Events for October 2014
Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    Produce Express
Produce Express will have a truck here from 10am-2pm at The Light Church.
They provide a free bag of produce for each family in Jack County.  We are eligible for this service due to us being a food desert.
Date: October 1, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 321 N. 2nd St.
Jacksboro, TX
940-567-2274
Date/Time Details: First Wednesday of every month
10am-2pm
Fees/Admission: Free bag of produce
Oct 4    Fall Festival at Clark Gardens
Come out to experience the Spiciest Festival Around at Clark Gardens? Fall Festival Saturday, October 4th! The festival kicks off with a Half Marathon/5k! The action is in the East Tent where you can dance along to the Rhythm and Brass of the musical entertainment, the band Canta with DJ intermissions, and enjoy the Chili for Charity party in full swing. Not only will there be different chili AND salsa to taste but you will also have the chance to discover a new craft beer and try complimentary food pairings. Be sure to check out our Photo Contest Exhibit or Vendor Plaza where you could take home an awesome gift or some salsa. Scarecrow Storybook Village is definitely bigger than ever this year on the Lake Pavilion Lawn! Your family can stroll and enjoy the different stories together. Hope to see you there!
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.clarkgardens.org
Location: 567 Maddux Road Weatherford, TX 76088
Contact: 940-682-4856
EMail: devin@clarkgardens.com
Date/Time Details: October 4, 2014 11:00am-3:00pm
Fees/Admission: $10 adult $5 children (5-12 years old) Children 4 and under free
Oct 6    CASA Volunteer Training Class
We provide child Advocates to serve as Independent Voices in court for abused and neglected children and advocate for services for children in foster care. *Dinner will be provided *Must register by August 25, 2014
Additional weekly classes will be held for a total of 5 weeks 
Date: October 6, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.casawise.org
Location: CASA Office 300 E Pecan St. Decatur, TX 76234
Contact: Tony Gilliland - Advocacy Supervisor 940-627-7535
EMail: tony.gilliland@casawise.org
Date/Time Details: Classes are from 6pm - 9pm and Dinner is provided
Fees/Admission: Call for details or email Tony
Oct 7    Workforce Solutions of North Texas Mobile Unit
Event Description CHOICES scheduled services: Workforce Orientation for Applicants will be at 11:00 am. The operating schedule for the Mobile unit while on the road will be: 10:00 am-2:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the mobile unit will not travel to designated destination. Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Ramona Clarkson 940-923-0942
EMail: Ramona.Clarkson@ntxworksolutions.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, from 10:00AM-2:30PM
Oct 7    Ribbon Cutting_The Simple Life
Ribbon Cutting for The Simple Life
At Garlic's Restaurant
732 N. Main St.
Jacksboro
11:30 am
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Garlic's 
732 North Main Street
Jacksboro
Contact: Charlotte Haston 940-567-2602
Date/Time Details: October 7, 2014
11:30 am
Oct 8    Jacksboro Garden Club Monthly Meeting
Jacksboro Garden Club meets 2nd Wednesday of each month

 Concerned Citizens
400 E. Pine Street
Jacksboro, TX 76458

@ 10:00 AM


Public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Date: October 8, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Concerned Citizens
400 E. Pine Street
Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Neta Yates (940) 567-5851
EMail: njyates1@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 2nd Wednesday of each month

10 a.m.
Oct 9    Ribbon Cutting-Candlewood Suites and Jump Party
Ribbon Cutting for Candlewood Suites of Decatur
Ribbon Cutting for Jump Party immediately following in Candlewood's parking lot
Date: October 9, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 601 West Thompson St, Decatur, TX 76234 for both 
Contact: Charlotte Haston 940-567-2602
EMail: office@jacksborochamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 9, 2014  11am
Oct 10    Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter dog adoption
Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter dog adoptions the second and fourth Friday of each month on the courthouse square.
Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: West side of the Courthouse
Contact: Kim Gibby
EMail: kiminbryson@yahoo.com
Oct 11    Jack County Driving Tour
Historical and Fall foliage Driving Tour through Jack County
Click here for more information.
 
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Maps and CD's available at the Jack County Museum
Fees/Admission: $10 per adult 
$2 per child ages 6-15
Oct 13    CASA Volunteer Training Class
We provide child Advocates to serve as Independent Voices in court for abused and neglected children and advocate for services for children in foster care. *Dinner will be provided *Must register by August 25, 2014
Additional weekly classes will be held for a total of 5 weeks 
Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.casawise.org
Location: CASA Office 300 E Pecan St. Decatur, TX 76234
Contact: Tony Gilliland - Advocacy Supervisor 940-627-7535
EMail: tony.gilliland@casawise.org
Date/Time Details: Classes are from 6pm - 9pm and Dinner is provided
Fees/Admission: Call for details or email Tony
Oct 13    Jack County Child Welfare Board Meeting
Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Oct 14    Workforce Solutions of North Texas Mobile Unit
Event Description CHOICES scheduled services: Workforce Orientation for Applicants will be at 11:00 am. The operating schedule for the Mobile unit while on the road will be: 10:00 am-2:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the mobile unit will not travel to designated destination. Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Ramona Clarkson 940-923-0942
EMail: Ramona.Clarkson@ntxworksolutions.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, from 10:00AM-2:30PM
Oct 16    2014 Annual Range Tour
The Jack Soil and Water Conservation District in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will be hosting their annual range tour on October 16. The meeting will begin with registration from 8 to 9 am at the Jack County Fair Building. We will board a bus at 9 AM and travel to the ranch site. A registration fee will apply and a noon meal will be included. We plan to discuss range management, native grass plantings, impacts of well locations and pipelines, and management of improved grasses. One stop will include a discussion on herbicide treatment of greenbriar, as well as information on demonstration plots across the county. 3 CEU?s will be earned by attending this tour. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to the District office by Wednesday October 15, by calling 940-567-5641.
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Meeting will begin at the Jack County Youth Fair Barn
Oct 20    Friends of Fort Richardson Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Friends of Fort Richardson takes place the 3rd Monday of every month at the Halliburton Building on Depot Street.  All Friends of Fort Richardson Members are invited to attend to help with planning and implementation of events.
Bring your favorite snack/finger food and enjoy your evening amongst friends!
Date: October 20, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Halliburton Building
602 Depot Street
Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Friends of Fort Richardson
EMail: friendsoffortrichardson@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Oct 21    Workforce Solutions of North Texas Mobile Unit
Event Description CHOICES scheduled services: Workforce Orientation for Applicants will be at 11:00 am. The operating schedule for the Mobile unit while on the road will be: 10:00 am-2:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the mobile unit will not travel to designated destination. Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Date: October 21, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Ramona Clarkson 940-923-0942
EMail: Ramona.Clarkson@ntxworksolutions.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, from 10:00AM-2:30PM
Oct 22    Mural inspection by Chamber Board
Directors that are available will meet at the downtown mural for an inspection of the coating and paint October 22, 2014 at 11:30am.  
Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Mural
Contact: 940-567-2602
Date/Time Details: October 22, 2014
11:30am
Oct 24    Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter dog adoptions
Friends of the Jacksboro Animal Shelter dog adoptions the second and fourth Friday of each month on the courthouse square.
Date: October 24, 2014
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Location: West side of the courthouse
Contact: Kim Gibby
EMail: kiminbryson@yahoo.com
Oct 24    Jack County Retired School Employees Association Annual Fundraiser
Jack County Retired School Employees Association
Annual Fund Raiser
Smoked Pork Plate or Whole Smoked Pork Loin
Order ahead Click Here for more information
October 24, 2014 5pm-7pm
Jacksboro High School Cafeteria
Date: October 24, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Jacksboro High School Cafeteria
Contact: Dale Thomas 940-567-3569
Date/Time Details: October 24, 2014
5pm-7pm
Fees/Admission: $10 Adults $8 children under 12
Whole Smoke Pork Loin $40
Order ahead from:
Dale Thomas 567-3569
Floyd Easter 567-5900
Jean Henderson 507-0275
Oct 25 - Oct 26    Gun Show Concession
The Chamber will have a concession stand at the Gun Show on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm.  
Date: October 25, 2014
Location: Twin Lakes Activity Center
Contact: Charlotte Haston 940-567-2602
Date/Time Details: October 25th & 26th
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Oct 25    Fort Richardson Trunk or Treat and Ghost Walk
Come trick or treat in costume though our campsites starting at 5:30pm.  At dusk, go for a ghost walk through the historic buildings of Fort Richardson.  Event will be until 7:30pm with waived entry fees for participants during the event.  
Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fortrichardson/
Location: Fort Richardson
228 State Road 61
Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: 940-567-3506
Date/Time Details: October 25, 2014
5:30-7:30pm

 
Fees/Admission: Entry fee waived for participants during the event.
Oct 28    Workforce Solutions of North Texas Mobile Unit
Event Description CHOICES scheduled services: Workforce Orientation for Applicants will be at 11:00 am. The operating schedule for the Mobile unit while on the road will be: 10:00 am-2:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the mobile unit will not travel to designated destination. Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Date: October 28, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: Parking lot of Jacksboro Chamber 302 S. Main St. Jacksboro, TX 76458
Contact: Ramona Clarkson 940-923-0942
EMail: Ramona.Clarkson@ntxworksolutions.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, from 10:00AM-2:30PM