Sweet Deviation LLC opens in Plantersville

Congratulations to Sweet Deviation LLC on their grand opening in Plantersville Saturday, May 25. They raise alpacas and angora goats to harvest their fiber. Sweet Deviation also offers felting, knitting and weaving workshops. They are located at 15462 State Highway 105 in Plantersville.

Join the Matthew’s Family and Charm & Sewing 4-H Club as they collect books through May 31, for local hospitals. They are collecting new or slightly used children’s books. Arrangements may be made to drop off books to the Matthew’s Family by calling 979-201-6287 or via email francis.henderson@bryanisd.org. Drop offs may also be made at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Grimes County Office, 203 Veterans Memorial, Navasota or call 936-873-3907.

St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church in Magnolia invites everyone to participate in the gospel play “The Old Ship of Zion” Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m. The rehearsal for the play is Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m. If you can’t make it to rehearsal, you can still be in the play Saturday. We need someone to play the blind man, foolish virgins, wise virgins, prodigal son to name a few. This play will help you understand why you need your ticket stamped for glory land. Call Ever Johnson 936-894-2094 for more information.

The church also invites all to join them at revival Wednesday, June 5, through Friday, June 7, with services at 7 p.m. nightly. Speaker Bishop Charles E. Richardson of Calvary 1st Baptist Church in Corpus Christi grew up in Old Washington, TX. Call pastor Emery Berry, Jr. 713-377-2306 or Ever Johnson 936-894-2094 for more info. The church is located on FM 149 and FM 1488.

Join the Gary Greene Magnolia office’s “Triumph Over Kid Cancer Benefit” Sunday, June 2, from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. For sponsor opportunities or more information contact Joe Gonzales, 832-465-2873 or email joe.gonzales@garygreene.com. The event includes smoked brisket at $10.00 a plate, face painting, DJ, silent auction, raffle, etc.

The 67th annual Grimes County Fair is approaching fast. The first day of the fair is May 29 and runs through June 8. The fair will kick off with the crowning of the fair queen, a rodeo, and a dance featuring Landon Dodd, Saturday, June 1. The Judson Cole Band will perform Friday, June 7, and the fair will close out Saturday, June 8, with a bull buck out and dance featuring Clayton Gardner. The premium sale is slated for Thursday, June 6.

Plantersville Baptist Church is planning a roaring good time at vacation bible school June 24, 25, and 26, from 9 a.m. till noon. There will be crafts, stories, activities, music, games, videos snacks and friends. All children ages 4-11 are invited to participate. Online registration is available, www.plantersvillebaptistchurch.com or you can call or text Janet, 936-648-2603.

There will be an early registration day at the church June 17, from 10 a.m. until noon. Movie night is June 15, at 7:30 p.m. Lion King will be shown on the big outdoor screen.

Happy birthday to Leona Powell, Shelia Berry and all who have May birthdays.

Please send all news, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.to me by noon Thursday. Send to destmonj17@yahoo.com or call 936-894-2094.