May 06, 2008 01:29 am
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For a complete listing of local beat items, view the Daily Sun Web site at www.corsicanadailysun.com.
May 6
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 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.
Navarro College will host a retirement reception from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Cook Center to honor three longtime employees of the college: Gena Hawkins, who managed the Corsicana campus computer center for more than 14 years; Anita Lane, who served as the coordinator and as an instructor of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program for 12 years; and Lewis Orr, who served as basketball coach since 1976. All are invited in wishing these three loyal employees a wonderful and rewarding retirement. For more information, contact events coordinator Carole Davenport at (903) 875-7340 or carole.davenport@navarrocollege.edu.
Blooming Grove Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at Heritage Hall of Blooming Grove United Methodist Church. There will be a roundtable discussion of the life and times of the past. Everyone who has stories, pictures, and artifacts of early life in the area are invited to attend and share with others. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.
An informational meeting regarding a proposed residential development in the Retreat area will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room. The developers of the proposed housing development will be on hand to answer questions and provide handout information to interested residents of the area.
Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Valley Community Center. The crime report will be given and there will be food and fellowship. Bring a dish and come join in. All are welcome.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Navarro County will meet at 7 p.m. May 6 in the fellowship hall of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St. All are welcome to learn and to give and to receive support. On May 13, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, will conduct a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living With Depression and Manic Depression.” Due to a conflict in scheduling, the workbook study has been moved from the first Tuesday to the second Tuesday during this month only. For information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Kerens City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Kerens City Hall, 200 S. Colket Ave.
May 7
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a job search workshop on “Microsoft Word” at 9 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. Special guest will be Paula Butler with the Texas AgriLife Extension office, who will present a program on medications that may negate therapeutic values of other medicines. Join your friends and neighbors for this informative meeting. Refreshments will be served.
May 7-28
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, invites all its members and guests to its weekly pool tournament fund-raiser at 8 p.m. each Wednesday in May. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.
May 8
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a free basic workshop on how to start a small business from 2 to 4 p.m. 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.
Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
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.
May 10
The Legionnaires’ monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. Installation of officers for the new year will be installed. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.
Corsicana Preservation Foundation fund-raiser ball, benefiting the essence of Corsicana through preservation, will be held at the recently renovated Halbert Home, 1250 W. Third Ave. There will be cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and mint juleps. Dancing will be to the Corsicana Swing Orchestra. Tickets are $100 per person and are tax deductible. Black tie/period dress is optional. For more information, contact Mary Steely at (903) 875-0354.
The 10th annual Corsicana AirSho will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Municipal Airport, C. David Campbell Field, located off U.S. Highway 287, five miles southeast of Corsicana. The event, sponsored by the Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force, will have vintage World War II aircraft, formation flying by the Texas V-Tails, Falcon Flight and performances by Vietnam era FAC 02 and replica of a Japanese Zero. Airplane rides will be available. There will be remote control model aircraft flights, classic cars on display, vendor booths, plenty of food and drinks and activities for all ages. A free airplane ride drawing will be held after final flying performances (must be present to win). Admission will be $5 per person or $10 per carload. Free admission to veterans and active military personnel with valid identification. For more information, call John Ausley at (972) 279-0033 or (469) 387-0992 or visit the Web site at www.coyotesquadron.org.
Younger Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting. Business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a memorial address. Anyone interested is invited to bring a picnic lunch and join in this yearly gathering.
May 12
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and potluck supper at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.
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., Corsicana. District Judge John H. Jackson will be the featured speaker upon the subject of family law. Jackson will be declared an honorary Republican for that day, as an answer to bipartisanship. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, reference the Web site at www.navgop.com.
Navarro County Relay for Life team captain’s and committee meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the YMCA Optimist Room. Anyone interested is invited. For more information, visit the Web site at http://events.cancer.org/rflnavarrocotx or by e-mail to blcollard@yahoo.com, jamekitch@yahoo.com or rdavis@natenv.com.
May 13
Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
Eureka Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members, any active volunteers who want to join, and any residents are invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009, Corsicana, will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade. 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, are eligible for membership. Annual dues of $20 and a copy of DD Form 214 must accompany he application. Spouses and others guests are welcome. Dining and socializing will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Chapter officers for the coming year will be elected at this meeting.
Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana. Derek Scasta, Texas AgriLife Extension agent, will bring the program on landscaping. All active and retired federal employees, their spouses and guests are invited to attend. For more information, call Bob Kral at (903) 874-3092. NARFE’s local Web site is www.DFWnarfe.net.
May 14
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a job search workshop on “Making Yourself Matter” at 10 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
May 15
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.
May 16
Grazing management workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at 77 Ranch in Blooming Grove. A meal will be served at noon. RSVP by May 12 to AgriLife Extension at (903) 654-3075.
May 16-17
Navarro County Relay for Life will be held from 7 p.m. May 16 through 7 a.m. May 17 at Community Park near the YMCA. If you are a cancer survivor, you are invited to a reception from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Optimist Room at the YMCA, preceding the relay. If not already registered as a cancer survivor or caregiver, you can do so at that time. All survivors and caretakers are invited to take part in the opening ceremonies. For information, contact survivor/caregiver chairman Donna Hillis at (903) 874-2984. Community Services, from 5 p.m. May 16 through 7 a.m. May 17, will provide transportation to and from the Cornerstone Baptist Church parking lot to the relay. For information, contact Jamie Kitchens at (903) 874-9729.
May 17
Chasing the Cure will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mildred High School track. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. There will be fun and games. For $1 each you can buy a white balloon in memory or in honor of a survivor. Balloons will be released at noon. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. For more information, call Sherrie Bottoms at (903) 872-0392.
May 18
Hopewell Cemetery Association will meet at the cemetery for its annual meeting. The speaker and business meeting will begin at 11 a.m. with a covered dish lunch afterwards. Gene Horn of LaPorte will be the guest speaker. If inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the Navarro Fire Station. Your attendance will be appreciated, but if you cannot attend, your donations may be sent to Hopewell Cemetery Association, in care of Rosellan Richards, secretary/treasurer, 9300 County Road SE2150, Corsicana, TX 75109.
May 19
VOICE and Navarro County AgriLife Extension will host a healthy living class from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the VOICE office, located in the Bank of America Building, 100 N. Main St., Third Floor, Suite 308. This class will be free and the public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.
May 20
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session discussing copyrights and patents 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.
Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after lodge.
May 21
North Central Texas WorkForce’s Corsicana Center will host a job search workshop on “Microsoft Excel training” at 9 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
May 22
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a business 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 $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.
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.
May 23
A mission trip fund-raiser will be held at 7 p.m. at the YMCA-Rhoades Optimist Room to help with area youth going to help work in the Berryville, Ark., area which was hard hit by tornadoes last year. The mission trip will be taken in June. The fund-raiser will be a complete spaghetti dinner with live entertainment by the Douglas Family. There will also be door prizes and a baked goods auction. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 11. Tickets at the door will be $15 for adults and $8 for children under age 11. Take-out dinners, available at the door beginning at 6 p.m., will be $15. For more information, call (903) 875-4048.
May 24
The second chance prom, sponsored by Gowns Galore, will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at The Cook Center on the Navarro College campus, benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The black-tie formal event will be for people who didn’t go their high school prom, for those who would like to go a prom again, and for those who just like to dress up and have fun. There will be a silent auction, raffle, 50/50 drawing, music from the ‘60s through the ‘90s, photographer, cash bar, and free hors d’oeuvres. Tickets will be $45 in advance or $50 at the door. For a reserved table that seats 8 to 10 people, the cost will be $500. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Gowns Galore, 200 N. 15th St., located in the Southland Center. For more information, call Donna at (903) 874-3377.
Navarro County Reach to Recovery will have information available from 9 a.m. to noon in Classroom 2 of Navarro Regional Hospital. Reach to Recovery, a service offered free of charge and a division of the American Cancer Society, offers support by breast cancer survivors, literature, temporary breast prosthesis, wigs, exercise instruction for range of motion following surgery, and other support. For more information, call (903) 872-2459 or (800) 227-2345 or view the Web site at www.cancer.org.
May 26
Barry Masonic Lodge will be dark in remembrance of Memorial Day.
Through 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 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.
May 27
Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served starting at 6:30 p.m.
May 29
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 $40. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.
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.
Navarro College PAL will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cook Center on the college campus. All people 60 and above are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and come meet new friends. Drinks will be provided. Please bring canned goods for the Navarro county Food Pantry. They are low on many staple items such as macaroni and cheese, rice, noodles and cereals. The program for the meeting will be the planetarium show “Dinosaurs Alive.”
May 31
Corsicana/Navarro County tire collection day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Precinct 1 County Barn, located on State Highway 31 and 45th Street, across from Wal-Mart. Bring any and all of your tires (only tires) to the barn. No commercial tire dealers/haulers will be allowed to dispose of tires. You must be a Navarro County resident, and loads must be tarped and firmly secured to trucks and trailers. Assistance will be available to help unload. For more information, call (903) 654-3075.
June 1
Rice Cemetery Association will have its annual homecoming at Rice High School. A business meeting will be at 10:30 a.m., a program will be at 11 a.m., followed by a covered dish luncheon. Anyone who has loved ones buried at the Rice Cemetery or connected with the Rice community is invited to attend. For more information, call Rice Cemetery Association president Don Mahaley at (972) 938-0894.
June 3
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting and initiate a candidate at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. 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.
June 6-7
Navarro County Extension Club will have a bake sale including homemade cakes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Warner Redus’ home, 1101 E. Waterworks Road. For more information, call Texas AgriLife Extension agent Virginia Mays at (903) 654-3075.
June 7
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will have an open meeting for the purpose of installing officers for the 2008-2009 year. Jane Rogers is the worthy matron elect and Dewey Gordon is the worthy patron elect. The installation will be at 2 p.m. at Corsicana Masonic Lodge, 201 N. 15th St. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. The general public is invited. For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
Corsicana/Navarro County clean-up day will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Regional Landfill on Jester Road off East State Highway 31. Bring your junk and trash to the landfill. This can include: large appliances, furniture, entertainment equipment, agricultural pesticide containers (must be triple rinsed, punctured or crushed), daily household garbage, and brush. No tires will be accepted. You must be a Navarro County resident, and loads must be tarped and firmly secured to trucks and trailers. Assistance will be available to help unload. Volunteers will be available to take items to the landfill for elderly or disabled residents in the Corsicana area. For this assistance, call (903) 654-3075 by 4 p.m. June 6 or call before 11 a.m. June 7 to the Corsicana Emergency Corps at (903) 872-5072 to schedule items to be picked up.
June 28
Navarro County Reach to Recovery will have information available from 9 a.m. to noon in Classroom 2 of Navarro Regional Hospital. Reach to Recovery, a service offered free of charge and a division of the American Cancer Society, offers support by breast cancer survivors, literature, temporary breast prosthesis, wigs, exercise instruction for range of motion following surgery, and other support. For more information, call (903) 872-2459 or (800) 227-2345 or view the Web site at www.cancer.org.
July 1
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. 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.
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