Faces & Places

Free screenings

Today is the last day for the free cholesterol and blood pressure screenings at East Texas Health Access Network (ETHAN). They were available every Wednesday in February from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 117 W. Houston St. For directions or more information call 384-2099.

Beautiful: NEW DATE

The Keep Jasper Beautiful campaign has been postponed to March 1 at 10 a.m. at the Woman's Civic Club building at 156 W. Milam to discuss future cleanups and recycling. For more infromation, call Patty Shaw at 384- 6760.

Miss Burkeville

Burkeville will hold a beauty pageant for ages 6 months to 18 years who live in the Burkeville school district. Theme for the pageant is "A Night in Paris." Today, Feb. 28, is the deadline for entries. The pageant will be held March 31. For more information, call Arvida Smithson at 565-5338 ext. 258 or Phyliss Stephens at 565-4338.

Garage sale

Peachtree Baptist Church will hold a garage sale March 2 and 3 beginning at 8 a.m. both days, to benefit the Family Life Center building fund. From U.S. Highway 190 go seven miles west on U.S. Highway 63, turn right on FM 254, also known as Peachtree Road.

Rummage sale

Trinity Baptist Church on U.S. Highway 96 north will host a rummage sale March 3 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale is sponsored by Women on Mission.

Sweet history

"Sugar, the First Industry in Texas" is the topic to be presented by archeologist Joan Few at the next meeting of the Deep East Texas Archeological Society March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Newton County History Center.

Association to meet

The Jasper Retired Teachers Association will be meeting Monday, March 5 at Parnell Elementary. Members are to meet at the parking lot of First United Methodist Church at 10:45 a.m. where a bus will be provided for transportation to the school. After the meeting the group will travel to JISD STARS campus for a tour of the facility.

Tri-County board meeting

Tri-County Community Action board meeting will be held March 5 in the Tri- County Community Action conference room at 7 p.m. Call (936) 598-6315 for more information.

Public schools week

Jasper Independent School Disctrict will celebrate Texas public schools week March 5-9. The public is invited to visit any campus during the normal school hours. Because of security reasons, all visitors must check in with the main office before visiting any part of the campus.

Morning Mix Tour

Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital will host the Better Business Bureau Morning Mix Tour March 8. It features a free continental breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and an opportunity to network with other business leaders.

Rose Society

The Lakes Area Rose Society will host their monthly meeting March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Jasper City Council room on South Main Street. The program is "rose spraying for pests and diseases." Call 423- 4756 for meeting information.

Parnell game night

Parnell Elementary School will host a game night March 8 from 6-8 p.m. with get-acquainted fun math and reading games for parents.

Newton safety seats

Child safety seat inspection will take place in Newton March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Main Street. The inspection is courtesy the Texas Cooperative county extension agents.

Membership drive

The Jasper Friends of the Public Library will have a membership drive Friday, March 16 at the Jasper Fire Hall from 5-7 p.m. Membership categories are student $5, friend $10, best friend $25 and patron $100.

Azalea Fest

The Jasper/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Azalea Fest on the square in Jasper March 17. Planning committees are meeting to organize the event, and the chamber is looking for volunteers to assist. Call 384-2762. Vendor applications and guidelines are available online at www.jaspercoc.org.

Book donations

The Jasper Women's Civic Club is seeking donations for a book sale to be held during the Spring Azalea Festival March 17 at the Jasper Fire Hall. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations can be brought to the Jasper Public Library, 175 East Water Street during regular library hours.

$10,000 Visa card

Jasper High School's Project Graduation is selling a limited number (300) of tickets for a $10,000 Visa card to be drawn April 15. they also have a few 2007 discount cards and a lifetime hunting and fishing licenses. Call JHS at 384-3242.

Benefit auction

The United Methodist men of Hemphill-Sabine County will host an auction March 17. Donations are tax deductible. No clothes, please. Call (409) 787-2183 for more information. Proceeds will benefit scholarships, area charities, recognition of local law enforcement and firefighters as well as church and community needs.

Booster Club garage sale

Jasper FFA Booster Club will be hosting a garage sale March 24. The club is currently seeking donations such as clothes, cash or furniture. Proceeds will benefit scholarships. Call Charla James at 384-7866 or Ed Meyer or Liz Hoster at 382- 1331.

JHS talent

Jasper High School will hold a talent show March 24 in the auditorium; proceeds benefit the JHS Junior- Senior Prom. For more information, call Martha Morian at 382-1318.

Bloom Fest

San Agustine will celebrate spring with Bloom Fest March 30-31 in Santa Fe Park. This years theme is home and garden. For more information, call 936-375- 3610 or www.sanaugustinetx. com.

Dogwood arts and crafts

The Wodville Business and Professional Women's Club will sponsor an arts and crafts fair March 31 and April 7 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. during the Dogwood Festival. Crafts must be totally or partially handcrafted. For information on booth space, contact the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce at 409 283-2632.

Relay for Life

The annual Relay for Life that raises money for the American Cancer Society will be held on the courthouse square in Jasper April 27-28. To volunteer, call Mary Marthaler at 384-8751.

1997 Class reunion

The Jasper High School class or 1997 is beginning to plan the 10 year reunion. Pictures can be submitted to Jasperclassof1997@yahoogr oups.com or mail a CD to Nekiva (Scott) Joseph at 3795 Perth Place, Beaumont, TX 77708.

Monthly recycling

Texas Beautiful announced that every third weekend recycle bins will be available at the southeast corner of the Community Church parking lot for plastic and steel. Area coordinator Patty Shaw says newspapers can be recycled any weekday by dropping them off at the city transfer station on Hi Truett Road. Proceeds from newspaper recycling benefit the Jasper Library.

Senior Volunteers

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers, age 55 and up, to fill many areas of need in Jasper and Newton counties. Call Ginger Studensky at 384-5704, ext. 271.

Cancer control program

Jasper-Newton County Public Health District's breast and cervical cancer control program offers women free breast exams, mammography and pap smear. Women aged 50-64 with limited income, who have no insurance, Medicaid or Medicare are eligible. Call the Jasper office at 384- 6829; Newton office at 379- 5291; Kirbyville office at 423- 6133 or the Buna office at 994-5921, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bereavement luncheon

Caring Friends bereavement luncheon for anyone who has lost a loved one is held the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Belle-Jim Hotel. Luncheon is hosted by Lakes Area Hospice (384-5995) and Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home (384-5781).

Regional arts

East Texas Regional Art Center, located at the corner of Austin and Crockett streets in Jasper features rotating exhibits from national, regional and local artists. Art classes and workshops are available. The art league meets the first Monday of each month and is open to the public. For more information call 384- 2404 or 489-9460. The center is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment.

4-H activities

Jasper Community 4-H and Cloverbud kids meet the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church For more information on 4- H call Nicole Hamilton at 384-7866; for Cloverbud Kids call Betty Morton at 384-2604 or Charla James at 384-7866. 4-H shooting sports group meets the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Junior Livestock barn; call Jimmy or Dru Miller at 384-9900.