Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Martha Laird Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will have a Vietnam Veteran Recognition and Honor Ceremony at 10 a.m., March 29, 2017, on the south side of the Titus County Courthouse Square.

Paul’s Journey coming to Calvary Baptist

Details: Category: Community; Published on Tuesday, 14 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Paul’s Journey, formerly The Relations Quartet, will be in concert at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at Calvary Baptist Temple.

IF: Gathering registration underway

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 19 March 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Registration is underway for the fourth annual IF: Gathering in Franklin County. The two-day event, March 24 and 25, is open to adult women of all ages.

Alzheimer Support Group to meet locally

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 13 March 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Alzheimer Support Group for the Mount Vernon area will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Franklin County Library on the square.

Freund featured speaker for Genealogical Society

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 17 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Thatcher Freund will be the featured speaker at a program presented by the Franklin County Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20 at the research library on Main Street.

Beekeepers to meet

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 12 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Caddo Trace Beekeepers Association will meet Monday, March 13 at the Agri-Life Building, 1708 Industrial Rd. in Mount Pleasant.

Poor Boys seek buying teammates

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 16 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members are being sought for the Poor Boys buying team to purchase livestock at the annual Mount Vernon - Saltillo FFA and 4-H Project Show on Saturday, April 1 at the Livestock Pavilion located on FM 115.

Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 11 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Daylight Saving Time is set to begin at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. People should set their clocks forward one hour before going to bed Saturday night to avoid being late for church or other events.