Published: October 12, 2008 10:21 pm            

Local Beat 10/13/08

Oct. 13

Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited. Members are reminded that the lodge meets the second Monday of each month.



Oct. 14

Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a sorting at the Navarro County Exposition Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. (second Tuesday of the month is sorting practice). Open to the public. For $20 you can ride as many times as you wish. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Eureka Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave. Membership is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in the Republic of Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. The veteran must submit a copy of his/her DD Form 214 along with the application and dues. Members and guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, NARFE, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse and Bakery in Waxahachie. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend. For more information, call Ralph Nelson at (972) 617-8102.



Navarro County Branch of NAACP will hold a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave. All members are asked to attend. Your participation is critical to the success of the NAACP. All general membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the Navarro County NAACP by mail at P.O. Box 284, Corsicana, TX 75151-0284.



Christmas in Action will hold a meeting at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., for team leaders, members and anyone interested in volunteering to help with home repairs for those in need during the group’s work day on Oct. 25. If you are not on a “team,” come to the meeting and you’ll be matched up with a team to participate on the work day. For more information about Christmas in Action, call Alvis Reeves at (903) 875-8727.



Oct. 16

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas will host a “Workforce Center Orientation” at 10 a.m. and a job search workshop on “Resume Preparation” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. “WorkInTexas.com” training will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright will be the keynote speaker at a regional rally to be held at 7 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room, 100 N. 12th St. The rally is sponsored by the Republican Party of Navarro County. Wainwright became the first non-incumbent African-American in the history of the state to be elected to the Texas Supreme Court. Wainwright graduated from Howard University (summa cum laude) in 1983 and earned his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1988. He studied at the London School of Economics in Great Britain in 1981 as the laurd scholar. Other local Republican officials and candidates will be invited to speak. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, reference the Web site at www.navgop.com.



Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the third annual member reception and fund-raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Cook Center. Cost will be $15 per person, and non-members are welcome. The Oktoberfest theme will include, German style hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Don’t miss your chance to bid on a framed and signed Tony Romo jersey, NFL football signed by Jay Novacek, gas grill, golf at Twin Lakes, handmade fly fishing rod, stays at area bed and breakfast locations, plus more than 50 items. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting the Chamber at (903) 874-4731.



An organizational meeting of the Streetman Historical Association will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Streetman City Hall. A group of people interested in preserving the history of Streetman and the surrounding area invites everyone who has a like interest to attend this meeting. For more information, call Sherrie Minze at (903) 599-2521.



Navarro Regional Hospital will go “Passionately Pink for the Cure” with a bake sale to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. The public is invited. The bake sale will be from 7 a.m. until mid-afternoon at the hospital’s dining room. Proceeds will go the Susan G. Komen for the Cure fund.



Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana Children’s Company will hold auditions for the children’s production, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” at 6:30 p.m. at the WLAC Theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave. Frances Seidensticker Dodds will direct. The Christmas classic has lots of roles available for baby angels ages 5 to 7, kids ages 8 to 14, older teens, and adults of all ages. The majority of roles will be chosen from the 8- to 12-year-old age range. The production dates will be Dec. 11-14. Those who plan to audition should bring school schedules, date books, work schedules, etc. in order to fill out a detailed rehearsal availability form. For more information, call (903) 872-5421.



Oct. 17

Corsicana High School Cheerleaders will host their annual Tiger tailgate party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school parking lot. Join in for hot dogs, chips, cookies and a drink. Mascots, Tiki and T-bone look forward to visiting you before the Corsicana vs. Ennis football game. You are invited to come support your CHS cheerleaders and have fun tailgating with friends and family. The $5 tickets may be purchased from any CHS cheerleader, mascot or at the party.



Oct. 17-19

Lone Star Pony Club will have a miniature and Shetland horse show beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m. Oct. 18-19. The public is invited. For more information, call Linda Mitchell at (325) 356-3838.



Oct. 18

The Legionnaires’ monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



James L. Collins Catholic School’s eighth annual fund-raiser, “Bucks, Blues, Barbecue and Casino,” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Collins Catholic gym featuring the Loki band. Cost will be $30 per person, or $15 per person for take-out meals. There will be dancing, spirit and casino fun. Raffle tickets are $1 and drawings will be held all evening. There will also be a silent and live auction. For more information, call (903) 641-5243. Tickets are available by phone or from the school.



Oct. 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave., will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. You are invited to come and enjoy a good country breakfast and give your support to the center. For tickets, call the center at (903) 874-7259 or Della Borkchum at (903) 872-6015. MLK Community Center members are also needed. Memberships are available for one year (Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009), and donations are always welcome.



Oct. 21

Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All masons are invited.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information or how to become a member, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Oct. 21-29

VOICE will offer the Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program, a state-approved program for minors charged with attempted purchase, consumption, or possession of tobacco and is designed to the mandates of Texas law. VOICE staff is certified to facilitate this program. The class will be an eight-hour program divided into four two-hour sessions. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21, 23, 28 and 29. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



Oct. 23

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a business plan from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



VOICE and the Kerens Library invites the public to learn more about the La Voz para la Familia (the voice of the family) program from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kerens Library. There will be snacks, information on signing up for the program and prizes. VOICE will offer this free program to Hispanic families and children at the Kerens Library beginning Oct. 28 for four weeks twice per week. La Voz para la Familia provides an opportunity for adults to improve English and parenting skills while their children are assisted with homework or involved in other activities provided by staff. For more information, call VOICE at (903) 872-0180 or visit the Web site at www.voiceinc.org.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas will host a “Workforce Center Orientation” at 10 a.m. and a job search workshop on “Interview Tips” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. “Basic PC Skills” training will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Flu vaccines will be administered from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church in Dawson, located on North Main and Fourth streets, sponsored by the church and Dawson Young at Heart. Providence Home Health Care of Waco will administer shots. There will be no cost for immunizations to Medicare insured and with a Medicare card and another ID. Non-Medicare cost will be $25 per vaccine. For more information, call (254) 578-1669. Providence Home Health Care nurses will make decisions relating to age and/or health conditions for recipients.



Oct. 24

Hamilton-Beeman Memorial Association will hold its annual business meeting at 11 a.m. at Retreat Town Hall, Farm-to-Market Roads 709 and 2555. There will be a covered dish lunch after the meeting. The chairman of each branch circle (Angus, Corsicana, Oak Valley and Retreat) will need to attend and give their report.



Oct. 25

The 11th annual Scarecrow Stroll will be held on Northwest Third Street in Hubbard. Residents along this street decorate their yards with scarecrows and other fall decorations. The street will be blocked off to drive-through traffic from 5 to 7 p.m., so you may stroll down this street and visit with residents and view their fall decorations. For more information, contact the Hubbard Chamber of Commerce at (254) 576-2521.



A job readiness program will be held at 10 a.m. at the Kerens Library. Stuart Schoppert, manager of the Corsicana office of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, will be the speaker. He will include tips on interview skills, dressing for success, and how to fill out a job application. The program will be free and open to both students and adults. This will be the first of series of programs on career choices for residents of the Kerens area.



Oct. 25-26

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a 5D speed barrel race weekend at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Win a saddle or buckle. Barrel exhibitions will begin at 11 a.m. with youth 4D to begin not before 3 p.m. followed by open 5D. Pole exhibitions to follow, youth 3D poles, open 3D poles (jackpot only). For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844 or Jan at (903) 874-8659.



Oct. 27

Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.



Unique Parents of Unique Children Support Group meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Carroll Elementary, 1101 E. 13th Ave. The meeting is for parents, family members or guardians of children with special needs. You are invited to join in for some freaky fun, frightening food, and a special speaker. Child care will be provided. Door prizes will be awarded. You can show up or RSVP to Crystal Richardson at (903) 872-2491, Ext. 104 or e-mail to crystal@upouc.com. You may also view the Web site at www.upouc.com.



Through Oct. 28

Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild will have its 28th annual quilt show at the Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave. Quilts will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission will be free. On Oct. 29, there will be a drawing for the PQG 2008 donation quilt. The winner need not be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and may be purchased until the drawing. Several classes and demos will be given during the show, which will be open to the public. PQG members can participate in hand quilting the donation quilt for next year. For more information, call Shirley Armon at (903) 872-6932 or (903) 641-1884.



Oct. 28

Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are invited.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information or how to become a member, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Oct. 28-Nov. 20

VOICE, in partnership with the Kerens Library, will offer La Voz para la Familia from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28 through Nov. 20 at the Kerens Library. La Voz para la Familia provides an opportunity for adults to improve English and parenting skills while their children are assisted with homework or involved in other activities provided by staff. This program is free of charge and open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information, call VOICE at (903) 872-0180 or visit the Web site at www.voiceinc.org.



Oct. 30

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas will host a “Workforce Center Orientation” at 10 a.m. and a job search workshop on “Resume Preparation” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. “WorkInTexas.com” training will be offered at 5:30 p.m. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



The Navarro College PAL organization will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cook Center on the college campus. All senior citizens are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and come enjoy food, fellowship and meet new friends. Come in costume for a fun Halloween party. Musical entertainment will be provided by Misty Holloway. For more information, call Carole at (903) 874-1211.



Nov. 4

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. All area OES members are invited. For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.



Nov. 11-20

VOICE will offer the Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program, a state-approved program for minors charged with attempted purchase, consumption, or possession of tobacco and is designed to the mandates of Texas law. VOICE staff is certified to facilitate this program. The class will be an eight-hour program divided into four two-hour sessions. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 11, 13, 18 and 20. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



Dec. 9-18

VOICE will offer the Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program, a state-approved program for minors charged with attempted purchase, consumption, or possession of tobacco and is designed to the mandates of Texas law. VOICE staff is certified to facilitate this program. The class will be an eight-hour program divided into four two-hour sessions. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 9, 11, 16 and 18. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.

        

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