{ALL MIDDLEAGE to senior adults interested in fellowship and Bible study are invited to the Radio Bible Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church at 9:45 a.m. The class is broadcast at 9:45 a.m. Sundays on KSST radio.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 9 a.m. for open discussion at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, located behind China House. No smoking. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Monday, Nov. 9}

^{SALVATION ARMY Angel Tree Program sign up will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, and Thursday, Nov. 12, inside VB Outlet across from Kitchen Collection. Bring: Social Security number for all family members, proof of family income, clothing sizes for kids up to 12 years, parent picture ID to register. Must meet income guidelines and not be receiving help from any other Christmas help program to be eligible.}

^{36TH ANNUAL Extension Christmas Joys program, “Holidays from the Heart,” will be held at 1:30 p.m. and repeated at 5:30 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum, 1210 West Houston St. Cost of $2, payable at the door, includes goody bags, booklet of all ideas and recipes, demonstrations from area county extension agents and refreshments. For more information, contact Johanna Hicks, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension agent, at 903-885-3443.}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS Downtown Business Alliance will hold monthly meetings the second Monday of each month starting at 5:30 p.m. at Plain ‘N’ Fancy Sandwich Shoppe on the downtown square. Anyone interested in downtown revitalization or downtown business is invited to attend. The group also meets every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. at Plain ‘N’ Fancy.}

^{COUNTRY QUILTERS, a day circle of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild, will meet the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1000 Texas St. Bring a sack lunch and a project you are working on or would like to start. For more information call 903-485-4691.}

^{BEREAVED PARENTS Support Group meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the TU Electric Building located at 635 Clarksville St. in Paris. Call 903-785-7781 or 903-784-2011.}

^{CHRISTIAN INITIATION Sessions are held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 297 Texas St. All are invited to “come and increase your knowledge about God and the Catholic Church.” For more information, call Diane Ames at 903-648-2345.}

^{PRAYER ON the Square, a community-wide praise, worship and prayer service, will be hosted each Monday at 6 p.m. beginning Aug. 3, through December, on the downtown square. There will be singing and music. All are invited to join in the weekly prayer and praise fellowship. Prayers will be offered for city, county, state and federal officials, as well as the military, schools, businesses and all others. Pastor Barris Sims invites all to “bring your prayers and expect answers, signs, wonders and miracles.” For information, contact Larry Friday Sr. at 903-243-6863.}

^{CANHELP WELCOMES the donation of recycled cell phones and cell phone batteries at the CANHelp Community Resource Center, 613 Gilmer St., on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations can be made at other times if necessary. Call 903-885-9797 for more information.}

^{FOLLOWME! TUTORING/ Mentoring Program at Lord’s Way Church, 806 Freeman St., will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Appointment required. For more information, call 903-440-0186 or 903-438-2075, email:
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^{NEW LIFE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a closed 12 & 12 meeting beginning at 8 p.m. at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, behind China House. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{GRATITUDE ALANON Group meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 302 South Chestnut St., in Winnsboro. Call 903-342-3011.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Amateur Radio Club (HCARC)’S Public information net is every Monday at 7 p.m. on frequency 146.68. Everyone invited. For more information, call 903-885-8460 or visit www.k5sst.org.}

^{RECOVERY, ADDICTIONS, depression, anger and issues of life support group meets Mondays at at Family Life Church, 1400 East Loop 301. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 903-439-2016.}

^{BIBLE DISCIPLE Bible study will be held at Como Methodist Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Call 903-488-3541.}

^{TEEN GROUP meets at 6 p.m. at Franklin National Bank in Winnsboro, corner of Main and Broadway streets. Call 903-342-8941.}

^{LADIES BIBLE Class, hosted by the sisters at the Arbala Road Church of Christ, will be held beginning at 7 p.m. The class goes from house to house each week. For locations, call Stephanie Pryor at 903-485-2343 or Thundra Lee at 903-885-4432.}

^{Tuesday, Nov. 10}

^{CUMBY ISD Veteran's Day Program begins at 9 a.m. in the New Gym at the school. Local veterans and community members are welcome to help honor veterans.}

^{ANNUAL VETERANS' Appreciation Dinner sponsored by Wal-Mart will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. Veterans and their spouses, and surviving spouses of veterans are invited. Call 903-439-6086 to make reservations, which are required.}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS Area Retired School Personnel will meet at 11 a.m. at Pizza Inn, 1320 Mockingbird Lane. Congressman Mark Homer will present the program. No reservations necessary. All retirees welcome.}

^{COMPASSION, FATIGUE and Coping with Caregiver Stress seminar will be presented from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Memorial Hospital Healthplex Conference Room by Danny Mack from Christian Care Centers in Dallas. The seminar is free to the public and “appropriate for anyone who has taken care of another person, professionally or nonprofessionally.” Nurses and social workers can receive CEUs by attending. Space is limited so please contact Michael Moore at
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or 903-348-6419 to reserve a space.}

^{NAACP (NATIONAL Association for the Advancement of Colored People) will meet the second Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m. at Cypress Building, 400 Como St.}

^{MEL HAVEN Cemetery Society meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the H.W. Grays Building in Pacific Park.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Post 66, The American Legion, meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for a meal, followed by the meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce conference room, corner of Connally and North Davis St. Members and eligible veterans are encouraged to attend. Call 903-439-4829 or 903-885-3735.}

^{TEXAS DEPARTMENT of Health, 1400 College St., offers immunization services the first three Tuesdays of each month. Parents may call 903-885-6573 for an appointment all other times. Bring your child's immunization records.}

^{TUESDAY NIGHT Recovery Group, a faith-based group, will be held Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Martin Springs Baptist Church, located 2.8 miles from Wal-Mart on State Highway 11 between Sulphur Springs and Como. The group centers around recovery from anything, including but not limited to drugs and alcohol problems. For more information or transportation needs, contact Mike at 903-885-7436.}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS Civil Air Patrol meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the old terminal building at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport. Anyone interested is welcome. For more information call Robert Stidham at 903-885-6605.}

^{FOLLOWME! TUTORING/ Mentoring Program at Lord’s Way Church, 806 Freeman St., will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday with appointment. For more information, call 903-243-6515 or 903-438-2075, email:
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^{SULPHUR SPRINGS Downtown Business Alliance meets Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe. Anyone interested in downtown revitalization or downtown business is invited to attend.}

^{COMPLIMENTARY DIABETES class offered free Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Debbie Latham will teach basic dietary skills including how and what to eat when you have diabetes. Call 903-348-9696 to register.}

^{TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 will meet in the Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Jennifer Basaldua at 903-348-7950.}

^{TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Club, an adult respite program for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, meets Tuesdays in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St., from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is included. Call 903-243-5620.}

^{PARENTS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church in Quitman. Call 903-629-2114.}

^{LEAGUE STREET Church of Christ Benevolence Clothing room is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For easier access, there is parking in the back.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at noon Tuesday for open discussion at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, behind China House. No smoking. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Wednesday, Nov. 11}

^{HERITAGE SENIOR Program will be presented at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King street, at 10:45 a.m. Twila Pickerell will speak on Holiday Stress. For information contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{AMERICAN CANCER Society Board of Directors meets the second Wednesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. in the education classroom at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. New members and visitors welcome.}

^{COMMUNITY BIBLE Study class for women and children will be held each Wednesday throughout the school year from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Ave. The book of Genesis will be studied. For more information, contact Toni Coffee at 903-582-9328.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY CHRISTIAN Alliance meets at the CANHelp Community Resource Center, 613 Gilmer Street on Wednesdays at noon. The first Wednesday of each month provides an opportunity for church youth leaders to share information about their youth programs.}

^{FOLLOWME! TUTORING/ Mentoring Program at Lord’s Way Church, 806 Freeman St., will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 903-243-6515 or 903-438-2075, email:
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^{BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.}

^{GOLDEN K KIWANIS, a community-centered civic club that focuses on kids, holds a breakfast meeting Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shoppe, 120 Main St. on the south side of the downtown square.}

^{KIWANIS NOON Club, a community service civic organization that focuses on kids, meets for lunch at noon on Wednesdays at Pizza Inn.}

^{TOPS NO. 1233 will meet at 10 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas Street. Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Call Beulah at 903-885-8755.}

^{TRINITY OAKS will hold a Bible class at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Community Room at 610 Woodlawn St.}

^{Thursday, Nov. 12}

^{CEDAR SPRINGS Neighbors will meet for a short business meeting and lunch at Pizza Inn, across the street from Bowie Elementary School on Mockingbird Lane, at 11 a.m. All residents are encouraged to attend.}

^{SALVATION ARMY Angel Tree Program sign up will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. inside VB Outlet across from Kitchen Collection. Bring: Social Security number for all family members, proof of family income, clothing sizes for kids up to 12 years, parent picture ID to register. Must meet income guidelines and not be receiving help from any other Christmas help program to be eligible.}

^{J.M. “MATT” Barton Camp #441 Sons of the Civil War Veterans meets from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For information call Charles D. Bolding, president, at 903-365-2388.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Amateur Radio Club (HCARC) meeting will be held at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at Burton’s Family Restaurant, 1505 Shannon Road. Public information net is Mondays at 7 p.m. on frequency 146.68. Everyone invited. For more information, call 903-885-8460 or visit www.k5sst.org.}

^{CARRIAGE HOUSE Manor’s Family Council will meet the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the sun room at the end of Hall 1. Family members of residents are urged to attend. Family Council's goal is to provide support and special programs for residents and family members alike.}

^{CHRIST TEMPLE Pentecostal Church, 717 Jefferson St., will offer CHILL (Christian Health and Improvement in leisure and lifestyles) Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Call 903-885-2234 for more information.}

^{EAST TEXAS North Group of Financial Women International (FWI) will meet the 2nd Thursday of every other month, beginning in January. The sixth and final bimonthly session for 2009 will be Thursday, Nov. 12. FWI is dedicated to “developing leaders, accelerating careers and generating results for professionals in the banking and financial services industry.” For more information, go online to www.fwi.org or contact Deb Ramsey, East Texas North Group president, at 903-897-5668.}

^{A SUPPORT study group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Brashear Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Open to anyone wanting to overcome loneliness, procrastination, fear, worry, and other issues. Bring a snack to share. Call 903-485-6102 for more information.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Seniorcize begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 903-885-1661.}

^{WAVES (WORKING Against Vices for Eternal Salvation) Addiction Support Group for any addiction will meet Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the fellowship hall at League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League St. Phone: 903-885-1531.}

^{OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 225 Parkins St. Call group facilitator at 903-885-1344, and leave a message.}

^{ROTARY CLUB of Sulphur Springs meets at noon Thursdays in the Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at 474 Shannon Rd in Suite 11B behind China House. No smoking. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Friday, Nov. 13}

^{DESSERTS WITH Dana Pine will be sponsored by Jordan’s Home Health at 10:45 a.m. every 2nd Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Master Gardeners will be available every Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Texas Agrilife Extension Office, located at 1200 B West Houston St., to answer any questions related to gardening and horticulture. They will also be available to answer telephone calls at 903-885-3443 or 885-3726.}

^{FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Men enjoy a "Coffee Break" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center on Church Street. All men in the community are invited.}

^{CHRISTIAN RECOVERY Group meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.}

^{Saturday, Nov. 14}

^{3RD ANNUAL Sheriff Bill Dirks Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at Cypress District Building, 400 Como St. Hopkins County African American Leadership Conference Steering Committee invites the public to the event this free event. Donna Spinato, Texas A&M-Commerce chief of police will be the keynote speaker. Food will be served after the program.}

^{LADIES ROUND Pen of Cross Trails Cowboy Church, 7 miles north of Commerce on SH 11 west, is having a Book Bonanza from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be books of all kinds, including cookbooks, hobby, sewing, children’s books, hardback, paperback and craft books. Will make excellent gifts. Thanksgiving gift baskets also available.}

^{42 PLAYERS meet at 6 p.m. every 2nd Saturday at the Senior Citizen Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.}

^{THE MILITARY Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 60 and its auxiliary will have a stated meeting and breakfast at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Sulphur Springs. The Order is an honorary society within the VFW and meets the second Saturday of the month.}

^{COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will meet at 8 p.m. for a closed meeting at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, located behind China House. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Sunday, Nov. 15}

^{CHAPEL HILL Baptist Church of the Bonanza community will hold third Sunday singing at 5 p.m. Directions: Take State Highway 19 south, and turn left on County Road 1162. The church will be on your right.}

^{SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646.}

^{Monday, Nov. 16}

^{GOOD GRIEF Support Group meets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The group, lead by Michael Moore, helps people learn to cope with grief from loss of a loved one or a major life transition.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Republican Women's Club will meet at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the ag building in the Buford Park.}

^{YOUNG AT Heart meets at 10:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch served at noon at First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St. Everyone young at heart welcome. Meets the third Monday of the month.}

^{GRATITUDE ALANON Group meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 302 South Chestnut St., in Winnsboro. Call 903-342-3011.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Knitting, crocheting and tatting will be taught at 1 p.m. Mondays by Betty Landes. Bring a project. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{RECOVERY, ADDICTIONS, depression, anger and issues of life support group meets Mondays at at Family Life Church, 1400 East Loop 301. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 903-439-2016.}

^{BIBLE DISCIPLE Bible study will be held at Como Methodist Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Call 903-488-3541.}

^{TEEN GROUP meets at 6 p.m. at Franklin National Bank in Winnsboro, corner of Main and Broadway streets. Call 903-342-8941.}

^{Tuesday, Nov. 17}

^{MOPS (MOTHERS of Preschoolers) meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Shannon Oaks Church. Meetings are open to all moms with children in kindergarten or younger. For more information, call Carrie Hurley at 903-438-6884 or Victoria Smith at 903-243-2202.}

^{PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Conference Room Of Memorial Medical Plaza (in front of HC Memorial Hospital). Fo r more information, call the HCMH education dept. at 903-439-4149.}

^{COMMUNITY PLAYERS’ regular business meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Main Street Theatre, 227 Main St. New members welcome.}

^{AMERICAN LEGION Post 642, Ronald J. Smiddy Memorial group, meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Anyone who has served in the U.S. military and wives are invited. For more info call adjutant Larry Fitzgerald at 903-439-0281.}

^{COMPLIMENTARY DIABETES class offered free Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Debbie Latham will teach basic dietary skills including how and what to eat when you have diabetes. Call 903-348-9696 to register.}

^{TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 will meet in the Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Jennifer Basaldua at 903-348-7950.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Seniorcize and ceramics begins at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Pat Mallory will be the exercise instructor and Jackie Powell ceramics instructor. Bridge will be played at 12:30 p.m. Every Tuesday and Thursday. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{PARENTS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church in Quitman. Call 903-629-2114.}

^{LEAGUE STREET Church of Christ Benevolence Clothing room is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For easier access, there is parking in the back.}

^{Wednesday, Nov. 18}

^{BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.}

^{MOVIE TIME begins Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Popcorn and drinks provided; may bring a favorite snack to share. If you have a favorite you’d like to see, call Karon Weatherman, 903-885-1661. Bingo begins at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs.}

^{KIWANIS NOON Club, a community service civic organization that focuses on kids, meets for lunch at noon on Wednesdays at Pizza Inn.}

^{TOPS NO. 1233 will meet at 10 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas Street. Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Call Beulah at 903-885-8755.}

^{TRINITY OAKS will hold a Bible class at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Community Room at 610 Woodlawn St.}

^{Thursday, Nov. 19}

^{IN THE Heart of a Parent, a support group for those grieving the loss of a child, will be held the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at League Street Church of Christ, 1100 South League St. For more information, call Liz Etzkorn at 903-439-0592.}

^{MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Support Group meets the third Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Medical Plaza Conference Room. For more information, contact Sheila at 903-886-2685.}

^{FREE HIV/Aids testing, by Special Health Resources of Texas in Paris, offered through Texas Department of Health, for a six county area including Hopkins, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Titus and Franklin counties, will be held the first and third Thursday of every month. Confidential and anonymous. Call 903-785-0078 for more details.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Military Coalition volunteers will meet from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The group provides military graveside services for departed veterans. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the coalition is invited to attend. Call HCMC President Gene White at 903-885-9565 for information.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 8 p.m. at 474 Shannon Rd in Suite 11B behind China House. No smoking. The monthly group conscience session begins 9 p.m. at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, behind China House. Every other month. No smoking. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Seniorcize begins at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday with Pat Mallory as exercise instructor. Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday. For more information, call 903-885-1661. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 225 Parkins St. Call group facilitator at 903-885-1344, and leave a message.}

^{ROTARY CLUB of Sulphur Springs meets at noon Thursdays in the Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church.}

^{Friday, Nov. 20}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Theatre Department will present “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The play, based on the book by Linda Woolverton, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Seating limited. For ticket information, call 903-885-2158, ext. 209.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Bingo begins at 9:30 a.m. and 42 Players meet at 2 p.m. Fridays for dominoes, coffee and catching up with friends. Over 50 welcome to play dominoes. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Men enjoy a "Coffee Break" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center on Church Street. All men in the community are invited.}

^{CHRISTIAN RECOVERY Group meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.}

^{Saturday, Nov. 21}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Theatre Department will present “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The play, based on the book by Linda Woolverton, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Seating limited. For ticket information, call 903-885-2158, ext. 209.}

^{NEW BEGINNINGS Fellowship Church will have its monthly Angel Food Ministries November order pick up from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.}

^{PINE FOREST United Methodist Church Food Pantry will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the third Saturday of each month to give groceries to residents of Hopkins and Delta County who are in need. Pine Forest UMC is located on CR 3310 in the Pine Forest Community north of Pickton.}

^{COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will meet at 8 p.m. for a closed meeting at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, located behind China House. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{Sunday, Nov. 22}

^{SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Theatre Department will present “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. The play, based on the book by Linda Woolverton, features music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Seating limited. For ticket information, call 903-885-2158, ext. 209.}

^{LONE STAR Quilt Guild meets at 5:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For information, contact guild president Judy VanWinkle at 903-885-2942.}

^{SUPPORT GROUP for people with disabilities will be offered free to the public from noon to 1 p.m. the 4th Monday of each month in the education classroom at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Bring a brown bag lunch, or get a tray from the cafeteria. Facilitator: Elise Douglas. Call 903-885-2776.}

^{SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646.}

^{Monday, Nov. 23}

^{CHRISTIAN INITIATION Sessions are held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 297 Texas St. All are invited to “coome and increase your knowledge about God and the Catholic Church.” For more information, call Diane Ames at 903-648-2345.}

^{GRATITUDE ALANON Group meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 302 South Chestnut St., in Winnsboro. Call 903-342-3011.}

^{RECOVERY, ADDICTIONS, depression, anger and issues of life support group meets Mondays at at Family Life Church, 1400 East Loop 301. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 903-439-2016.}

^{BIBLE DISCIPLE Bible study will be held at Como Methodist Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Call 903-488-3541.}

^{TEEN GROUP meets at 6 p.m. at Franklin National Bank in Winnsboro, corner of Main and Broadway streets. Call 903-342-8941.}

^{Tuesday, Nov. 24}

^{VETERANS MEMORIAL Committee members will meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Century 21 First Group, 1067 Gilmer St. Anyone interested in the memorial project is invited.}

^{WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information call Ray Vaughn, president, at 903-885-2749.}

^{ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT Group meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church, 301 Church Street.}

^{COMPLIMENTARY DIABETES class offered free Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Debbie Latham will teach basic dietary skills including how and what to eat when you have diabetes. Call 903-348-9696 to register.}

^{TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 will meet in the Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Jennifer Basaldua at 903-348-7950.}

^{PARENTS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church in Quitman. Call 903-629-2114.}

^{LEAGUE STREET Church of Christ Benevolence Clothing room is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For easier access, there is parking in the back.}

^{Wednesday, Nov. 25}

^{MONTHLY DISCUSSIONS by Victoria Pennington will be sponsored by Ark-Texas Council of Governments at 10:45 a.m. every 4th Wednesday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.}

^{BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.}

^{KIWANIS NOON Club, a community service civic organization that focuses on kids, meets for lunch at noon on Wednesdays at Pizza Inn.}

^{TOPS NO. 1233 will meet at 10 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas Street. Weigh-in at 9 a.m. Call Beulah at 903-885-8755.}

^{TRINITY OAKS will hold a Bible class at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Community Room at 610 Woodlawn St.}

^{Thursday, Nov. 26}

^{NEW LIFE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a monthly birthday celebration beginning with food at 7 p.m. and celebration at 8 p.m. at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B behind China House. No smoking. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Master Gardeners meet from 10 a.m. to noon the 4th Thursday of each month in the AgriLife Extension Office on Houston St.}

^{HOPKINS COUNTY Historical Society meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Chapel at Heritage Park. New members and visitors welcome.}

^{UAW LOCAL 967 retirees meet every fourth Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the hall located on Jack Finney Blvd., just west of L3 in Greenville for bingo and fellowship. Lunch will be provided.}

^{SENIOR CITIZENS Activity Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, hosts activities Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 50 and up. Seniorcize begins at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday with Pat Mallory as exercise instructor. Bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday. The center director will be available Monday-Friday through Dec. 31 to help senior citizens select the Medicare Part D plan that best suits their needs. Best time is between noon and 3 p.m. Bring Medicare card and all prescription drugs. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.}

^{OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 225 Parkins St. Call group facilitator at 903-885-1344, and leave a message.}

^{ROTARY CLUB of Sulphur Springs meets at noon Thursdays in the Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church.}

^{Friday, Nov. 27}

^{MONTHLY BIRTHDAY Party with Linda Mobley will be sponsored by At Home health at 10:45 a.m. every 4th Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.}

^{FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Men enjoy a "Coffee Break" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center on Church Street. All men in the community are invited.}

^{CHRISTIAN RECOVERY Group meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.}

^{Saturday, Nov. 28}

^{PROSTHETIC SUPPORT Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the 4th Saturday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information call Dianne Chamber at 1-800-824-3057.}

^{PICKTON BLUEGRASS and Gospel will be held at Pickton Community Center. For information, contact hosts are Floyd and Carol Favors at 903-866-0415 or
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^{COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.}

^{ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will meet at 8 p.m. for a closed meeting at 468 Shannon Road, Suite 11B, located behind China House. Call Danny at 903-243-3879 or Jimmy T. at 903-243-0679.}

^{SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646.}

^{Sunday, Nov. 29}

^{SAINT JAMES Catholic Church-SS Knights of Columbus will have a “free breakfast” at 10 a.m. the last Sunday of each month in the parish center adjoining the church. While the breakfast is free, any and all donations are welcome and appreciated.}

^{SCLERODERMA SUPPORT Group meets the last Sunday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Paris Regional Hospital (South Campus) in the Conference and Education Complex Building #3, facing the 900 block of Austin St. in Conference Room C. Contact: 903-739-9578.}

^{SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646.}

^{Monday, Nov. 30}

^{GRATITUDE ALANON Group meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 302 South Chestnut St., in Winnsboro. Call 903-342-3011.}

^{RECOVERY, ADDICTIONS, depression, anger and issues of life support group meets Mondays at at Family Life Church, 1400 East Loop 301. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Contact: 903-439-2016.}

^{BIBLE DISCIPLE Bible study will be held at Como Methodist Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Call 903-488-3541.}

^{TEEN GROUP meets at 6 p.m. at Franklin National Bank in Winnsboro, corner of Main and Broadway streets. Call 903-342-8941.}

^{Friday, Dec. 4}

^{HOSPICE AT Memorial 2009 Holiday Fiesta will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Mexican dinner provided by Grocery Supply Co, Juan Pablo’s, TaMolly’s and the Aguilar family. Evening includes entertainment and pictures with Santa. Proceeds go to Hospice at Memorial for patient care, community education and permanent support. Tickets sold at the door for $10 for adults, $5 children ages 4-11 and free for three and under. Contact Reggi Durch, Hospice at Memorial marketing and volunteer coordinator, at 903-438-4448, or 1115 Airport Road.}

^{WOODMEN OF the World Annual Christmas Party will be held Friday, Dec. 4. All Woodmen member, their family and friends, are invited to the covered dish meeting. Fruit and candy bags will be distributed. For information, call Sam Speed, 903-885-4591.}

^{FIRST UNITED Methodist Church Men enjoy a "Coffee Break" from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Family Life Center on Church Street. All men in the community are invited.}

^{CHRISTIAN RECOVERY Group meets on Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.}

^{Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010}

^{WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For information, call Sam Speed, 903-885-4591. Woodmen members are urged to attend. Installation of officers.}

^{COMPLIMENTARY DIABETES class offered free Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Debbie Latham will teach basic dietary skills including how and what to eat when you have diabetes. Call 903-348-9696 to register.}

^{TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 will meet in the Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Jennifer Basaldua at 903-348-7950.}

^{PARENTS ANONYMOUS Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at First Baptist Church in Quitman. Call 903-629-2114.}

^{LEAGUE STREET Church of Christ Benevolence Clothing room is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. For easier access, there is parking in the back.}

^{Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010}

^{WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For information, call Sam Speed, 903-885-4591.}

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