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Those wild and crazy players at Quitman Community Theatre are at it again. QCT has shown a particular flair for comedy, which means Moon Over Buffalo promises to provide another evening of hilarious fun.

This show stars Brett Murphy and Diana McBurnett in the leading roles, with a cast that includes Candace Brooks, Ben Patrick, Dave Nelms, Becky Hibbard, Christine Gomez and Jim Dax.

Here are the dates:

May 7, 8, 14, 15 - 7:30 pm
May 9, 16 - 2:00 pm matinee

Carroll Green Civic Center
Quitman, TX

Tickets and information - 903-967-2164

Put a note on your calendar. . .

The Winnsboro Spring Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday - May 1-2, from 9 am - 5 pm in the historic downtown area along Market and Elm. 

This is always a fun, family event featuring booths with arts and crafts, food vendors and live music throughout the weekend. There will be a balloon release on Saturday.

The Raiderette's Booster Club is the beneficiary of this year's event, which is sponsored by the Winnsboro Area Merchants Association (WAMA).

If you're interested in being a vendor, call 903-342-5267.

Venture beyond the Festival area and stroll along Main Street while you're in town.  The Winnsboro Emporium, at 316 N. Main, will be open both days of the festival -  Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM Sunday Noon to 5 PM.

All visitors to the Winnsboro Emporium will get a
FREE gift.
No purchase is required.

Farm Day in Winnsboro is scheduled for Friday, April 16 will feature Sally Fallon Morell of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Judith McGeary of Farmers and Ranchers Freedom Alliance and Peter Langsjoen, MD
expert on heart health.

Sally Fallon Morell will be here to speak to you about the value of the Family Farm and the profitability of Real Raw Milk. Sally will have her books and materials available for sale.

Come hear an expert and what she says about health, raw milk and the importance of the family farm.

If you'd like to have lunch with Sally and become a member of Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF,) the non-profit organization founded for educational purposes, please contact Nancy Falster (903) 629-3034 to make your reservation, cost is $60.00 which includes your first year membership to WAPF ($40 value).

Joining Sally will be Judith McGeary, Esq. the founder of Farmers and Ranchers Freedom Alliance (FARFA). Judith has been instrumental in pushing back the USDA's design to force National Animal ID (NAIS) on all animal owners. Find out the latest news concerning how you can safe-guard your right to grow and eat your own foods and raise your own animals.

It is not often we get to hear the plain truth from physicians, but you will also hear Dr. Peter Langsjoen tell you the truth about your heart. He'll be speaking to you about what your heart needs to be healthy. Real Food is the key, come find out why.

A limited number of vendors will be allowed to participate.  Contact Nancy Falster at (903) 629-3034 if you have raw milk, yogurt or cheese, pastured beef, chicken, lamb or pork, chick, ducks, honey or food for lunch (for those who aren't participating in the lunch with Sally Fallon).

Sew and bring an apron for the apron making contest/

There is no charge for the day, however, donations are requested to cover expenses.

Friday April 16, 2010
Speakers will begin at 9 am and end with lunch and Apron-Making Contest
No set cost but donations appreciated.
Tinney Chapel United Methodist Church
449 CR 4620
Winnsboro, Texas 75494
2 miles south on Hwy 312, left 1/4 mile on CR 4620.
For more information call (903) 629-3034.

The renovations are underway at Crossroads new home next to Winnsboro Center for the Arts. Last weekend was a busy volunteer day.  This weekend the volunteers, sponsors and media get a treat with a wine and cheese opener. Here are the details I just received information from Denice Grugle. . .

Wine, cheese and appetizers will be provided for our volunteers, special guests, sponsors and the media April 10^th from 5:30 to 7pm by Denice Grugle, Ladles to Linens, Cibo Vino and Brewbaker’s Pub. Sponsors include Monk Construction, John & Susan Alexander, Bank Texas, Don Roberts Abstract, Winnsboro Center for the Arts, Stephen Marshall Photography, and Piney Woods Live. Media is invited (as always) to stay for the show at no charge.

The artists are giving the majority of their earnings to the “Collaborate to Renovate” renovate Crossroads fund. Show your support by attending the entire series. (Or) Sponsor a seat for a volunteer to a Concert or sponsor a Concert- Ask Denice how!

CONCERT: April 10th Adler & Hearne from 7:30

CONCERT: April 24th Kasey Musgrave

CONCERT: May 15th Terri Hendrix

CONCERT: May 16th Tinderbox

CONCERT: June 5th Ronny Cox

CONCERT: June 26th Emily Elbert

Strap on your tool belt and help us renovate. You can also sponsor the renovation by providing nails, spiral staircase. walls, speakers, lights, etc. (Ask Denice how!)

Contact Denice Grugle at 903-521-4570
or Stephen Marshal at 903-342-1854.

www.CrossroadsMusicCompany.com

Tinney Chapel invites you to their Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 am, Sunday, April 4. The plan is to have Community Outdoor Worship. In case of rain, the service will be held inside the Family Life Center.

Breakfast will be served following the service.

It's easy to get to Tinney Chapel.  Go two miles south of Winnsboro on FM312, then 1/4 mile east on CR 4620.

Grace Fellowship Ministries welcomes you to an Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 3 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.

Free hot dogs will be served from Noon-1:00 pm.

The community is invited. Grace Fellowship is located at 711 East Coke Rd. at the corner of Coke Rd (Hwy 515) and Hwy 852 E.

There are 6,000 eggs hidden for the kids to find.  It's going to be a great day!

For information, call 903-342-6810

This just in. . . and I, for one, can't wait to shop for fresh, homegrown produce.

FARMER’S MARKET

April thru October 2010
Saturday's beginning AprilL 3, 2010
8AM until sell out
JACK CROSS PAVILION - WINNSBORO CITY PARK

The Winnsboro Farmer’s Market is gearing up for a great season
of Fresh Produce, Eggs, Dairy Products, Jams/Jellies/Preserves,
Plants and lots more!

Here’s what to expect at the April Farmer’s Market:

• FRESH EGGS
• HOMEMADE JAMS/JELLIES, PRESERVES
• GOAT MILK SOAPS AND LOTIONS
• GOURDS, MUSCADINE VINES, SPRING VEGETABLES
• JERSEY GIRLS HOMEMADE CHEESE AND YOGURT
• HOT SAUCE, SQUASH RELISH, GREEN BEANS
• LANDSCAPE GARDENING PLANTS, NATIVE PLANTS,
• ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS, ANNUAL VEGETABLE SEEDS, TREES
• AND MORE!

These items are home grown, home made, and raised by our local
farmers and gardeners so come early for the best selection and help
make this Farmer’s Market a real success!

To register for a space or for more information call 903-342-3654

www.winnsborofarmersmarket.com

Peoples Telephone, in conjunction with the City of Winnsboro, has launched wireless connectivity at the airport for pilots, City Park, including the Rodeo and RV areas, as well as the historic downtown district.

Our invitation just arrived for this year's Mad Hatter's Tea at Gilbreath Memorial Library.

This year marks the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Mad Hatter's Tea, sponsored by the Standard Club of Winnsboro.

Here's the information you need, along with some interesting details about the long history of the Standard  Club and the library that was included with the invitation. . .

This year marks the 100^th anniversary of the annual tea hosted by the Standard Club of Winnsboro to raise funds for the Winnsboro Library.

The first tea event was held in 1910, to raise money for books to be used in the new Carnegie Library – and the tradition continues today.

When the Library opened in 1910, the City was able to provide only some furnishings.  The Standard Club, organized in 1901, assumed the responsibility of appointing a librarian, paying her salary and campaigning for donations of cash or books; the library opened with fewer than  200 volumes. 

The Gilbreath Memorial Library was opened in 1987, and has come to be one of Winnsboro’s greatest assets.  It was built with the combination of a generous bequest, private and public funds.  The Library’s collection strives to keep pace with the community’s needs and has a present total of more than 36,338 books, 2,759 videos/DVDs and 1,677 audio tapes. 

Over the years, the Standard Club has sponsored the annual fundraising project for the purchase of books and other circulating materials,  Standard Club members continue to be volunteers at the library and advocates of literacy and enhancement programs for children and adults.

What:                    Mad Hatter’s Tea

When                    April 7^th, 2010.  From 11:00 o’clock am to 1:00 o’clock pm

Where:                 Gilbreath Memorial Library

                                916 North Main Street

                                Winnsboro, Texas

Why:                     In support of the Gilbreath Memorial Library.

The event is free to the public and all Library supporters are invited to join us in this celebration.

• All the food is prepared and donated by the Standard Club.
• Entertainment will be provided by the Winnsboro Elementary School Singers.
• The Anniversary celebration cake is being prepared by Frostings.

All donations received go directly to the Library.

KaBOOM is an organization with a great vision: A great place to play within walking distance of every child in America.

H.Y.P.E. has just learned that their application video has placed them in a group of 10 finalists for playgound equipment to put in Martin Luther King Park.

On Monday, March 8, we need as many people as possible to view this video. IMPORTANT - for your view to count as a vote, you must view it on Monday.