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Wednesday, May 16
REGISTRATION for the annual Children’s Workshop at Main Street Theatre continues at 6 p.m. May 16-18. The performance dates for the children’s group will be July 19-28. Spaced available for 35 children. Fee is $35.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
SISTER’S CLOSET, a not-for-profit resale store that offeres support services for victims of family violence, is open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are needed and tax receipts available. Sister’s Closet is located at 2534 Mangum St. in Commerce. Call 903-886-1224.
Thursday, May 17
REGISTRATION for the annual Children’s Workshop at Main Street Theatre continues at 6 p.m. May 17-18. The performance dates for the children’s group will be July 19-28. Spaced available for 35 children. Fee is $35.
HOPKINS COUNTY Geneological Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the HCGS Research Library, 212 Main St. Sarah Clark Stevens of Sulphur Bluff will present “A Hargrave Journey Reveals A 200-Year Secret.” She will share family information, including the secret kept for more than 220 years, about the book she is finishing.
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Brashear Baptist Church Family Life Center each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Recovery healing is based on the word of God for issues such as loss of a family member or friend, divorce, addiction, job loss, or any other personal crisis. All are welcome. For more information, call 903-348-4105, 903-348-1981 or 903-582-2334.
SENIORCIZE, LED by Pat Mallory, begins at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 903-885-1661.
SULPHUR SPRINGS Downtown Business Alliance meets Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. at Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe. Anyone interested in downtown revitalization or downtown business is invited to attend.
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.
SISTER’S CLOSET, a not-for-profit resale store that offeres support services for victims of family violence, is open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are needed and tax receipts available. Sister’s Closet is located at 2534 Mangum St. in Commerce. Call 903-886-1224.
ORDERS ARE being accepted for Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church’s “Look What’s Cooking” meal to be served at 10:30 a.m. May 18. For an $8 donation get oven fried barbecue chicken, potato salad and baked beans, roll, dessert and a soda (specify regular or diet Sprite, Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper. Dine in or carry out. Local delivery available. Call 903-348-2133 or 903-348-5315 to order. The church is located at 901 Como St. The Rev. D.K. Young is pastor and the Rev. B.W. Neal is associate pastor.
Friday, May 18
REGISTRATION FOR the annual Children’s Workshop at Main Street Theatre continues at 6 p.m. May 18. The performance dates for the children’s group will be July 19-28. Spaced available for 35 children. Fee is $35.
THERE WILL be no Bingo at VFW Post 8560 due to a District 12 Meeting at the Post. Regular play will resume after May 20.
GREATER EMMANUEL Gospel Explosion Choir Rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 18 and May 25. Music directors are the Rev. Carlos Gilstrap and the Rev. Delbert Williams and Sister Keshia Neal. For information about Gospel Explosion, contact Sister Joyce Young at 903-348-2133. “Look What’s Cooking” meal of oven fried barbecue chicken, potato salad and baked beans, roll, dessert and a soda (specify regular or diet Sprite, Coca-Cola or Dr. Pepper) available starting at 10:30 a.m. for an $8 donation for dine-in or carry-out. Local delivery available. Call 903-348-2133 or 903-348-5315 to order. The church is located at 901 Como St. The Rev. D.K. Young is pastor and the Rev. B.W. Neal is associate pastor.
RELAY FOR Life of Hopkins County will be held from Friday evening, May 18, through 7 a.m. Saturday, May 19.
VOLLEYBALL Tournament between Sulphur Bluff sophomore class and SBISD alumni will be held Friday, May 18. Cost is $5 per person for alumni and staff, and $20 per team for students. Alumni should contact Sharon Cox at the school to put their name on the list. Students should sign up on the bulletin board in the high school hallway.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 8 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
BINGO IS played at 9:30 a.m. every Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 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 Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.
SISTER’S CLOSET, a not-for-profit resale store that offeres support services for victims of family violence, is open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are needed and tax receipts available. Sister’s Closet is located at 2534 Mangum St. in Commerce. Call 903-886-1224.
Saturday, May 19
OLD TARRANT Cemetery Association’s Annual Memorial Day begins at 10:30 a.m. with visitation and a business meeting. A lunch of stew will follow.
INDEPENDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH in Hatchetville community’s monthly singing will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with refreshments afteward. Everyone is invited to sing specials or just sing along. For any questions, call Brother Charles Rawlinson at 903-945-5249.
MORNING CHAPEL Baptist Church Youth Ministry Car Wash Fund raiser will begin at 8 a.m. at Sulphur Springs Fire Deparmtent Station 2, located on the corner of Bill Bradford Road, Gilmer and Tennessee streets. Donations accepted.
DAVIS STREET Baptist Church Garage Salw will begin at 8 a.m. at the church.
MOTHER’S MEMORIAL Gospel Singing will begin at 6 p.m. at First United Pentecostal Church, 415 Airport Road. All proceeds benefit FUPC foreign missions department. To participate or for more information, call Sister Mary McCoy at 903-885-2001 or Sister Jan Jenkins at 903-885-7160.
HOPKINS COUNTY Sheriff’s Office’s D.A.R.E, Program will hold a bowling tourney from 9 a.m. to noon May 19 (one week earlier than originally planned as it was originaly scheduled on Memorial Day weekend) at Classic Lanes. Entry is $100 for a four person team or $25 per person the day of the event; individuals will be placed on a team. Door prizes will be drawn at the event and pins spotted for amateur bowlers based on an honesty system; trophies and prizes will be $150 and trophy for first place, $100 and trophy for second place, “Mercy” trophy for last place, $50 for best game, $100 for best series and a “Worst Bowler” Award. Entry forms available from Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, 298 Rosemont St., or Star Country Radio studio on Gilmer Street. Monetary or door prize sponsors should contact D.A.R.E. Deputy Brad Cummings Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the sheriff’s office.
HOPE COMMUNITY Center’s praise and worship service will begin with a meal at 6 p.m., followed by the service from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be music, food and fellowship. The center is located at 110 Glover St.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.
SISTER’S CLOSET, a not-for-profit resale store that offeres support services for victims of family violence, is open Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are needed and tax receipts available. Sister’s Closet is located at 2534 Mangum St. in Commerce. Call 903-886-1224.
Sunday, May 20
CUMBY HIGH School Senior Baccalaureate will begin at 5 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church.
ROCKDALE CEMETERY Association’s annual Memorial Day service begins at 11 a.m. at Rockdale Baptist Church. If unable to attend, donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 2006, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
COLORBLIND MINISTRIES’s Pastor Appreciation Service for Pastor C.J. Duffey will begin at 3 p.m. The public is graciously invited. For more information, call 903-243-6027. Colorblind Ministries is located at 143 College St.
ANNUAL MEMORIAL Day Services at Greenpond Baptist Church will begin with a business meeting and program at 10:30 a.m., with the message following with Brother Tommy Hall, retired pastor of Davis Street Baptist Church. Lunch will follow in the educational building.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 9 a.m. for open discussion in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
GRACE GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous begins at 7 p.m. Sundays at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call 903-243-4377 for information.
SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646. All middle-age to senior adults interested in fellowship and Bible study are invited to the Radio Bible Sunday School Class at FBC at 9:45 a.m. The class is broadcast at 9:45 a.m. Sundays on KSST radio.
Monday, May 21
SALTILLO ISD Pre-K roundup begins Monday, May 21. Parents must provide birth certificate, Social Security card, immunization records, proof of residency and parents driver's license. Applicants must be age 4 by Sept. 1 to qualify.
NEW LIFE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a closed 12 & 12 meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call Mickelle at 903-348-5865 or Cary at 903-885-6184.
COMMUNITY BIBLE Study invites men, women and teens to a 6-week interdenominational study of I and II Thessalonians, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. For more information, call Jon Coffee at 903-582-9328 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or contact Angie Blount at 903-885-1496 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
“KNITTING, CROCHETING” are taught every Monday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
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. 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. For information, 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.
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 903-885-7530 or 903-513-4601 or visit www.k5sst.org.
“RECOVERY BOOT Camp: Lose the Baggage, Get Spiritually Fit!” meets at Family Life Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Knock out addictions, depression, anger, grief, broken relationships, etc. The church is located at 1400 East Loop 301. A free dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Call 903-439-2016 for more information.
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, May 22
CUMBY HIGH School Class of 2014 parents and students are to report to the high school library at 6:30 p.m. for a meeting.
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following. All Woodmen members are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Club, a program providing respite for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesdays in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St. One-on-one care is provided for the individuals, who engage in various activities during the sessions. Lunch is included. Volunteers are always needed, and new participants are welcome. Call 903-243-5620 for more details.
VFW POST 8560 Ladies Auxiliary will host Bingo a on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cards/computers go on sale at 6 p.m. Bingo sessions are open to the public and all proceeds benefit Hopkins County. Snack bar and non-smoking room will be available. For more information, contact 903-885-4666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at noon Tuesday for open discussion in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Trinity Harvest Church of God fellowship hall at 1150 East Shannon Road every Tuesday evening. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. This class is designed to support those dealing with any “hurt, habit or hang-up in their lives.” For more information, call 903-885-3856.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
SENIORCIZE & CERAMICS begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
GRACE ALANON Group, a support group for family members and friends of people abusing alcohol, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call 903-243-4377.
PASTOR NELSON J. Gatlin and the Mitchell Chapel Church family welcome everyone to “The Hour of Prayer” every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Mitchell Chapel Church of God In Christ, 402 South Jackson St. All are welcome to pray, share testimony and “hear an encouraging ‘word.’”
KEY TO Recovery, a faith-based group, meets 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, call Mike at 903-440-5482.
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.
TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 meets at Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Judy at 903 439-8449 or 903 885-0123, or Katena at 903 885-7743.
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.
Wednesday, May 23
CUMBY ISD will hold a community meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the school. The school’s Elementary Awards Ceremony will also be held during the school day May 23.
FREE HOT lunches will be offered from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Enter from the south side of the building behind Alliance Bank on Atkins Street; look for the songs. The Dinner Bell ministry “is a servant program reaching out to persons in need in Hopkins County.”
COMMUNITY BIBLE Study invites women to a weekly interdenominational study of Thessalonians I and II, John I, James, Job and Philippians from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 31 and continuing through April 2012 at First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Ave. Nursery care and children’s classes available as space permits. To register, contact Toni Coffee at 903-582-9328 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
BINGO IS played every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Films are shown during “Movie Time” at 1 p.m.; popcorn and drinks provided, or bring a snack to share. Suggestions taken for movies. Call 903-885-1661 for more information.
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.
HOPKINS COUNTY CHRISTIAN Alliance meets at the CANHelp Community Resource Center, 613 Gilmer St., on Wednesdays at noon. The first Wednesday of each month provides an opportunity for church youth leaders to share information about their youth programs.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon 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 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Whataburger.
KIWANIS NOON Club, a community service civic organization that focuses on kids, meets for lunch at noon on Wednesdays at El Charro.
TOPS NO. 1233 meets at 10 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas St. 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, May 24
YANTIS HIGH School Awards program will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the school.
SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Academic Awards Assembly will begin at 7 p.m. in Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Auditorium.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Brashear Baptist Church Family Life Center each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Recovery healing is based on the word of God for issues such as loss of a family member or friend, divorce, addiction, job loss, or any other personal crisis. All are welcome. For more information, call 903-348-4105, 903-348-1981 or 903-582-2334.
SENIORCIZE, LED by Pat Mallory, begins at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 903-885-1661.
SULPHUR SPRINGS Downtown Business Alliance meets Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. at Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe. Anyone interested in downtown revitalization or downtown business is invited to attend.
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.
* The News-Telegram recommends checking with each group regarding regular weeky and monthly club meetings which fall on May 225-28, as some will be canceled and others rescheduled or held at special times in observance of Memorial Day.
Friday, May 25
MILLER GROVE ISD End of School Stew will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A seniors vs. faculty softball game will be held after lunch, about 1 p.m. Alumni ball games will begin at 6 p.m. Alumni interested in playing should contact either Sara Garmon Price or Gary Billingsley. Proceeds from the stew and alumni games will go to the Alumni Association for scholarships, which will be given at graduation.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 8 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
BINGO IS played at 9:30 a.m. every Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 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 Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.
Saturday, May 26
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
COW COUNTRY Carvers Club meets on Saturdays in the Grist Mill at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St., from 8 a.m. until noon.
Sunday, May 27
MILLER GROVE High School’s baccalaureate services will begin at 6 p.m. at Miller Grove United Methodist Church.
CONNOR CEMETERY in Dike will have a Memorial Day Homecoming. Hopkins County stew will be served at noon.
BLACK OAK Baptist Church will hold their Memorial Day service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Special speaker will be Bro. Jim Barksdale, with special music provided by Betty Caudle. Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall.
A BACCALAUREATE SERVICE for Miller Grove students will begin at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at Miller Grove United Methodist Church.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 9 a.m. for open discussion in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
GRACE GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous begins at 7 p.m. Sundays at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call 903-243-4377 for information.
SIGN LANGUAGE interpretation of worship services, 11 a.m. Sundays at First Baptist Church. Call 903-885-0646. All middle-age to senior adults interested in fellowship and Bible study are invited to the Radio Bible Sunday School Class at FBC at 9:45 a.m. The class is broadcast at 9:45 a.m. Sundays on KSST radio.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 28
WINNSBORO AMERICAN Legion Post 340 will host a Memorial Day ceremony honoring those that have served our country, at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park, Winnsboro, located at the intersection of State Highway 37 and FM 515.
NEW LIFE Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will hold a closed 12 & 12 meeting beginning at 7 p.m. in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call Mickelle at 903-348-5865 or Cary at 903-885-6184.
COMMUNITY BIBLE Study invites men, women and teens to a 6-week interdenominational study of I and II Thessalonians, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. For more information, call Jon Coffee at 903-582-9328 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or contact Angie Blount at 903-885-1496 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
“KNITTING, CROCHETING” are taught every Monday at 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
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. 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. For information, 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.
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 903-885-7530 or 903-513-4601 or visit www.k5sst.org.
“RECOVERY BOOT Camp: Lose the Baggage, Get Spiritually Fit!” meets at Family Life Church Mondays at 7 p.m. Knock out addictions, depression, anger, grief, broken relationships, etc. The church is located at 1400 East Loop 301. A free dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Call 903-439-2016 for more information.
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, May 29
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Club, a program providing respite for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesdays in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church, 301 Church St. One-on-one care is provided for the individuals, who engage in various activities during the sessions. Lunch is included. Volunteers are always needed, and new participants are welcome. Call 903-243-5620 for more details.
VFW POST 8560 Ladies Auxiliary will host Bingo a on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cards/computers go on sale at 6 p.m. Bingo sessions are open to the public and all proceeds benefit Hopkins County. Snack bar and non-smoking room will be available. For more information, contact 903-885-4666.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at noon Tuesday for open discussion in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Trinity Harvest Church of God fellowship hall at 1150 East Shannon Road every Tuesday evening. A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. This class is designed to support those dealing with any “hurt, habit or hang-up in their lives.” For more information, call 903-885-3856.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
SENIORCIZE & CERAMICS begin at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
GRACE ALANON Group, a support group for family members and friends of people abusing alcohol, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. Call 903-243-4377.
PASTOR NELSON J. Gatlin and the Mitchell Chapel Church family welcome everyone to “The Hour of Prayer” every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at Mitchell Chapel Church of God In Christ, 402 South Jackson St. All are welcome to pray, share testimony and “hear an encouraging ‘word.’”
KEY TO Recovery, a faith-based group, meets 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, call Mike at 903-440-5482.
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.
TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 meets at Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 6 p.m. Call Judy at 903 439-8449 or 903 885-0123, or Katena at 903 885-7743.
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.
Wednesday, May 30
FREE HOT lunches will be offered from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church. Enter from the south side of the building behind Alliance Bank on Atkins Street; look for the songs. The Dinner Bell ministry “is a servant program reaching out to persons in need in Hopkins County.”
COMMUNITY BIBLE Study invites women to a weekly interdenominational study of Thessalonians I and II, John I, James, Job and Philippians from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 31 and continuing through April 2012 at First Baptist Church, 116 Oak Ave. Nursery care and children’s classes available as space permits. To register, contact Toni Coffee at 903-582-9328 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
BINGO IS played every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Films are shown during “Movie Time” at 1 p.m.; popcorn and drinks provided, or bring a snack to share. Suggestions taken for movies. Call 903-885-1661 for more information.
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.
HOPKINS COUNTY CHRISTIAN Alliance meets at the CANHelp Community Resource Center, 613 Gilmer St., on Wednesdays at noon. The first Wednesday of each month provides an opportunity for church youth leaders to share information about their youth programs.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon 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 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at Whataburger.
KIWANIS NOON Club, a community service civic organization that focuses on kids, meets for lunch at noon on Wednesdays at El Charro.
TOPS NO. 1233 meets at 10 a.m. in Wesley United Methodist Fellowship Hall, 614 Texas St. 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, May 31
CUMBY KINDERGARTEN Graduation begins at 9 a.m. and 8th Grade Promotion will be at 7 p.m. at the school
MILLER GROVE Junior High Graduation begins at 7 p.m. in Miller Grove High School Gymnasium.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets at Brashear Baptist Church Family Life Center each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Recovery healing is based on the word of God for issues such as loss of a family member or friend, divorce, addiction, job loss, or any other personal crisis. All are welcome. For more information, call 903-348-4105, 903-348-1981 or 903-582-2334.
SENIORCIZE, LED by Pat Mallory, begins at 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 903-885-1661.
SULPHUR SPRINGS Downtown Business Alliance meets Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. at Plain & Fancy Sandwich Shoppe. Anyone interested in downtown revitalization or downtown business is invited to attend.
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, June 1
CUMBY HIGH School Graduation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Ferguson Auditorium at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
NORTH HOPKINS Elementary Awards Assembly will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the Junior High and High School Awards Assembly following at 9:30 a.m., and 8th Grade Graduation at 7:30 p.m. North Hopkins High School graduation will be June 2.
SULPHUR BLUFF High School and 8th Grade Graduation will begin at 7:30 p.m.
MILLER GROVE High School Graduation begins at 7 p.m. in MGHS Gymnasium.
SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Graduation begins at 7 p.m. in Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group meets at 8 p.m. at in the Education Building at First Presbyterian Church, 129 College St. No smoking. Call Mickelle 903-348-5865 and Cary 903-885-6184.
BETTER LIFE Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. Call Gary or Lillie at 903-473-3329.
BINGO IS played at 9:30 a.m. every Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Phone: 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 Fridays at 7 p.m. at New Beginnings Fellowship Baptist Church, 155 North Jackson St., for anyone with addictions, broken emotions or broken relationships.
Saturday, June 2
PRAYER & PRAISE in the Park, part of Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church’s “Operation Give Back to benefit the Boys and Girls Club, will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Pacific Park. Free food and drinks, along with live music and fellowship. Donations of snacks including chips, juices, water and fruit snacks will be accepted to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Contact Keshia Neal at 903-422-9136 for more information.
ANNUAL MEETING of the Long Cemetery Association will be held at 11 a.m. at Long Cemetery. A covered dish luncheon will follow the business meeting. Directions: Exit I-30 at FM 275; travel 3 miles south on FM 275. Turn right on County Road 4120. Continue for 9/10ths of a mile to County Road 1126. Turn left. Continue 1/10 mile to cemetery. For information, contact Patsy White, secretary, at 903-598-2466.
MS. HOPKINS COUNTY Senior Classic Pageant will begin at 6 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, 1300 South League St.
Sunday, June 3
ANNUAL AIGUIER Cemetery Homecoming will be held on Sunday, June 3, on the cemetery grounds. The group will gather for a potluck lunch around noon, with a business meeting to follow.
Thursday, June 21
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Friday, June 29
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following. All WOW members, their family and friends are invited to the new member outreach fish fry and awards presentation. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
Saturday, June 30
DODD FAMILY reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Hall at Best Western.
Thursday, July 19
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Tuesday, July 24
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following. All Woodmen members are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
Thursday, Aug. 16
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following. All Woodmen members are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
Thursday, Sept. 20
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Tuesday, Sept. 25
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following. Matching funds forms due. All Woodmen members are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
Thursday, Oct. 18
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. A pot luck dinner will be served with a business meeting following to elect officers and plan the calendar for 2013. All Woodmen members are encouraged to attend. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
Thursday, Nov. 15
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
Friday, Dec. 7
WOODMEN OF the World Lodge 22 new outreach Christmas dinner will be held Dec. 7. All Woodmen members, their family and friends are invited to this covered dish meeting. For additional information, call Sharlyn Vaughn at 903-885-2749.
BROWN BAG Lunch Bunch meets at noon every Friday at First Baptist Church Recreation Outreach Center (ROC). Bring a sack lunch and comfortable walking shoes. A brief nutrition tip and inspiration will be provided, followed by walking on the indoor track. No registration necessary. Meet in the ROC café. Direct questions to Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443.
Thursday, Dec. 20
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at Rock Creek Health & Rehab, 1414 College St. For more information contact Rachell Harris at 903-413-2827 or Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
