August 2014
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The Anglo-Saxons called August by the name Weod-monath (weed month) as it is the month when weeds grow most rapidly.
Twenty-two per cent of Norwegians named August were born in August.
The birthstone in August is the peridot or sardonyx; the flower is the gladiolus or poppy.
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.
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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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8.01
Hot Night Cool Music Downtown Mount Pleasant 8PM - 11PM Texas Country Music Artist Brett Hauser taking stage at 8PM and Texas Music Band The Grady Skelton Band at 9PM. Car show, food, special promotions by downtown businesses and more! For more information contact Jacob Hatfield at jhatfield@mpcity.org or 903.575.4000. Book Signing - Images of America: Mount Pleasant Dr.Weinbrenner and James McGreggor East Texas Journal 209 North Jefferson 6:30PM-7:30PM Come meet local authors during the signing of their new book about Mount Pleasant. For information call the East Texas Journal at 903.577.8245.
Everything Texas Fresh Farmers market at the Chamber 1604 North Jefferson Thursday evenings 5PM - 8PM Come by and enjoy produce, food, farming tips, entertainment, arts and crafts from local farmers. Downtown Farmers Market Downtown Mount Pleasant Saturday mornings 8AM-sell out Come shop or bring your fresh produce and garden items to the east parking lot of Titus County Courthouse. For more information contact Jacob at 903.575.4000 or jhatfield@mpcity.org.
8.02 Live Music: Relentless Mardi Gras Seafood | 1350 Industrial Road 9PM - 1AM | $5 per person Relentless is a group based out of Texarkana, TX/ AR focusing on Top 40 country music intertwining some Texas and Red Dirt country as well as some older rock classics. For information call Mardi Gras Seafood at 903.572.9600. 8.02
Free Range Chicken: The Comeback Bird The Greer Farm House 11AM | $80 Every cooking magazine you pick up features chicken. Chefs are using chicken in creative ways, and you can learn how to make economically interesting main courses. For more information contact Chef Eva at 903.645.3232 or eva@greerfarm.com.
Texas Home Grown Peaches Efurd Orchards | 3mi. south of Pittsburg on 271 Stop by Efurd Orchards, Inc., for the freshest, tastiest produce in Texas. They have been proudly providing the Northeast Texas area with topquality fruits, vegetables, and other products since 1972. Count on them to provide you with a flavor experience you will never forget. For more information contact 903.856.2253 or Facebook.com/efurdorchards.
8.02 Alexander Hennessy Band Barefoot Bay Marina 8 PM | $5 cover over 21 | $7 cover under 21 A band out of East Texas, they write and play music about anything and everything. For more information contact Tina Allen at 903.856.3643 or tina@barefootbaymarina.com. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Entrance Fees Adult: $4 Daily Child 12 Years and Under: Free Activities include picnicking, hiking, swimming, mountain biking, in-line skating and fishing for largemouth bass, catfish and crappie. Also a variety of birds and wildlife can be viewed year-round. In addition to campsites for tents and RV's, the park also has screened shelters with and without air-conditioning, and a Group Pavillion. For more information contact 903.572.5531. 8.09 4th Annual Gladewater Main Street Art Stroll Gladewater Antique District 1PM - 5PM Features painting, sculpture, pottery, drawings and photography. Live entertainment, demonstrations and silent auction. For more information contact gladewaterartstroll@gmail.com or 903.845.5753. 8.14
Cruise Night Town And Country | 900 N. Greer 6PM - 8PM Come out and enjoy cool cars and good friends. Cars Clubs from Gilmer, Gladewater, Pittsburg and others meet for this fun event
8.16
Cooking Class - Keeping Cool in Texas The Greer Farm House 11AM | $80 August is the dog days of summer. You can beat the heat by preparing some savory dishes that are light, yet tasty. Really interesting is the combination of corn and coconut milk to make ice cream. For more information contact Chef Eva at 903.645.3232 or eva@greerfarm.com.