It's here! The Bob Wills Fiddle Festival and Concert will take place in historic Downtown Greenville on October 29th & 30th. The event is held in concert with the Estate of Bob Wills and the Bob Wills Heritage Foundation. Bob Wills (1905-1975,) charismatic fiddler, composer, bandleader and showman, popularized the American music form known as Western Swing. With selections like "San Antonio Rose," "Faded Love," and "Stay All Night Stay a Little Longer," Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys recorded at least 500 songs. The festival will take place in multiple venues throughout Greenville including Lee Street, the historic Greenville Municipal Auditorium and the Emerald Ballroom. Visit the Facebook page for more information.

There are several Drive Through Trick Or Treating Events that I’m aware of so far. Get the kids dressed up in their costumes, load them in the car and drive through for treats.

The W. Walworth Harrison Public Library is celebrating Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead, on November 1st & 2nd with a special vigil honoring the memory of those who are no longer with us. Anyone who wishes to participate may bring a photo, note, or small memento of a loved one. All items should be retrieved on Nov. 2nd. The vigil will be held during operating hours.

November 2nd is Election Day. If you haven't participated in early voting, please make sure your voice is heard today! Even though there are no elections for government positions, Hunt County has an important issue for a new County Jail and there are Texas Constitutional amendments to vote on. Polls will be open from 7 am - 7 pm and you must vote in the precinct where you are registered. Here's a link to everything you should need to know about where to go to vote and what the ballot will look like.

On Tuesday, November 2rd, at noon, the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum hosts its monthly Lunch Break Special with speaker Dr. Sharon Kowalsky, talking on the subject “Is the Russian Revolution Still Relevant?” This will be about how the January 6th insurrection raised questions about the role of revolution in contemporary society – where is the line between protest and revolution? Using the example of the Russian Revolution of 1917, Dr. Kowalsky will explore the lessons that past revolutionary movements have for our understanding of contemporary events. Admission is free for museum members; otherwise there will be general admission of $6 adults, $4 seniors/veterans/college students and $2 6-18 yrs. old.

If you want to support some GISD Cosmetology students and have some pampering or grooming, then check out the Lair Salon, which will be open to the public every Tuesday from 1-6 pm starting Nov. 2. The students are not only learning cosmetology skills in their classes; they are also learning how to run a business. They are offering hair services for men and women, as well as manicures, pedicures, waxing and makeup. Here’s a link to the services and prices. You can make an appointment by calling 903-453-3754. All services are by appointment only – no walk-ins.

The Fall 2021 Senior Expo, presented by the Herald Banner and Hunt Regional Healthcare will take place on Wednesday, November 3rd, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center. The expo will feature a variety of vendors focused on services and needs of Senior Citizens. There will also be games, a Cake Walk and Bingo to make this a fun event.

Friendlee Live presents programs at the Texan Theater every Wednesday at noon. Greenville’s “local color” radio host, Friendlee, interviews a musical artist from the stage in the theater. Along with performances, there are stories, tall tales and lots of laughter. You can order lunch from the Texan Coffee Shop and it's delivered to your seat in the theater. Can't make it? Enjoy the show online each week at this link:

The Texan Theater has something fantastic on Wednesday afternoons...a delightfully different kind of Happy Hour. Hump Day Happy Hour, takes place every Wednesday afternoon at the Texan Theater from 5:00-6:20 pm. Bill Salamon has taken up the mantle of hosting this weekly gathering, coordinating local entertainers, art showings and storytellers. And award-winning movie critic Alice Reese always has her recommended movie pick of the week. Drop in for ten minutes or stay for the whole show. Fine foods and beverages (delicious coffees and frappes) served through the Texan Coffee Shop, or BYO Wine. The Texan's Facebook page often has the lineup of scheduled guests listed.

When I find something of interest nearby, I like to share that, and this is one: The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, will be in Sulphur Springs on from November 4-7, 2021 at the Sulphur Springs High School Track, 1210 Houston Street. The free exhibit will be open 24 hours a day through 2 pm on Sunday, Nov. 7th. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,279 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. It is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer that opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history. The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. The mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit; digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died as a result of their service; video displays that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War.

November is Alzheimer's Awareness month and the local Alzheimer's support organization, Remember for Me will hold a "Go Purple for Alzheimer's" rally on Friday, November 5th at noon on the north steps of the Hunt County Courthouse. Obviously, they are asking everyone to wear purple for the rally, and also on every Friday in November (and share photos to their Facebook page). Remember for Me does a wonderful job providing support services for patients and family member and if you're needing to connect with them for assistance or more information, please contact the group at RememberForMeAlz@gmail.com. They host a monthly Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Senior Center Resource and Public Transportation building at 4912 Lee Street.

Imagine being a child in foster care during Christmas; and the pandemic doesn't stop your wishes and hopes for gifts. CASA of Hunt County would love your help! Please consider becoming a Christmas Wish List sponsor! CASA for Hunt County serves 100% of the Hunt County children who are placed in the foster care system. To become a sponsor, you can email kris.casa@outlook.com and request a child(s) wish list. In mid-November, CASA will send you that list with their gender, age and items they want (expect to spend about $50 to $75 per list). All unwrapped items must to taken to the CASA office in Downtown Greenville (they'll come pick them up from your car curbside) by December 8th. If you're not sure about what to buy, they will also welcome gift cards ($25, $50, or $100 really help) to use to purchase gifts for the kids.

The Spirit of Giving Hunt County, a nonprofit that helps provide toys to children every December, will be having a yard sale at The Church of River Oaks, 5903 Joe Ramsey Blvd. N. in Greenville TX on Saturday November 6, starting at 7:30 am. If you have items to donate for this sale, whether it be monetary donations, furniture, appliances, and other items, they will gladly accept them. Please make sure nothing is broken and that it actually works! Items will be accepted from 3 - 7 pm on Friday, November 5, and Saturday November 6 during the event. All money raised from this event will be used to buy toys for the kids. Volunteers are also needed to help with setting up and working the sale. If you have any questions or would like to help, contact Chuck Francey at 903-268-6454. Keep up with the latest news on their Facebook page.

On Saturday, November 6th, Majors Field, the City of Greenville's municipal airport, is hosting a fly-in from 9 am – 4 pm. The event is free and open to the public. There will be antique aircraft on display, children's activities and aircraft rides for sale. A number of historic warbirds are expected to be on display. Area pilots are invited to come to Greenville and enjoy the festivities. Incentives for pilots include discounted fuel, free overnight tie-down parking and discount rates on hotel rooms. L3 is allowing visitors to use one of their parking lots for the Fly-In. Please enter through the 7th Street entrance and follow the parking directions. There will be a free shuttle to take visitors from the parking lot to the airport entrance. Donations will be accepted at the pancake breakfast. The latest information, including a list of aircraft expected, is at the Majors Fly-In website.

The annual Veterans' Day Parade is Saturday, November 6th at 10:00 am in Downtown Greenville. Everyone will gather at Market Square on the east end of Downtown at 9:00 am, and the parade will proceed west on Lee Street. Floats, walkers, classic cars, church groups, schools, biker clubs, and sponsors are all being invited to participate, along with volunteers to assist in helping organize the start of the parade. The DAV is seeking all veterans to take part, especially those from WW II and the Korean War. Those veterans who are not ambulatory are also being asked to contact the organization by calling John Turner at 903-217-7127.

On Saturday, November 6th, from 10 am - 1 pm, the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum will host Frontier Day. It's all about life during the early frontier days for children during an era when there was no tv or video games! Children will be able to learn to shoot a BB gun, play old-fashioned games, make a craft, learn how to make campfire biscuits and home-made butter. They will also be able to play games like marbles and horseshoes and participate in sack races. Admission is $5 per child for ages 4-15. One adult free with every child, and additional adults are $5 each. Admission also includes entry to the museum.

The season is nearly over! The Farmer's Market is open Saturday mornings through November 20th. The hours are 9:00 am - noon and it's held at Market Square, on the far eastern end of Lee Street in Downtown. You'll find produce, baked goods, eggs, jams & jellies, and other delights. The selection will vary from week to week, so the best way to know what's available is to subscribe to the weekly newsletter. Send me an email and I'll see you are added to the list. You can also keep up with the market through the website and Facebook page.

On Saturday, November 6th, the Third Annual Torque N' Tire Throwdown will take place on the parking lot of Innovation First, 6725 W. FM 1570. This car, truck and motorcycle show benefits Hunt County Children's Advocacy Center and is open to the public from 12-4 pm. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free. Registration of vehicles will take place the morning of the event beginning at 9 am with a $25 registration fee per entry. There will be prizes awarded in multiple categories! Food trucks will be on site and coolers are also welcome. Keep up with the latest information on the Facebook page.

On Saturday, November 6th and December 4th, Landon Winery offers their monthly Barrel Room Tour at the Downtown Greenville location. It takes place at 2:00 pm in the winery. It's 2 hours of tapping barrels and learning about wine, how it's made, how to taste it and how to appreciate it, hosted by one of their exceptional winemakers! It's held every first Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, in case you've got plans that weekend - if you enjoy wine, this tour shouldn't be missed! $30 per person. Tickets are available at this link but walk-ins are also welcome. The Barrel Room Tour is a great thing to do with out-of-town guests, too!

Every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday at Landon Winery. And the warmer weather means that pleasant afternoons and evenings on their patio are here! You can enjoy half price bottles of wine on site - along with yummy meat/cheese boards, flatbreads and small plate treats. You can also take up to three bottles for at-home consumption at the same 50% discount. Landon’s wines recently swept a competition in Grapevine – they’re very good. And if you need incentive to try them – Wine Down Wednesday is the perfect time!

Here’s some shopping fun on Saturday, November 6th, with the second annual Wine and Chocolate shopping night, from 4-8 pm at Fletcher Warren Civic Center. With your ticket purchase, you will receive a free custom wine glass, 2 wine pours, tastes of chocolate and access to lots of vendors with great holiday gift ideas. Tickets are $20 each and available at this link.

The Greenville Entertainment Series has two shows in their 2021-2022 Season in the next few weeks.  All shows are at 7:30 pm at the GMA.

Subscriptions for the entire series are $50 for adults; family subscriptions (two adults plus children under 18) are $110, student subscriptions (under 24 years old) are $25. Individual concert tickets are available at the door for $30 for adults and $10 for students. The Entertainment Series is one of the best values in live music you can get!

Altrusa of Greenville's Annual Tour of Homes will be held on Sunday, December 5th, from 1-5 pm. There will be more information on this in my next newsletter. But I wanted to let you know that the organization will host a Facebook auction November 8 - 21st at this link. This is part of our fundraiser Christmas Tour of Homes, this year it will benefit lour local food bank Hunt County Shared Ministries (or FISH) as well as some Altrusa service projects.

Greenville High School will host their annual Veterans Day Honor Celebration on Thursday, November 11th, at 9:30 am at the GHS Gymnasium. The program will feature performances by GISD students and the first 150 Veterans in attendance will receive goodie bags.

The students and staff of Greenville ISD, are inviting area First Responders (Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical or Law Enforcement) to lunch with the students between 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, November 12 (rescheduled from September) at either the Travis/Sixth Grade Center (3201 Stanford) or Greenville Middle School (3611 Texas St.). The students are eager to meet and interact with these heroes, and the child nutrition staff is planning a special lunch for the occasion. If you're planning to attend, please RSVP to Amy Wade at wadea@greenvilleisd.com by Friday, November 5. You may either tell them which campus you plan to visit, or they can assign a campus to you to be sure each campus has a relatively even number of guests. This is a wonderful way for the students to say thank you for all you do to keep the community safe.

On Saturday, November 13th, from 11 am until 2 pm, The Wind The Willow Bookstore in Uptown Forum , 2610 Lee Street in Downtown Greenville, will host a book signing of Baseball Boys, a novel by Sam. The story covers the lives of twin brothers Jake and Jack Davidson who live their lives as most teenagers do, worrying about school, sports and their love lives. But those worries change from frivolous to serious when Jake receives some terrible news, changing their lives forever, and Jack must find a way to adapt to a new reality that he cannot possibly face alone.

Golden Oldies Movie Night is a fun event for the whole family! The next one will be held at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum on Saturday, November 13th, at 5:00 pm. This month's main feature will be the 1953 western Gunsmoke starring Audie Murphy as a young gunslinger who tries to help a rancher and his daughter save their land and cattle from an evil, wealthy land owner. Prior to the movie they will show an episode from the 1960's television series, Whispering Smith, also starring Murphy and Guy Mitchell. Admission to the movie is free (but donations are welcome) and popcorn and soft drinks will be served.

Here's a list of the upcoming shows and events at the Texan Theater. Complete details are available on the Facebook events page. Each show includes a full four-course dinner, cocktails, wine and specialty coffees, luxurious seating, table service and all gratuities. Complete information on each show and links to purchase tickets, are available at the Texan's Facebook page.

The Theatre Department at Texas A&M Commerce presents the play "IN THE WEST" November 16-20 at the Performing Arts Center, Main Stage Theatre, 2101 University Drive, Commerce, TX 75428. Inspired by Richard Avedon's ground-breaking photo exhibit on the American West, which premiered in Fort Worth in 1985, a group of Texas writers became determined to create a play with Western characters from their own unique and individual viewpoints. The resulting script, In the West, is a monologue play about Texans (and “those thereabouts”): The people who make us laugh, the people who make us cry, the people who just plain perplex us… and the people who remind us that we are not alone. Y’all won’t want to miss it! Tickets $3-$15 are available at this link.

In addition, there are lots of free concerts and recitals going on all the time at TAMU-C, including their upcoming holiday concerts. You can find a list at this link.

CPR Classes will be taught once a month during the fall. These American Heart Association classes teach students hands-on CPR/AED and choking relief for adults, children and infants, as well as basic first aid skills, in order to provide assistance in an emergency until professional help arrives. No previous medical experience is necessary. Covid-19 protocols will be in place. All classes are held from 9 am - 4 pm at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center, 5501 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Cost is $50, which includes course completion card and workbook. Please call 903-457-2940 or email Sylvia R. Peace to register or for more information. Class dates are

It's the time of the year when Hunt County Shared Ministries (FISH) is working their hardest to not only keep the food pantry open every day, but also to provide food for a special Thanksgiving and Christmas meal for about 1500 needy Hunt County families through their November-December "Hunt County Gives" program. There are several ways you can help:

You can keep up with information about this and other "Hunt County Gives" holiday food drives at the FISH Facebook page.

FRIENDLEE'S THANKSGIVING DURKEY DRIVE: Help make sure every family on the list has a turkey by participating in Friendlee's annual drive between November 1st and 19th. You can buy a turkey or a gift card that can be used to purchase one at either Brookshires or Super One. Please don’t bring whole frozen turkeys to the HCSM offices – they don’t have the freezer space! Donations or gift cards are welcome! Friendlee and Wally, the FISH director, will be at Brookshires on November 19th from 10 am till 1:00 pm for a final day of collection and announcement of total turkeys donated.

The Road Less Traveled, a monthly music series that has been held in Greenville since August 2020, has moved to a new location at Caddo Creek Music Hall located at 2648 CR 2132, Greenville, Texas 75402 (just off I-30 behind Fastenal). Host Drew Myers will sit down each month's featured artist. The artists will play several songs during show, and there will be some fun, audience engagement sprinkled into the 2.5-hour event. Tickets are $20 and available at this link.

Starting Friday November 19th and continuing every Friday in November and December: The Planetarium at Texas A&M University - Commerce presents their holiday shows. There will be two showing times – 7:00 pm and 8:15 pm. Currently, there is no specific information listed on the shows, but usually they are two different presentations, with the earlier one geared for a younger audience and the later one focusing on the mystery of Christmas Star. Call the Planetarium office at 903.468.8650 for specific details on the show schedule. Each show lasts approximately 50 minutes, beginning with a live, interactive presentation of the current night sky where constellations, stars and planets are shown. Ticket information here.

The Texas A&M Commerce Sixth Annual Holiday Market craft fair will take place on Friday, November 19 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the Morris Recreation Center gym at Texas A&M-Commerce. The Holiday Market Vendors will display and sell a variety of handmade craft items, including home décor, seasonal decorations, boutique-style clothing, jewelry, accessories, etc. Admission is free. This is a perfect opportunity to shop early for the holidays! More information is available here.

I bought so many gifts and goodies here the last time it was held! Wesley United Methodist Church invites you to come to their annual Christmas Market to eat, shop and be merry on Friday, November 19th, from 5-9 pm and Saturday, November 20tj from 10 am - 2 pm. This event is inspired by the traditional Christmas markets in Germany...but indoors. Get in the Christmas spirit while sipping coffee and hot chocolate, enjoying a dessert bar, shopping 40+ vendors, listening to Christmas carols, and entertaining crafts for the kids. There will also be three or four different holiday photo opportunities so wear your Christmas sweater! And after dark you’ll get a preview of their spectacular Lights of Advent!

If you're fans of the great food cooked up by the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus, then you'll want to mark Friday, November 19th from 6-8 pm, on your calendar for their Annual Chili and Stew Dinner and Ham and Turkey Raffle. 25 Turkeys and 25 Hams are to be raffled off. Raffle tickets are available from members now or at event for $1 each or 6 for $5. Chili and Stew Dinner is $8 per person with sides, drinks and dessert. Adult beverages and sodas available for sale. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 2705 Sunset Strip.

For many years, the Greenville Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and the Greenville Minister's Fellowship have held a community-wide Thanksgiving service, on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. This year's Community Thanksgiving Service will be Tuesday, November 23rd at 7:00 pm at the Church at River Oaks, 5903 Joe Ramsey Blvd. N. An offering will be taken to benefit Hunt County Shared Ministries and Community Seeds. It's a wonderful way for people of faith to come together and give thanks for the blessings of life - after all, it is the time to be Thankful!

If you're one who wants to do a Thanksgiving Day run/walk, then the 10th Annual Malloy Road Turkey Trot in Campbell is the place to be! This run takes place at 9am on Thanksgiving Day at 3920 FM 1568 (Maloy Rd). Participants may register at this link. The $25 fee includes a tee shirt. All proceeds benefit the Commerce Food Pantry.

On Thanksgiving Day, if you want to share the meal with others or help make it a good day for those who are alone, consider joining the folks at Clark Street Christian Church for their annual Thanksgiving Dinner - a community tradition for many, many years. The mission of the dinner is to feed the hungry a good Thanksgiving meal and volunteers are welcome - things start about 10:30. They need help with cooks, servers and folks to deliver meals to the elderly and disabled. The church is located at 1402 Clark Street and you can get more information by calling 903-455-3148.

If you're someone who wants to get the Christmas Tree going just as quickly as possible, and you want the experience of cutting a live tree, then check out Kadee Christmas Tree Farm, located 7 miles southeast of Greenville at 5054 Hwy 69 South. They will open for the Christmas season on November 20th and other than being closed on Thanksgiving day, their hours will be Monday-Thursday 2 - 6pm, Friday 2 - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 7pm. They will close December 12 unless they're sold out before. They offer choose and cut Virginia pines, other fir trees, wreaths and garlands and a gift shop with holiday items. In addition, there are lots of family activities, including hay rides, a maze, swinging tree, fire pit, snacks, hot cider and lots more.

Other Christmas Tree Farms in the area:

KaJiN Christmas Tree Farm in Caddo Mills

4 Ceesons Christmas Tree Farm in Caddo Mills

McNew Star M Christmas Tree Plantation in Quinlan

Tickets for all shows are available at this link:

Saturday, October 30th –BEN & NOEL HAGGARD AND THE BOB WILLS TEXAS PLAYBOYS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF JASON ROBERTS Headlining this years Bob Wills Fiddle Festival and Contest will be the sons of country music Hall of Famer Merle Haggard, Ben & Noel Haggard. You can expect some incredible tributes to their Dad in this special show. And the Bob Wills Fiddle Festival would not be complete without Bob Wills Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts. Bob Wills Texas Playboys was formed in 1933 by the King of Western Swing himself – Bob Wills. And today, the Bob Wills sound continues, as big and bright and brassy as ever under the guidance of 2-time Grammy Award winner Jason Roberts

Saturday, November 13 JAILHOUSE ROCK - This show will take you back to musical era when Elvis was KING from the 1950’s – 1970’s. Featuring three Elvis Tribute Artists. First is Al Joslin, an award-winning performer that has competed and won many Elvis Presley Enterprise sanctioned competitions and will be singing 70's Elvis hits. Second up is Moses Snow, the current 1st place world champion of the "Images Of A King" competition held in Memphis TN. Moses will take you back into the 50's when Elvis created the roots that made him the King of Rock & Roll. And thirdly is George Dickerson, who currently tours and sings with the legendary Ronnie McDowell. George has been singing Elvis music since the age of 5. George does a blend of 50’s – 70’s Elvis hits.

Thursday, November 18 BEATLES VS STONES - Representing the Beatles is tribute band Abbey Road and representing the Rolling Stones is tribute band Satisfaction! Relive the hits that made both of these bands legendary. Tickets are now on sale at this link and range from $25 - $45. I saw this show the last time it was here and had a blast! While every single performer is wonderful, the singer playing Mick Jagger was fabulous.

Friday, November 19 RUMOURS - A Fleetwood Mac Tribute. Presented by the Texan Theater at the GMA. Formed in 2014, Rumours has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Fans from across the nation claim that this is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. They will make you dance, sing along at the top of your lungs, and you’ll even learn something new about Fleetwood Mac at each performance.

Saturday, December 4 CRYSTAL GAYLE - She has been a favorite of audiences of country and popular music since attaining national prominence with her first chart records in the mid-seventies. Renowned for her classic recording of her timeless signature song Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue, Crystal also scored with her multi-format hits You’ve Been Talking In Your Sleep, When I Dream, Half the Way and her duet with Eddie Rabbitt, Just You and I. Crystal has released over twenty number one hits and has been awarded numerous times by the Grammy’s, the Country Music Association, the Academy of Country Music, the American Music Awards, and the American Music Operators Association.

COMMUNITY SEEDS HOLIDAY DINNER - One of my favorite holiday events for many years has been the Community Seeds Christmas Banquet. This year, they're planning a drive through Christmas drive-through on Thursday, December 2nd, at Wesley UMC. You will enter off the Moulton Street/Business Hwy 69 side of the property, drive through to pick up your meal and exit on the Joe Ramsey Blvd. side. The event will feature the Lights of Advent, a live Nativity, GCS Carolers and Mr. & Mrs. Claus. But the BEST part of this is that you can still purchase your tickets for the amazing Prime Rib Dinner with all the trimmings and peach cobbler for dessert - which will be delivered to your car for take-home dining. Tickets for the dinner are $75 and sold only in advance. You can order yours at this link. You'll get an amazing meal (best prime rib I've ever eaten) while you support a remarkable organization. Proceeds from this dinner benefit the poor, homeless and under-served of Hunt and Rains Counties.

CITY OF GREENVILLE HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS - The annual Christmas Parade takes place on the first Friday in December - December 3rd this year. It starts at 6 pm and travels along both Lee and Washington Streets. Enjoy bands, drill teams, floats, antique cars, horses, and lots more! And of course there's a special appearance by Santa! A holiday tradition that should not be missed!

TAMU-C CHORAL HOLIDAY GALA - The Texas A & M University-Commerce Department of Music presents their Annual Holiday Gala on Friday and Saturday, December 10 and 11 at 7:30 pm at Finney Concert Hall on the TAMU-C campus. Featuring the chamber groups and ensembles from all of the studios within the department, this theatrical showcase of seasonal music has become one of the most attended and enjoyed annual concerts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA - If you've got little ones, you may want to go ahead and get tickets for this – they sell out fast! On Saturday, December 11th, the Northeast Texas Children's Museum presents Brunch with Santa from 9:30 - 11:30 am. This delightful event includes a pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa and Christmas crafts. Tickets are $12 at the door, and $10 in advance. Children under 2 are free. The museum's website has more information and a page to register.

HOLLY JOLLY 5K RUN - Hunt Regional Healthcare presents the Holly Jolly 5K on Saturday, December 11th at 9 am. The race begins at the parking lot of Greenville High School and is a benefit for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation. Rumor has it that Santa will be there passing out Christmas Cookies! Registration is $45 and can be done at this link.

Did you know there is also a website that links directly to the hiring portals of most of the manufacturing companies in town? It's GreenvilleTXJobs.com. And the Facebook page shares the latest updates like job fairs and new postings. If you know someone who's looking for work - or looking for another reason to move to Greenville, please share this information.

There's always live music in Downtown Greenville on Friday and Saturday nights at The Empty Glass Steakhouse and Saloon! They are located at 2808 Lee Street. You can find more information on this and other happenings in Downtown Greenville through the website www.ShowtimeDTGreenville.com. And it includes other great things like the Greenville Farmer's Market, special beer nights at The Ashen Rose, and the Barrel Room Tour at Landon Winery the first Saturday of every month at 2:00 pm! Check this site regularly to know what's going on in Downtown! Bookmark this website and check it often for the latest updates!

Here's something new from Hunt Regional Healthcare: a Shareable Health Data on Hundreds of Topics. There are times when you may want to reference or print information about health topics to share with employees, students, or parents - or for yourself. Check out the Online Health Library on the Hunt Regional Healthcare website. Go to www.huntregional.org, then select "Online Health Library" under the "Wellness" tab. Even easier? Click this link.

Please don't forget, if you know of something that I need to include in this newsletter or on the Housewarmers of Greenville Facebook page, please email me the details by the last week of the month before the event.

Don't ever believe there's nothing to do in a small town! We are so fortunate to have so many talented folks and dedicated people who provide some wonderful events. So get out there and do something!

Pud Kearns

Housewarmers of Greenville

903-456-2257