TUES., AUG 2ND
–FHS Freshman Orientation beginning at 3:00 p.m.
WED., AUG 3RD
–Board Meeting for Lady Eagles Little Dribblers at 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library. There are two open board positions available.
THURS., AUG 4TH
–Blood Drive at Freestone Medical Center from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Carter BloodCare. Contact Rebecca Yarbrough at 903-389-1618.
–Summer Reading: Movie / Pizza Party at 2:00 p.m. at Teague Public Library.
–Business After Hours “Struttin’ on Commerce” 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Freestone County Courthouse.
SAT., AUG 6TH
–FREE Heart Screenings (for children ages 14-18) and Community Health Fair from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon at Waco Cardiology Associates, 7125 New Sanger Avenue, Suite A, Waco, TX 76712. For more info, email HR@wacocardiology.com or call (254) 399-5431.
MON., AUG 8TH
–THS Fish Camp at 2:00 p.m. Meet teachers, play some games, and tour the building.
–Meet the Teacher at Fairfield Elementary from 4:30-6:00 p.m.
–Meet the Teacher Night at Dew ISD from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Bring your school supplies.
–Wortham Back To School Bash at 7:00 p.m. at Bulldog Gym. Meet the Teacher will be from 6:00-6:45 p.m.
TUES., AUG 9TH
–‘Feed the Commuinty’ free lunch at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall. Dine-in or take-out available. For take-out orders, call 214-668-6601 or 903-389-9595.
WED., AUG 10TH
–First Day of School for Teague ISD.
–First Day of School for Fairfield ISD.
–First Day of School for Dew ISD.
THURS., AUG 11TH
First Day of School for Wortham ISD.
FRI., AUG 12TH
–Heart of Texas Workforce Hiring Fair from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Green Barn Civic Center in Fairfield. Register your business at bit.ly/fhf-register
SAT., AUG 13TH
–Dutch Oven Demo beginning 10:00 a.m. at Fairfield Lake State Park (volleyball field in Cooks Ferry). Cooking demonstration with Uncle Mike’s Outdoor Kitchen.
SUN., AUG 14TH
–4-H BBQ Bash from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Teague City Park. Current members at 6:00 p.m. for County Awards Presentation. New members at 7:00 p.m. to learn about County 4-H Clubs. RSVP at Extension Office at 903-389-3436.
AUG 19Th & 20Th
–Annual BBQ Cook-off & Community-wide FREE Lunch (Saturday at 12:00 noon). Sponsored by Cornerstone Full Gospel Church of Fairfield. For information and to register your team, call Felicia Brackens at 214-668-6601.
SAT., AUG 20TH
–Hunter Ed Course from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Lunch provided by Fairfield Nationwide Specialty Risk. Cost is $15; course is for ages 9 & up. Sponsored by Freestone County Game Management Association.
TUES., AUG 23RD
–‘Feed the Commuinty’ free lunch at Cornerstone Full Gospel Church from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the church Fellowship Hall. Dine-in or take-out available. For take-out orders, call 214-668-6601 or 903-389-9595.
SAT., AUG 27TH
–A Night at the Tuscan Flair – Spoken Word & Music Showcase from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets online at tuscanflair.org
WED., AUG 31ST
–First Day of School for Faith Academy of Freestone.
SAT., SEPT 3RD
–Sporting Clays Shoot by Kindness From Case Memorial Foundation, Inc. at Case Robinson Memorial Range.
SEPT 9TH-10TH
–Big T Memorial State Championship Cookoff. Includes Touch-A-Truck, Disc Golf, Kid’s Cookoff Challenge, 42 Tournament, and more. www.bigtmemorial.com
SAT., SEPT 10TH
–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. Stay tuned for details.
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, hosted by Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. Stay tuned for details.
SAT., OCT 1ST
–Family Fun Day by Trooper Damon C. Allen Memorial Foundation will include picnic, K9 demonstrations, vendors, Dachshund Derby, Border Collie demonstrations, and more. Save the date.
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
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