Published: October 14, 2006 01:13 pm      

Local Beat 10-15-06

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Oct. 15

Corsicana Independent School District community open house will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Collins Middle School, Corsicana High School and Tiger Stadium for the community to tour the new facilities.



Oct. 16

The district court jury panel set for 1:30 p.m. has been dismissed.



Navarro Extension Club will meet at the Navarro County Courthouse third floor at 11 a.m. This club works with Texas Cooperative Extension to strengthen and enrich families through education programs, leadership development and community service. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more information, call (903) 654-3075.



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. Band Booster membership is $5 per family.



Unique Parents of Unique Children support group meeting (for children with special needs) will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Carroll Elementary Early Childhood Center, 1101 E. 13th Ave. You are invited to join in for some freaky fun, frightening food and special speaker from Innovative Therapies Inc. Betsy Stroder presenting “Taking Care of the Caregiver.” Childcare will be provided. Door prizes will be awarded. You may just show up or you may RSVP to Crystal Richardson at (903) 874-2424 or e-mail crystal@upouc.com. You may also visit online at www.upouc.com.



Barry Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at Barry Methodist Church. H.M. Davenport will be the speaker. All other candidates are welcome to visit, and everyone in the area is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting.



Carter BloodCare will have a blood drive from 4 to 6 p.m. at Card and Party Factory, 100 S. Beaton St. To donate, one must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and bring a photo ID. Donors will receive a discount for tickets to the Nov. 21 Dallas Mavericks vs. Wizards game. For more information, call Kelly Harper at (972) 875-6971 or (800) 366-2834 or go online to carterbloodcare.org.



Oct. 16-17

Corsicana High School counselors will have senior parent meetings at 7 p.m. in the CHS library to give out important information for seniors.



Oct. 17

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on marketing from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $25. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Dawson Community Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Dawson. H.M. Davenport and Alan Bristol, candidates for Navarro County judge, will be the speakers on the subject of their plans for handling crime in Navarro County. For more information, contact president Donna Murray.



Navarro County Democratic Women will host a barbecue at 5 p.m. at Democratic headquarters, 317 W. Third Ave., across the street from the Navarro County Courthouse. For more information, call Eddie Pevehouse at (903) 879-2638.



Corsicana Downtown Association will meet at 6 p.m. at Wicklow Inn. Malinda Payne Sharpley and Wendy Huffman will be the speakers. They will bring attendees up to date on Main Street Project, the five-year plan, and explain how the Merchants Association fits into the overall growth plan for Corsicana and Navarro County. Refreshments will be served. Every merchant in Navarro County is cordially invited to attend. For more information, call CDA president Cliff Patterson at (903) 874-8285.



Oct. 17-19

The Salvation Army will take applications for Christmas assistance from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17-19 at The Salvation Army Church, 202 E. First Ave. When applying for assistance, bring the following: Social Security cards for each member of the household; birth certificates or Medicaid form for children 12 and younger; verification of income (i.e. pay stubs); and verification of expense (i.e. rent/mortgage payments, utility bills, medical bills, etc.); ages and clothing sizes of children under 12. Applicants must apply in person. Applications will not be taken over the phone. Make sure arrangements have been made for your children due to limited space. Senior citizens on limited income may also apply for Christmas help. Documents for seniors will be the same as above.



Oct. 18-Dec. 13

Anger Busting Group, sponsored by VOICE Inc. and Family Education and Family Support, will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 18 through Dec. 13, except for Nov. 22, at Bank of America, 100 N. Main St., Suite 308, Corsicana. Cost will be $25 per week paid weekly or in advance and $14.95 for workbook. Preregistration is required. Topics will include communication, stress management, importance of emotions and role modeling. Close the door on your anger. For more information, call Valorie at (903) 872-0180.



Oct. 19

Kerens Kiwanis will host a candidate forum at Kerens Volunteer Fire Department on South East Third Street in Kerens. There will be lasagna dinner (by donation) starting at 6 p.m. and the candidates will take the floor at 6:30 p.m. All funds raised will go toward Kiwanis Scholarships that are provided to Kerens students annually. For more information, e-mail ginascottward@yahoo.com.



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 Computer 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.



Corsicana Independent School District will have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Travis Center for all Spanish-speaking parents of high school students. Rebecca Lara has translated the student handbook into Spanish and will be covering it with the Hispanic parents. For more information, call Lara at (903) 874-8211, Ext. 4121.



Oct. 19-20

Navarro Regional Hospital Auxiliary will host a book fair fund-raiser from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital’s front lobby. All proceeds from the sales will benefit the NRH Auxiliary’s Winona Stewart Scholarship Fund for Navarro College students going into a medical field.



Oct. 20

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have Kuttin Edge Karaoke with Bob and Nancy McQuary from 8 to midnight. The VFW Post canteen will open at 4 p.m. A raffle fund-raiser will be held during the evening. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.



Hamilton-Beeman Memorial Association will have its annual business meeting at 11 a.m. at Retreat City Hall. Three officers will be elected. There will be a covered dish lunch following the meeting. For more information, call president Linda Bennett at (903) 872-3168.



Oct. 21

Kerens 2006 Cotton Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Kerens. There will be a pancake breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center. Arts and crafts booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be bingo, children’s activities, mule wagon rides, fire truck rides, antique cars, chili cook-off, tour of cotton gin, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, clay target shoot, horseshoe pitching competition, quilt show, tales of the cotton patch, live entertainment throughout the day, and displays of cotton equipment from over the years. The day will end with a downtown dance from 8 to 10 p.m. with Ira Bradford and Bustin Loose. Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy the music. Concessions will be available. For more information, call (903) 396-2665.



Central Texas Foundation Quarter Horse Registry Affiliate will have a two-man feedlot sorting at the Wild Horse Arena between Malakoff and Athens on State Highway 31. Current negative coggins required. For more information, view the Web site at www.ctfqhra.com or call Charlotte at (903) 288-0043 or AJ at (903) 879-2403.



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.



A benefit for firefighter Steve Vandiver will take place at the VFW, West State Highway 31. A benefit ride will leave between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. from the VFW. Entry fee will be $10 per person. For just $5, you can enjoy a barbecue dinner beginning at 6 p.m. A silent auction will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. An auction will begin at 8 p.m. and dance will follow. All proceeds will go to the Vandiver family.



Baby Jacob Owen Corsicana Heart Walk, sponsored by the American Heart Association, will be held beginning at 8 a.m. in Community Park. An awards ceremony will be at 8:15 a.m. The walk will begin at 9 a.m. Teams are needed. There will be food, drinks, blood pressure screenings and children’s activities such as face painting, HEBuddy, bounce house and games. For more information, call Wayne Owen at (903) 874-5383 or Rebekah Owen at (903) 872-1011.



The 42nd annual Optimist Club auction benefiting the youth of Navarro County will be held at The Cook Center. You may preview items starting at 6 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7 p.m. You are invited to come out for food, fun and a good cause. If you cannot be there in person, you may view it on Northland Cable TV Channel 3 and phone in your bids. You may check out auction items online at www.corsicanaoptimist.org. For more information, call Deb at (903) 875-0187.



Blooming Grove Ex-Students Association will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for visiting in the park, lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Blooming Grove High School cafeteria, and the program and business meeting from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information and lunch reservations (by Oct. 11), call Helen Barnell at (903) 695-2286.



Union High Volunteer Fire Department, located just west of the intersection of Farm-to-Market roads 642 and 638, will have a stew supper at 5:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted. There will be auction immediately following the supper. Candidates are invited to come and speak.



Richland Volunteer Fire Department will host a street dance and barbecue dinner starting at 5 p.m. The Full House Band will provide the entertainment for the evening. Up for a raffle will be a beautiful queen-size quilt. Raffle tickets are available from any Richland VFD member and will be available on the day of the event. Come and enjoy good food and music.



The 287 R/C Fire and Rescue Volunteer Fire Department will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its new fire station, 9924 S. U.S. Highway 287. All proceeds will benefit the 287 R/C Fire and Rescue. If you would like to donate items, call Vonda at (903) 874-2746 or Pat at (903) 872-9663.



Eureka Masonic Lodge No. 1060 will have a fund-raiser and award ceremony for 50 and 60 year members. A light supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program. The public is invited. For more information, call Carroll Sigman at (903) 874-0530.



Sterling House of Corsicana will have a country and western concert featuring Ray Awalt from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.



Oct. 23

The district court jury panel for 10 a.m. has been dismissed.



Emhouse Community Center will have a regular meeting at 7 p.m. There will be a program and light refreshments. Everyone in the area is invited to attend.



Oct. 23-27

Navarro Council of the Arts will present the 28th annual October Arts Festival featuring “Groovy Art from the 1960s.” This festival will be for all third and fourth graders in Navarro County and will take place at Sam Houston Elementary. For more information, call (903) 872-5411.



Oct. 24

Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave., will have registration for clogging classes and a demonstration of clogging at 6 p.m. A class for beginning cloggers will start at 6 p.m. Nov. 7. For more information, call (903) 654-4980.



Oct. 25

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a combination workshop on changing your mindset to make money and proposal writing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $50. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Oct. 26

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.



“The Last Rose: A Civil War Remembrance” will be presented at 7 p.m. in the Pearce Collections Museum, located at The Cook Center on the Navarro College campus. Admission will be $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased from The Cook Center gift shop or by calling the museum at (903) 875-7438 or (903) 875-7437.



Through Oct. 27

Piecemakers Quilt Guild will have its 26th annual quilt show at the Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave. Quilts will on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission. For more information, contact Eddie Sue Pryor at (254) 578-1239, (903) 654-0628 or by e-mail at essie@hughes.net or the Navarro Council of the Arts at (903) 872-5411.



Oct. 27

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 midnight. The VFW Post canteen will open at 4 p.m. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.



A job fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 801 N. 13th St., Corsicana.



Oct. 27-28, Nov. 3-5

Navarro College Theatre Department will present “The Gnomes and the Un-Gnome,” a play written by theatre director Shellie O’Neal, at the Dawson Auditorium on the Corsicana college campus. This children’s play will be presented at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Oct. 27; 7 p.m. Oct. 28; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 3; 7 p.m. Nov. 4; and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Admission will be free, but donations will be accepted to facilitate the theatre department’s attendance of the state community college theatre festival. For more information, call (903) 875-7632.



Oct. 28

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for a Halloween party and Country Sue’s Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. A contest for the best male and female costumes will begin at 10 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have a dance with The Country Skyliners from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and admission will be $5 per person. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.



The Rankin Brothers will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave. This ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll band is a must see. For more information or tickets, call (903) 874-7792. You may also visit the Web site at www.rankinbrothers.com.



Oct. 30

Corsicana High School will have “College Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. in the CHS commons. About 25 college representatives are expected to attend as well as local organizations offering scholarships. CHS will also provide a financial aid seminar about 6:30 p.m. in the CHS library. There will also be free hot dogs and free T-shirts. Information may also be found on the Web site at www.cisd.org then click on “schools” in right-hand column, click on “Corsicana High School,” then on “CHS-Go Center.”



Oct. 31

VOICE will have a family fun fall festival from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on the Bank of America parking lot (facing North 12th Street). Come by before or after trick or treating downtown. There will be a bounce house, games, face painting, and more. Concessions will be available as well. There will be a chance to win a prize pack which includes passes for Six Flags Holiday in the Park. For more information, call or e-mail Gina Ward at (903) 872-0180 or gward@voiceinc.org.



Downtown Trick-or-Treat will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Beaton Street in downtown Corsicana, sponsored by Corsicana Main Street Project and Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department. There will be popcorn and refreshments, costume pictures in Pocket Park at 120 N. Beaton St., bicycle give away at 5 p.m., and Halloween music by DJ Slicky D. For more information, call (903) 654-4874 or (903) 654-4851.



“A Bedazzled Halloween” will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Cook Center planetarium, which will be transformed into a virtual haunted house with the help of the Navarro College Art Club. The fun-filled digital adventure will entertain the entire family. It will be shown starting every half hour. Admission will be $1 per person. The Art Club will also hold a spooky art exhibit in the Navarro College Caston Fine Arts Building from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will provide children who attend a free Halloween goody bag. Proceeds will benefit art scholarships for Navarro College students. For more information, call (903) 874-1211 or (800) 988-5317.



Nov. 1

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on how to start a small business from 10 a.m. to noon 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.



Nov. 2

American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Shriner’s building, 323 N. Commerce St. To donate, one must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and bring a photo ID. While appointments will be honored at the drive, they are not required and walk-ins are welcome. For an appointment or more information, call (800) 448-3543.



Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on employee benefits and what’s the plan from 10 a.m. to noon at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $29. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



The Palace Theatre will present “The Great Dinner” featuring the catering kitchen from Perini’s Ranch in Buffalo Gap. This fund-raising chuck wagon dinner will feature prime rib and real Texas fun with new country artist Matt Koger. This fund-raising dinner will be held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bob Kingman. For more information, call the Palace Theatre at (903) 874-7792.



Nov. 4

“Easy Entertaining 101” will be presented at 6 p.m. at Texas Tea House, sponsored by Corsicana Camp Fire, Motycka’s and Texas Tea House. The evening will include demonstrations from two chefs and one florist for holiday entertaining, sample dinner including desserts, and exclusive shopping. Demonstrators will rotate through the three rooms in the Texas Tea House so everyone will have an opportunity to view the demonstrations and participate in the fun. Table sponsorships are available. This event is a fund-raiser for Camp Fire. For more information, call Camp Fire program director Jamie Kitchens at (903) 874-6931.



Emhouse Community Center will have a spaghetti supper fund-raiser from 4 to 6 p.m. Meals will be $6 for adults and $3 for children. Candidates will speak at 6 p.m. and an auction will follow.



Corsicana Opry Band will spotlight local stars Sissy Dee, Christi Driskoll Self, Cody Crum, Elias Lowe, Matt Siwinski and Blake Devine at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St.. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission will be $10 per person. Tickets are available at The Ark on North Beaton Street or by calling (903) 872-8226. Concessions will also be available.



Nov. 6

City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove.



Corsicana Art League will meet at 6 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave. The program will be given by Steven Scott with DVDs on the “Importance of Lighting” and “Techniques of Lighting.” Refreshments will be served. There will be a set up for painting or sketching. Anyone interested is invited to attend.



Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on writing a winning 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.



Nov. 7

Corsicana Chapter 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at the Corsicana Masonic Temple, 201 N. 15th St. All area OES members are invited to attend. Potluck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Allie Mae Dodson at (903) 872-6848.



Nov. 9

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on understanding financial statements from 10 a.m. to noon 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.



Nov. 9-12

A cowboy action shooting will take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 9, 9 a.m. Nov. 10-11, and 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Old Fort Parker between Mexia and Groesbeck in Limestone County. Participants come from across the state and country. For more information, call Ray at (254) 576-2026 or Sara at (254) 729-5253 or e-mail to oldfortparker@aol.com.



Nov. 10

Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on planning to stay in business from 9 a.m. to noon at the Navarro College Continuing Education Center, 41st Street and Seventh Avenue. Cost of the workshop will be $39. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Nov. 11

Gospel Music Concert will spotlight Gary Douglas, Family and Friends at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Admission will be $10 per person. Tickets are available at The Ark on North Beaton Street or by calling (903) 872-8226. Concessions will also be available.



Nov. 13

Navarro County Historical Society will meet for its annual banquet at 7 p.m. at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave. Recognized will be Historian of the Year and Law Enforcement Peace Officer of the Year. Guest speaker will be Dr. Alan Skinner, a noted Texas archeologist. Also recognized will be founding board members as the society culminates its 50th anniversary year in 2006. RSVP by Nov. 6 for the dinner which will be $10.



Nov. 14

Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on preparing your business for an OSHA audit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Navarro College Continuing Education Center, 41st Street and Seventh Avenue. Cost of the workshop will be $39. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Nov. 15

Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on what’s stressing you out and communication is the key from 10 a.m. to noon at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $25. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Nov. 16

Downtown Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Beaton Street in downtown Corsicana. Sponsored by the Corsicana Main Street Project and Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department, there will be live entertainment, Santa Claus, free fried chicken and refreshments and fireworks. For more information, call (903) 654-4874 or (903) 654-4851.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on understanding commercial lending from 10 a.m. to noon 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.



Nov. 29

Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on understanding copyrights, patents and trademarks from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.



Dec. 1

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on how to start a small business from 10 a.m. to noon 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.



Dec. 5

Corsicana Chapter 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will have a stated meeting at the Corsicana Masonic Temple, 201 N. 15th St. Sherry Fowler, District 1 Section 6 deputy grand matron, will be making her official visit. All area OES members are invited to attend. Potluck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call Allie Mae Dodson at (903) 872-6848.



Navarro College SBDC will have a workshop on writing a winning business plan from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.



Dec. 14

Navarro College SBDC will have a government contracting and 8(a) certification workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. Cost of the workshop will be $50. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Through Dec. 22

“Lonesome Dove” photograph collection in on display at the Pearce Collections Museum, located in The Cook Center at Navarro College, through Dec. 22. The Pearce Collections Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays.