CHAMBER CONNECTION April 27th
What a wonderful time to be in Hopkins County! Get your calendar and have some fun!
Rotary of Sulphur Springs will host their Claws for a Cause Festival on Saturday, April 29th
The Rotary Club of Sulphur Springs is hosting their annual Claws for a Cause Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29th on Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Tickets may be purchased online before the event, and at the door for $30 each. The event begins at 5 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m. or when they run out of crawfish! You may bring your own tent to the event to protect from rain, and Rotary is also offering a drive-through this year!
Hopkins County will send off our Veterans on May 4th at 11:45 a.m. to their Honor Flight
Hopkins County will host a send-off for our Veterans heading to the DFW Honor Flight to Washington D.C. on Thursday, May 4th at 11:45 a.m. on the Courthouse steps. Those attending the Honor Flight trip are Bernie Beers, Harold Cheatham, Kenneth Jenkins, Clayton McGraw, Bob Griffin, Jerry Voss, and Milus Robinson. The program will last 20 to 30 minutes. Please plan to head to the square for this wonderful send-off to support these men.
CANHelp is hosting a Tennis Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30 a.m.
CANHelp is hosting their Third Annual Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Counts. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The tournament will be a Round Robin style for all age levels and skill types. Proceeds from this event will allow CANHelp to continue to provide important services to the residents of Hopkins County in times of need. Entry forms are available at CANHelp, 613 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs, or online at www.canhelponline.org.
Cinco de Mayo will be held Downtown on Friday, May 5th
Cinco de Mayo will be held downtown on Celebration Plaza on Friday, May 5th from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be a piñata contest, best taco contest, kid friendly games and even more! There is no cover charge to attend.
Celebration Plaza will host Reds, Whites, & Brews on Saturday, May 6th
Celebration Plaza will host Reds, Whites, & Brews Beer and Wine Festival on Saturday, May 6th from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Buried Bone Foundation.
Northeast Texas Choral Society will hold Spring Concert on May 6th and May 7th
The Northeast Texas Choral Society presents Touchstone, The Music That Makes Your Heart Remember, on May 6th at 7 p.m. and May 7th at 2 p.m. The concerts will be held at the SSHS Auditorium. You may purchase tickets from Choral Society singers, online at www.netchoral.org, City National Bank, Alliance Bank, and Guaranty Bank & Trust.
Etiquette by Emily is hosting an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 7th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Reserve your ticket TODAY for this special event being held on Sunday, May 7th (week before Mother’s Day) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Venue at two nineteen and catered by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Tickets are $30 each. Attendance is limited to 40 people to help enhance your experience. Bring your spouse, friends or come to meet new friends! Please email etiquettebyemily@gmail.com or call 903-243-6222 for your reservation!
Cypress Basin Hospice is hosting a Golf Tourney on Monday, May 8th
Cypress Basin Hospice’s 14th annual “Get Away & Play” Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 8th at the Mount Pleasant Country Club. Registration is now open and you can register your team of 4 online by visiting their website, www.cbhospice.org. Entry fee for this 4 person scramble tournament is $400 or $100 per golfer. Community support from fundraisers such as our “Get Away & Play” golf tournament allow Cypress Basin Hospice to deliver quality, end of life care, to all hospice appropriate patients regardless of their ability to pay. Sponsorship and donation opportunities are still available. Contact Niki Haynes at (903) 577-1510 for more information.
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts & Craft Show May 19th and 20th
Hopkins County Historical Society is hosting their Arts, Crafts, & Collectibles Show and Sales on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heritage Park. Heritage Park is located at 416 North Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. You may also enter the craft sale by renting a booth. Outside booth space is $35, indoor space is $50. Any type of craft is acceptable. For additional information call Joyce Bateman at (903) 438-7431.
AgriLife Extension Service is offering their Twogether in Marriage Workshop on Saturday, May 20th
The spring Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The free workshop includes Marriage Expectations, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Money Management, and Goals & Dreams. Lunch, materials, and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact Johanna Hicks at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Hopkins County Office, at 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Have a wonderful weekend!
–Lezley
