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February 22, 2022 - The Timpson Public Library is proud to announce the addition of E-Read Texas books to our collection. Patrons may access this collection using their Apple and Android phones or tablets. Patrons will need to come by the library and have a password added to the library card account. If you don’t have a library card you can apply for one at the library.
Once you have your library card number and your password download the SimplyE app. Select the Timpson Public Library from the list of libraries and a collection will be downloaded allowing you to select books to read. Most books are checked out for 20 days. If you haven’t returned the book by that time it will be checked in automatically. No book will ever be late and there will never be a late charge.
Please drop by for additional information. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 5pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!
February 21, 2022 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday in Center, Texas. There was a workshop presented by Billie F. Jones on "Black and White Photography" in preparation for next month's photo challenge. The February Challenge included photographs submitted by members for voting on Favorites and discussions.
The next PWPS meeting will be the 3rd Saturday of the month, March 19th, at the First United Methodist Church, 211 Cora Street, Center, Texas, 9am until 12 noon. If you have a passion for photography or want to learn more about cameras, feel free to attend this meeting. Follow us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto.
If you want to see all the photographs submitted to the Challenge, view the PWPS Flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/
For more information on memberships or meetings contact any club member or Billie F. Jones by email at billiejones602@gmail.com.
February Challenge "Macro Photography"
1st place - Bobbie J. Wood - "King Tut"
2nd place - Billie F. Jones - "Eye of the Needle"
3rd place (Tie) - Debra Cockrell - "Tinker Toys"
3rd place (Tie) - Jan Huffman Carter - "Colors and Lines"
Members and guests pictured are: Don Richey, Shirley Richey, Carole Ann Chance, George and Martha (Buster and Carolyn), Pam Sykes, Janette Wittmann, Robbie Kerr, Sandy Prislac, Cherry Jones and Rita Hughes.
February 14, 2022 - The Center Garden Club met on Wednesday, February 9th, for its regular monthly meeting. Very special guests, President George Washington and wife, Martha (aka Buster and Carolyn Bounds), were in attendance to highlight his birthday and interest in horticulture. Martha shared George's great interest in native trees, gardening, landscaping and farming saying he would use only native trees from the area on his vast acreage.
Following a short business meeting and lunch served by hostesses Robbie Kerr and Sandy Prislac, a program was presented by Don Richey who demonstrated the art of making wreaths and other decorative items from vines and other natural materials; all the while, relating interesting stories of some of his encounters with plants and wildlife while exploring the woodlands. Later, members where invited to make something of their own.
Submitted by Rita Hughes
February 14, 2022 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society is pleased to announce Scott Sosebee will be our speaker on Wednesday, February 16, at 2 PM, in the Timpson Public Library annex.
Mr. Sosebee is a Professor of History at SFA and the Executive Director of the East Texas Historical Association, as well as author of five books on Texas history. The latest is "What is It About Texas: Essays on the Lone Star State," published by Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M Press Consortium.
The public is invited to attend.
February 13, 2022 - The Shelby County Aggie Moms' are currently accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2022 semester.
Applicants must be a graduate of a Shelby County or San Augustine County high school, and must be enrolled in the Texas A&M University, College Station campus, for the 2022 Fall semester. High school applicants are encouraged to contact the high school counselor to complete the online application.
Other applicants should contact Carey Agnew at carey.agnew@centerisd.org. All applications are due on or before February 15, 2022. Late applications will not be considered. Gig'em Aggies!
February 8, 2022 - Texas A&M Forest Service is having a Free Tree Seedling Giveaway on Thursday, February 10, 2022 from 9:30am until 11:30am (or while supplies last) at the downtown Courthouse square in Center, Texas. The giveaway is drive thru and allows for 2-3 seedlings per household. They will have Black Oak, Sawtooth Oak, Shumard Oak, Bald Cypress, and Mayhaw. The seedlings are free to the public on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
February 7, 2022 - The public is invited to a Free Covid-19 Vaccination clinic on February 9, 2022 from 3pm until 6pm at Timpson ISD, 836 Bear Drive, Timpson, Texas 75975. This community event is for Adults, Students, and Children (5 years old and older). Parent/Guardian must attend with children.
Register in person at the event. No insurance required.
Booster Vaccines available as well. For more information, visit covidvaccine.texas.gov.
If you are getting a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or a booster vaccine, please bring your vaccine card.
February 9, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas will hold a joint meeting this Saturday, February 12, at 10am at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. Nolan Sholar, President of the Gateway to Texas Chapter will bring the program on "the neutral zone" or "No Man's Land", the period of time when a narrow strip of land between Lousiana and Mexico/Republic of Texas was undecided as to ownership. Hostesses for the meeting are John Sample descendants: Vickie Martin, JJ Ford, Victoria Allen, and Cheyenne Davis. If you have any questions call Maggie at 248-3361. Hope to see you Saturday.
February 7, 2022 - The public is invited to a Free Covid-19 Vaccination clinic on February 9, 2022 from 9am until 11am at Texas State Bank Building, 120 North Preston, Joaquin, Texas 75954. This community event is for Adults, Students, and Children (5 years old and older). Parent/Guardian must attend with children.
Register in person at the event. No insurance required.
Booster Vaccines available as well. For more information, visit covidvaccine.texas.gov.
If you are getting a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or a booster vaccine, please bring your vaccine card.
February 3, 2022 - Due to the weather today with anticipated freezing tonight, Aurora Concepts will be open tomorrow, February 4, with a delayed opening. Hours of operation for the clinic and also immunizations will be 11am-5pm.
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