Annual National Night Out Event Slated for October 3, 2023

Paris, TX – The Paris Police Department, coordinating with other Lamar County first responder organizations, will host the Annual – National Night Out event on Tuesday, October 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Love Civic Center Pavilion. This year marks the 40th annual celebration of National Night Out, a community-building national campaign that promotes partnerships between public safety agencies and their respective communities.

Police Chief Richard Salter said, “National Night Out affords the City’s Public Safety Departments’ employees an annual venue to interact with citizens and our youth in a positive environment to help build trust and facilitate a true sense of community” “The Paris Police Department is happy to organize this National Night Out event for the citizens of Lamar County.” Kimmie Snowton, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Paris Police Department, said. “We look forward to meeting, visiting, and enjoying the evening with citizens of all ages.”

Paris Police, Fire and EMS Departments, the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, The Texas Department of Transportation, Reno Police and Fire Departments, Lamar County Game Wardens, Texas Department of Public Safety-Highway Patrol, and several more representatives from Paris businesses and Non-profit Organizations support this year’s event. Some have generously contributed food and door prizes that the event will give away during the evening. According to Mr. Snowton, many door prizes will include more than 20 bicycles, Apple iPads, and Televisions.

The “Slightly Used Band” will provide live music entertainment for the evening. The Love Civic Center Pavilion is at 2005 S. Collegiate Drive, adjacent to the City of Paris Sports Complex and Pump Track Paris. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

The Women of Holy Cross present their Annual October Luncheons every Thursday in October. On October 5, it’s Seafood Gumbo; on October 12, Holy Cross Chicken; on October 19, King Ranch Chicken; and on October 26, Chicken Spaghetti. The meals are $12 and include the meal, a drink and homemade pie. Cards are accepted, and takeout is available. You can call 903-784-6194, ext. 3, for more information. Holy Cross is at 331 SE 1st Street or East of Bywaters Park.

The City of Roxton Community Development Committee is sponsoring its Annual City Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, October 7. Maps will be available at the Roxton Grocery Store and most garage sale sites. Garage sales will open from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. Some will stay open until 4:00 pm.

Red River Valley Veterans Memorial Museum presents the Oak Ridge Boys with a special guest appearance by Kristyn Harris Hailey Sandoz. It will be Saturday, October 7, at Drake’s Party Barn, 6090 US 271 N. in Powderly. They’ll provide burgers, and there is a Cash Bar available! Tickets are available at www.outhousetickets.com. A ticket in advance is $60, and a one at the gate is $75. VIP Table For 8- $600. A VIP table for ten is $800. They add all fees at checkout. You must bring a lawn chair for a single ticket when the gates open at 5:00 pm. Then, wait for the music to start at 6:00.

The Women of Holy Cross present their Annual October Luncheons every Thursday in October. On October 12, Holy Cross Chicken; on October 19, King Ranch Chicken; and on October 26, Chicken Spaghetti. The meals are $12 and include the meal, a drink and homemade pie. Cards are accepted, and takeout is available. You can call 903-784-6194, ext. 3, for more information. Holy Cross is at 331 SE 1st Street or East of Bywaters Park.

The 32nd Annual J.T. Davis Memorial Golf Tournament Benefiting the Paris Education Foundation is Saturday, October 14, at the Paris Golf and Country Club at 7:15 am. Registration is at 8:00 am, with the shotgun start. Paris Education Foundation encourages and motivates students to continue education beyond high school and provides scholarships, teacher grants, and academic programs through community-supported endowments and other sources. To be a part of this, contact the Paris Education Foundation at 903.517.0503 or email pef@parisisd.net.

Paris Optimist Foundation’s Field of Dreams Baseball Bash is Saturday, October 14, at the Love Civic Center, starting at 5:30 and ending at 10:00. Dinner is at 5:30 to 7:00 pm, with awards at 6:15 and the auction beginning at 6:30.

Paris Optimist Foundation needs your help with their annual fundraiser, the “Annual Baseball Bash and Auction.” Tickets are $35 each and include Dinner, dancing, catered meals, live and silent auctions, and more. 

Expect the usual live auction at the event. You do not need a ticket to attend the auction and dance only. One hundred percent of the money raised will directly fund the Paris Optimist Club’s youth programs, including ballpark improvements, Buddy Baseball, and college scholarships for Lamar County graduating seniors.

For tickets or more info, call Sabra Vaughn at (908) 249-3498 or email ed.parisootimist@giar.com to sponsor, purchase tickets, or donate items to the auction.