October 15, 2008 09:13 pm
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Oct. 16
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.
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.
Dawson Independent School District will have its regular board meeting at 7 p.m.
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 2008 Kerens Cotton Harvest Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in historic downtown Kerens. There will be an antique tractor show, pancake breakfast, arts, crafts, food booths, kids games, quilt show, cake and sweets bake-off, chili cook-off, target shooting, 3-on-3 basketball, wagon rides, gin tours, and a dance with the Ira Bradford band. For more information, call (903) 396-2665 or view the Web site at www.kerenslibrary.org.
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.
Blooming Grove Ex-Students Association will have its annual get-together and meeting. Visitation and breakfast will be at 9:30 a.m. at the Blooming Grove City Park. Come visit with former classmates and friends. Lunch, for $5 per person, will be served at 11:30 a.m. at the Blooming Grove High School cafeteria. At 1:30 p.m., a program will be held in the BGHS auditorium honoring the classes of 1948, 1958, 1968 and 1983. Association dues are $10 and enable the organization to support opportunities to today’s Blooming Grove students. For more information, e-mail to ggbill@valornet.com.
Dawson fall festival will be held at the Dawson City Park. Dawson Elementary School will host the festival with other organizations and vendors joining in the fun from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be food and games, so come join in the fun. Then from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Dawson 4-H will host a dance with the band Rusty Road.
Oct. 20
Barry Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at Barry United Methodist Church. The meeting is open to all candidates who would like to speak. Light refreshments will be served.
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.
Chatfield/Tupelo Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Chatfield Community Center. Larry Cheek, Rice chief of police, will be the speaker. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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.
Calico dance officers and sponsor Kara Guinn will be working for tips at Napoli’s, 111 E. Collin St., from 5 to 9 p.m. The money earned from tips will be put toward the trip to perform at the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 1. You are invited to come and bring your family and friends for a fun night out on the town while supporting the Calico dance officers.
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.
Retreat Volunteer Fire Department, located at the intersection of Farm-to-Market Roads 2555 and 709, will have barbecue sandwiches for sale and a barbecue dinner and auction. Barbecue sandwiches, chips and drinks will be for sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A barbecue dinner with all the fixings and desserts will be from 5 to 7 p.m. or until it’s all gone. The auction will start around 6 p.m. For more information or if you would like to donate anything for the auction or donate a dessert for the dinner, call (903) 875-8455.
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.
“Hair Because We Care” luncheon and style show will be held at Cassady’s Boutique, 800 N. Main St. A free lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cassady’s will be buying wigs for Reach for Recovery with a portion of the sales. Please RSVP to (903) 872-3332.
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.
Navarro County Republican Women will meet at noon on the seventh floor of the Bank of America Building. The program will feature comments from local Republican candidates and/or representatives discussing their campaign efforts and current information. Members and visitors are welcome to attend. The organization is open to all Republican women in Navarro County. Everyone who is interested is invited to attend the meeting and learn more about the organization. Lunch is $7 each and paid at the door. For reservations, call Anne Curtis at (903) 874-0056 or e-mail to jraycurtis@netzero.net.
A voting rally will be held at 6 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave. The emcee will be Pastor Dairy Johnson Sr. The keynote speaker will be attorney James Polk. For more information, call (903) 874-2921.
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.
Oct. 31
VOICE will host its annual family fun fall festival from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in the Bank of America parking lot. The festival will begin at 2 p.m. this year to especially cater to smaller children during the first hour. Children and families of all ages are welcome and all activities are free of charge. These will be an obstacle course, bounce house, slide, games, face and hair painting, hot dogs, drinks, and prizes. For more information, contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.
Downtown Trick or Treat will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m. There will be costume pictures in Pocket Park (photos by Memories by Melissa — two 4x6 for $12), bicycle giveaway, Halloween music by DJ Slicky D, pet costume contest and pet pictures, face painting, haunted house at The Art Spot, and spooky stories beginning at 5 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library. For more information, contact event co-sponsors Corsicana Main Street Project at (903) 654-4851 or Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department at (903) 654-4874.
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. 5
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session discussing copyrights and patents 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. A free basic workshop on how to start a small business will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., also at the chamber. For more information or to register for either workshop, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.
Nov. 6
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a free session on sales tax workshop — knowing your responsibilities from 10 a.m. to noon at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.
Nov. 8
Navarro County Genealogical Society will present a free workshop on genealogy research from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room, 100 N. 12th St. A brief NCGS meeting will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Registration for the workshop will begin at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend the morning session for beginner research (from 10:30 a.m. to noon), the afternoon session for advanced research (from 1 to 3 p.m.), or attend both sessions. Pre-registration is preferred. For more information or to pre-register, contact the Liz Gillispie Genealogy Department at the Corsicana Public Library, (903) 654-4810; or by e-mail at roots@ci.corsicana.tx.us.
Nov. 10
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and catered Thanksgiving dinner at 6 p.m. at Star Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited. Because this is being catered, please RSVP by Nov. 1 by calling Trudy at (903) 874-7050.
Nov. 11
Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.
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.
Nov. 13
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a combination workshop on how to get government contracts 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 $25. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.
Nov. 18
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a workshop on developing policies and procedures for small business from 11 a.m. to 1 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.
Nov. 19
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.
Nov. 20
Downtown Lighting Ceremony will be held at the intersection of Beaton and Collin streets. Pictures with Santa in Pocket Park will be from 3 to 5 p.m. (photos by Memories by Melissa — two 4x6 for $12). Beginning at 5 p.m., there will be free chicken and refreshments, music presented by Sam Houston Elementary Choir, Corsicana High School choral program and Corsicana Swing Orchestra, carriage rides by Star Buck Carriage, and visits with Santa. The lighting ceremony and fireworks display will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call Corsicana Main Street Project at (903) 654-4851.
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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