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Community Calendar

 

Thursday, March 28

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Wortham High School will host the College and Career Fair featuring 100 businesses, agencies and college representatives. The Bulldog Beefstro, WHS’ competition BBQ team will be offering food and drinks. The community, including neighboring schools are invited to attend. 109 S. 5th St., Wortham, Contact Amy Jo Miller at 254-765-3094 or email amyjo.miller@worthamisd.org

 

Friday, March 29

10:30 a.m. —  Vietnam Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony and shrimp boil hosted at Ashburn-Hanna American Legion Post 288, 213 W. Navasota Street, Groesbeck. Meals are $15.00 per plate, all proceeds going to Ashburn Hanna Limestone County American Legion Post 288. Presentation of certificates by Veteran’s Pardners, music from the 60’s, and a reproduction of panels from the Vietnam Veteran’s War Memorial. If you are a Vietnam-era veteran or a family member of a deceased Vietnam Vet and have not been presented a certificate before, please RSVP to Warren Miller at 254-981-6760 or millerwt777@gmail.com. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m. The boil will be from 11 a.m. until they run out. 

 

Saturday, March 30

10 a.m.  — The City of Kosse will be hosting the Easter Egg Hunt for children at the Kosse City Park.  Please bring your candy donations to Kosse City Hall.

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10:30 a.m. — Fort Parker State Park is hosting a chick craft at the recreation hall. Create a chick to take home. 

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11 a.m. — Easter Egg Hunt at 212 W Navasota St. First Methodist will have bounce houses, lunch, games, and Easter Egg Hunts for various age levels. This event is free to our community.

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Noon to 2 p.m. — Manning Enterprise presents Wonka in the Park, vendors, games and fun at Mexia City Park. 832-202-8909.

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2:30 p.m. — learn how to geocache at the recreation hall at Fort Parker State Park and take home a prize.

 

Sunday, March 31

7 a.m.  — Central Baptist Church of Thornton will be hosting a sunrise Easter service with breakfast following at 7:30 a.m.

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7:30 a.m.  — First Baptist Church of Donie will be hosting a sunrise Easter Service. The service will be held outdoors in the Parking

Lot of the First Baptist Church, located at 309 Worthy St. If the weather is inclement, the service will move into the church. For more information, please contact the church at 254-359-4332 or the church’s Facebook page:facebook.com/firstdonie.

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11 a.m.  —  Easter at First Methodist Groesbeck! Join them as they worship their Risen Savior.

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11 a.m.  —  Following the 11 a.m. church service, Living Proof Church will be hosting Limestone County’s largest Easter Egg Hunt with over 15,000 candy-filled eggs. All children from infancy to 11 years old are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a large Easter Basket! 1207 E Navasota, Groesbeck.

 

Tuesday, April 2 

MANNHA food distribution in Coolidge/Prairie Hill. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Thursday, April 4

1 p.m.  — The Sterling C. Robertson Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will meet at the new location, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 101 S. 3rd Street in downtown Waco. There is a meeting room there and parking is available. Author Jerry Powell has researched and will present his findings about the “6666s Ranch”. He will also have copies of his books about the early days in Waco available for purchase. This meeting is free and open to the public. Prospective members are encouraged to attend.

 

Friday to Sunday, April 5-7

8 a.m. — The Annual Lakewide Garage Sale will take place at Lake Mexia in 17 locations. Maps and a list of addresses will be available at Lake Stop Store on US Hwy 84 on the days of the sale. Merchandise from 22 residences will be spread among the sale locations. Each location will set their own schedules, but they will all open at 8 a.m. on the days they operate.

 

Friday, April 5

5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  —  S&S Machining hosts their annual community appreciation event. The event will feature live music by the Diamondback Band, food trucks, and lots of fun. Located at 1331 N Highway 14. 

 

Saturday, April 6 

10 a.m. — Limestone County 19th of June Organization meets at Booker T. Washington Park (Comanche Crossing).

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8 p.m.  —  Groesbeck High School Prom will take place at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E Navasota 

 

Friday & Saturday, April 5-6

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  —  Groesbeck city-wide spring cleanup. The city will accept scrap metal, appliances, furniture, construction debris, lumber, and vehicle batteries. They will not accept tires, household chemicals, hazardous waste, brush, and tree limbs. You bring it and discard it. 102 E. Jacinto St. Brush and tree limbs are accepted year-round with an appointment scheduled with Public Works at 254-729-3293 ext 2 Brush and limbs will not be accepted at the city on Jacinto Street. 

 

Friday - Sunday, April 5-7 & April 12-14

7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. — Sister Act will be presented by Palestine Community Theater at Texas Theater in downtown Palestine. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and at 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for students 18 and younger. Visit  www.PCTBoxoffice.com 

 

Sunday, April 7

3 p.m. — Guest speaker at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Coolidge will be the Rev. Pam Colbert, pastor of Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Pelham. The theme will be women who excel. 305 Bell St., 254-292-9738.

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3 p.m. — 14th Annual Church Anniversary of Tabernacle of Faith featuring guest speaker Elder Henry V. Chambers of the 13th Avenue Christian Church of Corsicana, 600 E. Sumpter, Mexia.

 

Monday, April 8 

10:30 a.m. — Storytime at the Groesbeck Maffett Public Library.

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Noon to 3 p.m.  — The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce and Old Fort Parker are partnering together to bring you a total eclipse viewing event. This will take place at Old Fort Parker 866 Park Road 35 Groesbeck. Limited viewing glasses will be available for purchase. Limited camping and RV spots will also be available, contact Connie for more information about camping at 254-729-5253 or at connie@co.limestone.tx.us. Food trucks are welcome, contact Jennifer at the Groesbeck Chamber at 254-729-3894 or at info@groesbeckchamber.com.

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Noon to 3:30 p.m. — The Kosse Community Center will host a viewing party for the total solar eclipse. This rare event will start at about 12:20 p.m. and conclude at about 3:20 p.m.  Kosse will be in “totality” for 2 minutes 14 seconds starting at approximately 1:39 p.m. 

Bring your lawn chairs!  We will have concessions and will offer protective eye gear for $2.00.  We also have a limited number of RV spots available for rent for the event at Kosse City Park. Call Christina or Karen at 254-375-2212 for information or to reserve a spot. More details at  KosseTexas.com/eclipse

 

Tuesday, April 9 

MANNHA food distribution in Tehuacana. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

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6 p.m. — Dr. Mary Bone, engineer, author and professor and Republican candidate for the Texas State Board of Education who is opposing longtime incumbent Tom Maynard in a runoff election, will speak to Stone County Conservative Coalition at Springfield Hall, 199 Park Road 35, Groesbeck.

 

Friday, April 12

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cynthia Ann Garden Club is hosting a plant and bake sale at the Groesbeck Parquette on the corner of Highway 14 and Navasota in Groesbeck. 

 

Saturday, April 13

5 to 6:30 p.m. — Annual Fish Fry and Bake Goods Auction by First Methodist Church of Coolidge. $10 per plate, dine-in or take-out. Delivery in Coolidge area only. 254-786-2212. 

 

Sundy, April 14

3 p.m. — Old Fashion Day at Smith Primitive Baptist Church of Wortham. The speaker will be the Rev. H.V. Chambes Jr. of Tabernacle of Faith Primitive Baptist Church of Mexia. Everyone is invited.

 

Tuesday, April 16 

MANNHA food distribution in Mexia. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Friday & Saturday, April 19-20

Groesbeck Ex-Students Association is hosting a BBQ Cookoff and cornhole tournament at the Thronton Slab. All proceeds will go towards the Ex-Students Scholarship fund. Direct donations are appreciated and sponsorships are available. Contact Lisa Stewart at 254-292-3155. More information to come.

 

Saturday, April 20 

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. —  Chris Heise and Relaxed Atmosphere will host the “Kruzin to Kosse Car & Truck Show” in downtown Kosse. There will be awards for best of show, best paint, interior, rat rod, engine bay, and patina, as well as best truck and car. Vehicle entry will be $25 and accepted until 1 p.m. the day of.  For information or to register your show vehicle call Chris at 832-876-7975 or Smiley at 713-825-7185.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Baking Contest for the Kosse Spring Festival at the Kosse Community Center hosted by the Kosse Heritage Society. There is a $5 entry fee with entries due at 8:15 a.m. Winners will receive a ribbon and bragging rights. Judging will take place at 11 a.m. Categories are pie, cakes, decorated cakes, cookies, cookie bars, and bread. First-place winners will be silent auctioned with proceeds going to the heritage society.  The remaining entries will be sold at the dessert bar. Everything must be brought in disposable pans. No items that must be refrigerated are allowed (i.e. whipped topping, cream cheese, etc.)

Make your plans now for the Kosse Spring Festival and Car & Truck Show to be held at the Kosse Community Center. Come and enjoy the vendors, food, raffles, and fun. A limited number of vendor booths are available – call 254-375-2212 for information and to reserve your spot! Details can be found at KosseTexas.com/springfest

 

Monday, April 22 

10:30 a.m.— Storytime at the Groesbeck Maffett Public Library.

 

Tuesday, April 23 

2:00 p.m. – Groesbeck and Mexia Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony with Advanced Pain Care at 625 McClintic Dr., in Groesbeck. 

 

Wednesday, April 24

6:15 — Monthly Parent University at H.O. Whitehurst Theatre. This month’s topic is Summer Engagement and will be presented by Groesbeck Athletics, Booster clubs, Principals, and select colleges. 

 

Saturday, April 27

6:15 a.m.  —  2nd Annual Chad Walker Memorial Fishing Tournament at Lake Limestone Park 2 to support scholarships for our local youth looking into law enforcement and related careers. $100 Team Entry, $50 Individual. Weigh In 2 to 3 p.m. No Jug Lines. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/mtkdwv9a

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6 p.m. — $10,000 drawing sponsored by the Limestone Medical Center Foundation at the Groesbeck Convention Center. Second prize is $750, Third is $500. This event is to raise funds for LMC medical equipment. Tickets are $100 each or $130 with insurance. Dinner for two will be provided with your ticket purchase, takeout will be available. Tickets can be purchased at Limestone Medical Center or through any LMC Foundation Board Member.

 

Tuesday, April 30 

MANNHA food distribution in Wortham/Kirvin. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Friday, May 3

1:00 p.m. – Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony with Kristen Morgan Photography at 309 Allison Ave.., in Groesbeck. 

 

Saturday, May 4

All Day – Groesbeck Spring Citywide Garage Sales –  If you plan to have a Garage/Yard Sale, you may submit your address to the Groesbeck Chamber at info@groesbeckchamber.com, (254) 729-3894 or contact the Groesbeck Journal, 254-729-5103 - NO LATER THAN FRIDAY - APRIL 27, to get your SALE address added to the list to be printed in the Groesbeck Journal and the Groesbeck Chamber social media and website.

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9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m – Groesbeck Spring Peddlers Market - Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E. Navasota, Groesbeck, hosted by the Groesbeck Chamber.  Visit https://bit.ly/49gkRWy for vendor applications and more information.

 

Monday, May 6 

10:30 a.m. — Storytime at the Groesbeck Maffett Public Library.

 

Tuesday, May 7 

MANNHA food distribution in Streetman. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Saturday, May 11

8 a.m. — LARAS house is hosting Puttin 4 Pups, a fundraiser golf scramble at Battle Lake Golf Course. $400 per four-person team, $100 hole sponsorship, and $10 mulligan. Cost includes lunch and prizes for first place, second place, a random drawing for third, closest to the hole, and longest drive. Battle Lake Golf Course is located at 4443 Battle Lake Rd, Mart. To register contact Vanessa Lide at 903-390-8744 or at vanessa.larashouse@gmail.com. Or contact John Liscano at 254-744-7692 or at john.larashouse@gmail.com   

 

Tuesday, May 14

MANNHA food distribution in Winkler. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Monday, May 20 

10:30 a.m.— Storytime at the Groesbeck Maffett Public Library.

 

Tuesday, May 21 

MANNHA food distribution in Coolidge/Prairie Hill. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Tuesday, May 28 

MANNHA food distribution in Tehuacana. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Monday, June 3 to Friday, June 7

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Join the First Methodist Church in Groesbeck for Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is “The Great Jungle Journey”.

 

Tuesday, June 4 

MANNHA food distribution in Mexia. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Friday, June 7

2 p.m. — Kosse Homecoming BBQ Cookoff check-in at the city park.  Call 254-275-1046 for more information or visit kossetexas.com/cookoff

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6 p.m. —  Homecoming Bingo with raffles, prizes, and food. Learn more at kossetexas.com/bingo

 

Saturday, June 8

7:30 a.m. – Kosse Greyhound 5k Run available to all ages. Call 254-375-2212 for more information or visit kossetexas.com/5k

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10 a.m. – Kosse Homecoming Parade, call 254-375-2212 to enter

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11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  – Kosse Fire Department fish fry and auction at the community center.  $12 per plate. Donations accepted. Funds raised during this event will help our firefighters stay up to date with the latest technology & training used to keep local communities safe. Visit kossetexas.com/lunch to learn more.

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1 p.m.  – “Game Day” Heritage Tours Cornhole, Horseshoes, and Washers Tournaments at the city park and tours of the Hearne-Gidden House

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8 p.m. to midnight  – Homecoming Street Dance featuring Cory Morrow with Diamondback TX. Bring your own chairs, coolers are welcome. Advance tickets are $20, they will be $25 day-of.  Visit kossetexas.com/streetdance to learn more.

 

Tuesday, June 11 

MANNHA food distribution in Richland. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Thursday - Saturday, June 13 - 15

Thornton Homecoming, Rodeo, and Dance.  The rodeo will take place all three days. Entry is $12 per person but free for kids 10 and under. There will be a $1 fee for using a credit card. The youth rodeo will take place on Thursday. Live music will be provided by 45 South on Saturday night. The concert will be $20 per couple or $12 per person. Well-known PRCA Barrel Man Preston Broxson will be performing on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For more information call 254-747-0655 or 903-208-0330. 

 

Tuesday, June 18

MANNHA food distribution in Wortham/Kirvin. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Thursday - Saturday, June 20 - 22

94th annual Mexia Rodeo brought to you by the Mexia Chamber of Commerce. More information to come.

 

Tuesday, June 25

MANNHA food distribution in Streetman. Check their Facebook page for the time and place the day before.

 

Friday & Saturday Sept. 14 & 15

Groesbeck Homecoming game, parade, and reunions.

 

Saturday, Oct. 5

All Day – Groesbeck Fall Citywide Garage Sales  –  If you plan to have a Garage/Yard Sale, you may submit your address to the Groesbeck Chamber at info@groesbeckchamber.com, (254) 729-3894 or contact the Groesbeck Journal, NO LATER THAN FRIDAY - SEPT 28, to get your SALE address added to the list to be printed in the Groesbeck Journal and the Groesbeck Chamber social media and website.

 

Saturday, Nov. 9

9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  – Groesbeck Annual Fall Holiday Market at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106. E. Navasota, Groesbeck. Vendor Information will be released in September 2024. Indoor Lunch Option & Bake Sale: Chicken Spaghetti and salad with ranch dressing and garlic bread and bottled water and mini brownies for dessert. As well as a bake sale sponsored by the Groesbeck Study Club and the Cynthia Ann Garden Club in the fundraiser for the Groesbeck Woman’s Club.

 

 

 

Ongoing

Every Monday —  8 a.m.- Early Birds continue to meet. Everyone is welcome as they study the history of the church and the Bible at Springfield Hall, Park Rd. 35, Groesbeck.

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Every Monday, 7 p.m. – Celebrate Recovery for adults is held at Shiloh Baptist Church – For more information, contact Pastor David at 254-747-5847.

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Every Monday — from 6 to 8 p.m. – Anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet is invited. There is no cost, and the yarn is provided. – For more information, call 281-224-5137

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Every first Monday, 6 p.m. — Groesbeck Masonic Lodge #354 meal and meeting.

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Every second Monday,  5:30 p.m. – The Limestone Cancer Support Group meets at the Mexia EDC boardroom, 214 N. Sherman in Mexia. –  Anyone interested in helping those going through cancer treatment or who wants more information all are welcome to attend. –  For more information, email everycancermatters@yahoo.com

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Every third Monday, 6 p.m. — Mexia ISD Regular Meeting at the Administration Building, 616 N. Red River St. – Called meetings are conducted at times and dates as the need arises.

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Last Monday of each month, Noon — American Legion Department of Texas Post 288 brunch, meeting immediately after at 213 West Navasota Street.

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Every Tuesday during school, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. — First Methodist Groesbeck brings you Groesbeck Kid’s Club.  Preparing Kids for an abundant life. Begins in August 2024.

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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7 to 8 pm — Narcotics Anonymous meets at the building beside 401 W. Sabine in Groesbeck. – For questions, email journeyin2recovery@gmail.com.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 8 p.m. —  Crystal Meth Anonymous meets at First Baptist Church Tehuacana. – For questions, call 254-625-1665.

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Every Tuesday and Thursday, at 7 p.m.— Central Baptist Church in Thornton hosts Life Recovery Meetings for any addiction or life circumstance. Contact Pastor Tracy Sims at 254-747-3264 or Jamie Garrett at 254-422-0093 with any questions. “Recovery is a process, you just have to start.”

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First and third Tuesday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. — Caritas of Mexia will hold drive-up food distributions. 

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Every first Tuesday, Noon — The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets at the Groesbeck Convention Center, club room for their monthly meeting.

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Every first Tuesday, 7 p.m. — West Lake Limestone WLLVFD Station 1 regular business meeting at 6614 FM 937 in Thornton – Public welcome.

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Every first Tuesday, at 6 p.m. — The Thornton Masonic Lodge #486 meets – All Masons are invited to attend.

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Every third Tuesday — The Stone County Conservative Coalition meets. – For the place of the meeting, please email stonecountycc@gmail.com.

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Every third Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. — Mexia City Council Regular Meeting at City Hall, 101 N. McKinney in Mexia – Called meetings are conducted at times and dates as needed.

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Every fourth Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. — Tri-County Beekeepers meet at Sam’s Restaurant in Fairfield.

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Every Wednesday, Noon — Groesbeck Lions Club meets at Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant. 

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Every Wednesday — A group seeks people to play 42 at the Mexia Senior Citizens Center, 111 N. Sherman St. – Call 254-747-5803 for more information.

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Every first and third Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to noon — Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry at Church on the Rock in Groesbeck at 1470 Highway 14 is open to those in need. You can come as many times as needed. For more information, call 254-729-5200. 

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Every Thursday, 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. — GriefShare, a grief support group at Calvary Baptist Church, 519 McKinney, in Mexia. – Entrance and parking in the back of the building – For more information, call 254-562-2269.

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Every first Thursday, 4 to 6:30 p.m. — Limestone Farmers Market at the Groesbeck Parkette, 302 W. Navasota. – For vendor applications and information, email limestonetxfm@gmail.com. Some products are available in between events through the market’s Facebook page.

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Every second Thursday, noon — The Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce hosts general Lunch & Learn community meetings unless specified otherwise. Meetings are to not commence during February, June, and July. Speakers and Topics vary.  If you are interested in being a speaker for a general meeting, contact us at 254-729-3894 or info@groesbeckchamber.com

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Every second Thursday, 9 a.m. — Coffee for Veterans with the Groesbeck American Legion Post 288 at the American Legion Post 213 W Navasota. 

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Every second Saturday —Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch. The meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. and the public is invited. Potluck Lunch starts at noon or right after the meeting. We encourage all our veterans to come out for good food and fun visiting.VETERAN PARTNERS OF TEXAS, P.O. BOX 112, 972 FM 1365, MEXIA, TX 76664   fb/peersupport171

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Third Saturday of every month, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Veterans Marketplace, at Veteran Partners of Texas, 972 FM 1365, Mexia, TX 76667. Help support our local veterans. Veteran Vendor Fees are $20. Non-Veteran Vendor Fees are $35 for one spot and $45 for two spots. Email mpsc4vets@gmail.com or call Joe Rob at 254-723-7810 for more info. 

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If you are interested in taking free GED classes, please contact us via email at director@groesbecklibrary.org or a phone call at 254-729-3667. If it is after hours, please leave a message and a callback number.

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Veterans who need someone to talk to are invited to call the Veterans Partners of Texas to talk to a volunteer who will listen. Call 254-562-9270 and text Joe “JoeRob” Roberts to arrange a date.

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Submissions: To submit an item for the community calendar, email The Mexia News or The Groesbeck Journal at news@groesbeckjournal.com or news@themexianews.com

Got questions? Call The Journal office at 254-729-5103 or The News at 254-562-2868.

 

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Groesbeck, TX 76642
Phone: 254-729-5103
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