Events | Wood County Monitor

Church hosting its homecoming

Rose Hill Baptist Church in Mineola invites the community to its annual homecoming service on Sunday, July 20 at 10 a.m. at 1420 County Road 2460. Guest speaker Adam McMahon plans an … more

7/10/25 08:35 AM

County Master Gardeners planning herb festival

The Wood County Master Gardener Association presents Herb Fest 2025 “From the Roots Up!” Come join in the fun while gaining some knowledge on growing and utilizing … more

7/10/25 08:31 AM

Bread of Life benefits from church breakfast

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by New Hope Baptist Church, 3855 FM 1801, Mineola on Saturday, July 12. The all-you-can-eat breakfast of eggs, … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Sheriff’s office plans day for pet adoptions

The Wood County Sheriff’s Office will host a summer pet adoption day Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quitman FFA show pavilion … more

7/10/25 08:28 AM

Mineola Fire Department readies annual 2-day rodeo

The 62nd annual Mineola Fire Department Rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 at the rodeo grounds off US Hwy. 69 North. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. nightly, with crowning of … more

7/10/25 08:26 AM

Farmers market, mini-train set for Saturday

The long holiday weekend continues with events Saturday in Mineola. The farmers market will have its weekly slate of vendors in the pavilion on W. Front St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. And … more

7/3/25 10:43 AM

Music and fireworks again planned for Mineola to celebrate 4th of July

The city of Mineola and the Lake Country Symphonic Band will once again combine forces for a 4th of July spectacle of patriotic music and fireworks. And the band will add an extra opportunity to … more

7/3/25 10:37 AM

McFarland sets school reunion

The McFarland School in Mineola will host its reunion Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 at the former school’s facilities on S. Stone St. Events kick off Friday at noon … more

7/3/25 10:21 AM

Declaration to be read on the 4th

Members of the Elizabeth Denton English Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will present a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4 at 10 a.m. at the … more

6/26/25 07:43 AM

Barbecue celebrates Sunshine Acres

Promise of Peace Gardens is hosting a community barbecue Tuesday, July 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. to celebrate the beautiful stone bench donation from Wood County Economic Development Commission. It … more

6/26/25 07:43 AM

Volunteers sought to tackle city street cleanup effort Saturday

Mineola’s Adopt-A-Street program continues Saturday morning as volunteers fan out to pick up litter around the city. They will meet June 28 at 8 a.m. … more

6/26/25 07:39 AM

Blood drive to be held on June 11 at Peoples Co-op

Peoples Telephone Cooperative and Carter BloodCare will offer beach towels in June when they host a blood drive Wednesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peoples office, 102 N. Stephens St. in … more

6/5/25 08:22 AM

Faith Baptist hosting annual community block party

Faith Baptist Church of Quitman will hold VBS EXPRESS PLUS on Saturday, June 7. The event will start at 3 p.m. with a one-session Vacation Bible School. A family-oriented Community Block Party will … more

6/5/25 08:12 AM

Donations sought for fireworks show

6/5/25 08:07 AM

Blood drives set at Mineola Walmart June 3, People’s Telephone June 11

Walmart and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive Tuesday, June 3 from 2-5 p.m. at the store at 1325 NE Loop 564 in Mineola. Everyone who donates blood with Carter BloodCare in June will get … more

5/29/25 08:33 AM

Five homes to be featured on Mineola garden tour Saturday

The following homes are on the Fannie Marchman Garden Club tour Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at any of the locations. Participants may begin at any … more

5/29/25 08:29 AM

League of Arts hosting wood workers

The Mineola League of the Arts will host a Wood Workers Show Friday and Saturday, June 6-7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 200 W. Blair St. in Mineola. The show is free and open to the public. The show … more

5/29/25 08:29 AM

Kid Fish event returning to Lake Fork

The Wood County Sheriff’s Dept., Sabine River Authority and Texas Parks and Wildlife will once again partner for the annual Kid Fish at Lake Fork on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. until noon. … more

5/29/25 08:29 AM

Fannie Marchman Garden Club sets tour

The Fannie Marchman Garden Club in Mineola will hosts its annual garden tour Saturday, May 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at any of the five locations: Ken … more

5/22/25 11:10 AM

Ruck for Fallen set in Quitman

Ruck for the Fallen, an event to pay respect for those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in combat, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 a.m. in Quitman at Jim Hogg City Park. … more

5/15/25 08:06 AM