Published: August 16, 2009 05:15 pm      

Local Beat 8/17/09

For a complete listing of local beat items, view the Daily Sun online newspaper, www.corsicanadailysun.com.



Aug. 17

Frost City Hall will hold an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. in honor of Velma Ballew, Frost City secretary for more than 29 years, who retired July 31. Everyone is encouraged to stop by for some cookies and punch and to wish Ballew well.



Barry Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at Barry United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Navarro County Judge H.M. Davenport. Light refreshments will be served.



Aug. 18

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on writing 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 (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Kerens 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 to attend.



Drane Intermediate School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.



Mildred Elementary School will hold “Meet the Teacher Night” at 7 p.m. for kindergarten through second grade students. Students may bring their school supplies that night. For more information, call 903) 872-0381.



Aug. 19

Sam Houston Elementary School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night” from 6 to 7 p.m.



Carroll Elementary School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.



Aug. 20

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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Bowie Elementary School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night.” There will be two sessions — from 6 to 6:45 p.m. and from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. This is not a come-and-go event.



Fannin Elementary School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night” from 5 to 7 p.m.



Navarro Elementary School will hold its “Meet the Teacher Night” from 6 to 7 p.m.



Collins Middle School will hold its seventh grade orientation from 5 to 6 p.m. and the eighth grade orientation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.



Mildred Elementary School will hold “Meet the Teacher Night” at 7 p.m. for third through fifth grade students. Students may bring their school supplies that night. For more information, call 903) 872-0381.



Aug. 21

Corsicana High School’s freshman orientation “Fish Camp” will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.



Aug. 22

Corsicana Back to School/Stay in School Rally will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Fullerton-Garitty Park, 3201 McKnight Lane, for youth of all ages. The rally will enhance students and parents’ knowledge of the education processes and promoting the retention and graduation of all youth. There will be school information booths, motivational speakers, food and drink vendors, give-a-ways, games and activities and more. Buses will arrive at Bowie, Carroll, Drane, Navarro, Sam Houston, Fannin and Travis schools to pick up adults and students at 8:30 a.m. Buses will return you to the school site after noon. For more information, call A. Reeves at (903) 875-8727 or E. Burrell at (903) 874-2821.



Pep Rally in the Park at 6:30 p.m. at Frost City Park. Line Main Street and cheer on the 2009 Frost High School and Frost Junior High School cheerleaders, volleyball players and football players as they parade down Main Street of Frost. Then join them in the park for cheers, introductions, and the opportunity to meet the team. Hot dogs, nachos and drinks will be on sale. Come meet, come mingle, and come eat. Proceeds will benefit the Bear Backer Spirit Group. For more information, call Kelli at (903) 682-2032, Deanna at (903) 682-2234 or Elaine at (903) 682-3000.



Aug. 24

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 to attend.



Aug. 25

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



Winkler 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 to attend.



Aug. 27

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Navarro College PAL (People for Active Living) organization 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 Navarro County Food Pantry. The group will travel to the Dr Pepper Museum in Waco on Sept. 10. For more information or to make a reservation for the trip, call Carole Davenport at (903) 875-7340.



Aug. 29

Chatfield-Tupelo Community Center will hold its annual ice cream social at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enter a homemade ice cream to be judged. Please have entries turned in at 5:30 p.m. Cost will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. If you need a break from the hot summer, please come out and enjoy a refreshing summer treat.



Aug. 30

A benefit will be held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Corsicana YMCA for Larry Houston (husband of Janet Jamison Houston) to help with cancer treatment expenses. There will be a meal, silent auction and entertainment by the Bryan Smith Band.



Sept. 1

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.



Sept. 6

Spring Hill Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 2 p.m. at Dawson Pavilion, which is located in the park. Anyone interested in the upkeep of the cemetery is cordially invited to attend this meeting.



Sept. 8

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave., Corsicana. Membership is open to U.S. armed forces 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. The veteran must submit a copy of his/her DD Form 214 along with application and dues. Members and guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.



Sept. 8-17

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. Sept. 8, 10, 15 and 17. 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.



Sept. 10

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a free 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 (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Sept. 12

Big C Jamboree will be held at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. The house band includes Chuck Wiginton, Zanada Tally, Joe Honea, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes, and Bobby Fluker, who will also be the emcee. Also featured will be Billy Roy Mitcham, Fred Hayes and Stan Lawhon. Special guest will be Vicki Gatlin. Tickets will be $10 per person. For more information, contact Jody Thomas at (903) 641-1538.



Sept. 22

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



Sept. 24

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on writing a winning 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 (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Sept. 26

A fall carnival and festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a parade of old cars and motorcycle riders down Garitty Street in downtown Frost and then displayed for car enthusiasts at Frost City Park. There will be traditional carnival games, arts and crafts booths, and food. The rumor is that Elvis will make an appearance to entertain along with a DJ and dance at dusk. This event will be a major fund-raiser for the Frost Community Center to stock the food pantry and expand its outreach programs. For more information or to reserve booth space, contact Susan Murphy at (254) 678-3367 or frostedtexan@gmail.com.



Oct. 6

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Corsicana Masonic Lodge. Carolyn Martin, deputy grand matron, will be making her official visit. 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.



Oct. 13-22

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. 13, 15, 20 and 22. 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. 30

VOICE will have their annual family fun fall festival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of America parking lot in downtown Corsicana. There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, a clown, magic, drawings for prize giveaways, hair painting, face painting and hot dogs. This community event will be free to the public. Enjoy the family fun fall festival before or after trick or treating downtown. For more information, contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.



Nov. 3

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.



Nov. 10-19

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. 10, 12, 17 and 19. 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.



Dec. 1

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.



Dec. 1-9

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. 1-9. 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.