May 09 Thursday
The Creative Arts Center in Bonham holds a free class for adults on Thursday. Titled “Mixed Media & Music in the Garden”, it includes free snacks and art supplies, sponsored by the Fannin County Hospital Authority. The class goes from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 9th.
You can register for the class or find additional details at the Bonham Creative Arts Center website.
The Sulphur Springs Public Library hosts an Orchid Care Class on Thursday. The class will cover the basic principles of orchid care. Starting at 6 p.m. at the Sulphur Springs Public Library, located at 611 North Davis Street.
You can find details at the Sulphur Springs Public Library website.
May 11 Saturday
Second Saturday Bird Walks in the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary are offered by volunteers from the Prairie & Timbers Audubon Society (PTAS). These bird walks are intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identification techniques. There are also plenty of opportunities provided for participants to ask questions from experienced birders. Prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats are included in these walks.
Centered in Ladonia and Pecan Gap, Bug Tussle and Ben Franklin. Bring your appetite and get ready to shop! Includes vendors at the square in Ladonia, garage sales, food, fine art, crafts, antiques, collectibles, junk, refinished old furniture and more! For information go to https://www.cocladonia.org/https/ladonia.wildapricot.org/event-5596571 or find us on Facebook at Chamber of Commerce of Ladonia. Watch for the map and address list to be published on our website and Facebook page, the week of the sale.
May 12 Sunday
This Spaghetti Lunch is an annual fundraising effort that the Cooper Volunteer Fire Department hosts to raise funds for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of vital life-saving equipment used on a regular basis.
May 15 Wednesday
May 18 Saturday
Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, each Nature Connection Walk will be an immersive time spent connecting with nature in our wildlife sanctuary. They will include guided activities done while walking, standing, and/or sitting along our trails. The trails and guided activities will change each month, making each walk a fresh experience. Join us and discover how much spending intentional time connecting with nature can improve your life.
This annual event is hosted by the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum to celebrate Audie Leon Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, as well as military veterans and those currently serving our country. Some of our featured speakers will include Martha Bolton, author of Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of WWII, Melody Miyamoto Walters, author of In Love & War: The WWII Courtship Letters of a Nisei Couple and Kevin Brodie, an actor, producer, writer and director who starred with Audie Murphy in Showdown and Battle at Bloody Beach. The museum will also be presented with a very special donation during the morning program. In addition, the bestselling movie Battle at Bloody Beach starring Audie Murphy will be shown at 2pm and 7pm at the Texan Theater on Friday, May 17th.Saturday morning’s events will be held at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center at 5501 Business Hwy 69 South in Greenville and the afternoon and evening events will move to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum located at 600 Interstate Highway 30 in Greenville. These are just some of the activities taking place. Contact the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum at (903) 450-4502 or visit the website at www.amacmuseum.com for additional information. Funding for this event is provided in part by the City of Greenville Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax Revenues.
May 23 Thursday
The Creative Arts Center in Bonham holds a free class for adults on the evening of Thursday, May 23rd. Titled “Mixed Media & Music in the Garden”, it includes free snacks and art supplies, sponsored by the Fannin County Hospital Authority. The class will go from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Bonham Creative Arts Center.
You can register for the class or find additional details at the Bonham Creative Arts Center's website.
May 31 Friday
Whether you are a new landowner or a small landowner who wants
to discover the latest agriculture techniques, you can find what you
are looking for at this conference. Enjoy presentation tracks for
beginning landowners and in-depth topics on land management,
livestock, and specialty crop management. Join us for an industry
trade show and learn from experts on topics including:
Pesticide Applicator License holders who register and attend the
Continuing Education Unit (CEU) sessions can earn up to four CEUs.
Topics may include:
• Landowner 101/Land Trends
• Ag/Wildlife Valuation
• USDA FSA Funding
• Pest Management
• TAHC Livestock Traceability
• Regenerative Grazing Practices
• Earth Kind Soil Management
• Hydroponics/Greenhouse Crops
• Infrastructure
• Cottage Food Law
• Animal Health