Internet coming to our area

Plantersville News

Midsouth is conducting a survey for internet service in our area. They came out to my area and informed us they were looking at the poles so they can install fiber optic lines for their own internet service. To find out more information or to register visit www.midsouthfiber.com.

There will be a Democratic Party Rally Monday, Feb. 3, from 5:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. at 615 W. Virginia Street in Navasota.

Congratulations to Grimes County on the groundbreaking of the new justice center. Great things are happening in the Blackberry Community in 2020. Residents will see improvements on our roads. God is working it out for us all.

Upcoming 4-H key dates

• Jan. 17- Deadline to submit 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Application to Extension office.

• Jan.17- Feb. 8- Ft. Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

• Jan. 18- Fashion Show Information Session.

• Jan. 19- Grimes County 4-H Council and Leaders Meeting.

• Jan. 24 & 25- District 9 4-H Archery Contest.

• Jan. 30- Feb. 16- San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo.

• Feb. 6-23- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

So many young ladies are being trafficked across the country and Houston is No. 1 in this terrible crime. Connecting Point Church is hosting a free human trafficking forum Monday, Jan. 20, from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Sexual Assault Resource Center. For more information call 979-731-1000, or email reachingout@sarcbv.org.

Veterans needing flu shots can get a free flu vaccine at Walgreens until March 31, 2020. To receive the free vaccine, veterans need to have their Veterans Health ID card and have one other form of ID.

Charm and Sewing

4-H Club

• A gender-neutral pajama drive is being held through Jan. 26. Contact Zaevion McDonald, 936-355-4667 for more information.

• Annual blanket, quilt and afghans drive through. Donate new or gently used afghans or blankets through Jan. 26, 2020. Contact Chyna Warren, 936-219-0619 or Freda Warren, 936-825-3850 for more information.

Plantersville Kountry Kickers 4-H Club meets on the second Sunday each month. Contact Sandra Ku-ta, sandrakuta@peoplepc.com for more information.

The Place of Grace on CR 313 in the BlackBerry Community is having Bible study Thursday nights at 7 p.m. instead of Friday mornings. Please come out and be a part of God’s work. Contact Ron and Diane Taylor, 281-380-8696 0r 281-382-5594 for more information.

Brenham is hosting a Texas Trade Market Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. at the Washington County Fairgrounds. For more information visit www.texastradedays.com.

The V.G. Young Institute School for County Commissioners Court will be held Feb. 11-13 in College Station at the Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 801 University Drive East. Call 979-693-7500 for more information.

Saturday, Feb. 29, is the 19th annual appreciation banquet for the African American National Heritage Society in Bryan. The event will be held at the Hilton, 801 University Dr.in College Station. Jan. 31 is the deadline for sponsorships and table reservations. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com.

Happy birthday to Keith Ison, Kathy Rodgers, Edwin McGowen, Nicole Harvey and L.J. Marshall.

Please have all anniversaries, birthdays and news to me by noon Thursday. If you have any news, please send to 55maepj.gmailcom or call me at 936-894-2094. Thanks in advance.