Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual covered dish dinner reunion of those with connections to the Rockhill Community and trustee election for the cemetery association is set for noon Saturday, May 20 on the Rockhill Cemetery grounds.

Alzheimer Support Group to meet locally

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Alzheimer Support Group for the Mount Vernon area will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Franklin County Library on the square.

Calvary Baptist to have homecoming

Details: Category: Community; Published on Saturday, 13 May 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Calvary Baptist Temple will celebrate their 59th homecoming service on Sunday, May 21.

Veterans served

Details: Category: Community; Published on Monday, 15 May 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Residents from the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham were treated to lunch at the American Legion Post 243 on Sunday, May 7.

Fun in the Park

Details: Category: Community; Published on Friday, 12 May 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Children enjoy a water slide during the End of School Bash sponsored by members of the Community Events Committee (CEC) on Sunday, May 7 at Little Creek Park.

Youth gathering planned for May 19

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

Come to Life, a free event to bring together and unite the youth of Franklin County, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 19.

Plan a day out with mom on the square this Saturday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Thursday, 11 May 2017 12:50; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

May’s Second Saturday on the Square offers the perfect combination of shopping, music and fun demonstrations for a Mother’s Day Weekend outing.

Chock Yates to speak at Genealogy on Monday

Details: Category: Community; Published on Sunday, 14 May 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

May is the month to celebrate Memorial Day with a tribute to a military veteran. Chock Yates, son of the late Colonel Don Yates, will be the guest speaker at the Franklin County Genealogical Society monthly meeting.