Our front page story this week focuses on the Greenville Kiwanis Club's 60th Annual Children's Charitable Auction, an event that has been featured in our paper every year, for decades. The Kiwanis Club is an organization dedicated to service of the community, and, over the years, local Kiwanians have worked with over 300 local businesses and individual sponsors to collect donated items to auction and raise funds to support the needs of area children. This year's auction will be held at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center in Greenville, on October 26th and 27th. The public is welcome, and there will be door prizes and a free meal.
We haven't forgotten that Halloween is this week, and families can find several ways to celebrate the holiday in this edition. Trick-or-Treat at the Crossroads Mall in Greenville will take place on Halloween, October 31st, at 6:00pm. A costume contest will be held at 6:30, for kids ages 0-10. Additionally, this week is the last of the annual DrugFree Greenville celebration, which wraps up with Halloween on the Square in downtown Greenville. This family-friendly function also takes place on Halloween, from 4-6pm, and will feature live music by Bad Moon Rising, trick-or-treating, games & activities, concessions, a costume contest and more. Last but not least, this is also the last week of the Shopper's Halloween Safety Coloring Contest. Check out the picture on page 11 for kids ages 11-12 years old to color and submit for a chance to win great prizes and appear in our paper!
Of course, don't forget to check out this week's edition for great deals on everything from golf carts to graveyard plots - you can buy, sell or trade [almost] anything in the Hunt County Shopper.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 19th Edition Highlights
This Tuesday, we're finally welcoming some (actually) cooler weather as we get ready to distribute this week's paper - yay! In addition to making note of the fact that you should probably start wearing a jacket in the morning, you may have observed that, for the past few weeks, your Shopper has been coming in two sections. To answer your questions: yes, we are doing this on purpose, and, yes, we do have a reason - a good one! Due to the high demand for color, we've been running out of color space, and, to get more, it's necessary to print the paper in two sections. That means more color availability for our advertisers, as well as a little more color in the lives of our readers. We hope you like it!
The focal point of this week's front page story is community events again - each is on Saturday, October 22nd, and each is for a good cause. Webb Hill 4-H is offering free flea and tick dippings for your pet from 8am to 1pm this Saturday. The event will take place in front of and is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company in Greenville. There will also be grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks available, and donations, while not required, are greatly appreciated, as they will go toward helping the 4-H youth cover the expenses of their club projects. To learn more about this event, and Webb Hill 4-H, check out their Facebook!
Meaningwhile, at the Greenville High School camps, between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, Ford will be lending a hand to students by hosting its Ford Drive One 4 Ur School event. When you show up at the school and test drive a new Ford, Ford will donate $20 toward a school project, and an additional $10 if you drive the new Ford Focus. There will also be food, entertainment and auto glass repair available, and all proceeds will go toward funding school projects.
If you've been wanting to know how the Hunt County Shopper stacks up against local competition, look no farther than this week's paper! On page 12, we break it down for you. Find out why we make the best use of your advertising dollars, whether you're getting the word out about a garage sale or grocery store. Plus, check out the rest of the paper for more family-friendly events, bargains and more!
The focal point of this week's front page story is community events again - each is on Saturday, October 22nd, and each is for a good cause. Webb Hill 4-H is offering free flea and tick dippings for your pet from 8am to 1pm this Saturday. The event will take place in front of and is sponsored by Tractor Supply Company in Greenville. There will also be grilled hot dogs, chips and drinks available, and donations, while not required, are greatly appreciated, as they will go toward helping the 4-H youth cover the expenses of their club projects. To learn more about this event, and Webb Hill 4-H, check out their Facebook!
Meaningwhile, at the Greenville High School camps, between 9am and 4pm on Saturday, Ford will be lending a hand to students by hosting its Ford Drive One 4 Ur School event. When you show up at the school and test drive a new Ford, Ford will donate $20 toward a school project, and an additional $10 if you drive the new Ford Focus. There will also be food, entertainment and auto glass repair available, and all proceeds will go toward funding school projects.
If you've been wanting to know how the Hunt County Shopper stacks up against local competition, look no farther than this week's paper! On page 12, we break it down for you. Find out why we make the best use of your advertising dollars, whether you're getting the word out about a garage sale or grocery store. Plus, check out the rest of the paper for more family-friendly events, bargains and more!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
October 12th Edition Highlights
This weekend, plenty of family-friendly activities are planned around the Hunt County area. Let's take a look at a few that are featured in this week's paper.
On the front page, there are two events slated for Saturday: the Benefit Motor Show in Caddo Mills, and a Health Fair at the Community Seeds campus in Lone Oak. The Motor Show will feature over 20 classes of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles, crafts booths, a Kids' Korner, refreshments and new cars and trailers displayed by local dealers. The public is invited, and there is no charge for attendance. The Health Fair, presented by Community Seeds and Wound Care at Memorial, will feature door prizes, hot dogs and drinks, free kids' haircuts, veterinary services for pets, flu shots, on-site screenings, and blood donations will be accepted. For more information on either of these events, check out the front page of this week's paper!
This is also the second week of our Halloween Safety Coloring Contest, this week, for kids ages 6-8. Turn your entries in by October 21 at 9am for a chance to receive several great prizes!
Don't forget about DrugFree Greenville's Red Ribbon activities for this week - several events are taking place for students, but, for something the whole family can enjoy together, this Sunday is Red Ribbon Sunday at Greenville churches. Scripture-based teachings on the evils of drug use are sure to be aplenty, but make sure your church of choice is participating, just in case.
If you're willing to travel a little farther east this weekend, the 4th Annual Help-A-Child event at the Bartley Auction Complex in Sulphur Springs (4163 Hwy 19 South) will be held this Saturday. There will be a chili cook-off, tractor pulls, a live band, bounce houses for the kids, and, of course, an auction, all to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center and the Southern Christian Home for Children. For more information, see the ad on page 11 of this week's paper.
For more information on other local events, like garage sales (yes, everyone is still having one), be sure to check out this week's paper, coming to homes, racks and our website tomorrow!
On the front page, there are two events slated for Saturday: the Benefit Motor Show in Caddo Mills, and a Health Fair at the Community Seeds campus in Lone Oak. The Motor Show will feature over 20 classes of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles, crafts booths, a Kids' Korner, refreshments and new cars and trailers displayed by local dealers. The public is invited, and there is no charge for attendance. The Health Fair, presented by Community Seeds and Wound Care at Memorial, will feature door prizes, hot dogs and drinks, free kids' haircuts, veterinary services for pets, flu shots, on-site screenings, and blood donations will be accepted. For more information on either of these events, check out the front page of this week's paper!
This is also the second week of our Halloween Safety Coloring Contest, this week, for kids ages 6-8. Turn your entries in by October 21 at 9am for a chance to receive several great prizes!
Don't forget about DrugFree Greenville's Red Ribbon activities for this week - several events are taking place for students, but, for something the whole family can enjoy together, this Sunday is Red Ribbon Sunday at Greenville churches. Scripture-based teachings on the evils of drug use are sure to be aplenty, but make sure your church of choice is participating, just in case.
If you're willing to travel a little farther east this weekend, the 4th Annual Help-A-Child event at the Bartley Auction Complex in Sulphur Springs (4163 Hwy 19 South) will be held this Saturday. There will be a chili cook-off, tractor pulls, a live band, bounce houses for the kids, and, of course, an auction, all to benefit the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, the Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center and the Southern Christian Home for Children. For more information, see the ad on page 11 of this week's paper.
For more information on other local events, like garage sales (yes, everyone is still having one), be sure to check out this week's paper, coming to homes, racks and our website tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 5th Edition Highlights
It's October, which means Halloween and other various forms of fall fun are now in sight! With plenty of activities scattered throughout the cooler month of October, you and your family are sure to be able to find a community event that suits your interests.
This weekend, Hooten's Hardware in Emory will be hosting an Outdoor Power Demo Day, Friday and Saturday, from 9am 'til 3pm. There will be free food, Echo, Stihl and Toro factory reps will be on-site, and discounts will be offered on all outdoor power products. Plus, kids will have an opportunity to have their photo taken with the Sustaire Racing Car.
Next week, the Third Annual Bras for the Cause contest will be held on Thursday, October 13th. Businesses, teams and individuals from around Hunt County will be designing bras for the event, and participators will pay to cast their votes for their favorites. The bra that raises the most money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation wins - and all proceeds will go toward providing supplies such wigs and prostheses to breast cancer survivors who can't afford them. The event will start at 6:30 at the Blue Armadillo Winery, continue to the Uptown Forum and end at Landon's Winery. For more information, just follow the link.
Also in this week's Shopper, check out our annual Halloween Safety Coloring Contest. This week, a picture has been provided for kids ages 4-5 to color. Turn in your entries by October 14th at 9am to be eligible to receive great prizes from local businesses. And check back each week during the entire month of October for contests for different age groups!
This weekend, Hooten's Hardware in Emory will be hosting an Outdoor Power Demo Day, Friday and Saturday, from 9am 'til 3pm. There will be free food, Echo, Stihl and Toro factory reps will be on-site, and discounts will be offered on all outdoor power products. Plus, kids will have an opportunity to have their photo taken with the Sustaire Racing Car.
Next week, the Third Annual Bras for the Cause contest will be held on Thursday, October 13th. Businesses, teams and individuals from around Hunt County will be designing bras for the event, and participators will pay to cast their votes for their favorites. The bra that raises the most money for the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation wins - and all proceeds will go toward providing supplies such wigs and prostheses to breast cancer survivors who can't afford them. The event will start at 6:30 at the Blue Armadillo Winery, continue to the Uptown Forum and end at Landon's Winery. For more information, just follow the link.
Also in this week's Shopper, check out our annual Halloween Safety Coloring Contest. This week, a picture has been provided for kids ages 4-5 to color. Turn in your entries by October 14th at 9am to be eligible to receive great prizes from local businesses. And check back each week during the entire month of October for contests for different age groups!
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