The Lamar County Brush With Kindness Friday and Saturday will be at 1680 W. Campbell in Paris. Scraping and priming are done on Friday, beginning at 8 a.m. Actual painting is done on Saturday, also beginning at 8 a.m.
The North Lamar Education Foundation is bringing back its annual ‘Tailgating for Scholarships’ to raise money for North Lamar graduating seniors. The event will take place Saturday beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Love Civic Center. Tickets for the event may be purchased at any North Lamar campus, the administration building, or by calling 903.715.0071. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for students. At the door, tickets will be $25 and $15.
The Powderly Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an all you can eat BBQ Benefit Saturday From 5-8 at the Lamar County Fairgrounds. It’s to benefit one of their firefighters who recently lost his home to a fire. Tickets are $10 at the door. Bring a package of diapers, any size for a chance to win a door prize! The meal features bbq, sides and trimmings, drink and dessert.