By Butch Burney
Friday is the cutoff to get your tickets for the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce’s 98th Annual Banquet and Community Awards. We will celebrate Hopkins County and Sulphur Springs as we recognize our 2024 Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Growth and Renewal, Outstanding Professional Educator, Outstanding ParaProfessional Educator, Outstanding Auxiliary Educator Large Business of the Year, and Small Business of the Year.
We like to celebrate the great things about Hopkins County, and the best time to do it is at this annual event, which will have a Vintage Hollywood theme.
To reserve your spot, tables of 10 are $500 each and individual tickets are $30. To get reservations or tickets, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email at [email protected]. A sponsorship table includes advertisement of your business at the banquet and reserved seating. You have until Feb. 7 to reserve your table.
Come and help us celebrate Hopkins County!
Cocktails and Conversation
You don’t want to miss the next Cocktails and Conversation, an after-business mixer, hosted by Money Law and Title from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at their office at the corner of Oak Avenue and Main Street.
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend the mixer, where there will be refreshments and opportunities to visit with one another.
Valentine’s Pop Up
Beauty Grace Lifestyle Shop will host a Valentine’s Pop Up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, on Connally Street. There will be vendors, a food truck, perm jewelry and more!
Pancakes and More
Get your fill of pancakes, bacon and more at the Kiwanis Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Cost is $8 per ticket and can be purchased from any Kiwanis Club member.
Deep Routes
Deep Routes will have a Valentine’s Day party from 5-8 p.m. with live music featuring Mike Shing. There will also be games, shopping and more.
They are also offering Valentine’s carriers of coffee, treats, sweet notes and more for men and women to be delivered on Feb. 14.
Bright Star Women
The Bright Star Republican Women will host former State Rep. Jill Dutton on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 6-7 p.m. at the Republican Party headquarters at 1230 South Broadway St. All Republican women are invited to attend.
UPRA Spring Rodeo
The Hopkins County Rodeo Association is hosting the 45th UPRA Spring Rodeo on April 18-19 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Oscar Aguilar at 903-243-0446 or [email protected].
Senior Citizen Center
There will be a karaoke party at the Senior Citizen Center starting at 11 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, Friday Feb. 14. A light lunch will be served as attendees can sing all their favorite songs.
Main Street Theatre
Main Street Theatre will host an Open Mic Night on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 6-8 p.m. at the theater on Main Street. They welcome all types of “live” music. Do you sing, or play, or both? Are you a first timer or a seasoned performer? Everyone is welcome to join us as a performer or part of the audience.It’s free and it’s fun.
Ribbon Cuttings
McCraw Law Firm will have a ribbon cutting at noon on Friday, Feb. 21, at their office at 315 Gilmer Street. Everyone is invited to attend this event.
