Students started back to school this week, and following a brief respite from an activity-packed holiday, community events begin to pick up again in January.

Here are a few things worth adding to the calendar:

THURS., JAN 11TH

–Dew ISD Homecoming Pep Rally at 3:30 p.m. will include crowning of this year’s King and Queen.

FRI., JAN 12TH

–Fairfield Hiring Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Green Barn Civic Center. Job hunters can skip the line by pre-registering here. Businesses may register to attend the event online at form.jotform.com/221876933226159

SAT., JAN 13TH

–Freestone County 4-H Archery Club 3D Shoot at Case Robinson Memorial Range. Check-in at 8:30 a.m., Safety meeting 9:15 a.m.  Lunch included with each bow fee. Register by January 9th. For details call Jerry Bonds at 903-654-2228.

TUES., JAN 16TH

–Spanish Lessons for Beginners at Fairfield Library every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Call 903-389-3574 to sign up for the FREE classes.

THURS., JAN 25TH

–Fairfield Chamber Awards Banquet. Theme is ‘Wild Wild West.’ Saloon doors open at 5:30 p.m. for Happy Hour. Banquet starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $40 per person, or $320 for table of 8. Award Nominations due Jan 5th.

FRI., JAN 26TH

–BINGO Family Game Night at Teague Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All materials and prizes provided. All ages welcome.

FEB 2ND-3RD

–Teague FFA 11th Annual Varmint Hunt. Teams may consist of 1-4 members, entry fee is $200. Side pots $25 each. For more information, visit online at teague.ffanow.org

SUN., FEB 4TH

–Recital by Violinist Maria Schleuning and Cellist Jolyon Pegis of the Dallas Symphone Orchestra. Performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. at Lakeside United Methodist Church located at 515 FM 416, Streetman. Reception will follow. Sponsored by Trinity Star Arts Council.

FRI., FEB 9TH

–Teague VFD Chili Fundraiser. Stay tunned for details.

SAT., FEB 10TH

–Valenswine Show hosted by Teague Young Farmers at Leon County Expo Center. Location Change due to construction. Registration begins 7:30 a.m., Showmanship at 9:30 a.m. Ring A will start at 10:30, followed by Ring B. For more information, call Leana Gore at 903-644-5095.

MARCH 6TH-10TH

–James Stewart Freestone Spring Championship at Freestone Raceway in Wortham. For details and tickets, visit online at freestonemx.com

SAT., MAR 16TH

–Big T Memorial Big Gold Scramble at Tri-County Golf Club at The Vineyards. Proceeds benefit Golden Circle Special Needs Association. Sponsorships available. For details, contact bigtmemorialcookoff@gmail.com

SAT., MAR 23RD

–7th Annual FISD Education Foundation Gala beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Dueling Pianos, Dinner, Cash Bar, Live Auction and Door Prizes. Sponsorships and Tables available for purchase. Visit www.fisdef.org for details.

SAT., MAR 30TH

–Easter Eggstravaganza on the courthouse square in Fairfield from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 5K Peeps Run by KNES, Easter Egg Hunts, live bunnies, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Pony Carousel, Face Painting, Crafts, Cup Cake Walk by Fairview Nursing Home, Color Contest winners, and Lemonade Day information. Don’t miss it!

–Mimosa Morning shop local event in downtown Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.

MON., APRIL 8TH

–Solar Eclipse Watch Party at the fairgrounds in Fairfield, Texas. Event will include student projects, ages 4th thru 8th grade. Contact the Fairfield Chamber office for details at 903-389-5792.

SAT., APRIL 20TH

–Putt Fore A Purpose Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club. Hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned for details.

MON., APRIL 22ND

–Earth Day

SAT., APRIL 6TH

–Fundraising Banquet hosted by Freestone County 4-H Adult Leaders will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Features Fat Rabbit BBQ Dinner, Live Auction and Cash Bar. Sponsorships available. All proceeds benefit Freestone County 4-H members with scholarships, contest and event fees, and assistance with 4-H projects. Call Tracy Thompson at 903-879-2795 or clay Kimball at 903-879-0896.

APRIL 26TH & 27TH

–FreeCo Go Texan 3rd Annual BBQ Cook Off at W.L. Moody Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Sponsorships available. For details, visit www.FreeCoGoTexan.com

SAT., APRIL 27TH

–Boots, Bling & BINGO at Twisted Vines in Fairfield. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for Cocktail Hour – cash bar and Dinner. Games start at 6:00 p.m. Hosted by CASA of Freestone and Limestone counties. For tickets and details, visit online at https://shorturl.at/jBHJN

SUN., APRIL 28TH

–Pay It Forward Day

THURS., MAY 2ND

–Business After Hours with Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

SAT., MAY 4TH

–Lemonade Day!

OCT 18TH & 19Th

–Big T Memorial State Championship BBQ Cookoff at W.L. Moody Reunion Fairgrounds in Fairfield. Sponsorships available. For details, contact bigtmemorialcookoff@gmail.com

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