Corsicana —



June 17

A fight leukemia fundraiser will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at 214 Beaton St., in front of Artistic Edge Hair Salon. There will be live music by Skinny Don Keeling/Gail Cogburn and the Pure Classic Country Band, playing gospel and country music. Beaton Street will be blocked off between Fourth and Fifth St. on Beaton. Tickets will be sold for a drawing, and food will be sold. It will be an evening of lots of good, clean entertainment, providing for a family atmosphere. Dylan Barber will be a special guest. For more information, contact Gail Cogburn at (214) 704-1725, or (903) 874 7867, or contact Abby at Artistic Edge Hair Salon at (903) 872-3343.



June 18

Navarro College Adult Education Program is offering free ESL and GED classes in Corsicana. Students must be at least 18 years old to participate. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., from July 5, through Aug. 12, Monday through Thursday each week. Space is extremely limited. Interested students must attend the registration workshop at Navarro College. Corsicana Campus, in the Bain Center, room 400. The workshop will start promptly at 10 a.m. For more information, please contact the Adult Education office at 1-800-NAVARRO ext. 7464, or by e-mail at adulted@navarrocollege.edu.



The Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce will host a barbecue contest, crowning the best barbecue cook in Navarro County at 11 a.m. in Bunert Park following the Juneteenth Parade. The cook-off contest will include ribs, brisket, chicken and sauce, with prizes for each category. A softball tournament is also forming for that same day, and entertainment will be provided by the Gospel Five and Navarro Cloggers. Cooks can set up at the park as early as 5 p.m. Friday, but must be in place by 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. Parade participants should line up at Brookshire’s by 10 a.m. The parade will conclude at Bunert Park.



June 20 through 24

BCM Innovative Therapies is holding handwriting camp for children who are from age 6 to 12 years old, from 9 a.m. to noon, at 3728 S. Hwy. 287, Corsicana. The cost per child is $50. For more information, call (903) 874-6315.



June 20

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



June 21

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 101 N. 14th St., in Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on writing a winning business plan from 10 a.m. to noon at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St., Corsicana. The cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call (903) 875-7667, or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Navarro County Branch of the NAACP will hold, a general membership meeting on at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave., Corsicana. All members are asked to attend. Member participation is critical to success of the NAACP. All general membership meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact the Navarro County NAACP by mail at P.O. Box 284, Corsicana, Texas 75151-0284, or by calling Leonard Dixon at (469) 951-9367, Barbara White at (903) 875-0268.



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.



June 22

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) meets at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in the library of the First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana. Meetings consist of a weigh-in, weekly incentive prizes, lessons on taking off weight and keeping it off, and mutual encouragement. Monthly dues are $3, weekly dues are 10 cents, or 25 cents if the member gains that week. Visitors are welcome.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have its “Job Club” at 10 a.m. and “Workforce Investment Act Orientation” at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact (903) 874-8276.



June 23

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have its “WIA Youth Orientation” at 4 p.m. and “workintexas.com Training” at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact (903) 874-8276.



June 24 and 25

The American Legion Post 22 is holding its third annual brisket, spare rib, and jackpot bean contest. To enter brisket and ribs the cost will be $40 and Beans will be $10. Registration will be at noon on Friday at the post, 632 N. Beaton St., Corsicana. Judging will be at noon on Saturday, followed by lunch plates for $7, and a sandwich and chips will be sold for $5. There will be a garage sale on Saturday. Breakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. for $5. Limited RV spaces are available. For more information, call Terry Farmer at (903) 641-8681, or at the post after 4 p.m. by calling (903) 874-3938.



June 24

Corsicana Residential Treatment Center/ Community Resource Council will be showing its appreciation to volunteers and supporters with a “Volunteers are Family” recognition banquet to be held at 6:30 p.m. at the CRTC Campus. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call (903) 875-3254. Reservations should be made by June 15.



June 25

Emhouse School Reunion

The Emhouse School reunion will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Taylorosa Special Event Center, on West Hwy. 22 and FM 744. There will be a special presentation on the history of Emhouse and recollection of days past. Please bring a favorite dish and share a meal. All Emhouse School attendees are cordially invited to attend and meet your former classmates. For more information, call Palos at (903) 875-8374.



Mildred Eagles Cheerleaders are partnering with Beck Animal Clinic to sponsor a low cost vaccination clinic at Mildred High School from 10 a.m. to noon. Shots for dogs, cats, and horses will be available. For cost details please check out the school website at www.mildredisd.org then select “Clubs/Activities” then “Cheer. The Navarro County Humane Society will also be onsite for adoptions and they will collect donated dry or canned dog and/or cat food.



June 27 and 28

Golf at the Oaks will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Oak Trail Gold Course, 2501 N. Bus. 45, Corsicana. Space will only permit a maximum of 30 students. The instructors will be Spencer Wilson, and Golf Pro, Jonathan Roberson. They will teach boys and girls the exciting game of beginner’s golf. Students who have clubs should bring them. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Charlotte Childers of the City of Corsicana Parks and Recreation Department at (903) 654-4874.



June 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.



Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



June 28

Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a seminar on funding your small business from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. The cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



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.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have its “Resume Preparation” at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact (903) 874-8276.



June 29

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (T.O.P.S.) meets at 10 a.m. each Wednesday in the library of the First United Methodist Church, 320 N. 15th St., Corsicana. Meetings consist of a weigh-in, weekly incentive prizes, lessons on taking off weight and keeping it off, and mutual encouragement. Monthly dues are $3, weekly dues are 10 cents, or 25 cents if the member gains that week. Visitors are welcome.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have its “Job Club” at 10 a.m. and “Workforce Investment Act Orientation” at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact (903) 874-8276.



June 30

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a seminar 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. The cost of the workshop will be $25. For more information or to register, call (903) 875-7667, or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, 720 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have its “WIA Youth Orientation” at 4 p.m. and “Basic PC Skills” at 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact (903) 874-8276.



July 2

 Blooming Grove’s July 4 parade will be held  downtown at 11 a.m. Awards will be presented for the best floats and most patriotic home or yard decor. Following the parade, there will be an Independence Day celebration in the city park honoring all veterans of the U.S. Military. Included in the day’s events are food, music, races, cake walk, dog show, and more. For more information, call Patsy at (903)875-8273, or Jean at (903) 695-2724, or Shirley at (903) 673-2635.



July 5

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.



July 12

Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



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. For more information, Beth Nemeth, of the City of Blooming Grove, at (903) 695-2711.



Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815



July 14

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



July 19

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815



July 23

Corsicana Police Officers Wives’ Auxiliary are hosting “Back the Blue,” a motorcycle ride beginning with registration at 10 a.m., and kick-stands up at 11 a.m. at I.O.O.F. Park, 1400 N. 45th St., Corsicana. Registration is $20 per bike or car, and the group will ride through Navarro County ending at Harbor Inn Restaurant on Richland Chambers Lake. A donation of school supplies would be appreciated. For more information, call (903) 879-0566.



July 26

Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815



July 28

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., Corsicana, meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. The mailing address for the lodge is P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151. Visiting members are welcome to attend.



Aug. 2

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.



Aug. 9

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Aug. 16

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Aug. 23

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Aug. 30

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Sept. 6

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.



Sept. 13

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Sept. 20

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Sept. 27

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St.,  Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Oct. 4

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 101 N. 14th St., in Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Nov. 1

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 101 N. 14th St., in Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Dec. 6

Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 101 N. 14th St., in Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.