Community Calendar

The Greenville Farmers Market is officially one month away, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026 season!

The Greenville Farmers Market will be open each Saturday, starting on April 11th and running through November.

It's all happening at Market Square (2203 Lee Street) as we kick off another great season of fresh, local goods and community fun. The market runs every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with a few vendors opening early at 8:00 AM.

You’ll find:
🥕 Fresh produce from local farmers
🍞 Homemade baked goods
🧁 Specialty foods
🛍️ Handmade crafts and artisan products
It’s the perfect way to spend your Saturday morning — shop local, support small businesses, and enjoy everything our community has to offer. We can’t wait to see everyone back at the market! 🌿

April 25, 2026 National Celebrate Trails Day!

The Chaparral Trail- NETT Farmersville, TX - Make plans for the whole family! All events at the Onion Shed, Farmersville.

1 Mile Fun Run/Jog/Walk - 10 Mile Bike Ride - 30 Mile Gravel Bike Ride.
Note: Our gravel ride will be lead by Blake Williams .

Ribbon cutting by the Mayor, Craig Overstreet, will be 9 a.m. for National Celebrate Trails Day. Rides, then Run/Walk/Jog to follow!

We are also excited to announce that due to donation from Christian Cycling-Texas, those who bike, run or walk have a chance to win a new bike! 4 in total will be given away.

Thanks to: Farmersville Parks and Recreation Dept. - Farmersville Chamber of Commerce - Christian Cycling-Texas - Farmersville 4B Committee.

The Bonham Farmers Market is held every other Saturday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., starting April 4th and running through October 31st, 2026. It will be outside the Creative Arts Center, located at 200 W. Fifth Street in Bonham.

Do you like chocolate? Well, it's all thanks to pollinators and beneficial insects, yes, insects.

Meet at Heron Harbor Day Use Area picnic tables at 9 a.m.
Why are pollinators important? Do you know which foods depend on pollination? Learn the answers to these and more.

If you miss the morning session at the South Sulphur Unit, there will be a second Earth Day Celebration / Pollinators activity at 2:30 p.m., at Pelican Point in the Doctors Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park.

Accessibility for this event:
Wheelchair-friendly
Accessible parking
Slight downgrade from parking area across sidewalk
*Call the park for information about this park’s accessible facilities.*

Cost: Park programs are open to the public and free with a paid park entrance fee of $5 per person ages 13 and up; children 12 and under are always free! Park entry is free with the Texas State Park Pass. No need to register—just show up!

*Events and programs are subject to cancellation due to weather; if cancelled, an update will be made to this posting. Please contact park staff for more information and the latest updates.

Join our Police and Fire Departments for our Annual Open House.
Stop by and enjoy refreshments, games and activities, station tours, apparatus tours, and be sure to sign up and donate in our First Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, hosted by Carter Bloodcare

The City of Fate is honored to be able to partner with Keep Texas Beautiful for the Spring Community Clean-Up. This year's Keep Fate Beautiful Community Wide Clean-up will focus on beautifying our parks, trails and common spaces that our residents use as we enter spring.

If you are interested in Volunteering for Community Service Hours, sign up today by clicking the "Get Tickets" link below (it's free)!

*NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR! * Volunteers will meet at Fate Community Center (104 E. William Crawford Ave - Downtown Fate) and will be dispersed to their dedicated area. Volunteers will be required to meet at Fate Community Center at 9AM and will meet back there at 11AM.
For those who are unable to join us at the Community Center, or who would like to cleanup your own location or neighborhood, grab a picture and tag @CityofFate on Facebook, don’t forget to add the hashtag #KeepFateBeautiful

To register, go to this link and fill out the form- click the "Get Tickets" button below (registration is $10):

For Questions, email : Angelleaguecommerce@gmail.com

🌸🛍️ Join Us for Caddo Market Day! 🛍️🌸
Come out April 25th from 9 AM – 2 PM and enjoy a great day in downtown Caddo Mills with our spring vendors, local finds, and community fun!
🔥 While you’re there, don’t miss the Ribbon Cutting for Sweeney BBQ at 12 PM—grab some amazing food and help us welcome a new local favorite!
Bring your family, shop local, and enjoy a beautiful day at the market!
#caddomarketdays #supportlocal #caddomillstx #shopsmallshoplocal

Paris Junior College Gala
Apr 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Paris Junior College Emerald & Gold Gala 2026

Save the date for the 2026 PJC Emerald & Gold Gala.

An Evening With Purpose

The Paris Junior College Gala is a celebration of light—of students striving toward their goals, of donors who believe in their potential, and of a community committed to education.

Every Light Becomes a Legacy reflects the idea that when you invest in a student, your impact reaches far beyond one moment. It becomes a story of access, achievement, and transformation that lives on for generations.

Proceeds from the Gala directly support:

-Student scholarships
-Emergency assistance
-Academic and workforce programs
-Student success initiatives

Your support helps:

-Keep students enrolled during unexpected hardships
-Reduce financial stress so students can focus on learning
-Strengthen programs that lead directly to careers
-Every student success story begins with someone who chose to give.

A Night to Remember

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening designed to inspire and connect:

-Cocktail reception
-Seated dinner
-Live entertainment
-Student stories and impact moments
-Recognition of honorary hosts Drs. Gregory and Amanda Green
-Opportunities to invest directly in student success

It's time to become a detective as the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum comes alive in this live action clue game! As a detective you get to question the suspects as you try and figure out where the murder happened, who did it and what weapon was used. All participants who get all three right will go into a raffle drawing for a chance to win one of three prizes. Tickets cost $15 per person. There will also be a limited number of VIP tickets available for $20 per person. VIP ticket holders will get a 10 minute head start and a museum membership for one year. To purchase tickets give us a call at (903) 450-4502 visit the link below (or click - "Get Tickets")
https://paybee.io/@audiemuseum@5