Extension Education Clubs and Greenwood Fall Festival

Wise County Extension Education Clubs were represented at the annual (Texas Extension Education Association) State Convention in Wichita Falls, September 9-10 by Bobbie Ashley, Linda Hood, and Dixie Range of the Greenwood Extension Education Club. ‘Love, Faith and Devotion’ was the theme of the two day conference.

TEEA members also attended workshops, education programs, and AgriLife programs at the Multi-Purpose Events Center which will be shared with TEEA Clubs and counties.

The group's mission is to work with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to strengthen and enrich families through educational programs, leadership development and community service. The Conference commemorated the observance of 100 years of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 and the relationship between TEEA and Extension.

The cultural arts contest saw winners from Wise County. Winners included: Marilynn Collins-2nd place with her Oopsie Daisy quilt. Anna Wattingney and Gerry Galloway also participated with entries in the machine embroidery and scrapbook categories.

The new year for Extension Education clubs begins soon and new members are welcome. Clubs currently formed are in the community of Greenwood. As an EE member you make new friends, participate in fun, fellowship and educational programs.

The first activity for the new TEEA year is the Greenwood Fall Festival which is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Everyone is invited to enjoy a parade beginning at 10:00 am and immediately following the parade, handcrafted arts and craft booths will be open. Featured activities will be children’s train rides, food and game booths and door prizes. Booth space is available for $10 by contacting Gerry Galloway at 940/466-7997 or Linda Hood at 940/627-7597.

For those unsure of finding Greenwood, it is a short, scenic drive out of Decatur on Highway 51 North for 10 miles to FM 1204, turn left and travel approximately five miles into the community of Greenwood.