Community Calendar
Saturday, March 18
The Freestone County Art League will meet at Teague's Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. – The program will be on outside art, demonstrated by Raby Day and Tommye Hullum. – Hostess will be Hannah Spradlin and Margaret Tolar. – Anyone interested in art is invited.
Sunday, March 19
2 p.m. – The Annual Wortham Cemetery Meeting will be held at the Strange Community Center behind the Wortham Housing Authority Office. Downtown Wortham, TX 76693
Tuesday, March 21
6 p.m. – Groesbeck City Council meeting at the City of Groesbeck at the City Council
Chambers at 317 W. Navasota Street.
Friday, March 24
6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo hosted by the Kosse Heritage Society. A complete list of all eighteen 2023 Kosse Bingo Nights can be found at www.KosseTexas.com/bingo.
Saturday, March 25
11:30 a.m. till it's gone… – The Ashburn-Hanna American Legion Post 288 will host a Vietnam Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony and Shrimp Boil at 213 W. Navasota Street in Groesbeck. – Meals are $12 a plate, and all proceeds go toward Post 288. – If you are a Vietnam-era veteran or a family member of a deceased Vietnam Vet, and have not been presented a certificate before, RSVP to Warren Miller at 254-981-6760, or millerwt777@gmail.com.
Sunday, March 26
5 p.m. – Groesbeck Little Dribblers will hold its' Annual Meeting – Groesbeck Middle School, White gym.
Monday, March 27
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, located at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
Tuesday. March 28
3:00 p.m. – The regularly scheduled meeting of the South Limestone Hospital District Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, in the Boardroom of Limestone Medical Center, 701 McClintic Drive, Groesbeck.
Thursday, March 30 through April 2
The Annual Spring Trail Ride at 866 Park Road 35. – Call 254-729-5253 or email oldfortparker@aol.com for more information.
Friday, Saturday, March 31 and April 1
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. – Groesbeck Spring Citywide Cleanup – The City of Groesbeck will provide a citywide cleanup event for Groesbeck citizens. – Large dumpsters will be placed at the city lot at 102 E. Jacinto, across from the old football field near the recycling center, for city residents to discard inappropriate items in the regular trash pickup.
Saturday, April 1
10 a.m. – The Limestone County 19th of June Organization Meeting will occur at Booker T. Washington Park (Comanche Crossing). – If anyone has any questions, please email juneteenthorganization@outlook.com or call 254-747-3709.
Sunday, April 2
3 p.m. – The Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is celebrating The Rev. Alfreda Henderson’s 20th pastor anniversary. – Guest speaker will be The Rev. Sabrina Beck, pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. in Waco.
Monday, April 3
City of Groesbeck Quarterly Brush Collection — Customers may begin placing the brush in front of their property starting April 3. Staff will document brush collection addresses from April 3 through April 9. Brush collection will occur from April 10 through April 15 Brush only. No garbage bags, treated lumber, or debris of any kind. The cost of the collection will be added to the customer's May water bill. Residents may call 254-729-3293 extension 2 with any questions regarding the quarterly pick-up or brush site appointments.
Saturday, April 8
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – West Lake Fire Dept. hosts a free Egg Hunt at 6614 FM 937 in Groesbeck. – Children 10 and under can have a free lunch. – People can participate in an auction and raffle.
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11 a.m. – Groesbeck Methodist Church invites the community to a free Easter Egg Hunt followed by a free lunch of Hamburgers, hotdogs & fixin’s. Everyone is welcome to come for fun & games and a yummy lunch – 203 W. State Street.
Thursday, April 13
Noon – Sindra Mclean, Hospice Consultant with AccentCare, will be at the Groesbeck Chamber Lunch and Learn meeting at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106 E. Navasota presenting Navigating the Geriatric Home Care Puzzle – Lunch will be provided.
Friday, April 14
6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo hosted by the Kosse Volunteer Fire Department. A complete list of all eighteen 2023 Kosse Bingo Nights can be found at www.KosseTexas.com/bingo.
Saturday, April 15
Check-in at 8 a.m.; shotgun starts at 9 a.m. – The annual Mexia Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Tri-County Gold Course at Vineyards. – Sponsorships are available at multiple tiers and must be paid by March 15. – Team entry is $400. – Pre-registration is appreciated. – More information, including registration, can be found on the website, www.mexiachamber.com
Monday, Apr. 17
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, located at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
Tuesday, Apr. 18
6 p.m. – Groesbeck City Council meeting at the City of Groesbeck at the City Council
Chambers at 317 W. Navasota Street.
Thursday, April 20 through Saturday, April 22
Old Fort Parker Patriot Monthly Shoot
Friday, April 28
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Drop-Off Day for Community Care Club’s (CCC) huge SuperSale fundraiser. Drop off unwanted items at the Southern Oaks Fire Station, 120 Southern Oaks Drive, just north of FM 416, behind Shell station.
Saturday, April 29
The 2023 Kosse Spring Festival And Car Show will be held at the Kosse Community Center starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 29. Food, vendors, games, and raffles will be featured along with a free and open car show available to vehicles of all kinds. More information is available at 254-375-2212 or online at KosseTexas.com/springfest.
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8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Community Care Club's SuperSale Fundraiser, a huge garage sale with donations from numerous families and individuals. A fundraiser for the Community Care Club at Southern Oaks Fire Station, 120 Southern Oaks Drive, east of Streetman, just north of FM 416. Call 903-467-9545 for more information.
Saturday, May 6
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Groesbeck Spring City-wide Garage Sales in the Groesbeck area and the Groesbeck Chamber Annual Spring Peddlers Market at the Groesbeck Convention Center, 106. E. Navasota, Groesbeck. For details on vendor booth reservations please contact the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce, info@groebeckchamber.com, 254-729-3894. For city-wide garage sale listings please contact the Journal office at 254-729-5103.
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11 a.m. – Mookies Mesquite Patch BBQ First Annual Car Show and Cornhole Tournament. – There will be live music and Mookie Patch BBQ sold. – The event will take place at 102 N. 1st Street in Coolidge. – Early registration is $20, $25 after April 20. Contact Chris Ragsdale for registration or information at 254-224-2565, or visit the Mookies Mesquite Patch BBQ Car Show Facebook page.
Friday, May 12
6 to 8 p.m. – Kosse Charitable Bingo hosted by the Kosse Volunteer Fire Department. A complete list of all eighteen 2023 Kosse Bingo Nights can be found at www.KosseTexas.com/bingo.
Saturday, May 13
11 a.m. – The 2023 Coolidge Annual Mesquite Tree Festival Parade. – Prizes and/or trophies will be awarded for first, second and third-place floats. There is no entry deadline, but advance notice will help with judging. – For more information, call Jeana McDade at 254-203-6198.
Monday, May 15
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
Tuesday, May 16
6 p.m. – Groesbeck City Council meeting at the City of Groesbeck at the City Council
Chambers at 317 W. Navasota Street.
Saturday, May 27
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. – ‘Summer Fest’ presented by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce – Limestone County Fairgrounds. Sponsorships requested. Inquire by emailing info@groesbeckchamber.com or calling 254-729-3894. CINCH Ranch Sorting National Championships (www.rsnc.us/Calendars/Calendar.php), vendors, food, bands, kids activities, and much more. Keep updated as more info. & sponsorships become available.
Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28
CINCH Ranch Sorting National Championships – Limestone County Fairgrounds – More info at www.rsnc.us/Calendars/Calendar.php
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
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.
Monday, June 12
6 p.m. – Groesbeck ISD School Board Meeting at the Groesbeck High School Conference Room, at 1202 N. Ellis, Groesbeck.
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.
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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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.