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Cornhole, fish fry benefit Alba VFD
Cornhole competitors converged on downtown Alba Saturday afternoon for some friendly fire at the boards for a second year running, before the annual fish fry to raise funds for the Alba Volunteer Fire Dept.
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10/19/22 11:47 PM
Breakfast to benefit Bread of Life pantry scheduled Oct. 22
The monthly benefit breakfast for the Bread of Life food pantry ministry in Mineola will be Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 612 N. Newsom St. Donations will …
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10/19/22 11:44 AM
Sweet! Golden marks 40th potato festival
There are many events throughout the year in Wood County. They reflect the unique nature of the communities and the folks who give them life. Some of the events are purpose-driven and some celebrate anniversaries of heritage. Then, there is the Golden Sweet Potato Festival.
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/12/22 11:47 PM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 10/12/22 11:47 PM
Stitchin’ Heaven plans veterans quilt events
Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman will host a Quilts of Valor ceremony and luncheon Friday, Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m.
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10/12/22 11:45 PM
Holly Brook Church hosting local arts and crafts vendors
The Family Life Center at Holly Brook Baptist Church, Hawkins, will be transformed Saturday, Oct. 15 when local artists and crafters display their handmade articles...
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10/12/22 11:45 PM
Reception set to honor Murphy
The board of the Mineola Civic Center is hosting a reception to honor retiring director Nancy Murphy on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m. in the civic center Magnolia Room and the public is invited to come by and wish her well on her retirement.
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10/5/22 06:00 PM
Mineola Senior Citizens Center plans long-waited open house
The Senior Citizens Center of Mineola is planning an open house Friday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center at 308 W. University.
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10/5/22 06:00 PM
Quitman cleanup set
Quitman Clean-Up Days will be Oct. 21 and 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city warehouse at the end of Cliff St. and West Side Dr.
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10/5/22 06:00 PM
Wood County Arboretum planning fall plant sale fundraiser
The popular fundraising event is set Oct. 14 and 15 on the grounds of the arboretum, 175 Governor Hogg Pkwy. in Quitman...
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10/5/22 06:00 PM
Mineola Pilot Club hosting benefit game night
A game night fundraiser benefiting the Alzheimer’s Alliance and the Texas Pilot Clubs’ Traumatic Brain Inju- ry Camps for adults will be held Thursday, Oct. 6. The Mineola Pilot Club is …
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9/29/22 02:01 PM
County extension offices host pesticide conference
The Tri-County Pesticide Conference will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman.
Cost is $30. Preregister by Oct. 7 with the Rains or Wood County agrilife extension …
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9/29/22 08:52 AM
AG Young Farmers hosting show
The Alba-Golden Young Farmers host a livestock show Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Hugh Ragsdale Agriscience Center at Alba-Golden School.
Gates open at 5 a.m. with registration from 7-9 and the show …
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9/29/22 08:49 AM
WC Co-op holding annual meeting
The 2022 Wood County Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting will take place on Friday, Oct. 7 at Governor Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman.
Prior to the meeting, the public is invited to attend …
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9/29/22 08:49 AM
MHS plans homecoming parade
The Mineola High School homecoming parade will be on Friday, Oct. 14 at 3:30 p.m. starting on Graham St. across from the Dollar General. It will end at the Church of Christ on W. Broad. For …
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9/29/22 08:49 AM
Lake Country Symphony sets performances at Select Theater
The Lake Country Symphonic Band will have two concerts in October
The first is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2 followed by another one at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The Fantastic Fall Festival of …
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9/29/22 08:49 AM
Alba VFD sets benefit fish fry
The Alba Volunteer Fire Dept.’s annual community fish fry is Saturday, Oct. 15 in downtown Alba.
Events get underway at 10 a.m., and the fish fry goes from 5 p.m. until it’s all gone. Cost is a donation to the fire department. more
Events get underway at 10 a.m., and the fish fry goes from 5 p.m. until it’s all gone. Cost is a donation to the fire department. more
9/21/22 11:39 PM
Iron Horse Festival has a little bit of everything
It promises to be a busy weekend as the Iron Horse Heritage Festival sponsored by the Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce returns to downtown Mineola Saturday, along with other related events.
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9/21/22 11:20 PM
Golf tournament benefits child advocacy center
The Jerry Edwards Memorial “Chip in for children” annual golf tournament will be held Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater at 568 Wilkins Road. The tournament …
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9/15/22 09:12 AM
Commission sets common school program
The Wood County Historical Commission will present “The Common Schools of Wood County” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Quitman Public Library and hopes former students and those …
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9/15/22 09:12 AM
Meal benefits food pantry
The monthly benefit breakfast for the Bread of Life food pantry ministry in Mineola will be Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7:30-9 a.m. at Northside Church, 1718 N. Pacific St.
Donations will assist the …
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9/15/22 09:12 AM
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