Otis Greenwood benefit Aug. 13
The first day of school for Anderson-Shiro CISD is Wednesday, Aug. 17. Navasota ISD begins Monday, Aug. 22. I hope everyone has a great school year.
There will be a benefit for Otis Greenwood Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Plantersville-Stoneham VFD. Otis is in the hospital recovering from surgery and the fundraiser is dedicated to assisting in paying the medical expenses. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until the food runs out. The following will be served: twomeat plate for $15; turkey leg $10 or a sausage on a stick for $5. Cash only accepted.
A Hazard Mitigation Plan public meeting is being held at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota, Thursday, Aug. 11, from 7-8 p.m. The public is asked to participate in the plan with input.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 8227 CR 205 in Plantersville is hosting their 128th Annual Homecoming Bazaar Sunday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. There will be a live auction, must be registered to bid. Barbecue plates are $15. For more information call, 936-894-2223.
Grimes County True Blue Foundation needs silent and live auction donations for their annual banquet Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Grimes County Fairgrounds. All proceeds from the banquet helps to provide equipment to local law enforcement officers in which department budgets lack funding for. Call Christine Johnson, 936-755-1218 ext. 108 or email c.johnson@texastrueblue. org to donate.
Grimes County come out and help us celebrate Macedonia Baptist Church, 6957 CR 206, Plantersville in the Blackberry Community. The Homecoming and Dedication Service is Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. We are celebrating all of God’s Blessings of restoration and showing all Homecomers near and far the goodness of God. Contact Paul and Ever Johnson, 936-894-2094 or Moderator Michael Harrison, 936-730-9115 for more information. Thanks in advance.
Join Macedonia Baptist Church Sept. 14-16 at 7 p.m. Bishop Charles Richardson of First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi will minister. Everyone is invited. The Place of Grace, 8658 CR 313, Plantersville in the Blackberry Community is hosting a men’s conference Sept. 23-24 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. with Jay Duane Driver of Fresh Fire Ministries in Houston as the speaker.
Todd Mission VFD Rehab is currently reaching out to the public for donation assistance. Due to the extreme heat and the high call volume firefighters have faced, resources are exhausting quickly. Items needed include: Gatorade or electrolyte drinks, jerky, peanut butter or cheese crackers, granola bars, fruit juice/ cups, paper goods etc. Contact Lynn Lord, 936-203-6770 for more information. You may drop off donations in-person at the department during Wednesday night meetings at 7 p.m. Happy birthday to Trisnell Short, Ray Yuri Williams, Cynthia Carter, Roslyn Wilson and Roland Lewis.
Please have all news/ birthdays/anniversaries/etc. to me by noon Thursday. Send news to 55maepj@gmail.com or call me, 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.
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