The small town of Teague, Texas is the place to be this weekend as Booker T. Washington / J.A. Brooks Alumni will gather for their annual Walk-A-Thon for Education on Saturday, September 3, 2022 to raise money for their Scholarship fund.
Participants will meet at 9:00 a.m. at Brooks/Washington Park in Teague for a four-mile walk. Prizes and refreshments will be available, and certificates will be awarded.
Alumni chapters are expected from the Bi-State area as well as Dallas, Houston, and Corsicana.
Scholarships are awarded each year to Teague High School graduates and descendants of BTW/JAB alumni.
For more information, contact Doris Nealy at dnrnealy@gmail.com
Also happening Saturday is the Evening Market on Main Street.
Come on down to the Teague Farmers Market on 406 Main Street from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
There will be 30-plus local vendors, several food trucks and live music.
Visit their Facebook page for more information.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Community Events
SAT., SEPT 3RD
–BTW/JAB Alumni Walk-A-Thon for Education at Brooks/Washington Park beginning at 9:00 a.m. Four-mile walk, prizes, refreshments, and certificates awarded. Contact Doris Nealy at dnrnealy@gmail.com
–Evening Market on Main Street from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at 406 Main Street in Teague. Food trucks, local vendors, and live music.
TUES., SEPT 6TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
THURS., SEPT 8TH
–Spanish Class every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with Ms. Valerie Steele and Fairfield Library.
FRI., SEPT 9TH
–Kids Style Bicycle Cruise at the Freestone County Courthouse. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m., Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. Hotdogs, chips and a drink, popcorn, DJ Theresa Farris, Prizes for Best in Show. Part of Fairfield Chamber’s annual Show of Wheels event.
–Fairfield High School Homecoming football game.
–Texas 99 Fairfield Eagle Homecoming Cruise Night at 10:30 p.m. from Lyle Oil to Boyd Plaza. When you see the Texas 99 Jeep, “honk” for your chance at FREE prizes! Polish and spit shine those rides – come cruise with us just like the old days! It’s Homecoming!
SEPT 9TH-10TH
–Big T Memorial State Championship Cookoff. Includes Touch-A-Truck, Disc Golf, Kid’s Cookoff Challenge, 42 Tournament, live music and more. www.bigtmemorial.com
SAT., SEPT 10TH
–Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning at 10:00 a.m. hosted by Uncle Mike’s Outdoor Kitchen. Event free with park entry.
–CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) course from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church in Fairfield. Course is hosted by DPS. Register online at www.surverymonkey.com/R/CRASE_SEPT or email DPSTraining@dps.texas.gov
–24th Annual Show of Wheels on the square in downtown Fairfield. Over 30 judged classes and numerous specialty awards. Early registration only $20. Vendors, cold drinks, plenty of shade, Ladies’ Poker Stroll, Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club. 903-389-5792 or chamber@fairfieldtx.com
–Fairfield City-wide Garage Sale. Only $10 to get on the map, 903-389-5792.
–Wortham Blues Fest on Main Street in downtown Wortham, Texas. Headliner is Tatum Jackson. Also featuring Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, Frank Hasty & Da’Merge, and the Peter Sinclair Band. Gates open at 5:00 p.m.; Music starts at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 6-12, FREE for 5 and under. Visit worthambluesfest.org for more information.
SUN., SAT 11TH
–Candidate Tour stop at Butler Community Center, including Cedric Davis – Democratic candidate for Texas House District 13. Event is scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.
TUES., SEPT 13TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
THURS., SEPT 15TH
–Spanish Class every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with Ms. Valerie Steele and Fairfield Library.
SAT., SEPT 17TH
–Recycle Day in Fairfield behind the Junior High School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Paper, plastic and metal. NO glass.
TUES., SEPT 20TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
THURS., SEPT 22ND
–Spanish Class every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with Ms. Valerie Steele and Fairfield Library.
SEPT. 23RD-24Th
–Mini Major Championship at Freestone County Raceway in Wortham. Focus on youth riders with a large national vibe. For More info, visit wwwfreestonmx.com
SAT., SEPT 24TH
–Breakfast with Santa 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Green Barn Civic Center in Fairfield. Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
–Country Connections Car Show at Butler Community Center / E.E. Wheat Memorial Center. Parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. bcicctexas.com
–A-Masters Cook Off at Butler Community Center / E.E. Wheat Memorial Center. $100 for all three meat categories (brisket, ribs & chicken); $75 for two, $50 for one. Registration on Friday, Judging starts at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Entry forms due by Sept. 15th. For details call 972-750-2159. bcicctexas.com
–Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
TUES., SEPT 27TH
–3-D Printing at Fairfield Library every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
WED., SEPT 28TH
–Blood Drive at Teague High School from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with Carter BloodCare. Contact Gayle Waldrip at 254-739-1500.
THURS., SEPT 29TH
–Spanish Class every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with Ms. Valerie Steele and Fairfield Library.
SAT., OCT 1ST
–Family Fun Day by Trooper Damon C. Allen Memorial Foundation will include picnic, K9 demonstrations, vendors, Dachshund Derby, Border Collie demonstrations, car show & swap meet, and more. Save the date.
–Evening Market on Main Street from 4:00-9:00 p.m. at 406 Main Street in Teague. Food trucks, live music, and local vendors.
–Rock N’ Roll Freight Train Anniversary Party in the KNES radio station parking lot from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. to celebrate the show and host Bill Booth for Roll n’ Through the air waves, entertaining listeners for 32 years!
SAT., OCT 8TH
–Sporting Clays Shoot by Kindness From Case Memorial Foundation, Inc. at Case Robinson Memorial Range, 442 FM 833 East, Fairfield.
–Dutch Oven Demo at Fairfield Lake State Park beginning at 2:00 p.m. hosted by Uncle Mike’s Outdoor Kitchen. Event free with park entry.
THURS., OCT 13TH
—Opening Reception for ART of the QUILT: Quilt Exhibition by Laverne A. Brackens, National Endowment of the Arts Fellow from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. is presented by Trinity Star Arts Council at the. Williford Foundation for American Arts, 115 S. Mount, Fairfield. Open to the Public.
FRI., OCT 14TH
–Wortham High School Homecoming football game.
SAT., OCT 15TH
–ALLen 4 Heroes Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club at The Vineyards in Teague. Cost is $80 per golfer or $320 per team. Sponsorships available. Allen4heroes@gmail.com This event honors all LEOs. Proceeds benefit local high school seniors as well as first responders as the need arises.
–Freestone Medical Center Health Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Free flu shots and blood typing, Yoga with Sheila Raye of Adrenaline Fitness, Bounce House and obstacle course, Community Costume Contest.
–Littlejohn Open House at Freestone County Historical Museum beginning 11:00 a.m. Stay tuned for details.
–Annual Parkfest at Teague City Park. Vendors, kids activities, 3rd annual Teague Chamber Car Show ($25 entry). More details to come.
MON., OCT 17TH
–Culpepper & Merriweather Circus returns to Teague, Texas. Stay tuned for details.
THURS., OCT 20TH
–Quarterly Meeting of Friends of Fort Boggy State Park. meetings begin at 12:00 Noon with a light lunch served at 11:30 a.m. at the Centerville Municipal Building, 325 St. Mary’s Street, Centerville, TX 75833. Questions about the meetings can be directed to friendsoffortboggy@gmail.com
WED., OCT 26TH
–Boo on the Square and Howls & Meows event in downtown Fairfield. Stop by The “Times” booth to have your picture taken for our 21st annual Trick-or-Treat edition.
OCT 26Th-29TH
–Teague Ex-Students Homecoming week. Bonfire, Scholarship Golf Tournament, Pep Rally, Crowning of the Homecoming Royals, football game, Friday Nigh Social, Homecoming Parade, Banquet and Mix-n-Mingle on Main Street. For more information about dues, banquet tickets and this year’s event, call 903-644-0606 or email TESABoard@outlook.com
FRI., OCT 28TH
–Teague High School Homecoming football game.
SAT., OCT 29TH
–Pinktober 5K Glow Run, Vendor event, Music and family fun day from 3:00 p.m. to dusk. Hosted by Freestone Medical Center and the GHS Eagles Cross Country team.
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