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July 4

Corsicana Rotary Freedom Festival and 2008 Duck Dash will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at I.O.O.F. Park. The entire community is invited to come to this Fourth of July celebration. Bring your lawn chair and come for an evening of family fun. For more information, call Child Advocates at (903) 872-3772.



The 13th annual Kerens Old-Fashioned Fourth, sponsored by the Kerens Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held in downtown Kerens beginning at 6 p.m. Bring your decorated bike, trike, pet (on a leash), baby stroller, scooter, roller skates (use your imagination) and meet in front of the Kerens Chamber of Commerce for the parade. There will be a cake walk, train rides, horseshoe contest, washer pitching contest, bounce slide, cow plop bingo, raffles, live music, and lots more fun and games. Hot dog dinner will be $3, watermelon slices will be $1, and homemade ice cream will be $1. Fireworks will be at the baseball field after dark. Following the fireworks, there will be a street dance featuring The Texas Boys with Stan Lawhon. For more information, call (903) 396-2391 or e-mail kerenschamber@txun.net.



July 5

RJ Productions will host a team sorting at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Practice will begin at 11 a.m. with events to begin at noon. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Ricky at (254) 379-1685.



Sons of American Legion will meet at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., at 3 p.m. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



Barry Volunteer Fire Department will have a barbecue dinner fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Meal will be brisket, sausage, potato salad, coleslaw, beans, dessert and drink. Cost will be $8 for adults and $4 for kids. Take-out meals will be available.



July 6

Heart of Texas Barrel Racing Association will host a show beginning at noon at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, call Camille McCain at (903) 872-5283.



American Legion Post 22 Ladies Auxiliary, 632 N. Beaton St., will meet at 3 p.m. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



July 7

A town hall meeting to discuss the United Way of Navarro County Community Assessment will be held at 6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club building at 1000 East Fifth Avenue. Action groups are being formed to study solutions to the items identified in the Community Assessment. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in the discussion.



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.



Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild will have an all-day quilting at Westhill Church of Christ. The guild will be working on “Quilts of Valor.” The quilters will have a fellowship at 9:30 a.m., a business meeting at 10 a.m. and will start quilting around 10:45 a.m. Those participating in the day workshop need to bring sewing machines, scissors and thread (white, beige or gray). Participants may bring their lunches or money to order out. Guests are welcome. For additional information please contact Nancy Kemp at (903) 489-0026.



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.



July 8

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a sorting at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. It will be open to the public. For $20 you can ride as many times as you wish. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. All members, any active volunteers who want to join, and any residents are invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave. 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 guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.



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.



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.



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from noon to 6 p.m., hosted by First United Methodist Church in Kerens, located on State Highway 31 in Kerens. Donors will be entered into a drawing for an Olympic sports bag, complete with Olympic sports gear, and American Airlines airfare for two. 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. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Martha Fields at (903) 396-2275.



National Association of Retired Federal Employees will meet in Waxahachie this month at 1 p.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse. (Please note the time change for this meeting only.) The program, “Going Green” will be given by Linda Needham, a staff member of the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call Ralph Nelson (972) 617-8102, Bob Kral (903) 874-3092, or G.W. Garrard at (972) 875-2264.



July 9

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas will have Microsoft Excel training at 9 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



July 10

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a 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. Cost of the workshop will be $20. For more information or to register, call Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



July 10 (continued)

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.



Corsicana Public Library invites children of all ages to participate in decorating the sidewalks at the library at 11 a.m. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Workforce Solutions of 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. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



July 11

The Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild will meet at 9 a.m. for “Sit and Sew” at the Westhill Church of Christ. All are welcome to come sew and/or visit. Bring lunch and enjoy conversation, laughter and food while working on the project of your choice.



July 12

Ellis County Equine Association will host a show beginning at 9 a.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Admission will be free to the public. For more information, contact Brenda Escamilla at (972) 483-6175.



The Legionnaires monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. To attend this meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.



July 14

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



July 15

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will hold a ride night for members only at 6:30 p.m. at the Navarro County Exposition Center. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Kerens Masonic Lodge will move to the new lodge, the old city library, after putting a new roof on it. A stated meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after lodge. All masons are invited to welcome the new lodge officers.



July 15-24

VOICE will offer the Texas Youth Tobacco Awareness Program, a state-approved program for minors charged with attempted purchase, consumption, or possession of tobacco and is designed to the mandates of Texas law. VOICE staff is certified to facilitate this program. The class will be an eight-hour program divided into four two-hour sessions. There will be a choice of morning or afternoon sessions — from 9 to 11 a.m. or from 3 to 5 p.m. July 15, 17, 22 and 24. Classes are $80 (cash only) for all sessions. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



July 17

Corsicana Public Library will have a program with “Creature Teacher,” who will present various animals, at 11 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to participate. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Workforce Solutions of 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. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



July 19

The CHS Calico Dance Officers are holding a fund-raising golf tournament beginning at 9 a.m. at the Oak Trail Golf Course. The tournament will be a four person scramble. Entry fees are $260 per team. Lunch will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places, longest drive and closest to the pin. Proceeds will help fund a trip for the Calicos to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. For more information or to register contact Mike Taylor at (903) 872-7117.



A benefit for Bruce Holman will be held beginning at 5 p.m. at Frost City Park. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, silent and live auction, live music featuring JJ Bratcher. Holman, a former resident of Frost and son of William and Linda Meskiman, was severely injured in an accident April 26. He will have many months of physical therapy. You are invited to come support Holman and his family. Also, a bank account has been established for donations at Community National Bank and Trust. Donations may be made to “Frost Volunteer Fire Department for Bruce Holman” at the Frost, Streetman and Fairfield bank locations, or at either of the two Corsicana locations.



The 110th Masonic District will have officer installation at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge. The Eastern Star ladies will serve refreshments after the ceremony. The public is invited.



July 22

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 23

Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas will have a Power Point class at 9 a.m. at its office, 720 N. Beaton St. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



July 24

Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on creating a 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 Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



Corsicana Public Library invites children of all ages to participate in folder decorating at 11 a.m. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Workforce Solutions of 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. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



July 28

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 29

Community Resource Council of the Corsicana Residential Treatment Center (Corsicana State Home) will have its seventh annual celebrity wait from 5 to 9 p.m. at Napoli’s, 111 E. Collin St. Tips received will go toward incentives for students at the CRTC. Funds raised can be used for graduation gifts, birthday cakes, small gifts, travel funds for family members, and various other things that the state does not pay for. You are invited to come support the resource council in this fund-raising endeavor.



Black Hills Cemetery Association will have its annual fund-raiser at Retreat Community Building, located on Farm-to-Market Road 709. The event will start at 1 p.m. there will be alight lunch served at a cost of $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 8. There will be a raffle for quilt, quartet singers, handmade crafts, homemade cakes, pies, canned jellies and pickles, and much more will be auctioned. For more information, call Janice at (903) 654-3369 or Sheryl at (903) 875-4915.



July 31

Corsicana Public Library invites children of all ages to come and listen to the music of Rhythm Web. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Workforce Solutions of 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. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Aug. 4-8

Warehouse Living Arts Center’s Corsicana Children’s Company’s ninth annual theatre camp will be held. “Act and Seek” for kindergarten through second grade will meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at a cost of $55. “Imagination Station” for third through fifth grades will meet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $58.50. Students will need a sack lunch. “Innovative Imagineers” for sixth through eighth grades and from ninth to 12th grades will meet from 2 to 5 p.m. at a cost of $65. Cost for each class will include a T-shirt and a snack. Season-ticket holders and multiple family registrations will get a 10-percent discount. For more information or to register, call (903) 872-5421.