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Most folks will receive a mailed invitation to respond to the census between March 12 and 20.

The Hamilton Public Library received the following memorial donation for February.

The annual Pearl Community garage and flea market will be held at the Pearl Community Center on FM 183 between Evant and Purmela, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Gorman Savor the Flavor of Texas Festival will be held indoors on Saturday, March 14, 10 p.m at The Iron Rose on 103 N. Kent St. www. savortheflavoroftexas. com.

Red Wing Dove Winery is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 15 at 2 p.m. There will be free hot dogs and games for kids and a washer toss for adults. The parade will go through the vineyard. Everyone is invited to come watch or participate in the parade. The Werkmans are also bringing their draft horses to provide wagon rides.

The Hamilton County Master Gardeners will meet Tuesday, March 17, at Giovannis, 320 N. Bell in Hamilton at 5:15 p.m. The program, “Spring Cut Back and Bed Preparation,” will be presented by Linda Pledger, Hamilton County Master Gardener. Dinner will follow “dutch treat” for those who wish to stay. For information please contact Colin Melton colin. digthis@yahoo. com.

The Lanham community wil have a monthly covered dish dinner the third Thursday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lanham Methodist Church at the intersection of Highway 22 and FM 1602. Those attending are invited to bring their favorite covered dish and enjoy food and visiting with those from Lanham, Cranfills Gap, Hamilton and surrounding areas.

Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department will host a Skywarn weather class Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at HFVD station, 104 W. Henry. This free class is open to all responders and the public.