Community Calendar

Do you fry the best fish on the lake? Come compete to be the 2026 Catfish Festival's top chef!
Entry is $50 - this includes the purchase of fish fillets through Ben E. Keith and registration.
WHEN: May 9, 2026, at the West Tawakoni City Park
Teams may begin move-in at 10:0AM and must be set up by 10:30AM. Judging will start at 1:00PM.
People’s choice will open at 1:30PM
PRIZES
• First Place - Trophies, Aprons, and Towels
• Second Place – Trophies and Towels
• Third Place - Trophies
For a complete set of rules please email Dena at @dena@laketawakonichamberr.org

Come celebrate with us as we open the doors to our new Fire Administration Building, Training Complex, and Emergency Operations Center. This special open house will give the community an opportunity not only to tour the facility, but also to see what it provides through live training exercise demonstrations performed by their own Greenville firefighters. Guests can also pick up safety information, enjoy the Kid Zone, and help us celebrate this important investment in public safety. We are proud to share this new space with our community and thank our citizens for their continued support of Greenville Fire-Rescue. **We are located directly across from the Greenville High School football stadium on Monty Stratton. Free and open to the public!

The Empire Masonic Lodge No. 586 in Nevada is hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser for Community ISD Scholarships. $15 tickets, all-you-can-eat, kids 10 and under eat free.

All proceeds will go towards local CISD Student Scholarships.

Experience the vibrant artistic spirit of Greenville at the Hunt County Festival of the Arts on May 9th, 2025! Downtown Greenville will have a day filled with local art, vendors, games, and captivating performances. Stay tuned for more details and follow The City of Greenville on Facebook for the latest updates.

The 2026 Catfish Festival happening Saturday, May 9!

Celebrations will include a catfish cook-off, Kid's Fishing, Carnival Rides, a family zone, vendors, food trucks, and more.

The City Manager - through the Police Department - is hosting a Prom for our Special Needs, Teen Community, ages 14 to 20, on May 9th from 6pm to 9pm. Mayor Mihir Pankaj has graciously provided the use of his Home-2 Suites Banquet Room to hold the prom. The dress attire is ranges from Formal to Casual and includes costumes (Disney - Superhero or Celebrity) for those who want to compete in the costume contest. Door prizes will be awarded and photos taken of each student after they are escorted down the red carpet into the venue. Attendees can RSVP through their respective school administration or through the email link on the flyer below. Food and drinks will be provided.

Girls’ night plans? We’ve got them. 💃
ChondaPalooza is coming to the GMA on May 9th — a Girls Night Comedy Extravaganza packed with big laughs and real-life stories. Featuring Chonda Pierce, Heather Land - I Ain't Doin It, and Karyn Williams.
🎟️ Tickets go on sale on Feb 6th at 11am — start planning your night out!

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!

Are you spring cleaning out your craft supplies you no longer need? Come and donate them to the Bonham Creative arts center! Accepting donations on May 12 & 13 from 10 am to 5:30 pm.

Make plans to shop on May 14-16 for arts and crafts supplies Creative Reuse Sale!! Help keep things out of the landfills and get some new items to fuel your creativity!

*Sale runs from 10 a-m to 6 p-m on Thurs., May 14 and Fri., May 15,
and from 9 a-m to 3 p-m on Sat., May 16. at the Creative Arts Center (200 W. 5th Street in Bonham)