Corsicana —

April 30

Freedom Flag Project fund-raising luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City of Corsicana Collin Street Annex. Cost will be $8 per place and will include a choice of ham, brisket or turkey breast along with sides of beans, peas, cabbage, potato salad, dessert and a drink. The group is hoping to finish Phase Two (Freedom Flag Plaza) by Sept. 11. For more information, contact Ann at (903) 874-6079 or annmassey1@att.net or Ruby at (903) 851-9123.



Value of Education Scholarship applications, sponsored by Word on the Track, are due by April 30. Applications are available at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 2105 E. Jones Ave.; Olé Foods, 100 N. 15th St.; The Ark Book Store, 204 N. Beaton St.; Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, 125 S. Fifth St.; and The Go Center at Corsicana High School; or from members of Word on the Track: Bishop K.D. Davis Sr., Deacon and Sister Orlando Williams, Brother and Sister Orlando Williams, Brother and Sister Don Butcher, and Sister Lois Garrett.



Relay for Life fund-raiser will be held beginning at 11 a.m. in the main parking lot of Community National Bank and Trust, 321 N. 15th St. Lunch will be sausage on a stick, chips and drink for $5. The public is invited. Proceeds will benefit Navarro County Relay for Life.



Relay for Life fund-raiser will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. at Skate America, located at Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street, in Corsicana, sponsored by the H-E-B Relay for Life team, with $1 of every door admission will be donated to the American Cancer Society.



May 1

Dresden Cemetery Association will hold its annual first Saturday meeting beginning with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Dresden Methodist Church. Following will be a covered dish lunch at noon and a business manager at 1 p.m. Your attendance is encouraged and appreciated.



Pickett Riding Club will have its first show (buckle series) at 2 p.m. at the outdoor arena in Streetman. There will be 6 and under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17, and 18 and over. There will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, flag race, speed race, potato race, poles and keyhole. Cost will be $2 exhibition and $4 event. Negative coggins required. Call before you haul to (903) 388-6546. Events are at 2 p.m. the first and third Saturdays through August.



The 10th annual llama open house at PnE Ranch, 6735 Farm-to-Market Road 709 South, Corsicana, will begin at 8 a.m. The open house will include all you need to know about grooming, training and showing. In case of rain, call (903) 654-4081 or (214) 356-7636.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will have meetings as scheduled. Executive committee will meet at 1 p.m. legionnaires will meet at 1:30 p.m. and have election of officers. Sons of the American Legion will meet at 3 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 4 p.m. To attend the meetings, membership must be current. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



Relay for Life fund-raiser featuring a rummage sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vital Signs, 625 N. Main St. If you would like to donate items to be sold, you may bring them to the Vital Signs office. Proceeds will benefit Navarro County Relay for Life.



May 3

City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly city council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce St.



Corsicana Art League will meet at 6 p.m. May 3 at the Senior Activity Center, 919 W. Park Ave. Tom Paulson will present a program showing his sculpture and giving a short demo. Members and the public are invited to attend.



Corsicana Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. for food at fellowship at Westhill Church of Christ, 3400 W. State Highway 22. The business meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m. Guests are welcome. The program will be given by Neva Muirhead, who will explain how to prepare quilts for long-arm quilters. “Sit and Sew” will follow the business and program activities. Members who are interested should bring their lunches and plan to spend the afternoon. Some kits/fabric for community quilts will be available. For more information, contact Jenny Craddock at (903) 874-0601.



May 4

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 SBDC will sponsor a free basic workshop on how to start a small business from 10 a.m. to noon 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.



Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Valley Town Hall. The Corbet-OakValley Volunteer Fire Department will bring its new fire engine and demonstrate. Bring a potluck meal item and join in for fun, food and fellowship.



May 5

Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. Final plans will be made for the annual community picnic. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.



May 6

A Corsicana community blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro Shriner’s Building Crystal Ballroom, 623 N. Commerce St. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID. For more information, call (800) 448-3543.



Republican Party of Navarro County will have its Republican roundup barbecue at 6 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Susan Combs, Texas comptroller of public accounts, will be the special guest speaker. In addition, candidates for State Senate District 22 (which includes Navarro County) will speak prior to the May 8 special election, to fill the remaining term of the seat vacated by Kip Averitt. Live and silent auctions will be held, featuring ATVs, jet ski, signed memorabilia and more. Tickets are $25 each. Checks should be made payable to Republican Party of Navarro County. Proceeds will go toward supporting local Republican Party candidates and will stay in Navarro County. To donate auction items, contact Janet Martin at (903) 396-7707 or (903) 875-4192 or e-mail to jmartin@airmail.net. To reserve tickets, contact Glenda Burres at (903) 641-5365 or e-mail to glenda@burres.com. This event will replace the May meeting.



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at H-E-B in Corsicana. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID.



Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. The speaker will be Ray Jacobs, community services coordinator with the probation department. Everyone is invited, and light refreshments will be served.



Navarro County Democratic Women will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Democratic Headquarters, 416 W. Third Ave. All members are encouraged to attend and challenged to bring a friend. All Democratic women are welcome. For more information, call Carla Crawford Testa at (903) 641-0183.



Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will have a special presentation to help reunite Texans with their unclaimed property. You are invited to the presentation and a discussion of how the comptroller’s office is working to help residents, businesses and local governments reclaim their hard-earned dollars. The event will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Government Center, 200 N. 12th St. To RSVP or for more information, contact Ty Myrick, local government assistance, at (800) 531-5441, Ext. 3-4581 or e-mail to ty.myrick@cpa.state.tx.us. To find out if you have unclaimed property, visit www.ClaimItTexas.org.



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.



Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. of all members in good standing. All members are encouraged to attend and participate. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.



May 6-9

Corsicana Children’s Company will present “The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales” at the Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave. Performances will be 7 p.m. May 6-7, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. May 8, and 2:30 p.m. May 9. Tickets are $7 for adults; $6 for students; and $5 for kids 12 and under. For both Saturday shows, all tickets will be $5. On the Mother’s Day matinee, mothers will be admitted free with payment of one regular-priced admission. The play is a whirlwind of wacky, whimsical wisecrackers. An array of the usual fairy tale suspects pal up to produce preposterous vignettes with characters like “Cinderumplestiltskin,” “The REALLY Ugly Duckling,” and the “Stinky Cheese Man.” For more information or tickets, call (903) 872-5421.



May 7

House of Refuge will host a free concert at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Corsicana. Todd Jones will return as emcee for this inspirational evening. An offering will be taken to benefit House of Refuge, which provides hope and shelter to abused women, single mothers, and financially destitute families. The talented line up includes: Justified, Misha Parker, Steve and Sherry Brownlee, Kristie Elmore, Shellie O’Neal, Wayne Owen, Sandra Huffman, Lydia Bailey, Shellie Buckley, Becky Lamb and Elizabeth Burleson. For more information, call Joanne at (903) 874-3421.



May 8

Corsicana Brick Street Farmers Market will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bank of America parking lot, located on North 12 Street and West Fifth Avenue. For more information, view the Web site at www.farmerranchernetwork.org/ or contact market manager Brian Cummings at (214) 566-4934 or market coordinator Tony Johns at (214) 289-7078.



Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will host its monthly cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In, located at South U.S. Highway 287 and Interstate 45. Bring your classic car or truck (new or old) and listen to some ‘50s and ‘60s music For more information, call Kevin at (903) 229-0131.



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart Supercenter in Corsicana. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID.



Relay for Life fund-raiser will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCoy’s, 3000 S. U.S. Highway 287, sponsored by the McCoy’s and Corsicana Daily Sun Relay for Life team. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, and there will be a car wash as well. All proceeds will go toward Relay for Life.



Angels of Corsicana will meet at 9 a.m. at 1020 N. Business 45. If you have items to donate for supporting the U.S. troops, please bring to the meeting or you can drop them off at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. after 2 p.m. daily. Many boxes are mailed every month to the troops.  If you would like to make a donation to cover the postage, it would be greatly appreciated. Everyone’s help is needed in packing for the troops plus donations of items needed. For more information, call (903) 874-3245 or after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chatfield-Tupelo Community Center, Farm-to-Market Road 1603. Cost will be $7.50 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Price includes fish, fries and all the fixings, dessert and a drink.



Relay for Life fund-raiser, featuring a fish fry, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Olé, 100 N. 15th St. Fish, fries, hush puppies and a drink will be for sale at $6 per plate. Raffle tickets will also be available. There will be some baked goods as well. Proceeds will benefit Navarro County Relay for Life.



The 12th annual Corsicana Airsho will be held at the Corsicana Municipal Airport, hosted by the Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force. There will be flying and static displays of aircraft from World War II through the Vietnam War, formation flying demonstrations, radio-controlled aircraft, a classic car show, and food. Gates will open at 8:30 a.m., the flying will begin at 10 a.m., and the fly-off will be at 3 p.m. Cost will be $5 per person, $10 per carload and veterans will be admitted free. Bring the kids and grandkids, lawn chairs and cameras for an entertaining and informative day. For more information, visit www.coyotesquadron.org.



May 8-Sept. 25

Dawson Saddle Club playday series will be held the Dawson arena, located on State Highway 31, Dawson. Dates are May 8 and 22, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, Aug. 14 and 28, Sept. 11 and 25. Must be member of club or pay a one time award fee of $15 per contestant. Family membership is $25, single is $15 per year. Roping will be at 4 p.m., speed events at 6 p.m. For more information, e-mail dsc19622010@yahoo.com, contact Victor Walther at (254) 578-1651 or victorwalther@windstream.net or Ann Lemmings at (903) 879-5923 or lemmings2@windstream.net.



May 10

Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will meet at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.



May 11

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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.



Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



Eureka Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.



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.



The Rice athletic banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at the Rice High School gym. Tickets for the barbecue dinner may be purchased from coach David Currey at $10 per person. The public is invited. For more information, call Currey at (903) 326-5601.



May 13

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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.



Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.



May 14-16

Freedom Riders will present three days of fun beginning at 7:30 p.m. May 14 and continuing until May 16. There will be a fish fry, barbecue and a trail ride to be hosted in Emhouse. Bring tents and plan on a weekend of fun for the entire family. Admission will be free, but donations will be welcomed as all proceeds go to Blooming Grove FFA. To reserve your spot, contact Scott Reed at (903) 879-2636.



May 15

Pickett Riding Club will have its first show (buckle series) at 2 p.m. at the outdoor arena in Streetman. There will be 6 and under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17, and 18 and over. There will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, flag race, speed race, potato race, poles and keyhole. Cost will be $2 exhibition and $4 event. Negative coggins required. Call before you haul to (903) 388-6546. Events are at 2 p.m. the first and third Saturdays through August.



May 18

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. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare, in memory of 13-year-old Tory Cantu, who passed away April 14, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Creative Children’s Center, 219 Oaklawn. Donations received will go to Tory’s account to help defray cost of blood product transfusions she had to receive. These donations also help replace the blood products Tory used during her hospital time. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID.



Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



May 20

A blood drive with Carter BloodCare, in memory of 13-year-old Tory Cantu, who passed away April 14, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Innovative Therapies, 3728 S. U.S. Highway 287. Donations received will go to Tory’s account to help defray cost of blood product transfusions she had to receive. These donations also help replace the blood products Tory used during her hospital time. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID.



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.



May 21-22

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., invites everyone to the legion’s second annual brisket/spare rib cook-off and a jackpot bean contest. Registration will begin at noon May 21. Entry fee will be $40 per team and $10 entry fee for the jackpot bean contest. Judging will be held at noon May 22. There will be a shuffleboard tournament April 22. Sign up will be 2:30 p.m. and games will start at 4 p.m. Entry fee will be $10 per person. Entertainment will be provided by Wisky Hill Band and Dead End Allie. For more information, call Randy Richards at (903) 467-2588, Jackie Evett at (936) 674-8293 or after 2 p.m. to American Legion at (903) 874-3938.



May 23

Auditions for Norma Russell’s newest musical comedy, “Circus Shambles,” will be at 2 p.m. at the Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave., with 12 featured roles available for six men and six women (late teens and adults), and numerous chorus members (any age over 12 years old as long as you can sing). Those auditioning should be prepared to sing 16 bars of an upbeat song and dress to move. There will also be cold readings from the script. Rehearsals will begin on June 1. Performance dates will be July 22-25, 27, 29-31. “Circus Shambles” tells the story of a small struggling circus that is in danger of having to “fold its tent.” The bearded lady’s hair is falling out, the fat lady is losing weight, the lion tamer’s lion is in hock for an unpaid feed bill, and the circus ringmaster/owner is resistant to change that could possibly be their salvation. At that point a Texas lady with a psychic toe shows up and the play’s afoot. For more information, call (903) 872-5421.



May 24

Barry Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



May 25

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



May 27

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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.



May 29

Project Graduation 2010 will take place from midnight to 4 a.m. at the Corsicana YMCA. No entry will be allowed after 1 a.m. Advance tickets are $10. Tickets at the door will be $15. Fun activities, prizes, food, and fond memories are planned to fill the event. All Corsicana High School senior graduates are encouraged to attend. For more information or tickets, call Jayme at (903) 641-1321.



Through May 31

Application deadline for a $1,000 scholarship by Southwestern Surgery Center Partnership must be postmarked by May 31. Eligibility requires a GPA of 3.0 or higher, resident of Ellis, Navarro or Kaufman counties, and self-motivated individual with intent to continue their education in health care. For more information and to get an application, view the Web site at www.southwesternsurgerycenter.com. Application may be hand delivered or mailed to: Southwestern Surgery Center, Attention: Partnership Scholarship, 2200 Physician’s Blvd., Suite A, Ennis, TX 75119.



Through June

Child Advocates of Navarro County is seeking six adult volunteers to work with children ages 8 to 12 during the month of June. This opportunity will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. three days a week. An application process is required that included a criminal background check. Teaching and child development experience is desired. Professional and dependable is required. For details and an application, call (903) 872-3772 or e-mail bdavis@kidadvocates.org.



June 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.



June 8

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



June 10

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



June 22

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



June 24

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



Through July

Pickett Riding Club, 0049 County Line Road, Streetman, will have its playday series the first and third Saturdays of the month through July. Events will be at 2 p.m. in May and at 6 p.m. in June and July. Cost will be $4 for events, $2 for exhibitions, and $20 for membership. Divisions will be 6 and under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, and 18 and over. There will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, flag and speed race, potato race, poles, keyhole, and free 6 and under flag race. Call before you haul. For more information, call after 5 p.m. to Tona at (903) 388-4846.