Friday, Nov. 20
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.
Saturday, Nov. 21
BREAKFAST WILL be served at 7 a.m. at Seven Seas Roasting Company, 948 FM 2560; cost is $5, with all proceeds going to the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial. For more information, call 903-438-9555, or 903-885-0602.FULL GOSPEL Church will hold a bake sale beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Wal-Mart, and encourages everyone to come early for fried pies.
19TH ANNUAL Yantis Masonic Lodge #382 Turkey Shoot will kick off at 9:30 a.m. and continue until all of the turkeys have been awarded to competing shooters, on the Johnny Stephens farm. Shooting events include skeet, .22-caliber rifle and pistol competitions. Rifle and shotgun shells furnished; bring your own pistol shells. Directions: from Yantis take FM 2966 east for 1.3 miles; turn right on County Road 1840, continuing 6/10-mile. All proceeds go to the lodge for operating expenses and to support charities in Yantis and the East Texas area.
CYPRESS BASIN Hospice will serve its “Award Winning Chicken Spaghetti Lunch” consisting of chicken spaghetti, salad with croutons, dessert and tea or coffee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Deck the Halls Bazaar, sponsored by Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, at Mt. Pleasant Civic Center. Cost is $7 per plate.
HANGING OF The Greens at Heritage Park will be at 8 a.m. All are invited to assist Hopkins County Historical Society with this task.
ANNUAL NORTH Hopkins FFA Chapter Hamburger Supper and Auction begins at 6 p.m. with supper and the auction will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for $3 from any FFA member or at the door. Everyone invited to attend and enjoy fund and fellowship while supporting the activities of North Hopkins FFA Chapter.
SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Theatre Department will present “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 and Nov. 23, 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
GALILEE BAPTIST Church Harvest Rally begins at 3 p.m. The Rev. Raymond Hawkins of St. John Baptist Church of Longview will be the special guest. Everyone is invited by Pastor B.R. Hargest.REV. LEE THOMAS of Westlake, La., will present the seminar “Praying Effectively,” based on his book, “Praying Effectively for the Lost,” during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Sunday at Trinity Harvest Church of God, 1150 East Shannon Road. All invited to attend.
MILLER GROVE Volunteer Fire Department will hold its grand opening for its new fire station, located a mile north of the school on FM 275, at 12:30 p.m. Barbecue brisket, beans and dessert available; a donation requested to help pay off the note on the new station. Call 903-439-5151 for more information.
NELTA COMMUNITY Center’s annual fund-raiser lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. with serving of Andy and Mary Lou Wright’s barbecue with all the fixings.
SULPHUR SPRINGS High School Theatre Department will present “Disney’s Beauty & the Beast” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, and at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 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.
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. 23
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. There will be a program, business meeting and light supper. Visitors welcome. 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.
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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
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 or 903-588-5205.
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.
NEW BEGINNINGS Fellowship Church, 155 North Jackson St., will be accepting December Angel Food Ministries orders Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 10. Orders may also be made online at www.angelfoodministries.com. Signature box is $30, senior and convenience meals $28 and 5-pound allergen-free food box $23. Six specials available for an additional $18-26 each with purchase of one of three main meal boxes. For information call Sandra Taylor at 903-885-0624 or 903-243-0606 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Cash, checks, money orders EBT accepted. Distribution is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dec. 19.
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.
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. For more information, call 903-243-6515 or 903-438-2075, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
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.
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.
NEW BEGINNINGS Fellowship Church, 155 North Jackson St., will be accepting December Angel Food Ministries orders Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 10. Orders may also be made online at www.angelfoodministries.com. Signature box is $30, senior and convenience meals $28 and 5-pound allergen-free food box $23. Six specials available for an additional $18-26 each with purchase of one of three main meal boxes. For information call Sandra Taylor at 903-885-0624 or 903-243-0606 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Cash, checks, money orders EBT accepted. Distribution is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dec. 19.
Wednesday, Nov. 25
LORD’S WAY Church will hold a Bake Sale beginning at 9 a,m, Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Wal-Mart. For more information, call 903-951-2195.
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.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.
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 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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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.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.
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.
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. 28
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cypress Building at 901 Como St. Among the items offered will be wreaths, tapestries, gift baskets, Christmas jams and jellies, ornaments, homemade chili and pies, more. For more information, call 903-348-0317.BRINKER VOLUNTEER Fire Department Stew & Chili fundraiser will be from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the fire station, located on FM 69 north in Brinker. For a $5 donation, enjoy an all-you-can eat stew and chili meal. A non-perishable food drive will also begin at BVFD Nov. 28 and continue throughout the month of December; canned and dry food items can be left in boxes in front of Brinker VFD to benefit Central Baptist Church’s food pantry. Proceeds from the stew and chili lunch will go toward equipment purchases and operating costs for Brinker VFD.
CHRISTMAS IN the Park will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St. Stroll through the the park and buildings, Nov. 28 and Dec. 4, to enjoy lights, music, aromas, cookies, drinks and kids can visit with Santa; or drive through the park Dec. 5.
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 at 5:30 p.m. Featured will be Texas Prairie Band from Dallas area, Holly Band and the Bluegrass Texans of Paris and Living Proof from Jacksonville. Bring a lawn chair. Love offering accepted. Event kicks off Hopkins County Salvation Army Annual Red Kettle Drive. BBQ available from Bid Daddys (Mark Matthews of Como), Sound by Studio 222 (Sulphur Springs). For information, contact hosts are Floyd and Carol Favors at 903-866-0415 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
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.
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.
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. 30
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: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
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 or 903-588-5205.
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.
NEW BEGINNINGS Fellowship Church, 155 North Jackson St., will be accepting December Angel Food Ministries orders Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Dec. 10. Orders may also be made online at www.angelfoodministries.com. Signature box is $30, senior and convenience meals $28 and 5-pound allergen-free food box $23. Six specials available for an additional $18-26 each with purchase of one of three main meal boxes. For information call Sandra Taylor at 903-885-0624 or 903-243-0606 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Cash, checks, money orders EBT accepted. Distribution is from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dec. 19.
Friday, Dec. 4
CHRISTMAS IN the Park will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St. Stroll through the the park and buildings Dec. 4, to enjoy lights, music, aromas, cookies, drinks and kids can visit with Santa; or drive through the park Dec. 5.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.
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.
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, Dec. 5
CHRISTMAS IN the Park will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 at Heritage Park, 416 North Jackson St. Stroll through the the park and buildings, Nov. 28 and Dec. 4, to enjoy lights, music, aromas, cookies, drinks and kids can visit with Santa; or drive through the park Dec. 5.SOUTH LIBERTY Baptist Church will be holding a fundraiser to construct a medical clinic “for healing the sick and spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in India,” a mission project the church is involved with. There will be volleyball, a 42-tournament and concessions. All money will go to SANMA for the clinic. Donations accepted. Contact Barry Smith, 903-348-1152, for volleyball and Jim Potts, 903-366-2577 for 42-tourney information.
Monday, Dec. 7
AARP will meet at at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. street, for lunch at 11 a.m. followed at 11:30 p.m. by a program from Mike Patterson with Visiting Angels, a non-medical home care service. Patterson will explain how Visiting Angels can help people maintain their independence while doing daily routines and stay in their homes. For information, call AARP President Jean Johnson at 903-885-1661.Thursday, Dec. 10
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12 and Dec. 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Friday, Dec. 11
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11-12 and Dec. 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Saturday, Dec. 12
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and Dec. 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Sunday, Dec. 13
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 13, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Thursday, Dec. 17
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17-19, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Friday, Dec. 18
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-19, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Saturday, Dec. 19
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will present “A Dickens Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St. For reservations, call 903-885-0107.Jan. 4
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will hold auditions for “The Butler Did It Singing” at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 4, 5 and 6. The musical, directed by Mike Dodd, calls for five men and five women’s parts. Call the theater at 903-885-0107 for information.Jan. 5
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will hold auditions for “The Butler Did It Singing” at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 6. The musical, directed by Mike Dodd, calls for five men and five women’s parts. Call the theater at 903-885-0107 for information.Jan. 6
COMMUNITY PLAYERS will hold auditions for “The Butler Did It Singing” at Main Street Theatre, 225 Main St., at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6. The musical, directed by Mike Dodd, calls for five men and five women’s parts. Call the theater at 903-885-0107 for information.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.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. For more information, call 903-243-6515 or 903-438-2075, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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.
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.
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.