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Wednesday, June 19
- 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.
Thursday, June 20
- SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of Christ, 1208 South Davis St., invites the community to join them at 7 p.m. June 20-22, for “Encouraging Words for the Church.” On Thursday, Dustin Soeder will present “Looking Back ... to Look Forward” and Ronald Stringer will present “Worthy Is the Lamb.”
- TIARA CLUB, a single ladies club, will meet at 12:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Twisted S. Contact: 903-8885-6891.
- PARKINSON’S SUPPORT Group meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at in the activity room at Pioneer Crossing, located at 668 Gossett Lane (from West Industrial/Interstate 30, Gossett is the road that leads to Coleman Park). Anyone with movement difficulties welcome as the program is designed to help with multiple movement problems. For more information contact Bobbie Miller at 903-885-3192.
- CANCER OUTREACH support group will be held at Weaver Baptist Church, beginning at 6 p.m. For information, call Eleshia Rupey at 903-243-1259.
- HOPKINS COUNTY Detachment 1357 Of The Marine Corps League meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. New members welcome. Call Derb 903-582-2263, for more information.
- 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.
- 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.
- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. 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 with Karon Weatherman, a 30-45 minute workout consisting of stretching exercises to warm up and a mile-walk with a Leslie Sansone tape, begins at 9:30 a.m. and bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
- 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 21 (First Day of Summer)
- PARENT’S NIGHT Out is being hosted by Sulphur Springs Gymnastics from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. Cost is $20 per child; dinner provided. Children ages 6 years and older welcome. Call 903-438-0748 in advance to reserve a spot. Funds benefit Phoebe Carmody, a Sulphur Springs 4-year-old who is battling leukemia.
- SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of Christ, 1208 South Davis St., invites the community to join them at 7 p.m. June 21-22, for “Encouraging Words for the Church.” On Friday, Brandon Shurtleff will talk about “Transforming Guilt into Gratitude” and “Brady Cooke will talk “To — And Never Lose Heart” on Friday night.
- FRESH FRUIT Fridays begins at 9 a.m., the third Friday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Bingo is sponsored at 9:30 a.m. by Vibrant Home Health Care.
- HOPKINS COUNTY Marketers Association meets the third Friday of each month at noon at H&H Steakhouse.
- READ TO Me is a story time specially designed for preschoolers led by library staff at Sulphur Springs Public Library. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Sulphur Springs Library’s Story Time Room the third Friday of each month. All programs are open to the public, but space is limited for larger groups. (Groups of 50 or more call to schedule in advance.) For more information call 903-885-4926.
- VFW POST 8560 will host bingo at Fridays 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 available. For information, call 903-885-4666.
- 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.
- 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 22
- BRASHEAR BAPTIST Church, 134 FM 2653, will host the Gospel Music Artists Association's "Artist Showcase.” Fellowship Road of Fort Worth, Masters Touch of Fort Worth, Brand New from Glenn Heights, Brenda Copeland from Bastrom, La., and host group Psalm 100 from Sulphur Springs will be featured.The concert is free; a love offering will be taken.
- SOUTHSIDE CHURCH of Christ, 1208 South Davis St., invites the community to join them at 7 p.m. for “Encouraging Words for the Church.” Shane Millard will talk about “Heart Surgery: God’s Remedy for Sinful Habits” and Caleb Westbrook will talk about “Pursuing a Heart of Holiness.”
- FARMERS MARKET on the Square will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 19. Call 903-885-7541, ext. 353, for information.
- 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, June 23
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton will hold “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 24-28. A fun day registration will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 23. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- WINTERFIELD CEMETERY Homecoming will begin in Winterfield Baptist Church, located next to the cemetery, with a program at 10 a.m. featuring Bro. Jack Culpepper as speaker. Bring a covered dish or the luncheon which will be held afterward. For questions, call 903-86-3147.
- COLOR BLIND/Anointed Ministries Church will celebrate Pastor C.J. Duffey’s sixth year of service with “an anniversary celebration at 3 p.m. at the church, located at 210 Black Oak Road (FM 69). Special guests will be Dr. Jessie Biles, pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Cason, and SGBC church family. For information, contact Debbie Abron at 214-405-8335 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
- MT. ZION CHURCH will be in revival June 23-26. Bro. Larry Jordan will be the evangelist, with Jeremy Jordan leading the music.
- 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, June 24
- VACATION BIBLE School will be held at St. Luke Baptist Church on Airport Road from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 24-28. Church members invite the public to “join us in praising to a living God without limits.” Pastor is Troy L. Young. For further information, call 903-8885-6356.
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton will hold “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 24-28. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- MT. ZION CHURCH revival continues June 24-26. Bro. Larry Jordan will be the evangelist, with Jeremy Jordan leading the music.
- COUNTY LINE Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for children four years of age up to the sixth grade will be held June 24-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday night there will also be a program to close the week. For more information, contact Rita Clinton.
- SHAWLS OF Love, an RSVP and Hospice Plus sponsored group that knits and crochets prayer shawls for hospice patients, meets the fourth Monday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
- LONE STAR Heritage Quilt Guild meets at 5 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Junior Drive.
- 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.
- 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 Mondays at 6 p.m. on the downtown square. Prayers will be offered for city, county, state and federal officials, as well as the military, schools, businesses and others. There will also be singing and music. All are invited to the weekly prayer and praise fellowship. For more information, call 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.
- COMMUNITY BIBLE Study invites men, women and teens to a weekly interdenominational study of the Gospel of Mark from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through April 18 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 614 Texas St. For more information, contact 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 .
Tuesday, June 25
- 55+ BINGO begins at 9 a.m. every Tuesday on the downtown square. Free coffin and muffins are provided.
- VACATION BIBLE School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 25-28 at St. Luke Baptist Church on Airport Road. Church members invite the public to “join us in praising to a living God without limits.” Pastor is Troy L. Young. For further information, call 903-8885-6356.
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton’s “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 25-28. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- MT. ZION CHURCH revival continues June 25-26. Bro. Larry Jordan will be the evangelist, with Jeremy Jordan leading the music.
- COUNTY LINE Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for children four years of age up to the sixth grade continues June 25-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a Friday night program to close out the week. For more information, contact Rita Clinton.
- WOODMEN OF the World meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
- VETERANS MEMORIAL Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Pam Elliott’s art gallery at 220 Connally St. Anyone interested in the memorial project is invited.
- 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.
- SENIORCIZE Class, lead by Karon Weatherman, begins at 9:30 a.m. and bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
- TOPS CHAPTER No. 1719 meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Davis Street Baptist Church. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. Call Judy at 903 439-8449 or 903 885-0123 for more information.
- 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 Tuesday 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.
- 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.
- 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.’”
- 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.
- 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, June 26
- VACATION BIBLE School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 26-28 at St. Luke Baptist Church on Airport Road. Church members invite the public to “join us in praising to a living God without limits.” Pastor is Troy L. Young. For further information, call 903-8885-6356.
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton’s “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 26-28. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- MT. ZION CHURCH revival continues June 26. Bro. Larry Jordan will be the evangelist, with Jeremy Jordan leading the music.
- BINGO IS sponsored at 9:30 by Angels Care Home Health the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Drive. Movie Time begins at 1 p.m.
- COUNTY LINE Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for children four years of age up to the sixth grade continues June 26-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a Friday night program to close out the week. For more information, contact Rita Clinton.
- FREE HOT lunches are offered from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Enter from the south side of the building behind Alliance Bank on Atkins Street; look for the signs. This Dinner Bell ministry “is a servant program reaching out to people in need in Hopkins County.”
- 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.
- 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, June 27
- VACATION BIBLE School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 27-28 at St. Luke Baptist Church on Airport Road. Church members invite the public to “join us in praising to a living God without limits.” Pastor is Troy L. Young. For further information, call 903-8885-6356.
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton’s “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 27-28. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- COUNTY LINE Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for children four years of age up to the sixth grade continues June 27-28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a Friday night program to close out the week. For more information, contact Rita Clinton.
- HOPKINS COUNTY Master Gardeners meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. in the AgriLife Extension Building, 1200B Houston St. Potential master gardeners are invited to attend. For more information, call Wyvonne McDaniel at 903-439-4997. For information on becoming a master gardener, call the AgriLife Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
- HOPKINS COUNTY Historical Society meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Chapel at Heritage Park. Members and guests 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.
- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS New Life Group will hold an open discussion meeting at 7 p.m. 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 with Karon Weatherman, a 30-45 minute workout consisting of stretching exercises to warm up and a mile-walk with a Leslie Sansone tape, begins at 9:30 a.m. and bridge is played at 12:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
- 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 28
- VACATION BIBLE School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church on Airport Road. Church members invite the public to “join us in praising to a living God without limits.” Pastor is Troy L. Young. For further information, call 903-8885-6356.
- TABERNACLE BAPTIST Church in Pickton’s “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God” Vacation Bible School continues from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 903-866-2315.
- COUNTY LINE Baptist Church Vacation Bible School for children four years of age up to the sixth grade continues from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a Friday night program to close out the week. For more information, contact Rita Clinton.
- MONTHLY BIRTHDAY Party sponsored by Linda Mobley of At Home Health and Wesley House/Wesley Oaks begins at 10:45 a.m. the fourth Friday of every month at the Senior Citizens Center, 150 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Bingo is also played beginning at 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Phone: 903-885-1661. Phone: 903-885-1661.
- VFW POST 8560 will host bingo at Fridays 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 available. For information, call 903-885-4666.
- 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 29
- 8TH ANNUAL Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet will be held at the Church of the Nazarene. All residents age 90 or older welcome. Call Karon Weatherman at 903-885-1661 to RSVP so you can be recognized. Centenarian Awards will be presented to at least 10 seniors who have reach or passed the 100 year milestone. Fanny Berry will be the master of ceremonies; Jim Dial will play a few numbers on bag pipes; Cassie Clayton Edwards will provide special music. District Attorney Will Ramsay will be the special speaker.
- INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION on the downtown square will begin at 7:45 p.m. with a concert performed by Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra with Dr. Douglas Bakenhus as conductor, presented by Sulphur Springs Symphony League, and a fireworks following the concert at dusk. Concert and fireworks are underwritten by Alliance Bank and GSC Enterprises Inc. Bring lawn chairs (or a blanket); concessions available. Call 903-885-5614 for more information.
- FARMERS MARKET on the Square will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 19. Call 903-885-7541, ext. 353, for information.
- 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, June 30
- 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 welcomed 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.
- 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.
Saturday, July 6
- DODD FAMILY Reunion will begin at 10 a.m. in the Heritage Room at Best Western Trail Dust Inn.
Tuesday, July 23
- 55+ BINGO begins at 9 a.m. every Tuesday on the downtown square. Free coffin and muffins are provided.
- FREE PERSONAL Safety Seminar for teenage girls and women will be hosted from 7 p.m. to at Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Registration is not required, just show up. (Women and teenage girls only, unless the girl is under 17, then she must b accompanied by a female partner or guardian. Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office will teach “safety rules for dating and how to spot signs of battering personality.” For additional information, contact HCSO Crime Prevention Specialist and Deputy Rex Morgan at 903-885-1108.
Saturday, Oct. 26
- SULPHUR SPRINGS Corvette Club’s “All Corvette Show” will be held Oct. 26, at Heritage Plaza. For information, visit site www.ssvetteclub.com.
Friday, Nov. 15
WINNSBORO WILD West Days will be held Nov. 15-17, at Jack Cross Pavilion in Winnsboro City Park. Watch the Old West Come Alive with an RGA sanctioned Old West Competition (must be RGA to compete) along with vendors, music, food, historical reenactments and much more. For more information go online to www.thelegendsofcrossroads.com or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 903-342-1300.
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