Community Calendar

Homemade goodies, snacks, sweet treats, and sugar-free goods will be available starting at 8 a.m. Saturday.

All proceeds will help send officers from the Commerce FFA Chapter to the Texas State Convention.

The Commerce Leadership Institute Annual Garage Sale is happening June 6, 2026 — and it needs YOUR help to make it a success!
This event directly supports the future classes of CLI, helping develop the next generation of leaders in Commerce right here in our community.

🧹 Spring cleaning?
Donate your gently used, quality items and know they’re going toward something meaningful.

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
📍 1512 Pecan St., Commerce, TX
📅 April 18th (This Saturday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Every item donated helps invest in students who are learning, growing, and preparing to lead.
💛 Clean out your closets.
💛 Give back to your community.
💛 Help shape future leaders.
Stay tuned for more details — and thank you for your support!

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.

You're invited to bring hats, gloves, sunblock to this Saturday morning mulching event.
The local community will be spreading mulch in the community gardens. Pizza and drinks will be provided to volunteers.

Running from 9 a.m.- noon at 1102 Bonham St.

As part of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival, it's the Ice Cream Freeze Off!
You can enter your favorite homemade recipe or just sample some local delicious creations.
Help us crown this year's Ice Cream Champion.

The Hopkins County Dairy Festival kicks off this weekend!

The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place at noon on Friday, at the Celebration Plaza in downtown Sulphur Springs.

Saturday will have a number of fun events, including the Dairy Festival parade through downtown Sulphur Springs at 10 a.m., a milking contest, an ice cream freeze-off, and more!

You can find more details at the Hopkins County Dairy Festival website:

https://hopkinscountydairyfestival.com/schedule-of-events/

Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center is hosting free poker games each Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for Switch & Stitch — a relaxed evening where everyone gets to do their thing.
🧵 Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft project
🎮 Bring a kiddo (or two!) who likes to play the Nintendo Switch
While the kids play and take turns gaming, you can stitch, knit, and visit with other crafters. It’s a simple way to unwind and connect.
🗓 Second Tuesdays
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Commerce Public Library
No registration required — just bring your project and join us!

In partnership with the Honors College at East Texas A&M University, this summer discussion series is designed for current college students, high school students preparing for college, parents, and community members interested in learning more about navigating the college experience successfully.

Over the course of several weeks, participants will discuss Hacking College and explore topics such as:
*Study skills
*Time management
*Campus involvement
*Networking
*Making the most of the college experience

The study will be facilitated by Dr. Erin Webster Garrett and Wyman Williams..

Book: Hacking College by Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson

Books will be provided to participants at the first session.

We hope you’ll join us for this practical, supportive, and engaging summer series!

*903 Sun Sets is a free summer concert series in Downtown Paris, Texas.
Join us every Thursday in June for an evening filled with the sounds of summer!
Learn more: 903sunsets.com

Evening Schedule5:00 PM – Food vendors and activities open
6:00 PM – Opening act (located on 1st Street)
7:00 PM – Main stage performances begin

2026 June Lineup
June 4: Mark Chesnutt with Stoney Musgrove
June 11: Ally Venable with Mix Society
June 18: Mystery Guest with Bulletproof PTX
June 25: Animals (Maroon 5 Tribute) with Common Ground