Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Information should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event for consideration. The Community Calendar is a free listing in the Hood County News to inform readers of programs, special meetings and nonprofit events. The event should be open to the public and free to attend. Email the who, what, when and where. Include the meeting location and a street address for the location. The topic for the meeting, program or guest speaker must be included. Email to: calendar@hcnews.com. Calendar information runs in chronological order as space is available.
Ongoing
Forward Training Center “Beginner Typing Skills” class. Call 817-573-6677 or email info@forwardtrainingcenter.org
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Lake Granbury Ministerial Alliance meets at Hope Community Church, 1341 East U.S. Highway 377 (behind the Nail Spa) in Granbury. Speaker will be Tracy Miller of T.E.X.A.S. Rescue. T.E.X.A.S. Rescue was formed as a rescue and sanctuary location for donkeys, horses and mules by Tracy, Vicki and Austin Miller. Their mission expanded into a unique way of helping those in the community who may be struggling with anxiety, depression or PTSD, or expanding the horizons of those with autism, special needs, hospice and more.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
The local Republican Roundup welcomes State Rep. Shelby Slawson to its September meeting at The Wiley Center. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. with coffee and fellowship available at 9:30 a.m. Rep. Slawson represents Hood County in the Texas Legislature and is completing her second term in office this year. Rep. Slawson serves on the powerful Calendars and State Affairs committees, as well as Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence. She has announced her plans to run for Speaker of the Texas House.
Lake Granbury Master Gardeners of Hood County meeting at 1 p.m. at Reunion Grounds, 641 Reunion Court, Granbury. Program from 1-2 p.m.: Master Arborist Wes Culwell will speak about Indian Trail Marker Trees. For more information, contact the Hood County Extension Office, 817-579-3280.
Friday, Sept. 20
Hood County Hospital District board of directors regularly scheduled meeting at noon, second floor courtroom, 100 E. Pearl St. Questions, call 817-579-3200.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Thorp Spring Cemetery Association Annual Meeting from 10-11 a.m. at the Thorp Spring Church of Christ. If you have questions call 817-901-5568 or 817-905-5725.
Open Pantry Drive-thru from 10 a.m. to noon. 910 Paluxy Road, behind Southside Baptist Church.
Saturday, Sept. 28
Texas Democratic Women of Hood County Annual Luncheon. Guest speaker: Holly Taylor, Democratic candidate for presiding judge of the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 1. Silent auction. 11 a.m. DeCordova Bend Estates Country Club. $40, with proceeds benefiting local high school scholarships and candidates. Details: 254-716-5195.
Sunday, Oct. 6
Brushy Community Homecoming at the corner of Farm-to-Market Road 51 South (Paluxy Road) and Brushy Road at 12:30 p.m. Meet, eat and visit with neighbors old and new under the shade trees; bring lawn chairs and a side dish or dessert. Smoked brisket, chicken and sausage will be provided. For additional info call 817-573-3127 or 281-782-8880.
Blessing of the Animals will take place at 2 p.m. under the trees at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 4530 Acton Highway. Donations will be accepted for the Hood County Animal Shelter. Questions? Call 817-326-6074.
Monday, Oct. 14
Golf Tournament. 34 th annual fundraiser golf tournament supporting the DCBE-Acton Volunteer Fire Department. Tournament entry is $100 per person, 4 person team. Shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m. Silent auction with items published later. DCBE Country Club, 5301 Country Club Drive. Sponsorships and donations still needed. Questions, 817-326-2659.
Friday, Oct. 25
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Disaster Preparedness Basic Training Class. Allows citizens to be much better prepared to help themselves, their families and their neighbors in times of need or disaster. Class dates are Oct. 26-27, Nov. 1-2. Email HoodCoCERT@gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Chisholm Trail 100 Club “Honoring Our Heroes” golf tournament at 9 a.m., Squaw Valley Golf Course, Glen Rose. Benefits the mission to “Stand in the gap for our first responders and their families in times of tragedy.” For more information or to donate please visit CT100.org.
