UPCOMING EVENTS, PART 2
UPCOMING EVENTS, PART 2
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2 Rusk Christmas Parade
Rusk’ s annual Christmas parade is set for Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the theme,“ The Grinch & Whoville.” To register, use the link provided on the Rusk Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or go directly to forms. gle / dJ8fDrvD- DETDTDMc7. For a paper form, call 903-683-4242.
4 Jacksonville
Christmas Parade
The Jacksonville Christmas parade, organized by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, is set for 6 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 4. The grand marshals will be first responders and the theme is“ Miracle on Commerce Street.” To enter, beginning Nov. 1, or for details, business. jacksonvilletexas. com / events and click on the event in the calendar or call 903-586-2217.
6‘ A Night of Worship’
The public is invited to“ A Night of Worship” from 6 to 8 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Jacksonville College. The event includes worship, singing of Christmas songs, a sermon and fellowship. Admission is free. For details, visit the Jacksonville Night of Worship. Facebook event page.
9 Cherokee Family
Motorcycle Club Toy Run
The Cherokee Family Motorcycle Club hosts its ninth annual Jacksonville Toy Run from 1 to 4 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 14. Participants are asked to bring an unwrapped toy or $ 10, which will directly benefit children in Jacksonville. Riders will stage up at 1 p. m. at 7-Eleven, 2015 S. Jackson St. in Jacksonville and ride to the clubhouse, 12721 Hwy 110. For details, call Robert at 903-721-8169, Bran at 903-721-7271, BB at 903-352-4559 or Ray at 903-520-9469.
11 Troup Christmas Parade
The Troup Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Troup Christmas Parade at 6 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 11. The theme is“ Santa’ s Back in Town.” For an entry form, visit trouptx. com / chamber-of-commerce, call 903-574-3928 or send an email to troupchamber @ trouptx. com.
13 Jacksonville Jingle Jog
Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville invites the public to participate in its ninth annual Jacksonville Jingle Jog fundraiser at 9 a. m. Saturday, Dec. 13. A free Kid’ s Dash, open to ages 12 and younger, will be conducted at 8:50 a. m. For details or to register for the Kid’ s Dash or 5K, visit itri365. com / whats-happening / 2025jacksonvillejinglejog.
18 Jacksonville Chamber
of Commerce Open House
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce invites the public to an open house from 2 to 4 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 18, for cookies and cocoa. The chamber office is located at 307 E. Commerce Street.
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