By Butch Burney
Wind energy will be the topic for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn on Sept. 11, featuring Apex Clean Energy. The energy company is anticipating investing in wind turbines in the western part of Hopkins County.
The Lunch and Learn will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at The Grays Building in Pacific Park. Those in attendance will get a meal and information on the project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions.
To RSVP for the free event, message [email protected] or call 903-885-6515.
Stew Time!
We are looking forward to a fantastic 55th Annual Hopkins County Stew Contest on Oct. 26, and it’s time for stew cooks to start registering.
Registration for last year’s cooks have been sent, and new and returning cooks can also register online at HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks.
We are keeping the registration fee the same as in past years at $100 per stew site, with the sponsor asked to provide $150 to each cooking team for ingredients.
If you have been a Stew Cook in the past, we look forward to seeing you again and tasting your delicious stew. If you have won the contest in the past, you are eligible to enter the Super Stew competition.
Each returning stew team will have the option of keeping their 2023 site. These sites will be reserved until Monday, September 30, and then on Tuesday, October 1, the “unclaimed” stew sites will be open to “new cooks” and to returning cooks who would like a new site location. After Sept. 30, all sites will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. As in 2023, we will have sites open on both the north and the south side of Connally Street, where we will have a serving tent and market vendors.
New Cooks
We will have a Stewcomers meeting at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15 for any new cooks or those who are thinking about entering. You can get all the information you need to start planning for the largest annual single-day event in Hopkins County.
If you need more information, call the Chamber at 903-885-6515 or email [email protected].
The theme for this year’s stew contest is Stewper Heroes, and we would love for you to participate and be a Stewper Hero!
Cocktails and Conversation
Join us for our main networking monthly event when Beauty Grace Lifestyle Shop hosts our Cocktails and Conversation on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the store on Connally Street.
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. It is free to everyone, and a prime time to make friends and contacts.
Please make plans to attend to enjoy some cocktails, snacks and great conversation.
New Team
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehabilitation will host a family-friendly meet and greet to meet their new team and tour the facility, from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29.
Enjoy pulled pork sliders, cocktail sausages and fruit while you visit with the staff.
SS Health and Rehab is located at 411 Airport Road. Call 903-885-7668 for more information.
Main Street Theatre
Main Street Theatre presents Hallelujah Girls, a southern comedy about a group of feisty females who decide to shake up their lives.
Show times are Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m., as well as Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23-24 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at onthestage.tickets.
Quilt Show
The Lone Star Heritage Quilt Show is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20-21 at the ROC on Putman Street. Numerous projects will be on display, and one special quilt will be up for raffle during the event.
If you’re interested in entering your own quilt project, those arrangements must be made by July 31. To request entry, email [email protected].
Ribbon Cuttings
Fastenal will host a ribbon cutting at noon on Monday, Aug. 26, at their facility at 1180 Highway 19 South. Everyone is invited to this event.
