Community Calendar

Homeschool Day will take place at the Sam Rayburn House on Wednesday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Homeschool groups and families are invited to spend a day meeting with community partners offering activities, educational opportunities, or groups that homeschool students may want to join. All visitors to this site on April 30th will pay a $3.00 entrance fee, and this fee covers a self-guided tour of the Rayburn house. Our tours that day will be on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tour space is limited, so reservations are recommended if you’d like to tour the home on this day. Please note: Co-admission to the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site is not covered with tour tickets purchased at the Sam Rayburn House on this day. We want to thank the Friends of Sam Rayburn for sponsoring this event! Contact us at (903) 583-5558 or email Margo.McCutcheon@thc.texas.gov with any questions you have or to reserve your tour on Homeschool Day. If you can’t make it to Homeschool Day but your homeschool group wants to tour Sam Rayburn’s historic home, ask us about scheduling a school tour!

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributes free food to those in need. Family and Senior Commodity Boxes available at all distributions. Located at 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat. We also offer frozen meat, bread and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm for seniors 60 plus, and everyone younger from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. We also offer Emergency Boxes to families who can’t wait for a distribution day. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email us at bolfp@commercenazarene.org

Bonham’s Heritage Day Festival kicks off on Saturday, May 3.

Celebrations will include live music, a car show, a 5K run and much more. Food trucks and vendors will also be on site.

Entry is free to the general public.

Festival runs from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. in Historic Downtown Bonham, near the Bonham Chamber of Commerce and Fannin County Courthouse.

More details at the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, homeschool students, teachers, and parents can enjoy educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.

Admission to the event is $3.00 for each person, which includes access to all activities and presentations.

Reservations can be made at bit.ly/sbmh-hsd2025

Presenters Include:
- Cooper Lake State Park
- Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
- Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
- Fort Towson Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
- Lamar County Master Gardeners
- Lamar County 4-H
- Paris Public Library
- Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

Special Guest: Tropical Sno of Paris!!

Please call us at 903-785-5716 or email Elana at elana.barton@thc.texas.gov with any questions. Can’t make it to Homeschool Day but want to learn more about this historic home and how to book tours for your homeschool? Contact us or visit our website at www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com for more information.

Join us for an evening under the stars at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary's fundraising event on May 10, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Night Out at the Heard promises to be a fun outdoor event with music, dance, and discovery.

Event Highlights:
Dance the night away to live music.
Take an evening stroll along the Heard’s Laughlin Loop nature trail.
Enjoy a delicious three-course dinner prepared by Lazy Dog, with two refreshing
beverages, including a selection from Tupps Beer.

Join us for a night that combines nature, entertainment, and great food, all in support of the Heard's mission to preserve and promote natural science and wildlife conservation.

The event will be only for adults ages 21 and over. Tickets are now available to the public (while supplies last). Additional information and online ticketing is available at https://www.heardmuseum.org/night-out/. This event is presented by Lazy Dog Restaurant of Allen. NBC5 and Telemundo 39 are Night out at the Heard’s media sponsors.

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributes free food to those in need. Family and Senior Commodity Boxes available at all distributions. Located at 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat. We also offer frozen meat, bread and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm for seniors 60 plus, and everyone younger from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. We also offer Emergency Boxes to families who can’t wait for a distribution day. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email us at bolfp@commercenazarene.org

Mark your calendars for an exciting adventure at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary! Join us on June 21 from 5 PM to 11 PM for the much-anticipated Bug-a-thon. This family-friendly event promises an evening and night filled with exploration, discovery, and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy a variety of fun family-friendly events, including an insect bioblitz (participants work together to find and identify as many species of insects as possible with chances to win fun prizes). There will also be a mothing event after dark, where participants can view and identify various nocturnal species up close and more! Pre-registration for this event is required and available at HeardMuseum.org/Bugathon.
Non-Member: Adults $15, Children (ages 3 – 12) $11, Children (ages 2 and under) Free. Heard Members will enjoy a 50% discount off the Non-member price.

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributes free food to those in need. Family and Senior Commodity Boxes available at all distributions. Located at 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat. We also offer frozen meat, bread and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm for seniors 60 plus, and everyone younger from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. We also offer Emergency Boxes to families who can’t wait for a distribution day. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email us at bolfp@commercenazarene.org