FYI

October 08, 2008 10:28 pm

— Volunteers are needed for hospice. If you have the ability to be a compassionate presence, and you are interested in volunteering and making a difference, call Hand in Hand Hospice at (903) 874-7700, Family First Hospice at (972) 878-2273, or Gardendale Hospice at (903) 874-3232.

Navarro County Office of Emergency Management and Local Emergency Planning Committee has community-based information Web site, www.navarrocountyoem.org. The Web site is continually being updated with helpful information.

Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas, Ombudsman Program, needs volunteers interested in advocating for residents in nursing facilities in Navarro County. No previous experience is required, 36 hours of training is provided, it takes only two to three hours per week and the hours are flexible. Ombudsmen (advocates) investigate and work to resolve complaints for or on behalf of the resident and work to educate residents and their families on residents’ rights. For more information, contact Lisa at (800) 272-3921.

Shakers and Scrapers Car Club meets from 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second Friday of each month (March through November) at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2217 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Each month brings a variety of cars and spectators, as well as music, a 50/50 pot, and random door prizes. The cruise nights are weather permitting, and there are no make-up nights for them.

Cub Scout Pack 253 and Boy Scout Troop 253 meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St. For more information, call Toni at (903) 851-6621.

A calendar of events has been developed to post community wide/county wide events for local interests and traveling tourists. If you have an event that you would like posted, provide the information to the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce by calling (903) 874-4731, faxing (903) 874-4187 or e-mailing to chamber@corsicana.org.

Classes for medically-challenged children and special needs children as well as their siblings are held at New Beginnings Family Fellowship, located on State Highway 22 in Blooming Grove. Creative therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Music therapy classes are held at 5 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. The classes are free. For more information, call (903) 695-0025 or (903) 422-6120 or e-mail to info@whenarewegoinghome.com.

A local support group for victims of domestic violence meets the first and third Monday of every month. For details, call (800) 283-8401 or (254) 749-4437.

Central Appraisal District holds its board meetings at 3 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at 111 E. First Ave.

Navarro County Meals on Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals for homebound clients. If you are interested in helping your community in this way, call (903) 641-0166 or (903) 229-1840.