UPCOMING EVENTS, PART 1
UPCOMING EVENTS, PART 1
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1 Shop Local Campaign
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is conducting its fifth annual Shop Local Campaign. Shop at a Jacksonville store, spend $ 20 or more and present the receipt at Austin Bank, Citizens 1st Bank, Southside Bank, Texas National Bank or Cherokee County Federal Credit Union to enter. Drawings for cash prizes are slated for Nov. 14, Nov. 20, Nov. 25, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12.
1 Fostering Bridges 5K
Fostering Bridges, an organization supporting foster families, invites the public to its second 5K fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 1. The race route and all Fostering 5K and Kid’ s Dash information can be found at fosteringbridges. com / fostering-5K-1.
6 Coffee with a Cop
Coffee with a Cop is set for 8 to 9 a. m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 307 E. Commerce Street. Coffee with a Cop provides community members and the police officers who serve them an opportunity to discuss issues and get to know one another. Attendees are asked to wear their favorite team football jersey. This event is being co-hosted by the Chamber, Jacksonville Citizen’ s Police Academy and McDonald’ s.
8‘ Shred-it’
A‘ Shred-it’ event is scheduled from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at the UT Health Olympic Center, 414 S. Main St. in Jacksonville. The public is invited to bring paper documents in a plastic bin, plastic bag or a box they intend to keep. Attendees must remain in their vehicles during the event. Volunteers will be on hand to assist. For information about the event, contact BBB at 903-581-5704 or go to bbb. org.
8 Veterans Day Remembrance Event
Beall Chapel Baptist Church invites veterans and their guests to a Veterans Day Remembrance at noon Saturday, Nov. 8. Veterans are encouraged to wear their military covers. A patriotic ceremony will be presented, with Dave Thomason, Retired USMC as speaker. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Beall Chapel is located at 1861 S. Jackson St. in Jacksonville. For information, call 903-586-8415.
8 Seeds of HOPE Gala
H. O. P. E.- Jacksonville is hosting its fundraising Seeds of HOPE Gala at 6 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch, 2650 E. Rusk in Jacksonville. For tickets, sponsorships and all gala-related information, visit hopecenter. info and use the‘ Seeds of Hope Gala’ tab, or visit Seeds of HOPE Gala Facebook event page and use the link provided.
12 Jacksonville Garden Club Veterans Day Event
The Jacksonville Garden Club invites the public to its Veterans Day event from 11:30 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Buckner Park pavilion. Senator Robert Nichols is the guest speaker and special music will be performed by Johnnie and Trisha Helm. A free raffle for veterans will be conducted. The event also includes a free lunch. For information, call 903-372-6437.
17 Troup’ s Holiday
in the Country
Troup’ s Holiday in the Country takes place from 4 to 8 p. m. Monday, Nov. 17. For the convenience of residents, stores remain open later hours and booths are set up in the library ready to help customers with their Christmas shopping. To obtain a booth, visit trouptx. com / chamber-of-commerce, call 903-574- 3928 or send an email to troupchamber @ trouptx. com.
20 Mingle and Jingle
The annual Mingle and Jingle, brought to the public by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and local businesses, is set for 3 to 7 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 20. During this event, downtown businesses stay open later, provide special deals and often provide light refreshments. For a list of participating businesses or other event information, visit business. jacksonvilletexas. com / events and click on the Mingle and Jingle calendar event.
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