Beta Tau Delta will give free one-day pool passes for opening day at the Jefferson swimming pool and the Grand Junction pool. The first 100 children to register in each town will receive the free passes. Children should sign-up at the Greene County Community Center for passes to the Jefferson pool, or at city hall in Grand Junction for passes…
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Elderbridge to host Jefferson info meeting May 18
Elderbridge Agency on Aging is conducting a series of meetings around the area to offer assistance to the elderly and their caregivers. The agency invites people to join them on Thursday, May 18, at the Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson for a 6 pm buffet dinner.
Read MoreProfessional rope jumper performing in Greene County
David Fisher, known as the world’s greatest rope jumper, will perform in Greene county six times next week. Fisher has been given the title of World’s Greatest Rope Jumper by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! as well as being a Guinness world record holder. During his performances he encourages people of all ages to get in shape while having fun.…
Read MoreThe fun of science is ‘absolute’
Students at Greene County and Paton-Churdan were entertained Monday by a stereotypical zany scientist as portrayed by Steve Couch. Couch performed Rick Eugene Brammer’s “Absolute Science” at Greene County intermediate and elementary schools on Monday, and Brammer was at Paton-Churdan on Tuesday.
Read MoreSelfie Summer Safari in Jefferson
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street promotions committee invites visitors and area residents to get ready for fun in Jefferson’s downtown this summer visiting all of the many attractions and icons that make Jefferson unique.
Read MoreAntique tractors rolling Saturday
Antique tractor enthusiasts might want to get out their lawn chairs and watch the parade as the 4-County Antique Tractor Club takes a spring ride Saturday, May 6.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta sponsors youth visits to bell tower
Beta Tau Delta is celebrating its 100th anniversary in a big way, paying for the elevator to the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower for all persons 18 and younger for the coming year. The group presented a check Monday to the Bell Tower Community Foundation to cover that cost.
Read MoreStudent’s design will be implemented in AEA apartment
An “authentic” learning experience for Greene County High School sophomore Colby Aspengren will add a third floor apartment on Jefferson’s courthouse square to the available rental housing. Aspengren designed a renovation to the apartment above the Prairie Lakes AEA office, located in an 1886 building on the north side of the square. Prairie Lakes plans to move forward with the…
Read MoreBrunch and bingo for Scranton sesqui
Scranton area residents are making plans for a big celebration when the community celebrates its sesquicentennial: 150 years. The date of June 29, 2019 has been selected. To raise funds for the expenses that go with a celebration, the committee has planned a brunch and BINGO event on Sunday, May 7. People of all ages are invited to come enjoy…
Read MoreHOWL Camp concludes with session on healthy snacks
HOWL (Healthy Organized Wellness and Living) Camp’s final session is Cooking Healthy on May 10 at the Greene County Extension office. Youngsters in grades 5-8 will make healthy snacks to keep them energized and motivated throughout the day. Participants will make flatbread pizza, peanut butter balls, make-ahead Mexican rollups, and berry & greens smoothies.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, May 6, in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Annette Coil will present a program on how to utilize familysearch.org. This is a free site with much information to help all genealogists. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room in handicapped accessible.
Read MoreFree vein screening in Jefferson
McFarland Vein Clinic physician Firas Salti will offer free vein screenings in Jefferson on May 11 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dr. Salti is a certified vein specialist and certified in internal medicine.
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