Corsicana —

Feb. 18

Councilwoman Ruby Williams is sponsoring the LeVis Consulting Group, who will have applications for residents to apply for CHODA homes. Brand New homes are available, come find out how you can potentially own a new home for possibly less than what you pay in rent. The applications will be available at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Navarro County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also at the Boys and Girls Club, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be a meeting for contractors about upcoming new home construction projects. All trades are welcome: roofers, framers, electricians, HVAC, plumbers, carpet/tile installers, concrete contractors, trim carpenters, and more. This event also sponsored by the LeVis Consulting Group LLC.



The Hispanic Republican Club of Navarro County will be holding a “Meet and Greet” event from 2 to 5 p.m. for the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election. The event will be held at the I.O.O.F. Event Center, 601 North 45th Street in Corsicana. Everyone is welcome to attend.



Men’s Health Screening will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 700 Elm Flat Road, Goodlow. The Methodist Health System of Dallas will hold screens for men on blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and prostate. This is free to all men. For more information, contact Pastor Earnest Betts Jr. at (903) 396-2333.



Feb. 20

The Barry Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Barry Methodist Church. Laura and Dawn will speak about the P H I Air Medical membership. Tommy Grant, Constable for Precinct 4 will also speak. Everyone is invited. Light Refreshments.



Feb. 21

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a Job Search workshop on resume preparation at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Twilight Home, 3001 W. Fourth Ave., will host a Mardi Gras and Bingo Party for area senior citizens at 2 p.m. Join them for an afternoon of bingo, door prizes and delicious refreshments. For more information contact: Alicia Rogers (903) 872-2521.



Feb. 22

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a Job Search workshop at 10 a.m. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Kinsloe House will host a program at noon featuring the Collegiate Singers of Navarro College under the direction of Rodney Haedge, vocal director, and accompanied by Christina Mimms, director of Piano Studies. There will be a varied program by the young, enthusiastic group of students. Sharon Haedge is chairman of the program. Other members of the Resolution Committee are Marsha Banks, Marsha Dameron, Reva Horton, Debra Preston, Edna Richardson, Ruth Scott and Christine Williams. Members and guests should make reservations by calling Kinsloe House by noon Monday, Feb. 20 at (903) 874-5791.



Feb. 23

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



Corsicana Newcomers’ Club will meet at the Kinsloe House at 11 a.m. Please call Marge Oslick at (903) 872-3508 for more information and reservations.



Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a Job Search workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Basic PC Skills.  For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



The Corsicana Newcomers’ Club will hold its February meeting at Kinsloe House at 11 a.m. We will be doubly honored to have Steve Dieterichs, Main Street Project Director and Malinda Veldman from the Historical Preservation Foundation share their wealth of information with us. Please call Marge Oslick at (903) 872-3508 for reservations or more information.



Navarro County AARP, Chapter 4653 will meet at 2 p.m. at Northwest Apartments Community room, 360 N 13th St., Corsicana.  Tasha White, Unit Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County will present the program. President Nora Thomas requests that all members attend. Remember, guests are always welcome. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided by Warner Redus and committee.

 

Feb. 24

Kerens Ex-Student Association will hold a homemade chili/soup supper with a candidate forum from 5 to 7 p.m. at the KESA Building in Kerens. No entry fee, but all donations for supper will go to the KESA Scholarship Fund. The candidates who will speak and answer questions for 10 minutes each are Mike Cox, Elmer Tanner, Larry Cheek, Bobby Vickery, Frank Kuchar, and Joe Chow.  Please come join us!



Feb. 25

The Navarro County NAACP will host the Sixth Annual Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. The Ross Breast Center Mammography Mobile will also be there, to schedule an appointment, please call Barbara Kelley at (903) 872-7973. If you would like to set up a booth at the health fair, please call for more information.



The Emhouse Community Center will have a fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. with spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drinks for $7 per plate. We need your help!



Feb. 26

The City of Frost and the 125th anniversary committee will hold a fund raising event on Feb. 26, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the Frost ISD cafeteria.  A spaghetti meal will be available for a minimum donation of $7 per plate.  An auction sponsored by the Frost 125th committee to raise money for upcoming projects will follow the candidates.  Frost's Anniversary celebration will take place on May 5th and 6th of this year.  Updates and information as it comes available can be seen on our website at www.frostcity.org. Please come and join to help raise monies to make this upcoming celebration a big success.



Feb. 27

The Emhouse Community Center will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m.  Everyone is invited, and there will be refreshments.



Feb. 28

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



Feb. 29

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton, will hold a Job Search workshop at 10 a.m. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Feb. 29, March 1, 3-4

The Corsicana Children’s Company of the Warehouse Living Arts Center  will present the entertaining family musical, “Miss Nelson is Missing!” for four performances.  Dates and show times are Wednesday, Feb. 29 and Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m. and  Saturday, March 3 and Sunday,  March 4 at 2:30 p.m. Directed by Frances Seidensticker Dodds and C. David Hill, this wonderful children’s favorite  will entertain audiences of all ages. Ticket prices are $7 for adults, $6 for students and $5 for kids 12 and under.  Reserved seating tickets may be purchased at the box office from noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday. Tickets may be also purchased at the door as long as they are available. To guarantee seating, tickets should be purchased in advance. The box office number is (903) 872-5421.  The theatre is located at 119 W. Sixth Ave. in downtown Corsicana across from the post office.



March 1

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



The Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. The speaker will be Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Cox and Captain Elmer Tanner. Both officers are candidates for Navarro County Sheriff. All candidates for other offices are welcome and will be given an opportunity to say a few words about themselves and the office they are running for. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.



March 3

Blooming Grove Friends of Youth will host a Chili, Beans and Cornbread Dinner on Saturday, March 3, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Elementary Cafeteria.  A live Auction will begin at 6 p.m.  Tickets are $6 for Adults and $4 for Kids (12 & under).  There will also be a 50/50 drawing and Raffle tickets for Half of a Processed Hog will be sold for $5 each or 5 for $20.  All proceeds go to help the students and their projects at the Navarro County Youth Exposition Premium Sale.



American Cancer Society Relay for Life and Cars of Navarro County will hold a Bark for Life Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bunert Park. There will be cars, rods, motorcycles, as well as a chili cook-off, low-cost vaccines for dogs and cats, Coggins vaccines for horses, food vendors, games, prizes and a Dog Walk.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton, will hold a memorial service for its deceased members of the legion. It will be at 2 p.m. and all family members and friends are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the service. After the service there will be a monthly meeting of all sons of the American Legion, followed at 4 p.m. by the monthly auxiliary meeting. For more information call (903) 874-3938.

 

March 5

The City Of Blooming Grove will hold its Monthly City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, Blooming Grove, TX  76626.



March 6

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m., and everyone is welcome, and asked to bring a covered dish. It will be held at the Oak Valley Community Center.



March 8

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



March 10

Oak Valley Crime Watch Fundraiser will be held at 5 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Chilli, stew, cornbread, fixings and desert will be served for $5 per plate. There will be an auction and entertainment. To make a donation, contact Rhonda Kirkwood at (903) 641-0031, or (903) 875-3355. Everyone is welcome.



March 12

Navarro Regional Hospital Senior Circle will hold the last in a three part series about Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The program will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Navarro Regional Hospital Dining Room, and Kimberly Knight of the Greater Dallas Alzheimer’s Organization will be the speaker. Know the 10 signs:  Early Detection Matters, will be the topic of this program. Learn the warning signs that may be symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.  Understand the importance of visiting your doctor early to rule out treatable conditions that may be the cause of these symptoms.  Early diagnosis helps with planning, treatment, the opportunity to participate in clinical trials and access to support from the Alzheimer's Association.



March 13

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



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



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade,  2508 West 7th 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 the application and dues. Members and guest are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



March 15

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



March 20

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



March 22

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



March 27

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



March 29

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



April 3

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



April 5

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



April 10

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 5 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



April 12

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open from 2 to 7 p.m., in the rear addition of the Corsicana YMCA.   Low income individuals and the elderly can get assistance from the VITA site in filing  their 2011 tax return.  The volunteers are limited to only basic tax returns and individuals with more complicated returns may be referred to local preparers when the scope of the return exceeds the VITA limits.  For more specific information contact George Burrell at (903) 879-2091 or Stuart Schoppert at (903) 875-9310.



April 26

VOICE will have the 8th Annual Spring Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Cook Center.  This annual fundraiser for VOICE will include lunch, a silent auction, the presentation of the Gioia Keeney Service to Children Award, and guest speaker comedienne Leslie Norris Townsend.  This is a fun way to spend lunch on the Thursday before Derrick Days.  Sponsorships and tables go on sale on Jan. 10, contact Gina Dieterichs at VOICE for more information (903) 872-180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.



The Navarro Council of the Arts and VOICE Inc will have the Third Annual Mystery in Tuckertown Mystery Art Auction at 5:30 p.m. at the Warehouse Living Arts Gallery.  Local art will be on display and for sale by silent auction bids.  Enjoy viewing, bidding, and food and drinks. This event is open to the public and admission is by donation.  Call Gina Dieterichs at VOICE for more information on attending the Mystery in Tuckertown event (903) 872-1080 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.  



May 5

The City of Frost will celebrate its 125th Anniversary  May 5, 2012. We are looking forward to having entertainment and events that your family and friends will enjoy. Keep up with the changes for the 125th Anniversary at website www.frostcity.org updated as new information becomes available. If you would like to have more information, or become part of the celebration call (903) 682-3861.