Prisoners of Christ Program – Sunday, October 8th
Prisoners of Christ have presented a drama to prisons all over Texas for the past 18-20 years. It was truly written to be used in the prison environment.
We wanted to portray what Jesus did for us and that there really is a Heaven and Hell.
Round Prairie Baptist Church invited you to come and see this drama on October 8, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Vietnam Vets Meet in Palestine – Saturday, October 10th
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 991 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 10th 2017 at our meeting hall at 927 Gardner Drive in Palestine Texas.
Meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome.
Chapter #991 services communities in a six county area with veteran’s assistance to families and organizations in need of these services. Their Honor and Color Guard is ready and willing to assist as needed.
The Vietnam Veterans of America are a community active organization that honors all veterans from all branches of service as our motto indicates, “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another.”
Visit to see what they do in your community.
Snacks and coffee/tea available at 6:30 p.m., and then proceed with the business meeting at 7:00 p.m.
For inquiries and information you may contact Henry Kitchens at 903-729-5399
NARFE Meets in Waxahachie – Tuesday, October 10th
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting in Waxahachie at Ryan’s Buffet, 1400 N. Hwy 77, across from Home Depot, on Tues., 10 Oct 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
NARFE Chapter 1191 has members from Ellis, Navarro and surrounding counties.
Members, guests, and all who are a part of our federal active and retired family are invited.
The speaker will be NARFE Chapter 1191 member, Al Loviscek, who will talk about the very interesting story about how he came to be in the United States.
Loviscek’s parents were from Slovenia and Italy. He is retired from the Veteran’s Administration.
For membership information contact the closest NARFE representative, in Corsicana 903-874-3092, in Ennis 214-949-6197, in Waxahachie 214-850-4783, in Red Oak 412-722-6307, and in Midlothian 972-268-5793.
Pleasant Hills Homecoming – Friday, October 13th
Fairfield will see a gathering of alumni from Pleasant Hills Children’s Home (PHCH) next weekend.
Friday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m. the PHCH alumni are descending on Fairfield for a fun filled weekend starting with a reception, registration and dinner at Sam’s Restaurant
Saturday, October 14th at 10 a.m. the alumni will go to PHCH for a presentation and tour. At noon they will enjoy a catered lunch at the Freestone County Senior Service.
They will then head on over to the Fairfield Public Library for a private viewing of the year books.
Afterwards, the real fun begins out at Fairfield Lake where they are hosting a fishing tournament, games, music and dancing. There will also be a Silent Auction and Split-the-Pot fundraisers benefiting PHCH.
Sunday, October 15th at 10 a.m. in the Pleasant Hills Children’s Home Chapel there will be a Memorial Service for those we have lost.
There will be a PowerPoint Presentation with guest speaker Bro. Dwaine Dodd and a very special performance from the Vision Team.
Everyone is welcome to come out and reunite with old friends while having some great fun! If you have any questions contact Mrs. Daisy Mordente at 409-223-2199.
Willard Family Luncheon at Sam’s – Saturday, October 14th
The Willard Family Luncheon will be held at Sam’s Original Restaurant in Fairfield on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Make time to visit with each other, catch up on family news, kiss and hug a lot, take pictures and enjoy a good meal together. Put the date and time on your calendars and make plans now to attend.
Please write, call, text or e-mail to say you are coming: Cathey Willard, 295 County Road 441, Fairfield, Texas 75840, Catswil@aol.com, Home Phone 903-389-8143, Cell Phone 903-388-5750.
Hope to see everyone there this year!
St. Elmo Cake Sale & Hotdog Supper – Saturday, October 14th
The annual cake sale and hotdog supper for St. Elmo Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the New Hope Baptist Church Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m.
There will be hot dogs, chili, frito pies, and ice cream. The association is needing as many cakes as they can get to sell for the fundraiser.
Please make plans to attend. You will see many of your old friends and will meet new ones.
The cemetery is funded strictly by donations. If you cannot attend and would like to make a donation please make your check out to the St. Elmo Cemetery Association, PO Box 215, Streetman Texas 75859.
Fall Style Show – Tuesday, October 17th
The Freestone Cancer Support Group’s Annual Fall Style Show will be held Tuesday evening, October 17th at the Depot X in Fairfield.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with meal being served at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15 per person at the door or may be purchased in advance at Armadillo Emporium or Kennedy’s Korner, both in Fairfield.
Fashions will be modeled by Maggie Grace Boutique, Brenda’s Closet, The Shops at Peridot, Texas Outfitters, Peacocks & Ponys, Juls by Jul, and Kennedy’s Korner.
Sponsors include Community National Bank and Luminant.
Community-Wide Garage Sale in Southern Oaks – Saturday, October 21st
You are invited to sell your unneeded items at our Indoor/Outdoor Sale!
Southern Oaks Subdivision is hosting a community-wide garage sale at their clubhouse Saturday, October 21, from 7 am to 4 pm.
Set-up is Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Members of SOPOA: $12, Non-members: $15.
Indoor and Outdoor spaces available.
Email Mary at texschutz78@gmail.com or call 903-389-7586.
Food available all day long.
Teague Parkfest – Saturday, October 28th
The Second Annual Teague Parkfest Bar-B-Que Competition, sponsored by the Teague Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Categories include Beef Brisket, Chicken, Pork Ribs, and Cook’s Choice. Entry fee is $50 payable to the Teague Chamber of Commerce.
Supersized trophies will be given for first place in each category. Cash prizes and ‘Better Luck Next Time’ trophies will be awarded for second and third place.
“Jackpot Beans” competition will also be offered and teams to decide the winner.
RV sites will be available on a first come/first serve basis.
For more information, contact Rhonda Jones at 903-388-3839, or visit www.teaguechamber.com.
