Catfish luncheons coming up in area

Plantersville News

Believers Fellowship, 9221 FM 1774 is inviting everyone out to their catfish lunch Saturday, Feb. 22, from noon till 3 p.m. For information call 832-338-9567.

Plantersville Town Hall is having a Catfish Dinner and Raffle Friday, March 6, at 8227 CR 205. St. Mary’s Catholic Church doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Lisa Atkinson is the host. Tickets may be purchased at the Plantersville Water Company, from scholarship applicants or board members. Tables are available for reservations by contacting Terry Bratcher, 832-419-0157 before March 1. There will be a live auction and donations are being accepted. Contact Karen Hale or a board member if you would like to volunteer. All proceeds will go toward renovating the playground at the Plantersville Townhall and for scholarships. Thanks in advance for your support.

Tuesday, March 3, is the Primary Election. Saturday, May 2, is the general election. Tuesday, May 26, is the primary runoff and Nov. 3, is the general election.

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday. Happy President’s Day everyone!

To apply for a job doing census visit 2020census.gov/jobs or text “texasjobs” to 313131.

Texas Renaissance Festival is accepting applications for 25 new vendors and attractions. Applicants are asked to send a complete business proposal, photos or samples of their merchandise, art, demonstration piece to vendor@texasrenfest.com or access the vendor application online,. Proposals and samples may be sent to Jennifer Pierce, c/o Texas Renaissance Festival, 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363.

Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation is hosting a Texas Independence Day Celebration Saturday, Feb. 29, from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m., 2400 Park Road in Washington. The Texas Birthday Bash will be held Friday and Saturday, March 6-7 at 200 East McAlpine Street in Navasota. For tickets visit www.texasbirthdaybash.com.

The 33rd annual Sam Houston Folk Festival will be Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, at 1402 19th Street in Huntsville.

Midsouth is conducting a survey for internet service in our area. They came out to my area and informed us they were looking at the poles so they can install fiber optic lines for their own internet service. To find out more information or to register visit www.midsouthfiber.com.

Upcoming 4-H key dates

• Feb. 6-23- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

• Feb. 20- Fair Queen entry deadline. Entry fee of $20 due at first meeting.

• Feb. 21- Grimes County Bull Buck Out and Albert Schroeder Memorial Fund Scholarship applications due. Application must be postmarked on or before due date.

• Feb. 21- Grimes County 4-H Roundup Entries due.

• Feb. 22- Grimes County Fair rabbit show breeding date.

• Feb. 22&23- 4-H Day at Texas Aggie basketball game. Order discounted tickets now.

•Feb. 23- Charm & Sewing 4-H Club meeting, 5 p.m. at Greater First Baptist Church in Anderson.

Bingo Night at Whiskey Tango, 15875 CR 304 is Feb. 19, Feb. 26 and March 4, from 7-9 p.m.

Veterans needing flu shots can get a free flu vaccine at Walgreens until March 31, 2020. To receive the free vaccine, veterans need to have their Veterans Health ID card and have one other form of ID.

Plantersville Kountry Kickers 4-H Club meets on the second Sunday each month. Contact Sandra Ku-ta, sandrakuta@peoplepc.com for more information.

The Place of Grace on CR 313 in the BlackBerry Community is having Bible study Thursday nights at 7 p.m. instead of Friday mornings. Please come out and be a part of God’s work. Contact Ron and Diane Taylor, 281-380-8696 0r 281-382-5594 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 29, is the 19th annual appreciation banquet for the African American National Heritage Society in Bryan. The event will be held at the Hilton, 801 University Dr.in College Station. Jan. 31 is the deadline for sponsorships and table reservations. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.

Please have all anniversaries, birthdays and news to me by noon Thursday. If you have any news, please send to 55maepj.gmailcom or call me at 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.