Lifestyle

The Van Zandt County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office has announced that their kickoff date will be from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug.

In the cozy heart of the Canton community lies the DownHome Cafe, a beloved establishment that has become a second home for many. This month, we shine the spotlight on the dynamic duo behind this thriving eatery: Kenneth and Catherine Long.

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The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, July 17, with Canton Lions Club Vice President Lion Sandy Sims presiding. Canton Lions Club member Anna McDaniel introduced guest speaker Dr.

Amy and Dalton Wiley, the owners of The Ranchers Wife Boutique, have built a successful business empire with multiple locations in Canton, Forney, Kaufman, and Texarkana. Their journey is one of determination, resourcefulness, and a passion for providing affordable fashion options to their customers.

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles regarding the recent Memorial United Methodist Church of Houston Youth Mission Trip that visited Canton June 6-10. In a heartwarming display of compassion and hard work, a group of young volunteers from the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston came together to transform Carol Iverson’s house during a mission trip that left a lasting impact on both the homeowner and the youth involved.

Installation of new officers for the 2024-25 fiscal year highlighted the weekly meeting of the Canton Rotary Club June 27 at Craft 64. Rotary District 5830 Member and Former District Governor (2016-17) Lee Montgomery of Tyler was the guest speaker as he encouraged the club members prior to installing the new officers.

Sharon’s Place, Van Zandt County’s new organization for adults with special needs, held its first art class recently with about 20 participants. Friends of Sharon’s Place who attended the class ranged in age from 20-50 years old.

In early June, Van Zandt County 4-H members and two recipients for Quilts of Valor gathered at the VZC Veterans Memorial gazebo in Canton for a presentation of the quilts for the veterans. The recipients were Robert Alan Jackson, U.S.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the main VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.