Corsicana Daily Sun, Corsicana, Texas

July 19, 2010

Local Beat


Corsicana Daily Sun

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July 20

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.



July 21

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.



Kinsloe House board of directors will meet at 1:15 p.m. Members, please note the time change.  In August, the First Sunday lunch will be on the second Sunday, August 8. The menu will be published later.



July 22

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program Snakeman at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Snakeman will bring lots of different types of snakes. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



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.



July 23

Dawson Saddle Club will host a Team Roping at the Dawson Arena. Books open at 6:30 p.m. and roping starts at 7:30 p.m. Arena is located 3 miles east of Dawson on Hwy 31. For more information, contact Victor Walther at (903) 641-6269 or (254) 578-1651.



July 24

Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County will sponsor its third annual golf gala beginning at 9 a.m. at the Corsicana Country Club. Four-man scramble will be $65 per player/$260 per team. Food will be served on location, and there will be many prizes. For more information, call D.R. Washington Sr. at (903) 215-6501. Please RSVP by July 23.



Cub Scout Pack 253 will have an outing at the Corsicana skating rink from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. All interested in what Cub Scouts are all about are welcome to join them for the afternoon.



July 25

Ex-students of Oak Valley School are having their 29th annual reunion beginning with a lunch at 12:30 p.m. Ex-students will bring salads and deserts. The location is 2211 Oak Valley Lane, Corsicana. For more information, concact Linda Bennett 903-872-3168.

 

July 26

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.



July 27

The County Court jury panel called for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, has been dismissed by County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr. The County Court cases set for jury trials the week of July 27, 2010, have been disposed of without the necessity of a jury panel. Anyone receiving notice for jury service for County Court for this date will not need to appear.



Carter Bloodcare “High School Summer Gives” blood donations, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Navarro College Student Activity Center. Students 16 and older who donate blood will receive T-shirts, goodie bags with coupons. Students who are 16 need written consent from a parent to donate, while people 17 and older can donate independently. All donors must have a photo ID.



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.



July 28

Free continuing education courses for the insurance industry will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St. The first course, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. will cover contaminated buildings, focusing on post-storm buildings. The second course, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will cover deodorization of buildings, also with emphasis on how a restorer might respond to fire and water damaged buildings, including power failures, decomposing animals in crawl spaces, death and crime scene clean-ups and pet stains. The courses will be taught by certified instructors with ServPro, disaster recovery experts. Professional fire fighters and real estate professionals may also wish to attend this seminar. For more information, or to  make reservations, call Paul Coles at (972)935-0827.



The Pearce Museum will present a free showing of “Dances With Wolves” at 7 p.m. in the Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St.

In addition, the museum will be open and free to the public that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is urged to bring blankets, sleeping bags, lawn chairs, or beanbags because it will be projected on the big wall in the Cook Center Atrium – just like an outdoor movie, but with air conditioning. Event co-sponsor Two Doors Down Coffee House will be on site with coffees available for sale. Cookies and other easy-to-handle snacks will also be available. To take part in the Pearce Museums’ movie night, please RSVP by calling (903) 875-7642 before July 28. The museum must have a minimum number of participants to show the film. The Kevin Costner movie is rated PG-13 and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”



July 29

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with percussionist Len Barnett at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Navarro College PAL (People for Active Living) will meet at 11:30 a.m. for its monthly luncheon at the Cook Center at Navarro College. All persons 55 and older are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish or dessert, and come meet new friends. Drinks are provided. For more information, call Misty Holloway at (903) 875-7448.



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.



Aug. 2

Corsicana 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.



Aug. 3

A classic car show to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chili’s parking lot, 2201 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana. Categories include classic cars, motorcycles and race cars.



Aug. 7

The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present Ambrosia at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will range from $15 to $25, and will be available beginning June 15. For more information or tickets, call the Palace Box Office at (903) 874-7792.



Aug. 10

Blooming Grove 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.



The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (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 Street. This workshop is free but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.  To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or email sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.  



Eureka 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.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade,  2508 West Seventh Avenue, Corisicana. 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.



Corsicana Emergency Corps, located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30pm. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. For more information, please call (903) 872-5072.



Aug. 12

Dawson 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.



Aug. 14

Wesley Johnson with the NBA and a graduate of Corsicana High will speak at the 4th annual Back to School/Stay in School rally at Fullerton-Garitty Park. The event, which will also feature prizes, free school supplies and backpacks as well as entertainment, will go from 9 a.m. to noon at the park. Free transportation to the park will be provided, with 8:30 a.m. pickups from each of the Corsicana elementary schools as well as the Northwest Housing complex. Prizes this year include I-Tunes cards, certificates for school clothing, sports equipment and more. To host a booth at the rally, to donate prizes, or for more information, call Elmeree Burrell at (903) 874-2821, or Alvis Reeves at (903) 875-8727.



Aug. 17

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.



Aug. 23

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.



Out of Da Box Ministries will host a back to school event from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bear’s Field. The event will feature school supplies and music. For more information, call Twania Christmas at (903) 641-7794.



Aug. 24

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.



Healthy Woman will be held at 6 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., sponsored by Navarro Regional Hospital. The program will be on osteoporosis prevention and awareness. Free admission. For more information, call (903) 654-6948.



The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (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 Street. Cost of the workshop is $20 and is for anyone wishing to start a business or already in business. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Aug. 31

The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will sponsor a seminar on Funding Your Small Business from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th Street. Attendees will discover the variety of loans available and the process for getting funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Information will also be presented that covers what lenders want to see when making a business loan, the myths and realities of grant funding, and alternative lending sources to consider. The cost of this workshop is $20. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



September

Navarro Council of the Arts will present a Corsicana Independent School District exhibit at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information, contact the Navarro Council of the Arts, (903) 872-5411.



Sept. 7

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of 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. All area OES members are invited. For more information, contact Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.