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The Bible Reading Marathon starts at 1 pm on Monday, May 2 and will continue through the National Day of Prayer, wrapping up at the former Alco parking lot on S. Main St. at 6:30 pm.

The National Day of Prayer will include events throughout the day, Thursday, May 5.

The day will begin with a Come & Go Prayer Breakfast at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 301 Church St. from 6:30 to 8:30 am.

At 12 Noon, people will gather at City Hall to pray specifically for our local government leaders, fire fighter and police, as well as state and national government.

Prayer, praise music and speaking at the former Alco location at approximately 6:30 pm, following the conclusion of the Bible Reading Marathon.

For information about being a reader for the Bible Marathon, please contact Cheryl Ford, 903-850-1772.

For information about the National Day of Prayer events, please contact Patti Barrett at 903-365-2681.

On Thursday evening, April 28 at 7 pm, True Blue will be bringing their freshly styled jazz classics from the 40s and 50s to the Crossroads Stage at the Winnsboro Center for the Arts with special guest Nick Tallant playing the vibraphone.

The members of True Blue include Shannon Monk (vocals), George Gagliardi (piano/guitar), Rick Murray (drums) and Ben Scarborough (bass). 

Tickets are $15 and available at the door or may be purchased in advance at the Winnsboro Emporium, 316 N. Main St. All seating is numbered now, so get your tickets soon to ensure the best seats!

The NETX Music Festival is a tradition in Winnsboro.

This year, the group is going to present several smaller
events in venues around the city.

The first event will be the 175th Texas Birthday party April 30
at Oaklea Mansion. It will be an adult costume party and comedy
show with a dance following.

Willie P. Richardson, an award winning comedian known
as the "Phone Prankster" will perform.  The Texas themed
costume party will be held in the Oaklea Mansion Gardens
beginning at 6:30 and is byob with free drinks and snacks.

Bonnie and Clyde may come.  Dance music will be provided
by DJ Randy Lindsay.

Advance tickets only, $50 per couple, $30 per person.

Oaklea Mansion is at 407 S. Main St., Winnsboro.
Tickets are available at Oaklea Mansion, Double C
Steakhouse and Slender Lady.

For information, call 903-342-6051.

The event is sponsored by Bank Texas and produced
Northeast Texas Music Festival (a 501c3 tax exempt charity).
 
Northeast Texas Music Festival
PO Box 748
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-0263

Critterfest 2011 will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am – 4 pm.

Bring the family and your pets for the Critter Parade from 10 am – Noon – dogs, cats, ferrets or other critters.

Enter the Pet Photo Contest for $2, or three entries fro $5. Cash Prizes!

Find adoptable pet from A-PET, SPCA, and the Winnsboro Animal Shelter.

You’ll also find Certified Therapy Ferrets, vendor and information booths, a costume contest, Homemade treats and a silent auction.

Winnsboro Center for the Arts
200 Market St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-0686
www.winnsborocenterforthearts.com

The residents of Lake Winnsboro are planning a blockbuster garage sale - 198 homes asked to participate!

The fun starts starts at 8 am, Saturday, April 16. Pick up a map at County Road 4836.

This promises to be a shopping marathon, with lots of great finds.

Classical music fans will be treated to a performance at Mount Vernon Music, Sunday, April 17 at 3 pm.

Please visit The Arts Blog to learn about the performance and the artists.

www.mountvernonmusic.org

The 54th Annual Awards Banquet will be held this week on Thursday, April 7th.

The doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 pm - theme "Heartbeat of America, Small Town & Small Businesses".

 

The Chamber extends an invitation to everyone to enjoy an evening of great silent auction items, dinner, speaker and presentations to The Man, Woman, Teacher, Business and Agricultural Awards of the Year.  

Limited tickets are available. Contact Sandy Thomas at the Chamber Office, 903-342-3666 or drop by the Visitor Center in the Depot.

During April CRAZY DAZE - April 14-16 - the merchants participating in CRAZY DAZE will give back to the community up to 5% of their sales during CRAZY DAZE.

The money will be donated to The Winnsboro Community Resource Center (food bank).

In addition, each of the merchants will be taking donations of boxed Macaroni & Cheese in exchange for discounts and special deals at downtown stores and restaurants.

We're letting you know NOW so you can snap up some Macaroni & Cheese on your next shopping trip.

Find the Community Resource Center on FACEBOOK.

WINNSBORO’S FARMERS’ MARKET

8 am - Noon
Every Saturday -April 2 thru October 29, 2011
Under the covered Jack Cross Pavilion
in City Park on Wheeler Drive

Sell your home grown produce, homemade baked goods, jams and jellies, Eggs, Cheese, flowers, plants, handmade Arts and Crafts.

* Texas Wineries are welcome to participate with their Texas Wines (TABC  Festival Permit necessary)

* If you grow it, make/bake it, or raise it, you are welcome to participate.

* One $10.00 registration fee for the entire 2011 season. No Weekly Setup Fees.

 
Call 903-629-7471 for more information or visit our website

www.winnsborofarmersmarket.com

The annual Mad Hatter’s Tea to benefit the Gilbreath Memorial Library in Winnsboro, will be held on Wednesday, April 6^th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Library, 916 N. Main St., Winnsboro, TX.

This year marks the 101st Tea sponsored by the Standard Club to benefit the Library in Winnsboro.

The Tea is free and open to the public.  All donations are used to purchase books and other lending materials at the Library.

This is always a fun event, as well as an important fund-raising event for the library.

Last year’s Tea was just recognized with a 1st place award for fundraising from the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs, Key District.  The President of Key District, Sonja Tate, is planning to attend this year’s Tea.

The Red Hat Ladies are big supporters every year and will be at the Tea. Feel free to wear a hat of your own in any color (or no hat at all).

Any questions, please contact Linda Suche at 903-342-0888.