The weather played its part in the success of the Balloon Festival, Ice Cream Freeze-off, Dairy Festival Parade and Milking Contest that were held this weekend. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.
However, that wasn’t my favorite part of the weekend. My favorite part was witnessing how Hopkins County always bands together for the good of the place we live and work. News had spread that protestors were making their way to Sulphur Springs, and right away, Hopkins County was ready to love each other and the protestors as well. Over and over again I saw acts of kindness among the ones who live here, and I was so proud to call this place home. Let there never be a doubt that something special exists in our little neck of the woods.
Here is the remainder of the 60th Anniversary Dairy Festival schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday, June 12–15
• Carnival on the Civic Center Grounds
Saturday, June 15
• Whipped Challenge, 9 a.m. at Heritage Park
• Coronation Pageant, 7 p.m. at SSISD Auditorium
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTS VBS
Central Baptist Church, 840 Connally St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting their Vacation Bible School called Sports Camp 6-8 p.m. June 17-20. For more information visit www.atcentral.org.
SWEET GRIND HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING
The Sweet Grind has scheduled their ribbon cutting celebration for noon Tuesday, June 18. The Sweet Grind is at 213 Main St. in Sulphur Springs.
CHAFFER’S PLACE PRESENTS MONTHLY CONCERT
Chaffer’s Place, 410 Main St. in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a live concert called Back Through the Decades, A Musical Tribute to Good Music. The concert will be held on June 20, and doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at the door. This includes dinner and a show! For more information call 470-848-2246 or visit www.ckproductions.info.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO HOLD DRILLS
Organizations from Hopkins County and surrounding areas will participate in a full-scale exercise 8 a.m. to noon Friday, June 21. Emergency teams will be participating in fictional activities and stress that these incidents are not real. The areas being used will be clearly marked. These are simple steps being taken so that Hopkins County will be well prepared. If you have any questions about the exercise, contact Kristy Springfield at kspringfield@hopkins countytx.org.
GORDMANS TO HOST RIBBON CUTTING
On June 27, Bealls will officially close and become Gordmans of Sulphur Springs. They will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on the 27th at 9 a.m. Please make plans to attend and welcome Gordmans to Sulphur Springs.