WED., SEPT 4TH
–First Day of School for Faith Academy of Freestone.
–Wortham 4-H club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Wortham Chamber Building (next to Post Office).
THURS., SEPT 5TH
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
FRI., SEPT 6TH
–Opening Reception for ‘Classic Wheels’ art exhibition with artist Mike Seale beginning 5:30 p.m. at TSAC Gallery.
–Paint Party / Pedaling with Picasso beginning 6:00 p.m. on the square in Fairfield. Paint your own canvas bicycle painting, for kids ages 4 – 14 years. Step by step instructions with All Things Arty and a hotdog dinner.
SAT., SEPT 7TH
–26th Annual Show of Wheels from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles, plus exhibits by Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club. On the courthouse square in Fairfield. Food trucks, vendors, cold drinks, clean restrooms, and plenty of shade.
–Fairfield Citywide Garage Sale (look for map in local newspapers).
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
–Art Exhibition ‘Classic Wheels’ from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Teague native Mike Seale at TSAC Gallery in Fairfield.
–Ladies Poker Stroll with prizes for the Best & Worst poker hand. Shopping event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following Fairfield retailers: Accessories, Etc.; Brenda’s Closet, Armadillo Emporium, Kennedy’s Korner, Fairfield Western Wear, Twisted Whisk, Southern Bound, Dessert by MommaCakes, The Jaded Spade, and Pack N Mail.
–Community Pool Party beginning 3:00 p.m. at Fairfield City Park. Bring your own pool! Free hotdogs, drinks, live music and games.
SUN., SEPT 8TH
–4-H Club meetings (moved due to Labor Day holiday) for beginning 4:00 p.m. for Fairfield at 1st UMC, and beginning 6:00 p.m. for Teague at Economic Development Center and for Freestone Community at Freestone Community Center.
MON., SEPT 9TH
–Freestone Quilt Guild beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. Members will learn to make star pattern Christmas ornaments.
THURS., SEPT 12TH
–Book Signing and Meet & Greet with author Travis Canady from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library. Augustine: Echoes of Freedom
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
FRI., SEPT 13TH
–FHS Homecoming.
SAT., SEPT 14TH
–2nd Annual Ladies Day at Fairfield Church of Christ beginning at 10:30 a.m. For ladies 12 years and up. Lunch provided; please RSVP to fairfieldcocladiesday@gmail.com. Speaker and former FHS graduate, Gina Jenkins, will bring message of “Missed Blessings.”
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
–FHS Class Reunion for 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963 at Ward Prairie Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SUN., SEPT 15TH
–FHS Class of 1969 Reunion beginning 1:00 p.m. at El Jimador Mexican Grill in Fairfield. For more info, contact Sherry Brackens at 903-389-2882 or David McAdams at 903-389-3344.
MON., SEPT 16TH
–THS Seniors & Parents Meeting beginning 5:30 p.m. at THS Auditorium.
SAT., SEPT 21ST
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
–Freestone County Game Management Association Banquet beginning 6:30 p.m. at Twisted Vines Event Center in Fairfield. Tickets $25; or $1,000 for Table of 8. Children 10 & under are Free. Includes meal, annual membership, and drawings for guns. Clay Kimball 903-879-0896, Richard McGowan 903-879-6138, John Hill 903-391-9996.
THURS., SEPT 26TH
–Medicare Education Class beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield Library.
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., SEPT 28TH
–Santa in September featuring breakfast, crafts, and visits with Santa Claus.
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
TUES., OCT 1ST
–National Night Out from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Fairfield Police Department & City Hall.
THURS., OCT 3RD
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., OCT 5TH
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
MON., OCT 7TH
–Fairfield Chamber Ambassador meeting at 12:00 noon.
TUES., OCT 8TH
–Annual Style Show hosted by Freestone Cancer Support Group beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Civic Center. Reserved tables for 8 is $200, or $20 per person. Silent Auction, Dinner, and fashion from local retailers, including The Yoakum Mercantile, Juls by Jul, Twisted Sisters Shoetique, Brenda’s Closet, Serenity Spa in Mexia, and The Jaded Spade.
THURS., OCT 10TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
SAT., OCT 12TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
WED., OCT 16TH
–Teague High School Ex-Student Association will attend the THS Homecoming Bonfire at 8:00 p.m. behind the ball field.
FRI. & SAT., 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
FRI., OCT 18TH
–WHS Homecoming.
–THS Homecoming.
–Teague High School Ex-Student Association’s Golf Tournament at Tri-County Golf Club beginning at 9:00 a.m. Registration for the Association will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the B-RI Railroad Museum. They will also be attending the Pep-Rally (TBA), THS Band March at 6:30 p.m., and Football Game at 7:30 p.m. at THS Lions Stadium.
SAT., OCT 19TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
–Touch-A-Truck at the fairgrounds in Fairfield from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost is $5 per person or $20 max per family. Hosted by Golden Circle Special Needs Association.
–Teague High School’s Ex-Student Association will have registration from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the B-Ri Railroad Museum. Homecoming Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m., with line-up at 12:30 p.m. Their business meeting/banquet will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the THS cafeteria. The Mix N’ Mingle will be from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight at the Tri-County Golf Club. Contact TESABoard@outlook.com for more information.
OCT 21ST-25TH
–Firearms Instructor Course (TCOLE #2222) hosted by Fairfield Police Department and TMPA at Fairfield ISD CTI Building.
THURS., OCT 24TH
–Fairfield Lions Club meeting beginning 6:00 p.m. at Fairfield Nursing & Rehab. Every second and fourth Thursday.
OCT 26TH-27TH
–‘Just for Fun’ Tri-County Overnight Halloween Co-ed Softball Tournament hosted by the Teague Youth Football and Cheer association. Cost is $20 per person or $200 per team. For questions, call Cassey at 903-388-5786 or Sandy at 903-390-0986.
SAT., OCT 26TH
–Teague Chamber of Commerce hosts Parkfest at 8th Avenue Park. This event will feature vendors, a car show, BBQ cookoff, volleyball tournament, food, fun, and games. For more information on either event, or to be a vendor at Parkfest, contact the Chamber via their Facebook page.
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
—Movie in the Park – Casper hosted by Freestone County 4-H beginning 7:00 p.m. at Teague City Park.
WED., OCT 30TH
–Boo On The Square in Fairfield. Save the date.
SAT., NOV 2ND
–Fairfield Farmers Market at Armadillo Emporium from 8am to 2pm. Produce, Fresh cut Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Homemade Preserves, Bread, Salsa, Handcrafted soaps/lotions, etc. Call 903-389-3336 to participate as a vendor.
TUES., NOV 5TH
–General Election for Federal, State and County positions. Early Voting starts October 21st. For details, visit online at www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/freestone.Elections.
THURS., NOV 7TH
–Tri-County Caregiver Support Group at 5:30 p.m. at Fairfield Senior Center. For info call 903-389-1236.
SAT., NOV 9TH
–Second Saturday – Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch for Veteran Partners at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. Meeting starts 10:30 a.m., Lunch to follow at approximately 12:00 noon. Veterans are invited to come out for good food and fun visiting.
SAT., NOV 16TH
–Monthly Recycle from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. behind Fairfield Junior High. Paper, plastic & metal. NO glass.
–Veterans Marketplace – Third Saturday each month from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 972 FM 1365 in Mexia. No vendors fees for veterans.
SAT., NOV 23RD
–Teague Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Produce, local vendor, food trucks and more. www.TeagueFarmersMarket.com
SAT., NOV 30TH
–Small Business Saturday.
THURS., DEC 5TH
–Sip, Snack & Shop event in Fairfield. Stay tuned for details.
SAT., DEC 7TH
–Christmas on the Square & Hometown Christmas Parade in downtown Fairfield. Save the date!
SAT., DEC 14TH
–Wreaths Across America ceremonies at various cemeteries. Stay tuned for additional information.
SAT., DEC 21ST
–Jingle All the Way – Ice Slide event on the square in Fairfield.
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