Community Calendar
Saturday, May 20
9 a.m. – Head over Wheels free children's bike helmet drive and fitting at Parkview Clinic, 514 S. Bonham in Mexia, under the portico. Sponsored by Parkview Regional Hospital and other local health entities.
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The Dunbar-Douglass Alumni Association will meet Saturday, May 20, 2023 , 12 Noon, at the Gibbs Memorial Library , 305 E. Rusk St. Mexia , Texas. We will discuss final plans for our Bi-Annual School Reunion in June. Please be present and on time.
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1 p.m. – Veteran Partners of Texas’ second annual Poppa Dave Jordan Vietnam Era 50th commemorative program at 972 FM 1365, Mexia. Keynote speaker to be announced. Refreshments served after the program.
Sunday, May 21
2 p.m. – Family and Friends Day, Guest Speaker Pastor Woodie Anglin at Mt. Gideon Primitive Baptist Church in Doyle. Hosted by St. Luke United Methodist Church, 405 S. Belknap St. in Mexia.
Thursday, May 25
8:30 a.m. – Groesbeck 6th Grade Bridging Ceremony at Enge Washington Intermediate Gym.
Parents may enter the building after 8 a.m.. Please park in the front parking lot. All guests must enter through the front doors with their ID.
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10 a.m. – Groesbeck Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony in the main gym.
Saturday, May 27
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. – ‘Summer Fest’ presented by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce – Limestone County Fairgrounds. CINCH Ranch Sorting National Championships (www.rsnc.us/Calendars/Calendar.php), vendors, food, bands, kids activities, bounce houses, petting zoo, BBQ, kettle corn, sno cones, and more! Band Linuep: 2-4 p.m CJ Daniels Band, 5-7 pm. Knot Today, and 8-10 p.m. DiamondBack TX. Sponsorships appreciated, inquire by emailing info@groesbeckchamber.com or calling 254-729-3894.
Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28
CINCH Ranch Sorting National Championships – Limestone County Fairgrounds – More info at www.rsnc.us/Calendars/Calendar.php
Monday, May 29
10 a.m. – Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by American Legion Post 288 at the Limestone County Courthouse lawn. Immediately following the ceremony a flag disposal will take place behind the courthouse. If you have flags for disposal or need other information please contact Robin York at 832-421-7381.
Tuesday, May 30
3:00 p.m – The regularly scheduled meeting of the South Limestone Hospital District Board of Directors will be in the Boardroom of Limestone Medical Center, 701 McClintic Drive, Groesbeck.
Wednesday, May 31
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The Mexia Housing Authority will host a Come and Go “Farewell” for Clark Watkins. Clark is retiring from the Housing Authority after 40 years of service.
Monday through Friday, June 5 - 9
First Baptist Church of Groesbeck Vacation Bible School – PreK through 6th grade. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will learn that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of life. Register: fbcgroesbeck.com/vbs
Thursday, June 1
12 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – LMC 50 Year Celebration at the LMC Board Room- 701 McClintic Drive, Groesbeck. Please join us as we celebrate this very special anniversary of our hospital.
Thursday, June 8
12 noon – Groesbeck Chamber Lunch and Learn with the Limestone Medical Center House Call Care Team. Come join the chamber for lunch to learn about LMC Dr. David Fedro’s House Call program in Limestone County and surrounding areas. Lunch provided at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106. E. Navasota.
Friday June 9
7:30 p.m. – Free Family Movie Night at Old Fort Parker. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., Movie “The Searchers” John Wayne, to follow at 8 p.m. at Historic Old Fort, 866 Park Rd. 35, Groesbeck.
Presented by Limestone Co. Farm Bureau. Bring chairs or a blanket. Hot dogs, cokes and snacks will be available as a fundraiser for our three local FFA Chapters: Coolidge, Groesbeck and Mexia.
Friday and Saturday, June 9 and 10
Kosse Homecoming 2023 – Annual BBQ Cookoff, Kosse Greyhound 5k Run/Walk, the Homecoming Parade and local tours by the Kosse Heritage Society and Preservation Texas’ Bassett Farm. – The big Kosse Volunteer Fire Dept fish fry fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with proceeds going towards the new Fire Station. – This year, the Homecoming Street Dance will host three bands celebrating the 90th anniversary of Kosse native Bob Wills starting his famous Texas Playboys in Waco in 1933. The official band, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, under the Direction of Jason Roberts, will headline the show. – Sponsorship information, details, signups and early ticket savings can be found at KosseTexas.com/homecoming or by calling 254-375-2212. See more information at www.KosseTexas.com
Saturday, June 10
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Groesbeck Lions Club Car Show at Groesbeck City Park. View cars, trucks, motorcycles of all makes and models. Awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit local community projects and services!
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10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Fort Parker State Park and Texas Parks and Wildlife. – Celebrate Texas State Parks turning 100 years old with a community-wide birthday bash! – All activities are free! – Canoeing, kayaking and paddle board rides, tour boat rides, dutch oven cooking, face painting and more. – Entry to a park is free when it hosts an official 100-year celebration event. – This is one of many events happening at Texas State Parks this year.
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10:30 a.m. – Ferguson Cemetery Memorial, followed by a business meeting: Lunch will follow! (Suggested menu- sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks,or whatever you prefer) bring your lunch and chairs. If you are unable to attend, please remember the cemetery with a donation. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 283 Grroesbeck, Texas 76642
Monday, June 12
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
Monday through Thursday, June 11-14
Kosse Methodist Church invites all children to VBS. PreK through 6th grade. Closing 14th. Go off the road for Monumental Adventure through the colorful canyons and sunbaked trails of the Southwest by exploring God awesomeness. For more info please contact Hazel Dudley 254-275-4243 or Jodi Wright 254-375-2571 or visit our website.
Thursday, June 15
7 p.m. – Thornton Homecoming Youth Rodeo – Any age leadline, goat events, chute events, roping events, and speed events at the Thornton Rodeo Arena, 1900 Tyler Street, Thornton. Pre-entries preferred. See Thornton Rodeo and Thornton COC Facebook for the entry form and information. Contact Carla at 254-747-0655, Kenneth at 903-208-0330, or Casey at 903-388-0500.
Friday and Saturday, June 16 - 17
8 p.m. – Thornton Homecoming Rodeo - Saguaro Rodeo Company CPRA/UPRA sanctioned. $3500 added money, Specialty act featuring Kody Gray Rodeo Clown, Wilk Cow Milking (Call in June 12 – 903-208-0330) Mutton Bustin Nightly – 6 and under, Youth Steer Riding – 13 and under, Youth Barel Racing Nightly (Call in for steer riding and barrel racing Monday and Tuesday, June 12 and 13 between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – Call Carla 254-747-0655 at the Thornton Rodeo Arena, 1900 Tyler Street, Thornton.
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9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. – Jacob Gonzales and Logan Allison, $10/person; ages 11-16, $8/person at the Thornton Rodeo Arena, 1900 Tyler Street, Thornton. For more information contact the Thornton Chamber at 254-747-0655.
Saturday, June 17
10.p.m – Dancing under the Stars with Colton Hawkins & The Standards at the Thornton Slab, 1900 Tyler Street, Thornton.
Tuesday, June 20
6 p.m. – Groesbeck City Council meeting at the City of Groesbeck at the City Council
Chambers at 317 W. Navasota Street.
Monday, July 17
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
Tuesday, July 18
6 p.m. – Groesbeck City Council meeting at the City of Groesbeck at the City Council
Chambers at 317 W. Navasota Street.
Saturday, August 12
6:00 p.m. – All American Night Out with Mexia State Supported Living Center at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center in Mexia. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy some baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and lemonade. Single Hit Tickets are $30/person. Triple hit Sponsors are $250/table. Grand Slam Sponosrs are $500+. Proceeds benefit MSSLC. For further information contact 254-562-1300 or check out the Mexia State Supported Living Center Volunteer Council @msslcvs on Facebook.
Ongoing
Every Monday – The Beer Joint hosts a Pool Tournament at 4864 TX-14 in Thorton. Players meet at 7:30 p.m., and the game starts at 8 p.m. – $10 buy-in.
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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 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 Monday – from 6 to 8 p.m. – First Baptist Church of Tehuacana still hosts a knitting/crocheting group in the Fellowship Hall. – Anyone wanting to learn to knit or crochet is invited. There is no cost, and the yarn is provided. – For more information, contact Angela Bailey at 409-782-0229.
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9 to 11:30 a.m. – A women’s sewing group meets at the First Methodist Church in Groesbeck in the Fellowship Hall called Sew Thankful – All are welcome. – It’s not just for quilting. Bring your project, like crocheting or knitting. There are also sewing machines available.
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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 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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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 Tuesday and Thursday – from 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 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 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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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 Wednesday – Noon – Groesbeck Lions Club meets at Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant.
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Every first and third Wednesday – 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 – from 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.
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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 fourth Tuesday – 5: 30 p.m. – Tri-County Beekeepers meet at Sam’s Restaurant in Fairfield.
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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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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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Second Monday of every month – at 5:30 p.m. – The Limestone Cancer Support Group meets – at the Mexia EDC boardroom at 214 N. Sherman – Anyone interested in helping those going through cancer treatment or who wants more information is welcome to attend – For more information: everycancermatters@yahoo.com.
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Second Thursday of each month – 9 a.m. – Coffee for Veterans with the Groesbeck American Legion Post 288 at the Limestone Senior Center, 510 W State St, Groesbeck.
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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.