Announcements

   Mason’s annual “Light up the Town” is Saturday, November 26th on the courthouse square.    Following the lighting of the town square, will be the Seaquist Foundation’s second annual “Christmas at the Seaquist House” from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. There will be an array of “finger” foods and drinks, including hot apple cider.

   The musical group, The Divas, from San Angelo are excited to bring their annual Christmas Show to the Odeon theater in Mason, Saturday December 10. The Divas performed before a packed house at the Odeon when they performed a special Valentine concert. So, by popular demand they return to perform “Deck the Halls with Divas.” This show sells out every year at the San Angelo Civic Center and is sure to be a sell out at the Odeon.

   The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Llano County, will be having a Private Pesticide Applicator Training Class on Monday, December 5, 2016. Class will begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. with the training beginning at 8:15 a.m. Cost of the training if you pick up your materials is $80.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Llano County, will sponsor a CEU Conference on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Lyssy & Eckel Feeds, Inc. in Llano. This program will be for individuals who possess a valid private applicators license, a commercial applicators license, or a non-commercial applicators license, and need continuing education units (CEUs) to help with fulfilling their re-certification requirements.

   Mark your calendars now to include going to the Odeon to learn more about the mysteries of our oceans. The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library is sponsoring a free Saturday matinee of two documentaries at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 3. Window in the Waves: The Flower Garden Banks documents the beautiful coral reefs off the Texas/Louisiana coast.

   St. Martin’s Episcopal Worshipping Community held the first Episcopal Worship Service in Mason in well over 60 years at the office on the Square of one of our members about 5 years ago. Every two weeks we met to worship together as a community. About 3 years ago we rented an actual church building located on the corner of Austin and Willow Streets and worship together every Sunday morning at 11:00.

We invite the entire community to visit our Book Fair in the Mason Elementary/Jr. High Library. You will get the chance to purchase best sellers, Newbery and Caldecott Medal-winning books, chapter books, picture books and hundreds of other items only available at the Scholastic Book Fair. We also invite you to support the “Give the Gift of Reading” program at the Book Fair.

   Central Texas Electric Cooperative (CTEC) is collecting toys again this holiday season. A free koozie will be given to individuals that bring in donation items. CTEC is working with Bluebonnet CASA for this toy drive. The ages served range from one month to 18 years of age. Some of the items they are looking for are books, infant toys, baby dolls, Legos, board games, footballs and soccer balls. CTEC will be collecting until December 11th.

   The Mason County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about Mason and anxious to make improvements in the business environment of our beloved community. This person would need to be able to attend monthly board meetings and actively participate in all of the Chamber events throughout the year. Nominations can be submitted via email ([email protected]) or in person at the Chamber office on th ...

   Notice: Broad Street will be closed to traffic for the Luminary Trail to the Seaquist House beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 26th. The Seaquist House will be open from 6-8 p.m. for community enjoyment. Please join them for a fun, holiday evening.