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Go Purple Day
Senior Resources and Public Transit of Hunt County will partner with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to mark Friday, June 13 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day beginning at 10 a.m. at 4912 Lee St. and will include a proclamation from the Hunt County Commissioners Court and Survivor Recognition.
Hunt County Action Organization
Hunt County Action Organization will be sponsoring a protest in Greenville located on the corner of Wesley Street and the westbound I-30 service road from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 14. The event is open to everyone.
A Walk in the Garden
Join the Hunt County Master Gardener Bed Heads, in the Heritage Garden of Hunt County for a fun and informative garden tour at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 14. Discover the best plants and growing techniques for the area and get expert tips from local gardeners. Enjoy refreshments and take home helpful literature on plants that thrive in our region.
Citizens For Life
Oasis Church Ministry Center and Raffa will host a Citizens for Life Event on Saturday, June 14 at 9 a.m. in downtown Greenville in support of life, adoption and political action. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdfxwswc.
Greenville Theatre Works
Greenville Theatre Works’ “The Haunting of Hill House” runs Friday to Sunday, June 20-22 and 27-29 at Fletcher Warren Civic Center. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at gtwlive.com/tickets. There are a limited number of tickets available for each performance so do not wait to get yours before they disappear.
Audie Murphy Birthday Celebration
This year would have been Audie Murphy’s 100th birthday. Join a special celebration on Saturday, June 21 at 6 p.m. as actor Duffy Hudson performs his one-man Audie Murphy show at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum. There will be free admission for this event. For more information, contact the museum at (903) 450-4502.
Fire Station Ribbon Cutting
South Hunt County Fire Rescue will hold a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 23 at the Quinlan Fire Station located at 111 Spur 264 in Quinlan.
Red, White & Boom
The Caddo Mills Economic Development Corp. will host the fourth annual Red, White & Boom celebration on Friday, June 27 beginning at 6 p.m. Hooten Memorial Field. Event will feature food, fun, live music and an unforgettable fireworks show.
Firecracker 5K Registration
Registration for the annual Firecracker 5K scheduled for Friday, July 4 is open through Thursday, June 29. Check out the route at https://tinyurl.com/jvxa3cex and register at greenvilletx.fun.
Youth Day Camps
Hunt County AgriLife extension office will host free Youth Day Camps every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon in July. Themes beginning Tuesday, July 1 are EcoExplorers Camp, Camp Arthropod, Camp Masquerade , From Grain to Glam Sewing Workshop and RoboRangers STEM Camp. Ages 8-14.
Fireworks in the Park
The City of Quinlan’s Fireworks in the Park is set for Wednesday, July 2 starting at 6 p.m. at Quinlan Community Park at 415 SH 264 with music, food, drinks, fun and games.
Adriana Estates Fireworks
The fourth annual free Adriana Estates Fundraiser and Fireworks Extravaganza from 5 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4 will feature food, fun, bounce houses, shopping craft and artisan vendors, live music. Adriana Estates is at 373 FM 1903 in Greenville.
Bottle Rock Bash
The annual Bottle Rocket Bash is scheduled for Friday, July 4 at Greenville SportsPark. Admission is free with live music, delicious food, a jam-packed Kids Zone and one of the biggest fireworks shows in Hunt County.
Back to School Resource Fair
Mark your calendars for Greenville ISD’s back to School Resource Fair on Tuesday, July 29 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Greenville High School. The event will include free school supplies, haircuts, health checks and community services from across Hunt County.
Library Mini Art Display
Walworth Harrison Library W. Walworth Harrison Public Library is having a mini art display where they will be give out mini canvases for kids and teens 17 and under to paint anything they like. After the painting is done, bring to the library for a display of your work until Thursday, Aug. 7.