December 22, 2007 10:33 pm
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This column is designed to give our local readers a place to put news and events that are important to them and others in the community.
Local news such as public meetings, luncheons, events and other non-club local items for not-for-profit associations are listed in this column.
Church events are printed separately in Church News published on Fridays.
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Dec. 24
Barry Masonic Lodge will be dark this month because of Christmas Eve.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. The post will be closed Christmas Day. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Clay Hammonds, one of the original members of the 1950s and 1960s band The Drifters will be performing at 10:30 a.m. at Sterling House of Corsicana. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Rita Sanders at (903) 872-8400.
Dec. 25
Winkler Masonic Lodge will be dark this month because of Christmas.
Dec. 27
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.
Dec. 28
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have Walker Creek Karaoke from 8 to 11:45 p.m. No cover charge. The post canteen will open at 4 p.m. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.
Dec. 29
Hat Brand Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be $6. For more information, call Lynn at (903) 874-7980 or Jody at (903) 362-3901.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of karaoke with Mr. Rock ‘n Roll 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.
Jan. 1
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the 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. For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
Jan. 3
Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at Blooming Grove Fire Station. The speaker will be Lance Watkins, president of Prosperity Bank in Blooming Grove. Light refreshments will be served.
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.
American Red Cross will have a Corsicana community blood drive from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro Shriners Club, 323 N. Commerce St. All donors will receive a gift and will be entered into a raffle for a $200 dinner for two at a restaurant of choice. Eat and drink well before donating and bring a photo ID. Donors must be in general good health, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be at least 17 years old. For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call (800) 448-3543. Walk-in donors are also welcome; however, those with appointment will be given priority.
Jan. 5
Hat Brand Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be $6. For more information, call Lynn at (903) 874-7980 or Jody at (903) 362-3901.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of Pure Country Karaoke with Connie and John from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. Sons of American Legion monthly meeting will be held at 5 p.m. To attend meetings, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Jan. 6
Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a barrel race at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.
Jan. 7
Corsicana Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.
City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly city council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce St.
Jan. 8
Vietnam Veterans of America will host a meeting at 6 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave. Vietnam Veterans of America represents former soldiers of that war, and provides support and information from around the country. The first hour will be dedicated to dining, followed by the meeting beginning around 7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $20, and veterans will need a DD form 214 to be eligible. Veterans are responsible for their own meals. Wives and significant others are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Roger Carson at (979) 209-4676 or view the Web site at www.vva.org.
Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.
Blooming Grove Historical Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall of Blooming Grove United Methodist Church. All people interested are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St. Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed professional counselor, will resume the study of “The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” Sheriff conducts these sessions on the first Tuesday of each month. All are welcome to learn and to give and receive support. For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Jan. 8-May 27
Nurturing Program Part I for parents of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 8 though May 27. These free classes will be held at the Bank of America building, 100 N. Main St., Third Floor, Suite 308. For more information, Valorie at VOICE, (903) 872-0180.
Jan. 10
Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.
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.
Jan. 12
The 60th annual Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held at 7 p.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center in downtown Kerens. The event will be emceed by Bob Belcher and will feature keynote speaker Jeff Crilley, author and Fox 4 Dallas news anchor. The evening will include a catered dinner, door prizes and awards. Tickets and tables may be purchased by contacting the chamber office at (903) 396-2391 or kerenschamber@txun.net. Tickets are $20 each.
Hat Brand Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be $6. For more information, call Lynn at (903) 874-7980 or Jody at (903) 362-3901.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of karaoke with Walker Creek from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover charge. Post will open at 2 p.m. The Legionnaires monthly meeting will be at 1 p.m. To attend this meeting, membership must be current. Sons of American Legion will have a chili supper from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost will be $2.50 a bowl. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Jan. 13
Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a barrel race at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.
American Legion Post 22 Ladies Auxiliary, will meet at 3 p.m. at the post, 632 N. Beaton St. To attend this meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Jan. 14
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. All precinct chairmen are encouraged to attend. For more information, reference the Web site at www.navgop.com.
Choirs from the community are invited to come to a rehearsal for the musical rendition of the MLK celebration. The rehearsal will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 409 N. Third St. For more information, call (903) 874-7834.
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and chili supper at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and their guests are cordially invited.
Jan. 15
Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All masons are invited.
Jan. 17
VOICE will celebrate the grand opening of “Laboratorio de Tecnologica” from 4 to 6 p.m., located across the hall from the VOICE offices at the Bank of America building, 100 N. Main St., Suite 311. The laboratory’s main purpose will be to broaden the education and awareness of Hispanic families. Topics covered in the laboratory will include parenting education, English as a second language, computer skills and safety. For more information, visit the VOICE Web site at www.voiceince.org or call (903) 872-0180.
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.
Jan. 19
Hat Brand Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be $6. For more information, call Lynn at (903) 874-7980 or Jody at (903) 362-3901.
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites members and their guests for an evening of Pure County Karaoke with Connie and John 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.
Jan. 20
Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a barrel race at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King Jr. events to be held locally will begin with a rally in Bunert Park at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Elijah Granger, principal of Drane Intermediate School. The rally will be followed by a march to the MLK Jr. Community Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave. At noon, there will be a oratorical contest on King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. For more information, call Elmeree Burrell at (903) 874-2821. At 7 p.m., there will be a MLK Jr. ceremony at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. For more information, call Dairy Johnson at (903) 654-0498.
Jan. 22
Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.
Jan. 24
Terry Fator, winner of “America’s Got Talent,” will perform at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave. Tickets are $30 and $15. A special “up front” ticket of $75 will give you back-stage access after the show along with a reception and a chance to meet Fator. All proceeds will benefit the Navarro Council of the Arts and the Mildred Drama Club. For tickets, call the Palace Theatre at (903) 874-7792.
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.
Jan. 26
Hat Brand Rodeo will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center, 4021 W. State Highway 22. Admission will be $6. For more information, call Lynn at (903) 874-7980 or Jody at (903) 362-3901.
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.
Jan. 28
Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. All masons are invited.
Jan. 31
VOICE will host the third annual men’s “Lunch-ON!” at First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St. This year’s speaker will be Sheriff J.B. Smith of Smith County. The sheriff will share hilarious tales of his career in law enforcement. There will be a party the evening before (Jan. 30) at the Corsicana Country Club, hosted by VOICE board member Eric Meyers Jr. to welcome Smith to Corsicana. Tables are now on sale with both events included. For more information, contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.
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