Community Calendar

Saturday, Nov. 30
6 p.m. — Join B7 Designs and Kosse Cares for their inaugural military ball at the Groesbeck Convention Center honoring all active duty personnel and veterans. This is a formal event open to ages 16 and up. Profits from the event will go to the B7 Design Scholarship Foundation, B7, and Kosse Cares. The scholarship foundation will provide scholarships for children eligible through Section 504 or who intend to join the military. The remaining funds will be used to send care packages to Limestone County active duty military or veterans in need. Sponsorship packages are available. They are also accepting donations for door prizes and silent auction items. Tables are $450 and seat eight. For more information, check the Facebook event page. You can also contact Amanda Brotherton at 254-981-4341 or Nick Walker at 254-645-1212.

Monday, Dec. 2
2 to 4 p.m. ━ Senior Appreciation Day at the Mexia Senior Center hosted by the Texas A & M Agrilife Extension. Win raffle prizes, play games, paint Christmas ornaments with 4 H, and enjoy snacks. Located at 111 N Sherman St.

Thursday, Dec. 5
5:30 to 7 p.m. — Photos with Santa Claus at Parkview Regional Hospital.
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6 to 9 p.m. — Christmas Tree Lighting at the corner of Sherman and Main Streets with McBay-Sims Children’s Choir performing.

Friday, Dec. 6
6 p.m. — Mexia Christmas Winter Wonderland Parade on Commerce Street.
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7:30 p.m. — Cindy Walker Day Christmas Concert at The Cowboy.

Saturday, Dec. 7
9 a.m. — Join Santa and his Elves for Breakfast with Santa in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Donie. There will be a pancake breakfast, cookie decorating, storytime, as well as time with Santa himself. Located at 309 Worthy St. in Donie, behind the Donie Fire
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9 to 11 a.m. — WLLVFD’s annual breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast compliments of the department in appreciation for the community's support. Take pictures with Santa, get goody bags for the kids from Mrs. Claus and meet your local first responders and various Limestone County representatives. Contact WLLVFD to pre-purchase tickets for the handmade lap quilt being raffled off at the event.  
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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — McBay-Sims PTA will hold its 2nd Annual Santa Stroll at the Riddle Building to include photos with Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by Brandi Garza, local vendors, food trucks, Christmas crafts and Toys for Tots collections.
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4 to 8 p.m. – Holiday in the Park hosted by the City of Groesbeck. The city is looking for local vendors to participate. If you are a vendor and would like to participate in this free event, please email Leanne Hobbs at execassist@cityofgroesbeck.com or Jamie Vaughn at jvaughn@cityofgroesbeck.com. You may also call the City of Groesbeck at 254-729-3293. Businesses and individuals are welcome. 
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6 p.m. – Groesbeck Lighted Christmas Parade. Parade travel will turn on Hwy 164 and go through the Groesbeck City Park, where the City Holiday in the Park will be taking place. Line-up will start at 4: 30 p.m.  Line-up starts at 4:30 p.m. on Whitt Street (next to the Police and Fire Depts). For entries contact Lisa Stewart at 254-292-3155 or Luis Chapa at 254-652-6476. 
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Noon - 7 p.m. – Groesbeck Dashing Through Groesbeck Holiday Punch Card Promotion -  Visit participating businesses Dec. 7 to receive a punch on your card. Once you have collected 10 punches, turn in your card to the Chamber Booth during the City Holiday in the Park at  Groesbeck City Park for a chance to win a whopping $500!  Second and Third place prices of local giftcards. Drawings will take place at 7 p.m. at the Chamber Booth during the City Holiday in the Park. Cards are due by 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 11
6:30 p.m. — Santa will visit the Kosse Community Center. Enjoy fun, games, and a chance for the kids to meet Santa. To volunteer or for more information, call 254-375-2212.

Thursday - Sunday, Dec. 12 - 15
Christmas at the Fort at Old Fort Parker. Contact Connie at (254) 729-5253 or Connie@co.limestone.tx.us, oldfortparker.org

Saturday, Dec. 14
9 a..m. - Doughnut steal Christmas Mr. Grinch at Old Union Community Center. Vendors, Photos with Grinch and more. 
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6 p.m. – Christmas Family Movie Night presented by The Cowboy Western Club and I Will Sit with You In The Dark. Admission $5. In addition to the movie, “The Grinch,” There will be games, cupcake walk, musical chairs, appearances by The Grinch and Cat in the Hat.

Monday Dec. 19
11 a.m. — Children’s Storytime at the Maffett Memorial Library. Storytime includes a story and craft or fun activity with no need to pre-register.

Thursday, Feb. 6 
6:00 p.m. – Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet at the Groesbeck Convention Center. 

Saturday, April 12
8 p.m.  – Groesbeck High School Prom at the Groesbeck Convention Center.

Ongoing 
Every Weekday, Noon to 1 p.m. — Everyone is invited to the prayer room, 208 A E. Rusk, Mexia.
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Every Monday at 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 at 10 a.m. — Bingo at the Mexia Senior Center,  111 N Sherman St.
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Every Monday at noon — AA meeting held by First Methodist Church at the MAC Building (212 W Navasota) Entry is available through the side door in the alley.
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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 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 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 at 9 a.m. — Windsor Skilled Care hosts an exercise class. Located at 510 W. State Street in Groesbeck.
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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9 a.m. — 42 dominoes at the Mexia Senior Center,  111 N Sherman St.
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Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. — Bingo at the Groesbeck Senior Center,  510 W State Street.
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Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. — Dominoes and cards at the Kosse Community Center, 200 TX-14. 
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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, 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, at 6 p.m. — The Thornton Masonic Lodge #486 meets – All Masons are invited to attend.
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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 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, Noon — 42 dominoes at the Groesbeck Senior Center,  510 W State Street.
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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 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 Friday at 10 a.m. — Bingo at the Mexia Senior Center, 111 N Sherman St.
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Every Friday at 10:30 a.m. — Bingo at the Groesbeck Senior Center,  510 W State Street.
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Every Friday at noon — 42 dominoes at the Groesbeck Senior Center,  510 W State Street.
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Every Friday at noon — AA meeting held by First Methodist Church at the MAC Building (212 W Navasota) Entry is available through the side door in the alley.
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Every second Saturday — 10:30 a.m. — Monthly Meeting and Potluck Lunch. 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.