Faces & Places

JHS Class of 1988

The JHS Class of 1988 20th reunion is in the works. Send contact information to rsoisson@ hughes.net.

Catfish Festival

Evadale will hold their annual catfish festival March 27-30 at the high school on Hwy. 105. Call 466-2641.

Republican Convention

Jasper County Republican Convention will be March 29 at 10 a.m. at Jasper County Courthouse Commissioner's Courtroom.

FUMC Auction

The men of the First United Methodist Church will hold their third annual auction at the church in downtown Hemphill April 5 at 9 a.m.

Class of 1945

The JHS Class of 1945 will meet for their 63rd year reunion at 10:30 a.m. April 5 at Catfish Cabin.

Taste of Jasper

The Pilot Club will hold the Taste of Jasper Saturday, April 5, at the Wesley Center from 5 - 8 p.m. Call Barbara Wilson at 384-3794.

Bluegrass and gospel

A concert will be held April 11, 5 - 10 p.m. and April 12, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. with music, food and arts and crafts at the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Arena, Call 594- 8606.

Heart throbbin' cooking

ETHAN's Heart Throb Café will offer their second weight loss cooking class April 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in their office on Houston St. in Jasper. RSVP 384-2099.

Toledo Bend history

The East Texas Historical Association is hosting a symposium on the building of Toledo Bend dam April 12 at Wesley Center in Jasper. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. RSVP 936- 468-2407.

Magnolia Festival

The Kirbyville Magnolia Festival is April 18-19 with the theme of Mardi Gras on the Park. Call 423-6500.

Relay "Dawg" quilt

The annual all-night fundrasier relay takes place on the Jasper courthouse square April 25-26. The Few Primary team is selling chances on a hand-made bulldog quilt with paw prints and "Dawg" bones. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For chances, contact Few Primary. For more information on teams or the event, call Sandy Flores at 384-8196. Newton County Fair

The Newton County Fair and livestock auction runs April 22-26 at the fairgrounds. It includes a carnival, entertainment and arts and crafts. Contact Lee Fillyaw at 409-381-0842.

Texas chainsaws

People with tractors, brush hogs, chippers, machetes, and other gear are needed to help Partners Ranch, a retreat for children and adults with disabilities, clear trails and create a picnic area for summer activities. A workday and free lunch for volunteers is set for May 10 (raindate May 24) beginning at 8 a.m. Attire: mud-worthy. Call Gay Ferguson at (409) 735-4849.