AgriLife: 44th Annual “Christmas Joys”; Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest;
44th Annual “Christmas Joys” Announced The word is apparently getting out that we are now taking reservations for the 44th annual “Christmas Joys” program. It is shaping up to be a fantastic event, and I want to share the details. The sub-theme is “Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year”, and it will include demonstrations on fantastic recipes for gift-giving (or keeping!), craft ideas for both adults and kids, family meal time...
AgriLife: National Family Meals Month
by Johanna Hicks National Family Meals Month Family meal time is alive and well among many families. However, there is room for improvement! No doubt, juggling jobs, kids and the demands of a busy, modern life often come at the expense of family mealtime at home. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families...
Chamber Connection August 10,2017
I’m so excited about the upcoming 2nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Photography Contest! Let me review the basics. Anyone of any age can enter as we have a children’s category. The picture must be newer than January 1, 2015, and must have been taken in Hopkins County. The contest will be open from August 1st to August 31st. There are seven categories you may enter: Natural World, Travel, People, The Hopkins County Experience, Altered...
Chamber Connection May 11, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off is right around the corner! The Chamber of Commerce will host the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off on Saturday, June 10th at 4 p.m. on the Civic Center grounds. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to partner with the Chamber during Ice Cream, so please consider joining us for this fun day! You know what else we need? Ice Cream Cooks!!!! Have you ever thought about entering your delicious...
Chamber Connection May 4, 2017
It’s a busy weekend in Hopkins County! This will be a great weekend to have some fun, and the Farmer’s Market opens on Celebration Plaza this Saturday! Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office hosts a signing event Thursday, May 4th Students who will be going into any field of Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS), such as dietetics, culinary arts, housing and interior design, nutrition, health and wellness, textiles, fashion...
Chamber Connection April 20, 2017
Thank you to everyone who supported and played in the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! We had a wonderful day with beautiful weather and happy golfers! Thank you to the Sulphur Springs Country Club for hosting our event and making the day run smoothly. An extra special thank you to our Hole-In-One sponsors Jay Hodge Chevrolet, Farm Country, Interstate Body Shop, and Robinson Bennett Construction. Our Hole-In-One...
4-H Sewing Day at the AgriLife Extension Building
With every machine occupied, and ironing stations at the ready, 4-H’ers worked diligently on projects. Activity mats for Alzheimer patients, and Prayer Quilts were the main focus.
Merry Christmas – It’s Here
Merry Christmas – It’s Here! I recently attended a professional association meeting in Denton, and one of my colleagues presented an inspirational to our group. I wanted to share it with you: “This Christmas, mend a quarrel. Write a love letter. Share some treasure. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Keep a promise. Find the time to forgive an enemy. Listen. Apologize if you were wrong. Think first of someone else. Be kind and...
Agrilife: Get in Shape; Christmas Joys Program
Let’s Get in Shape! It seems that there is a growing trend toward health and fitness. From commercials, to Facebook posts, to fitness classes, and “light” menus in restaurants, the message is clear that there are options for helping achieve a few pounds of weight loss or making heathier food choices. The problem often comes in the price tag. Classes, fitness equipment, and special weight-loss products all cost money, and I’m...
Creative Arts Contest – What will YOU Enter?
Creative Arts Contest – What will YOU Enter? What a refreshing rain we recently received! Gardens have perked up, and lawns all across the county have been rejuvenated. Cooler weather has energized many folks, which puts us in the mindset for autumn. Autumn reminds us of back-to- school, beautiful fall leaves, sweaters, sports events, and refreshing temperatures, which remind us of…Fall Festival! As the Creative Arts Contest chairman,...
