UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARCH 21
The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch invites the public to its“ Open House at The Jackson” from 2 to 4:30 p. m. Saturday, March 21. The event features local vendors and exclusive booking opportunities. Follow The Jackson at Cherokee Ranch Facebook page for upcoming details.
MARCH 24-28
The Cherokee County Junior Livestock Show is a five-day event slated from March 25 through 28, conducted at the exposition center located at 611 Loop 456 in Jacksonville. Numerous FFA and 4-H clubs participate. The sale of livestock and agricultural mechanics projects is set Saturday, March 28. For details about the show, visit cherokeecountyexpo. org or follow the Cherokee County Stock Show & Exposition, Inc. Facebook page.
APRIL 11
The city of Jacksonville will host its“ Great Clean Up Day” from 8 a. m. to noon Saturday, April 11, in the parking lot of John Alexander Gym, 821 Farnsworth Street. Residents will need a photo ID with a physical water bill to participate. Items accepted include scrap metal; care tires, limit four without rims; batteries and electronics; paper for shredding; motor oil and bulky household items.
APRIL 11
The fifth annual Flamin’ J BBQ Fest is set for Saturday, April 11 at Hazel Tilton Park. Live music includes Travis Bolt, Brian Chance and Jaden Ramirez. The entry fee is $ 50 plus a $ 50 health department fee. Cash prizes will be awarded for Judge’ s Choice and People’ s Choice prizes for first through third place finishers. Proceeds from the event support the Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the Jacksonville Police Association. Follow the Jacksonville Citizens Police Academy Facebook page for details. For contest rules, contact Dillon Rodriquez at 903- 284-1685 or jvillecpaaa @ gmail. com.
APRIL 17
The city of Jacksonville will host a concert series on successive Fridays beginning April 17 and ending May 22. Concerts will be hosted in Hazel Tilton Park, 174 E. Larissa Street. For artists, follow the City of Jacksonville, Texas – Government Facebook page.
APRIL 18
Peoples Church will host its Spring Market from 8:30 a. m. to 3:30 p. m. Saturday, April 18, inside the church’ s Community Center. The church is currently seeking local vendors to participate. Types of items preferred are herbs, plants and flowers; jewelry, home décor and custom gifts; jerky Damascus knives, bird houses; and boutique items. Booths cost $ 40 each for an 8-foot by 10-foot space. For vendor information, visit https:// peoples-church-277607. churchcenter. com / people / forms / 1124168.
APRIL 23
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce is hosting“ Ladies Night Out” Thursday, April 23, in downtown Jacksonville. For details, follow the Jacksonville Chamber Facebook page and be ready for an evening of shopping, fun and community.
MAY 7-9
Tops in Texas Rodeo is slated for Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, at the Jacksonville Rodeo Arena, 604 Woodlawn Arena. Visit topsintexasrodeo. com or follow the Tops in Texas Rodeo Jacksonville, Tx Facebook page for details.
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