Corsicana —

Sept. 9-18

The Warehouse Living Arts Center will present a hilarious comedy, “The Kitchen Witches” by Caroline Smith, on September 9-10-11-12, 14, 16-17-18. The title roles will be played by Barbara Erwin and Debbie Hanks with Joe Skrivanek of Ennis and Molly Gaines of Mildred playing supporting roles.

Dolly and Isabel are two "mature" cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years. When circumstances put them to-gether on a TV cooking show, the insults are flung faster than the food and the show becomes a rating smash as Dolly & Isabel top both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer. Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.. The matinee on Sept. 12 begins at 2 p.m.. Call 903-872-5421 for information and reserved seating. Tickets may be purchased at the door as loon as available. The theatre is located at 119 W 6th Avenue in downtown Corsicana across from the post office.



Sept. 10

The Navarro County Retired School Employees will have an 11:30 a.m. luncheon. CISD Superintendent Diane Frost will be a guest at the luncheon at the Northwest Apartments Community Center, 1360 N. 13th St. All former school employees of the county are urged to attend and renew friendships and make new friends. Reservations are needed., To make reservations, call Theresa Shugart at (903) 872-7903, or Marianne Anderson at (903) 872-1100 by Sept. 8. You do not have to be a member of the organization to attend. We welcome all retired school employees.



Sept. 11

A 9/11 remembrance ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at Bunert Park in Corsicana to honor first responders and servicemen and women. Residents, police, fire, soldiers and sailors are welcome to attend.



Cry Out America/Patriot Day, featuring Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell, will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Courthouse. Birdwell survived the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, and was recently elected state senator for this district.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, will have meetings as scheduled. The Executive Committee will meet at 1 p.m. and the Legionnaires will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sons of the American Legion will meet at 3 p.m., and the Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 4 p.m. Please pay your 2011 dues. To attend the meetings posted memberships must be current. For more information call after 4 p.m. (903) 874-3938.



World War II soldiers who were drafted on Sept. 11, 1944, are having a reunion luncheon at 1 p.m. at the VFW in Corsicana. Soldiers and their spouses are welcome. Donations are being accepted.



Angels of Corsicana, 1020 N. Bus. 45, are hosting a U.S. Troop support group and will be gathering items to send in “care-packages” to the soldiers who are from Corsicana and all over the United States. The group will begin meeting at 9 a.m. to begin packing donated items. Everyone who can help will be greatly appreciated.  Every year the group makes Christmas stockings and fills them with personal items that soldiers might want and need. Christmas is near and there is a lot of sewing to be done. If you can sew this would be a great way to help our soldiers. If you have items to donate, they can be dropped off at 4 p.m. daily at the American Legion Post 22, located at 632 N. Beaton Street, Corsicana. Postage is very expensive when sending items overseas, so any donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to volunteer, make a donation or for more information you may call (903) 874-3234, or (903) 874-3938.



Carter BloodCare is having a community blood drive on the Carter BloodCare Coach, hosted by McCoy’s Building Supply, 3000 S. Hwy. 287, Corsicana, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, September 11. Potential donors can be 16 years old with a parent’s consent; 17-year-olds may donate independently and there is no upper age limit for donating blood. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health, and present a photo ID. Ideally, a donor should also eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before giving blood. The blood drive will be held in memory of Tory Cantu. For more information about donor eligibility call Carter BloodCare at 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit www.carterbloodcare.org. To register for an appointment time contact Tiffany Putman at 903-872-4431.



Corsicana FITKAMP is now forming to begin eight weeks of group fitness training to include; eight personalized workouts, nutrition counseling/meal plans, circuit station training, interval training, cardiovascular fitness, hip-hop ABS, and hip-hop turbo kick all taught by certified FITKAMP instructors. Orientation starts 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at 100-F Park. For more information please call Barbara Kelley at (903) 872-7973 or go to www.fitkamps.com.



Navarro County Genealogy Society will host Bruce McManus, local historian and author, at 10 a.m. in the Nancy Robert’s Community Meeting Room of the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St.  for its September meeting. The program will focus on cemetery symbolism “Stories in Stone.” Bruce has researched and recorded historical information for over 70 cemeteries in the county. He recently completed a cemetery mapping project for the Texas Department of Transportation and is researching a historical market for the community of Pinkston. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (903) 872-7167.



Northside Baptist Church to host Grief Share, a special weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. At Grief Share meetings valuable information is available to help those going through this type of difficult time life. Grief Share meets 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Center located at 222 Forest Lane — the white house across from the parking lot. For more information call (903) 874-3277.



A fish fry to benefit the Peterson Board will take place from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. The cost of lunch is an $7 donation to the day care center. Both take-out and eat-in lunches will be available. For more information call the Peterson Day Care Center.



Sept. 12

Former Texas Rep. Steve Wolens will be the guest speaker at an unveiling of a historical marker at the Corsicana Hebrew Cemetery, at 2 p.m. at the Third Avenue entrance, between 31st and 35th streets. Dr. Tommy Stringer will be  master of ceremonies at the unveiling, and a closing prayer will be said by Rabbi Frank Joseph.



Spring Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting at 2 p.m. at the Dawson Pavilion, located in the park. Anyone interested in the upkeep of the cemetery is invited to attend this meeting. For more information contact Margie Talkington at (903) 872-9582 or (903) 879-4750



Sept. 13

Woodmen of the World Lodge Five will be meeting at 6 p.m. in Liberty Hall, located at American RV Park, 4345 W. Hwy. 31, Corsicana. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.



The Republican Party of Navarro County will hold its next County Executive Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Republican headquarters, 111-B  W. 3rd Ave., Corsicana. Borah Van Dormolen, Republican National Committee-woman for Texas, will be speaking about the GOTV ‘Get Out The Vote’ program. There will be a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., hosted by NAVPAC. All registered voters are invited to attend. For more information go to www.navgop.com, or call Steve Jessup (903) 872-6949.



St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to host “Celebrity Nights”, at Chili’s, and welcomes the Corsicana firemen for dinner to raise donations for the hospital.



Sept. 14

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



Blooming Grove Masonic Lodge will not have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Members if Blooming Grove Lodge will be attending Eureka Masonic Lodge meeting.



Eureka 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.



The Corsicana Emergency Corps., 416 S. 12th St., Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited to attend.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For further information call (903) 872-5072.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Navarro County NAACP will hold a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2008 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1114 E. 6th Ave., Corsicana. All members are asked to attend. All general membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Branch President, Leonard Dixon (469) 951-9367, or Barbara White, Publicity Chair (903) 875-0268.  You can also contact the Navarro County NAACP by mail at P.O. Box 284, Corsicana, Texas 75151-0284.



Junior Corsicana Cloggers welcome boys and girls age 7 to 14. Have fun learning to clog at the Senior Activity Center, Corsicana. The first class is free and will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Normal classes will be held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Classes will be will be taught by Ashley Goodnow at $5 a lesson. For more information contact (903) 874-6904.



Sept. 16

Carter BloodCare is having a community blood drive on the Carter BloodCare Coach, hosted by Navarro College, 3200 W. 7th Ave., Corsicana, in the lounge, in front of the Student Center, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Potential donors can be 16 years old with a parent’s consent; 17-year-olds may donate independently and there is no upper age limit for donating blood. All donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health, and present a photo ID. Ideally, a donor should also eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids before giving blood. For more information about donor eligibility call Carter BloodCare at 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit www.carterbloodcare.org. To register for an appointment time contact Janet Gregg (254) 424-6677.



Sept. 18

The Freedom Horse Riders and The Rockin’ B Ranch are sponsoring the First Annual Fall Trail Ride to benefit the “When Are We Going Home Ministry,” which helps families with medically challenged or special needs children. The ride will be at 9 a.m. at the Rockin’ B Ranch located at 1095 NW CR. 3055, Purdon. To RSVP call (903) 422-6120 or Scott Reed (903) 879-2636.



American Legion Post 22 Ladies Auxiliary will have a garage sale starting at 8 a.m.  The ladies will have a bake sale, car wash and hot dogs. Items for donation can be dropped off at the American Legion Post, 632 N. Beaton St., Corsicana. For more information call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



Sept. 21

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.



St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to host “Celebrity Nights”, at Chili’s, and welcomes the Corsicana policemen for dinner to raise donations for the hospital.



Sept. 23

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Sept. 24

Corsicana and Navarro County will host a tire disposal day from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Navarro County Precinct 1 barn, at the intersection of Texas Highway 31 and FM 2555 (across from the College Park Mall). A $1 per tire fee will be charged, and people must bring identification to prove residency. No commercial tire dealers or hauler’s will be allowed to dispose of their tires.



Sept. 25

Hooked on Fishing, a special fishing tournament for children and teens hosted by the City of Corsicana’s Parks and Recreation Department, will take start with registration at 7 a.m. at the I.O.O.F. Park in Corsicana. The first lines can drop in the water at 7:30 a.m.



Fort Worth Iris Society Iris Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25. Admission is free. The sale is to be held at the Fort Worth Botanical Center, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Irises and other plants grown in members’ gardens will be available along with expert advice to visitors. For more information contact Rich Miller at (903) 423-4901.



Sept. 27

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.



The Navarro College PAL ‘People for Active Living’ will meet at 5 p.m. at the Cook Education Center, on the Navarro College Campus, to go to a Texas Ranger Game. The cost is $30, which will cover the bus ticket and an all you can eat meal. There will be limited seating and payment is due in advance. For reservations and more information contact Misty Hollowly (903) 875-7448.



Chili’s “Donate our Profit Days ”, is hosting an event where all of the restaurants will donate the total days profit to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The restaurant asks the public to come and support this one day that can change the lives of children who depend on services from the hospital.



Sept. 28

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.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



The Navarro County Republican Women, 111-B 3rd Ave., Corsicana, announces their meeting to start promptly at noon. Members bring a family member or a friend to be our guest for lunch at the meeting. Invited guests will receive a free lunch. Members and guests are encouraged to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to get acquainted. Guest speaker will be Jimmie Kerr, State Republican Executive Committee Member, representing Senate District 22. He is a lifelong Republican, and is devoted to representing all counties in SD 22 as he helps Republican candidates raise money to "Win in 10." He is a firm supporter of supporting and winning the Republican down ballot elections, just as strongly as he believes in winning the State and National Elections. He will speak on the county parties, SD22 organization, and support groups and what they mean to the people and the Republican Party of Texas. Grace Mickle, the Caring for American Chair, will be collecting gifts for our servicemen and women. Please collect items now, and bring to the Republican Headquarters office, or bring the items in November when we will pack and ship the boxes to our troops deployed in Afghanistan. Please make reservations for you and your guest by contacting Margarita Patterson at arcepark@peoplepc.com, or call (903) 874-8785.



Oct. 2

A Corsicana Oktoberfest is being planned to raise money for the annual spring festival of Derrick Days. The fall event is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Napoli’s in downtown Corsicana. The cost of admission will be $10 and the Derrick Days committee will also be selling bratwurst, sauerkraut and pretzels.



Oct.  4

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.



Oct. 5

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.



Oct. 9

Cause for Paws, a barn-raising event to benefit a new animal shelter, will take place from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Dobbins Crossing, at the intersection of Dobbins and N. 26th St. From noon until 5 p.m. will be a series of family and kid-oriented activities, including a bounce house, vendors, professional pet photographs and hot dogs. That evening, a barbecue dinner, dance and silent auction will take place. Only 300 tickets will be sold to the event, and the cost is $35 per person, or $50 per couple if purchased before Oct. 2. On the day of the event, tickets are $40 per person.  For more information, call the Human Society at (903) 875-1060. Tickets can also be purchased at Victorian Sample Florists, 325 N. Beaton.



Oct. 12

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. All Masons are invited.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Oct. 14

Dawson 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.



Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Oct. 16

Christmas in Action, the group that does home repairs for the elderly and needy, will have a work weekend Saturday and Oct. 23. Volunteers are still being sought for individual projects. To volunteer, or to contribute financially or with supplies, call Loran Seely at (903) 875-4290.



Oct. 19

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.



Oct. 21

Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce “Roaring ‘20’s Casino Night” fundraiser will take place starting at 7 p.m. at the Corsicana Country Club. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber offices, 120 N. 12th St.



Oct. 24

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of the Eastern Star, will celebrate its 100th year Anniversary with a commemorative program at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge. The general public is invited to attend. For more information contact Bonnie Mathison at (903)874-0226.



Oct. 25

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.



Oct. 26

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.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Oct. 28

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Nov. 1

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.



Nov. 2

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.



Nov. 9

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. All Masons are invited.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Nov. 11

Dawson 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.



Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Nov. 16

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.



Nov. 22

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.



Nov. 23

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.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Nov. 25

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Dec. 6

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.



December 7, 20

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.



Dec. 9

Dawson Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.



Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Dec. 14

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. All Masons are invited.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Dec. 21

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.



Dec. 23

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.



Dec. 27

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.



Dec. 28

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.



Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 West 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 welcomed to attend.