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Lezley Brown COLUMNIST
Chamber Connection
Thank you to all who attended the 50th aAnnual Hopkins County Stew Contest! We enjoyed delicious stew, unfortunate weather conditions and great memories. I love that we live in a community that welcomes an event of this size, allows us to think of our big dreams and execute them. Thank you to our sponsors, cooks and volunteers for a wonderful, wonderful Hopkins County tradition! See you next year for the 51st annual Stew Contest on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020!
I’m excited to let you know that we have begun work on the 2020 Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Directory. We distribute over 7,000 of these directories to visitors, relocation hopefuls and even hometown heroes who are interested in learning more about our local businesses. They include historical information as well all things to the see and do in Hopkins County. The best part is, they include an alphabetical and categorical listing of your business.
LeeAnn Peugh with Echo Publishing will be contacting you in the next few weeks to see if you are interested in placing an ad in the directory. The rates are affordable and one of the best ways to represent your business. I hope you will consider this a wise investment with over 7,000 opportunities for business exposure. You may also contact the Chamber, and I will pass your information along to her.
I’m proud to produce this book telling all about the place we love. I hope you will join me in the journey!
FOURTH ANNUAL SALUTE THE VETERANS COOK-OFF
The fourth annual Salute the Veterans Cook-off will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 starting at 8 a.m. at Hopkins County Heritage Park located at 416 North Jackson St. in Sulphur Springs. All-you-can-eat barbecue begins at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 12 and free for veterans, active duty military and children under 6. Proceeds will benefit Operation Victor Echo Tango.
DANNA’S BUFFALO GIRLS’ FLEA MARKET & SWAP
Danna’s Buffalo Girls’ will be having a Flea Market & Swap event Nov. 8-9 beginning at 9 a.m. at 20670 U.S. Highway 11 E.in Winnsboro. Vendors are wanted as well as shoppers and “junque” lovers who are ready to shop, swap and eat. Visit www.dannasfleamarketstyle.com or call 903-439-7091 for more information.
VETERANS DAY PARADE SCHEDULED
A Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 in Sulphur Springs to honor those who have served us. Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade will leave from Prim Stadium, head down Houston Street, go through the downtown square and continue out to Brookshire’s. Grand Marshall for the parade is Clayton Mc-Graw.
DESIGNER BAG BINGO
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation is hosting a Designer Bag BINGO Night on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. Doors open at 5 p.m., and tickets are $30. That ticket price gets you 10 rounds of BINGO for a chance to win a designer bag by Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley and more. Tickets are available at Alliance Bank, City National Bank and Guaranty Bank & Trust.
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH FALL ROUND-UP
Wesley United Methodist Church is hosting their 41st annual Fall Round-Up on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. There will be Hopkins County Stew, a silent auction, country store and live auction. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Visit www.wesleysst.org/fallroundup for more information.