Wood County Genealogy Society will meet Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Quitman Public Library, 202 E. Goode. Members will be at the library at 6 p.m. for those needing assistance in building a family … more

The Pilot Club of Quitman presents its annual fundraising Chili Cook-off Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Carroll Green Civic Center, 602 McAllister in Quitman. more

The city of Mineola will kick off its year-long sesquicentennial celebration Friday with the dedication of the sesquicentennial logo mural on S. Johnson St. It was painted by Erica Fry. more

Wreaths Across America will be at Roselawn Cemetery and Beaty Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. to remember and honor veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of the nation’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

[Volunteer to assist or sponsor wreaths.] more

Retiring Quitman School Superintendent Rhona Turner will be honored with a reception Friday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the school administration building, 600 N. Winnsboro St. in the board meeting room. more

Christmas on the Square goes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. more

Christmastime is here. It was a weekend for festive family fun in Wood County. more

Plenty of holiday events are scheduled around Wood County, starting with a busy weekend ahead. more

The Jeep show benefiting the Wood County Blue Santa program has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 at Meredith Memorial Stadium in Mineola. more

After a one-year absence, Salvation Army bell ringing has returned to Mineola. It’s important to note that 100% of the money donated remains in Mineola to benefit needy families all year long. … more

The Mineola Landmark Commission hosts “Welcome Back Home,” continuing the annual Tour of Homes which was suspended two years due to COVID-19. The tour will be Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. more

The Christmas season will soon be in evidence around Wood County.

The turkey will barely be put away on Thanksgiving when Quitman lights its yuletide tree on the courthouse square at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. more

The Mineola Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking event Tuesday, Nov. 15. Nancy Stelmach will be the featured speaker. This event will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Hidden Pines … more

Clover Educational Consulting Group in Mineola is hosting a Family Fun Day Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Mineola at Commerce and Johnson Streets. Activities include a disc jockey, … more

The monthly benefit breakfast for the Bread of Life food pantry ministry in Mineola will be Saturday, Nov. 12 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 304 S. Stone St. … more

Wood County will pause Friday for Veterans Day to salute those who have served the nation in the military services. And on Saturday, the annual veterans parade in Mineola will step off at 11:11 … more

The Mineola Caring and Sharing campaign continues to ramp up toward its annual holiday distribution on Dec. 10.

The KMOO radio auction is Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. more

Carl E. Azebell American Legion Post 340 in Winnsboro will present its Fall Gun Show Nov. 19-20. Outdoor sportsmen, hunters and gun enthusiasts will converge on the Winnsboro City Civic Center … more

Celebrate cooler temperatures and enjoy toe-tapping bluegrass this week with a visit to the fall barn sale at the Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Bargain hunters are invited to shop … more

The Quitman/Lake Fork Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual benefit Turkey Shoot and Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Winnsboro Gun Club, CR 4403. more