Community Calendar

Join us on July 3rd to Celebrate America!
The Paris Municipal Band will play patriotic music at the Love Civic Center Pavilion starting at 7pm.
Fireworks are anticipated to start at 9:15pm.
It’s all happening at the Love Civic Center, located at 2025 South Collegiate Drive in Paris.

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

🇺🇸 Park Street 4th of July Parade 🇺🇸
📅 Friday, July 4th
🕙 Parade starts at 10:00 AM
📍 Park Street
Celebrate Independence Day with us at the beloved Park Street 4th of July Parade—a heartwarming slice of Americana you won’t want to miss!
Get ready for a star-spangled morning full of community spirit, including:
🎺 A lively marching band
🚗 Classic car clubs and antique vehicles
🐎 Horses and riders
🚓 Local heroes and more surprises!
No parking on Park Street, so plan ahead and bring a chair to enjoy the best views!
🌟 Start your morning early with the Firecracker 5K Run—a perfect way to kick off the day with energy and excitement.
🎇 After the parade, join us at Kavanaugh United Methodist Church for a patriotic program celebrating the spirit of the Fourth with music, community, and inspiration.
Grab your flags, your friends, and your red, white, and blue—we’ll see you on Park Street!
If you are interested in participating in the parade, please reach out to our Main Street Manager, Madison Aguinaga at 903-457-3138 or mcornwell@ci.greenville.tx.us

Get ready to light up the night in Ladonia! Join us for our annual 4th of July Firework Extravaganza, a cherished town tradition that brings our community together for an evening of fun, food, and a spectacular display of lights!
Starting at 4:00 PM, the downtown Ladonia Square will come alive with excitement. Browse a variety of food vendors offering delicious treats and classic favorites.
*** Looking for music and other activities - if you're participating please let us know! ***
As dusk settles, prepare to be amazed by a breathtaking firework show put on by the incredibly talented Dr. Paul Puckett, known throughout the county for his stunning pyrotechnic displays. The show is expertly managed by the dedicated Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Gather your family and friends, bring your blankets and chairs, and find your perfect spot on the square to witness the sky light up with dazzling colors and patterns. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Independence Day, connect with your neighbors, and make lasting memories in the heart of Ladonia.
Don't miss out on this highlight of the summer! See you on the square!

The City of Winnsboro presents an Independence Day Fireworks Show on Friday. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site starting at 5 p.m., with fireworks starting around 9 p.m. It’s all happening at Pleasure Point Park, located at County Road 4860 in Winnsboro.

Greenville’s Annual Bottle Rocket Bash
📅 Friday, July 4 | 6 PM – 10 PM
📍 Greenville SportsPark | 3603 Leo Hackney Blvd
💥 FREE Admission
Celebrate Independence Day the Greenville, TX way—with live music, delicious food, a jam-packed Kids Zone, and one of the biggest fireworks shows in Hunt County, TX!
🎸 Live music by Time Machine
🌭 Food trucks & local vendors - additional fees apply
🎡 Family-friendly activities
🎇 Fireworks show
Bring your lawn chairs, your appetite, and your patriotic spirit—it’s going to be a night to remember!

Save the date for a spectacular evening at the Lights over Lake Bonham Fireworks Show on Friday, July 4th. Join us at 7506 Lake Bonham Drive, Bonham, Texas, for an electrifying fireworks display. This event is free and open to the public, so don't forget to bring your lawn chair and get ready to be amazed!

Dr. Deborah L. Burkett is a retired educator, author and former site visitor for the American Medical Association, a graduate of Sam Houston State University, the University of Alaska and also has a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
As a member of the Cherokee County Historical Commission, Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Burkett’s roots are deep in the state. Her ancestor, Mary Moore Dickson Long, traveled by covered wagon from Tennessee to the Republic of Texas in 1836. Initially Mary stayed with her cousin, James P. Henderson, who became the first governor of the State of Texas.
Books by Burkett include: 1) Quilts and Their Stories Binding Generations Together (2010). 2) East Texas Piney Woods Spunky Women 1830s-1950s (2016). 3) Remembering Those Buried Beneath the Cedars (2020). 4) From the Alamo to Present Day, Texans Speak (2024) Burkett’s presentation will include stories from her recent book while highlighting individuals with connections to Mt. Vernon. She will also discuss the importance of oral history interviews. Utilizing videos and still photographs Burkett offers recommendations on how to conduct interviews.
Testimonial by Dr. Mary Alice Bone Adamson regarding Burkett’s latest book—From the Alamo to Present Day, Texans Speak—“Once again from the inquisitive mind, caring heart, trusty camera and faithful pen of Burkett comes another milestone in the historical trail she continues to travel. With Texans Speak, she has given us a most intriguing book in which the subjects speak for themselves. Reading these vignettes of Texas history engenders the strong feeling of wanting to know more!”

At this quarterly meeting the Audie Murphy World War Two history chapter will hear a program given by Margaret Kincannon about operations in China during the war. This includes the story of General Claire Chennault, native of Commerce, Texas, and events from India across the mountains into China, and subsequent attacks on Japanese facilities. The evening is free, and all are invited.