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The Plymouth Pilgrims were the first to celebrate the
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Thanksgiving.
The Wampanoag Indians were the people who taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land.
Lobster, rabbit, chicken, fish, squash, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried fruits, maple syrup, honey, radishes, cabbage, carrots, eggs, and goat cheese are thought to have made up the first Thanksgiving feast.
Since 1947, the National Turkey Federation has presented a live turkey and two dressed turkeys to the President. The President does not eat the live turkey. He "pardons" it and allows it to live out its days on a historical farm.
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States.
The Calendar of Events is published monthly by the Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Council. To be listed, an event must be open to the public and of interest to visitors. Submissions must be received in written form by the 15th of each month. Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to edit the content of submissions. Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Council Attn: Calendar of Events 1604 North Jefferson Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 903.572.8567 FAX 903.572.0613 Email: info@mtpleasanttx.com
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10.31 thru 11.02
Theatre Northeast presents “The Odd Couple” The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at NTCC 7:30 PM A “female version” of the classic comedy. Admission: Adults $7, Senior Citizens (62 & up) $3, Age 4 -17 $5, NTCC Students free with ID. For information contact Doug Hoppock at 903.434.8184 or dhoppock@ntcc.edu.
11.02 Pittsburg Zombie Run 5K
Pittsburg High School Stadium REGISTRATION FEE: $20 per person | $25 day of event |12 & under FREE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 3pm - Registration 5pm - Zombie Run 5K 6pm - Kid Run (on track) Carter Blood Drive will be on site to take blood from healthy humans. Donations for local food bank will also be taken. It is vital we prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse! For information contact Clint Hardeman at 903.856.3621.
11.01 NTCC Disc Golf Tournament
12:00 PM This year’s tournament will feature an 18-hole tournament on the newly redesigned Eagle Disc Golf Course, a “longest drive” competition, a putting challenge, and many other features. Professional disc golfer, Ken Herrod, will be back on campus as well, offering participants free lessons and demonstrations. For information contact PDGA member and club sponsor, Troy White at twhite@ntcc.edu.
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11.03 Downtown Open House
Downtown Mount Pleasant 1:00 PM– 5:00 PM Get great deals and see the newest and most festive items for the Holiday Season! For information contact The City of Mount Pleasant at 903.575.4000.
11.01 11.4 thru 11.29
Art Exhibit: Faculty and Student Art Show The Whatley Center Foyer– NTCC 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM Monday-Thursday, Gallery Closed Nov. 27-29. Featuring Local & Regional Artists. For information contact Kim Wommack at 903.434.8238 or kwommack@ntcc.edu.
11.09 Ducks Unlimited Dinner
Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Agriculture Complex Registration: 8:00 AM | Event Begins: 9:00 AM The LFGU Sustainable Agriculture Seminar is designed to provide those interested in producing income with their small acreage a chance to learn from area "veteran" producers already running small farms and sustainable agricultural operations, through the sharing of their personal experiences. For information contact Lisa York at 903.434.8134 or lyork@ntcc.edu.
11.15
Mount Pleasant Civic Center 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM Come enjoy a great meal, opportunity to win guns, fun, great outdoors person raffle, beverages with your friends & the most fun on a Saturday during duck and deer season in Titus County than you can imagine! For information contact Jey Yancey at 903.380.0842.
11.09 The Broadway Tenors
Gospel Singing Convention South Jefferson Baptist Church Friday, Registration 4:30 PM - Singing 6:00 PM Saturday, Registration 9:00 AM - Singing 10:00 AM For information contact Susan Bollman at 817.975.1666 or susan.bollman@att.net.
Deck the Halls Mount Pleasant Civic Center Friday 4:00 PM– 8:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM– 4:00 PM Admission $3– Adults | $2 Seniors Come enjoy shopping, food, entertainment and much, much more! For information contact the Chamber at 903.572.8567 or info@mtpleasanttx.com.
11.16 Native American Dancers
Mount Pleasant Public Library Dancers, Drummers & Code Talkers. For information contact Jeanette McCoy at 903.575.4180.
11.16
Redneck Games, Pumpkin Bake Off, Mustache & Beard Contest & Crockpot Stew Contest Alamo Mission Museum grounds 9:00 AM– 6:00 PM Crockpot Stew Contest-All entries must be turned in by 11:00 AM. Entry fee $10. Pumpkin Bake Off-All entries must be turned in by 11:00 AM. $10 per item entered. The Redneck Games are 1-6 PM. Games included are board race, wheel barrow, redneck horse shoes, pumpkin chunkin’, tug-o-war, outhouse race, greased pig chase, jalapeño eating contest, a Mr. and Mrs. Redneck award and mustache, full beard and partial beard contest. For information contact Jacqueline Bateman at 903.588.2442 or Paul Paris at 903.573.6084 or www.alamomission.com.
The Whatley Center for Performing Arts at NTCC 7:30 PM Musical theater’s best leading men transport you from the Golden Age and back again in a thrilling and mov- 11.30 Small Business Saturday Downtown Mount Pleasant ing evening of Broadway’s most beloved hits. For Get your Christmas Shopping done while supportinformation contact Carolyn Franks at 903.434.8182 ing you local businesses. or cfranks@ntcc.edu.