HAPPENINGS
AROUND PITTSBURG
JUNE 25
Crime Watch
The Center Point Neighborhood Crime Watch will host a meeting Monday, June 25 at 6:45 p.m. at Center Point Baptist Church, 2691 F.M. 2057 in Pittsburg. The speaker will be Justice of the Peace Harold Kennington, and special guests include County Judge A.J. Mason, Precinct 4 Commissioner Steve Lindley, District Judge Robert Rolston and Sheriff Alan D. McCandless. For information: 903-856-2177.
JUNE 27
Rotary Salad Lunch
The Pittsburg Rotary Club will host a Triple Salad Place Luncheon Wednesday, June 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the NTCC Hanson-Sewell Center. For only $10, you’ll enjoy a green salad, chicken salad, pasta salad and a slice of melon. Dine-in and carry out /Carry Out and Delivery available. To reserve tickets or schedule a delivery, call 903-767-0961.
CHURCHES
JUNE 19-21
FUMC Family VBS
First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg will host a Family Vacation Bible School. Fun In The “Son” will be held June 19-21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a time for families to come together to share a meal, arts and crafts, grow in worship and participate in fun family games.
JUNE 27-29
Revival
Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Pastor, Rev. B.R. Hargest) located at FM 2254 will be hosting their annual revival on June 27, 28 and 29 starting at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. J.D. Palmer of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Longview.
ONGOING
Pittsburg Farmer’s Market
Who doesn’t love fresh veggies and fruits this time of year? The Pittsburg Farmer’s Market is now open. Support our local farmers each Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at Texas Country Farm Supply.
God’s Closet Summer Hours
God’s Closet’s new summer hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon-Sat. Summer Meals for kids hours are breakfast 9-10 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Senior fun time is 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday. Food distribution is still 9 a.m. to noon every Wednesday and Friday.
Fan Drive
Camp County is hosting a fan drive to donate every box fan to help those without cooling. Donations will be taken from now until July 4th Tri-County Independence Day Blast. Drop off locations are at Southern Wind Manor Assisted Living, Pittsburg Nursing Center and God’s Closet. For more information call Courtney Grigsby at 903-563-1608.
AROUND NORTHEAST TEXAS
MARSHALL
JUNE 23
East Texas Taco Fest
The inaugural East Texas Taco Fest will fill downtown Marshall June 23 with heavenly spices and Mariachi music and tons of tacos. Chihuahua racing, professional wrestling, and a margarita pour-off will also be on tap.
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least one week prior to the event by emailing news@
campcountynow.com , dropping it off at The Gazette at 112 Quitman St. or by filling out our News Tips submission form
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