Corsicana — A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County.

Jan. 16

Navarro County Branch NAACP remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with “A Day of Celebration” which will begin at 10 a.m. with a Rally in Bunert Park. The speaker will be Bennie Perry, assistant principal from Collins Middle School. Following the rally, there will be a march from Bunert Park to the MLK Center, where the Oratory Contest of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and program will begin at 12 Noon. This contest and program exhibits the youth of Navarro County, and Youth Organizations. Please come out and support our youth. For more information, contact E. Burrell at (903) 874-2821.



Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance will present its Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday program at the Taylorosa Event Center on West Texas Hwy 22. "A Day On, Not A Day Off — The Dream Still Lives On" will begin at 7 p.m. Rev. Dairy G. Johnson, Sr. is the chairman of this event. Chairman Johnson is asking for 100 voices for the New Years mass choir ages young and old. Rehearsal dates are set for January 2 and 9, at the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Along with the mass choir for the evening a message will be given by Pastor Larry L. Polk, Sr. of the Second Mission Baptist Church.



Barry Crime Watch will resume meeting at the Barry Methodist Church at 7 p.m. The guest speakers will be the candidates  for Constable for Prec 4., Kenneth Kirkwood and Tommy Grant. Light refreshments will follow. Everyone is invited.



Jan. 17

Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will hold its monthly meeting at VG’s Event Pavilion (301 E 3rd Ave) at 6:30 p.m.  Shakers and Scrapers is a very diverse group of folks with a common interest of cars and a desire to help local charities and events.  We hold an annual car show during Derrick Days which helps to support a local charity.  If you are interested in seeing if we are a club that you might like to join, please come and attend our meeting.  For information call Dan at (903) 467-7170.



Derrick Days Festival Committee will have an organizational meeting at 12:15 p.m. in the Nancy Roberts Room of the Corsicana Public Library. All those wishing to be involved in the planning and operations of this year’s festival are encouraged to attend. A number of subcommittee positions are available, affording the volunteer great organizational, leadership and event planning opportunities. Brown bag lunches are welcomed. Call (903) 654-4851 for more information.



Jan. 18

Texas Workforce Commission, 720 N. Beaton St., will hold a Job Search Workshop/Job Club at 10 a.m. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Kinsloe House will host a presentation about CASA and Child Advocates that will feature Jenny Bratton, director of CASA, and Vicki Scoggins, program director. A delicious lunch of “comfort food” will be served including meat loaf with sweet and sour tomato sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli/cauliflower/raisin salad, banana pudding, etc. Jan Noblett is the auditing committee chair, and other committee members include Seley Fuller, Hanna McCleary, Arlene Stewart and Barbara Watkins. Reservations may be made by calling the Kinsloe House at (903) 874-5791 by noon Monday, Jan. 16.



Jan. 19

Texas Workforce Commission, 720 N. Beaton St., will host a WorkInTexas.com Training session at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



The Literary Club of Corsicana will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Kinsloe House.  Carole Davenport will present a review of the Martin Kihn book, Bad Dog (A Love Story).  Hostesses are Cecelia Alexander and Helen Boyd.



Jan. 20

Corsicana Chapter #118 will have a called meeting at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of initiation. All members are urged to be present. The meeting will be at the Masonic Temple on 15th St. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.

      

Jan. 24

Texas Workforce Commission, 720 N. Beaton St., will host a Job Search Workshop at 2:30 p.m. with emphasis on Resume Preparation. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



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.



10th Annual Celebrity Wait, a fundraiser benefitting the Youth of the Corsicana Residential Treatment Center (Corsicana State Home) will be held from 11 a.m. to close at La Pradera Mexican Restaurant, 1401 W. Seventh Ave. Come out for great food and fun and help raise money to benefit the youth at the “Corsicana State Home.” Your banker, preacher, boss, dentist, doctor, even your veterinarian will be serving throughout the day. Your tips will go to the Community Resource Council for the many events that the council provides for the youth throughout the year. Special entertainment will be provided by Steve Colburn from 6 to 8:30 p.m.



Jan. 25

Texas Workforce Commission, 720 N. Beaton St., will host a Job Search Workshop at 9:30 a.m. with the topic “Five Secrets to Finding the Right Job.” Also at 10 a.m. there will be Job Club. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.

 Jan. 26

The Corsicana Newcomers' Club will hold its January meeting at the Kinsloe House on Thursday, Jan 26, 2012.  Call Marge Oslick at 903-872-3508 for more information.



Texas Workforce Commission, 720 N. Beaton St., will host a Job Search Workshop at 5:30 p.m. with the topic Basic PC Skills. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Navarro Regional Hospital’s Healthy Woman presents Pink Pumps and Pearls at 5 p.m. with a Women’s Expo (with shopping, massages, and information from some of the community’s leading businesses and organizations), and dinner and entertainment at 6:30 p.m. The fourth annual event will take place at The Cook Center on Navarro College Campus, and will feature comedian Karen Mills, of Chattanooga, Tenn. Tickets are $20 for Healthy Woman members, $25 for non-members. To purchase tickets, call (903) 654-6871 or email anna.paul@navarrohospital.com.



Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will be open 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.



Navarro County AARP Chapter 4653 will meet at 2 p.m. at Northwest Apartments Community Room, 1360 N. 13th St., Corsicana. Paula Butler, County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences will present the program on Texas Senior Medical Patrol. Nora Thomas requests that all members attend. Remember guests are always welcome. Refreshments and door prizes will be provided by Sue Sliger and committee. For more information, call (903) 396-2765.



Jan. 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.



Jan. 31

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. 2

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.



Feb. 4

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will open on Jan. 24, 2012, 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.



Richland Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual chili supper starting at 5 p.m. at the Fire Station/Civic Center on Main Street in Richland. The supper will be free of charge, donations will be accepted. Entertainment by Walker Creek Karaoke and we will raffle a country wood cooler box provided by Loran Vyers with Walker Creek Wood Crafts. Anyone wishing to make donations may also do so by sending to Richland V.F.D. P.O. Box 243 Richland, TX  76681.



Feb. 6

A “Reagan Day Dinner” will be held by the Republican Party of Navarro County at 6 p.m. at Napoli’s Pizza and Restaurant, 111 E. Collin Ave. Colton Buckley, Coryell County Young Republicans Chairman and Central Texas TEA Party Young Patriots Coordinator will be the keynote speaker. It will be an chance to meet the Republican Primary Election candidates from Navarro County and multi-county District races. Each will have an opportunity to address the gathering. The public is invited, and dinner tickets are $25 per person. These must be purchased in advance by calling Glenda Burres at (903) 641-5365 or email glenda@burres.com. On-line credit card of Paypal payment may be made through the website www.navgop.com, by clicking on “donate” on the right side. RSVP before Jan. 31. All proceeds will benefit the Republican Party of Navarro County and will stay in Navarro County. For more information, reference the website.



Feb. 7

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 be held at 7 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Bring a covered dish, everyone is welcome. If you would like to speak at Crime Watch, please contact Rhonda Kirkwood at (903) 641-0031, or (903) 875-3355.



Feb. 9

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.



Feb. 13

Navarro Regional Hospital Senior Circle will host the second in a three part series on Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The presentation will be 5 to 7 p.m. at the Navarro Regional Hospital Dining Room, with Kimberly Knight of the Greater Dallas Alzheimer’s Organization as the speaker. What are the differences between Alzheimer’s, other dementias and normal memory loss due to aging? This is a good overview for those who have concerns about memory loss or have had a diagnosis of dementia, as well as for those who want information about Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the Alzheimer’s disease process, and the programs offered by the Greater Dallas Chapter for both the person with Alzheimer’s and the caregiver.



Feb. 14

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 South 12th Street 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.



Feb. 16

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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.