April 09, 2007 09:30 am
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April 9
The Republican Party of Navarro County will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the seventh floor of the Bank of America building, 100 N. Main St. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, visit the Web site at www.navgop.com.
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have an Easter potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.
Corsicana Band Boosters will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Corsicana High School band hall. Parents of students in Drane Intermediate School, Collins Middle School and Corsicana High School bands and anyone else who is interested in encouraging and supporting the band program are invited to attend.
April 10
Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are welcome.
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a basic workshop on how to start a small business from 1 to 3 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.
Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Fire Mountain Grill in Waxahachie. The program, “A Jar of Life,” will be presented by Dyan Brooke. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend.
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. Parents of 11th and 12th grade students and parents of students who will be ninth graders in the fall are especially invited to attend. Topics to be discussed will be scholarships for high school students by Dr. Tommy Stringer, vice president for institutional advancement at Navarro College, and AVID, a program designed to increase school wide learning and performance by Corsicana High School staff. For more information, contact the Navarro County NAACP by mail at P.O. Box 284, Corsicana, TX 75151-0284, or contact president Leonard Dixon at (903) 872-3760.
Kerens City Council will have a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Kerens City Hall, 200 S. Colket Ave.
Oak Valley board of alderman meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Oak Valley Town Hall.
April 11
Volunteer tax preparation service will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library for people who need free assistance.
A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by Navarro College, 3200 W. Seventh Ave. The drive will be held in Gibson Hall on the college campus. Donors will receive a free Makeover Madness T-shirt and be entered into the Makeover Madness prize drawing. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Phil Sims at (903) 875-7543.
April 12
Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are welcome.
Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce will have a “Tooting Your Own Horn” business highlight featuring Family Care of Texas from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Franklin Bank, Highway 31, Kerens. This event will feature refreshments, door prizes, and an opportunity to get to know members of Kerens Chamber of Commerce. Family Care will also provide free blood pressure checks. You are invited to come and bring information about your business. For more information, call (903) 396-2391.
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a “Workshop 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.
The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present “Tap Kids” at 7:30 p.m. For more information or tickets, call (903) 872-5411.
April 13
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have First Class Karaoke with Jerry and Nedra House from 8 to 11:45 p.m. The VFW Post canteen will open at 4 p.m. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.
Navarro County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Tiger Stadium at 9:45 a.m. to tour the new stadium, courtesy of Corsicana Athletic Director Sam Thompson. All members are encouraged to be on time since the tour will leave promptly. President is Virginia Mays.
April 14
A softball tournament hosted by the Relay for Life team from Mildred will take place at Lake Halbert. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. All teams are encouraged and welcome to participate. Entry fee is $150 per team. First and second place teams will receive T-shirts, and first place team will take home a beautiful trophy. Food and drinks will be available, and a schedule will be announced at a later date. For more information or to register a team, call (903) 654-0896 or (903) 654-8740.
Gospel music concert for charity to benefit the Navarro County Food Pantry will take place at Martin’s Music Hall at 201 S. Beaton St. with dining at 6 p.m. and show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $10 per person and may be reserved by calling (903) 872-8226. Featured performers will be Olivia Buchanan, Debbie Carter, Sherry French, Janet Martin, Virginia Martin, Tandi Muncy, Christi Driskell Self and Alyssa Wilchar.
The 2007 Duck Dash will take place at 12:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Park, sponsored by Child Advocates of Navarro County, to benefit abused and neglected children in the community. Over 3,000 rubber ducks will be in the pond. Come join in the fun and race a duck to win prizes. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, so come show your support and help stop child abuse in the county. For more information or to “adopt a duck,” call (903) 872-3772.
Navarro County Genealogical Society will sponsor a workshop from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room. The speaker will be Lynna Kay Shuffield, longtime genealogist and research consultant, speaker, workshop leader and writer. Topics will include research at special collections and archives, 20th century military research and war dead, and Civil War research. Cost will be $25 per person. Box lunches will be $8. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Genealogy Department at (903) 654-4810 or e-mail to roots@ci.corsicana.tx.us or Debra Hardin at jd.djhardin@sbcglobal.net. Make checks payable to Navarro County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2278, Corsicana, TX 75151.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of karaoke with Wayne Farmer from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. Also, it is election time and all members with a 2007 paid membership will be allowed to vote. Cards will be checked. Elections for Legionnaires will be at 1 p.m. while the SAL members’ election will be 5 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
The sixth annual PnE Ranch open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can “summerize” your llamas for the Texas heat. This will be a great day to talk “Llama 101” and get all of your questions answered. There will be toenail clipping, worming and shearing available for llamas while you visit with other llama owners. Everyone is welcome. PnE Ranch is located on Farm-to-Market Road 709, one-half mile west of Farm-to-Market Road 2542. For more information, call Jessie Rierson, manager, (903) 673-2460 or (903) 654-4081.
Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce will have an animal vaccination clinic from noon to 4 p.m. in front of Kerens City Hall with rabies shots at $6 for dogs and cats. Dr. John Beck will provide the vaccinations. Kerens city tags will be provided to those living in the Kerens city limits at $3 each. There will also be a raffle for a doggy gift basket and sodas for sale while you wait. For more information, call (903) 396-2391.
Dawson Lions Club will have its annual supper and auction at 5:30 p.m. at Dawson Volunteer Fire Department. The meal will be barbecue with all the trimmings at $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. An auction will follow the meal. You are invited to come and enjoy a good meal and have some buying fun.
April 15
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will have its Ladies Auxiliary elections held at 3 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
April 17
Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All master masons are welcome.
April 19
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a “Workshop 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.
R.O.S.E. Downtown Association will have its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. Snacks will be served. All businesses in the downtown area are invited.
April 19-28
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave., will present Corsicana playwright Norma Russell’s “Home to Roost” at 7:30 p.m. April 19-21, 24, 26-28, and at 2 p.m. April 22. The cast includes Rusty Bryan, Cindi Bowling, Gail Christie, David Driver, Sandra McClure Mahood, Joey McClure, Kyle Montgomery, Tamera Montgomery, Tim Nicholson, Betty Northcott, Cathy Russell, Amy Swann and Alyssa Wilchar. Tickets are $13 for adults, $11 for students and seniors 65 and over, and $7.50 for kids 12 and under. For tickets or more information, call (903) 872-5421.
April 20
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have Pure Country Karaoke with John Tilley from 8 p.m. to midnight. The VFW Post canteen will open at 4 p.m. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.
A family night out, including a sock hop with a DJ, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rice Elementary School gym, sponsored by the Rice PTO. There will be no admission cost. There will be a dance contest, hula contest, twist contest and costume contest. People will taught how to “hand jive” and concessions will be available including root beer floats, sodas, pizza, candy and chips. Proceeds from concessions will benefit the Rice Elementary PTO. For more information, call Donna at (903) 641-1811 after 5 p.m. or Gena at (972) 921-1103 after 3 p.m.
April 21
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of First Class Entertainment with Nedra and Jerry House from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Community Care Club of the Richland-Chambers Reservoir south side communities of St. Elmo, Winkler, Midway and Streetman will hold its fourth annual spring bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southern Oak Volunteer Fire Department at the Southern Oaks entrance on Farm-to-Market Road 416, east of Streetman or west of the intersection of FM 488 and FM 416. There will be homemade breads and sausage on a stick sold. A handmade afghan will be raffled off and there will be fun for all. For more information, call Edna at (903) 599-4008.
Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce will roast Kerens resident and Paschal Funeral Home owner Gene Bullard Jr. beginning at 7 p.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center. There will be a light meal served and many laughs promised. Tickets are on sale from any Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce director or you may call the Kerens Chamber at (903) 396-2391.
The annual Texas Aggie Muster, to honor all Texas Aggies who have passed away within the last year, will be held at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana. All former and current students, their families and friends of Texas A&M University are invited to attend. For more information, contact Kimberly Green at (903) 875-8104 or by e-mail at aggie1996@hotmail.com. Additional information about Texas Aggie Muster and other A&M traditions and programs can be obtained by contacting The Association of Former Students at (979) 845-7514 or by visiting the Web site at www.AggieNetwork.com.
April 23
Barry Masonic Lodge will have a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are welcome.
Carroll Elementary School third-grade students will present a concert, “A Night at the Movies,” at 6 p.m. The students will bring songs from six different movies to life. The students will use technology, musical instruments and of their singing voices to make this an exciting and interesting event for audience members.
April 24
Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a regular stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are welcome.
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a business plan from 2 to 5 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.
April 26
VOICE will have the third annual spring luncheon at noon at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. this year’s guest speaker will be Texas author and world traveler Joyce Brooks (www.joycebrookstravel.com). For more information or to purchase your table, call Gina Ward at (903) 872-0180 or e-mail to gward@voiceinc.org.
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a “Workshop 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.
April 28
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening sock hop with Country Sue’s Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. The ladies auxiliary will host the evening having a hula-hoop contest, best dancers, best dressed, etc. There will be fun and prizes. Post will open at 2 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will have a raffle at the open car show at Derrick Days. Tickets are $1 each or $5 for six. You do not have to be present to win. All proceeds will benefit the Navarro County Food Pantry.
A three-on-three basketball tournament, sponsored by the City of Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department, will be held beginning at 10 a.m. between Sixth Avenue and Collin Street, during Derrick Days. Teams need to report by 9 a.m. No entry fee. There will be advanced, recreational, and women’s divisions. There will be cash prizes and trophies. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Slicky D. Registration deadline will be April 26. For more information, call (903) 851-1182.
The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present Billy Joe Shaver and Ray Wylie Hubbard at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Derrick Days celebration. Tickets are $30 and $18. For more information or tickets, call (903) 872-5411.
Dawson 4-H Club will have its annual banquet/auction at 5 p.m. at the Dawson High School cafeteria. The meal will be brisket with all the trimmings. Donations for the auction, banquet and/or cash may be made at the banquet or call Steve McCormick at (903) 641-3232.
Grange Hall Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at noon at Barry Methodist Church Annex, State Highway 22. The noon covered dish luncheon will precede a 1 p.m. business meeting. The association will provide drinks and dinnerware.
May 1
Corsicana Chapter 118, OES, will have a stated meeting at Corsicana Masonic Temple, 201 N. 15th St. All area OES members are invited to attend. Potluck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
May 3
American Red Cross monthly community blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Navarro Shriners Club, 323 N. Commerce St. Celebrate Mother’s Day by saving a life in May. You can help ensure blood is available for area patients and honor Ruby Lopez, a local mom, who is battling cancer. All presenting donors will be entered into a a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Bath & Body Works. To donate, you must be 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and present a photo ID. For more information, call Sue Wilson, Corsicana Area volunteer blood services coordinator, at (903) 874-7823.
May 5
Dresden Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting beginning with a memorial service at Dresden Methodist Church at 11 a.m. followed by a covered dish lunch at noon and a business meeting at 1 p.m. Your attendance will be appreciated.
Corsicana Opry will have legendary country music at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. Spotlighted will be Vicki Gatling, Connie Villareal, Zanada Tally, Virginia Martin, Bill Baldwin, Bobby Fluker, Fred Hayes, Billy Lewis, Ron Sikes and Jim Barbas. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission will be $10 per person. For more information or tickets, call (903) 872-8226.
May 12
The Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force will host its ninth annual Corsicana Airsho from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Municipal Airport. The event will include flying and static displays of World War II airplanes, warbirds, classic tail-draggers and general aviation planes. There will be formation flight teams, airplane rides, radio controlled airplanes and classic cars. Food and drinks and a host of vendor booths will also be available.
Gospel music concert for charity to benefit Relay for Life will take place at Martin’s Music Hall at 201 S. Beaton St. with dining at 6 p.m. and show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $10 per person and may be reserved by calling (903) 872-8226. Featured performers will be Cleita Ferrell, New Day Gospel Trio, Tim Brady, Virginia Martin, Blooming Grove Gospel Trio, Jeremy McKissack, Chelsea Duncan, plus more Christian artists.
May 18-19
Navarro County Relay for Life will be held at Tiger Field, West State Highway 31, Corsicana. The survivors’ lap will be the first lap of the relay beginning at 7 p.m. May 18. The luminaria ceremony will be held at 9 p.m. May 18. For more information about the cancer survivors’ lap, contact Jamie Kitchens at (903) 875-9729 or by e-mail to jamiekitchens@sbcglobal.net. For general information about the relay or the luminaria ceremony, contact Rhonda Davis at (903) 875-7011 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, (903) 874-1883 after 5 p.m., (903) 654-0885 or by e-mail at rdavis@natenv.com.
May 19
A benefit will be held for Tyler Malone at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Dance music will be provided by Zanada Tally, Billy Roy Mitchum, Sissy and Bobby Perry and a number of other musicians. Tyler, a 9-year-old Mildred student, was injured Feb. 7 in an ATV accident that severed his spine and left him paralyzed. All proceeds from the dance will go to the James and Leslie Grigar for Tyler Malone Fund.
June 8
GED graduation ceremony will be held in Dawson Auditorium on the Navarro College Corsicana campus. All those who passed their GED during the 2006-2007 school year and reside in Navarro, Ellis, Limestone or Freestone counties are invited to participate in this ceremony. To sign up, contact Sina Taimanao at (903) 875-7464 or (903) 875-7460 before May 30.
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