For a complete listing of local beat items, view the Daily Sun Web site at www.corsicanadailysun.com.



Oct. 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, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.



Blooming Grove Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. at Heritage Hall of Blooming Grove United Methodist Church. All interested people are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.



Oak Valley Crime Watch will have monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Bring a dish and come have food and fellowship and hear the crime report given by the deputies.



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 or how to become a member, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Kerens City Council will meet at 7 p.m. at Kerens City Hall, 200 S. Colket Ave.



Oct. 8

Fields of Faith will be held at 7 p.m. at Tiger Stadium in Corsicana, sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes. This is national event for all youth, their parents and friends. There is no admission fee. The local youth-led event, will have Kingdom Minded Ministries leading the praise and worship music, scripture will be read by Jill Edling, Natalie Horton, Katie Vineyard, Taylor Jacobson and Coby Duren, youth will give testimonies, etc. All area youth church groups are encouraged to attend, as well as the general public. The event will last until approximately 8:30 p.m. For more information, call Ronny Willis at (903) 654-3366 or (903) 874-3711, Shawn Purcell at (903) 874-8211 or Jason White at (903) 872-3979.



Oct. 9

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 Ophelia Mendoza at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail ophelia.mendoza@navarrocollege.edu.



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.



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



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Dawson High School, 199 N. School Ave., in the band hall. The event will be open to the public. Donors will be entered into the “Give One for the Team” prize drawing for tickets to a Dallas Mavericks or Dallas Stars game. 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 Sheryl Bragg at (254) 578-1031.



Oct. 10

A national depression screening day event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend. There will be free, anonymous screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. As part of the program, attendees will have the opportunity to complete a brief questionnaire and talk to a health professional about their results. The event will be sponsored by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and the Family and Consumer Sciences of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Navarro County. For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.



Senior Circle, a Navarro Regional Hospital sponsored program committed to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and better, will have “lunch and learn” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the hospital classrooms. Bring a casserole or dessert of your choice for the lunch. Dr. Syed will speak on cancer awareness. Bingo will follow. For more information, call (903) 654-6802.



Navarro Regional Hospital will host a car wash fund-raiser for The United Way from 1 to 4 p.m. at the hospital. Hospital administrators and directors will be hand washing cars and trucks at the charity event. Cost for cars will range from $5 to $10, while trucks will range from $10 to $12.



Oct. 10-12

The 51st annual Pelham community homecoming will be held Oct. 10-12. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at Brown Chapel AME Church with the Rev. Charles Kelly as master of ceremonies; from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 with the Pelham High School Alumni Day, fun and frolic, family and friends activities at Pelham Community History Museum — food, drinks, games, prizes, jump fun, hay ride, music, Panther country store and raffle. Bring your lawn chairs. Museum will be open for tours. Homecoming worship services will be at 10:45 a.m. Oct. 12 at Wesley United Methodist Church with Minister R.D. Pace Sr. from Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Dallas and music by George Wilson and the Male Chorus. Dinner will follow at Pelham Community Center. Contributions will be welcomed. If you cannot attend, you may send a donation to: Mrs. Alva J. Porter, 22425 Farm-to-Market Road 744, Hubbard, TX 76648.



Oct. 11

Navarro County Animals at Risk Foundation will sponsor a low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Farmers Market, located on Business 45, next to the Corsicana Daily Sun. Dr. John Beck, DVM, will be the attending veterinarian. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a carrier. For more information, call (903) 875-1808.



Mildred Fire Department will have its annual fund-raiser. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the music of Ira Bradford and Bustin’ Loose Band. A brisket dinner with all the trimmings will begin at 5 p.m. The band will start at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, raffle and door prizes. Come enjoy the fun.



St. Elmo Cemetery Association will have its annual cake auction and hot dog supper at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church fellowship hall. For more information, call (903) 599-2462.



Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force will meet at the Tucker Hardgrave Memorial Hangar at the Corsicana Municipal Airport. Staff meeting will be at 10 a.m. with the squadron meeting at 10:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend the squadron meeting. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend the squadron meeting. A meal will be served.



Pursley Volunteer Fire Department, 9772 Farm-to-Market 709 South, will have a fund-raiser at 4 p.m. There will be a brisket supper and a raffle to win a $250 Wal-Mart gift card. Free gifts for the first 60 adults, free surprise gifts for the kids and an auction to follow supper. You are invited to come out and see your fire department and support the volunteer firefighters.



Oct. 11-12

Items to be donated to Hurricane Ike survivors such as clothing, bedding, towels and non-perishable foods will be collected from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 3000 W. State Highway 22. Distribution point will be Sacred Heart Church in Galveston.



Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a performance show at the Navarro County Exposition Center with halter at 9 a.m. The other classes will be English and western divisions. For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844 or Sonny at (903) 872-2722.



Oct. 13

Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have a meeting and potluck dinner at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited. Members are reminded that the lodge meets the second Monday of each month.



Oct. 14

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



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



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.



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.



Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, NARFE, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s Steakhouse and Bakery in Waxahachie. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend. For more information, call Ralph Nelson at (972) 617-8102.



Oct. 16

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



Texas Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright will be the keynote speaker at a regional rally to be held at 7 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room, 100 N. 12th St. The rally is sponsored by the Republican Party of Navarro County. Wainwright became the first non-incumbent African-American in the history of the state to be elected to the Texas Supreme Court. Wainwright graduated from Howard University (summa cum laude) in 1983 and earned his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1988. He studied at the London School of Economics in Great Britain in 1981 as the laurd scholar. Other local Republican officials and candidates will be invited to speak. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, reference the Web site at www.navgop.com.



Senior Circle, a program sponsored by Navarro Regional Hospital for people 50 and above, will take a trip to Winstar Casino, leaving the hospital parking lot at 7 a.m. If you are interested in going, contact Connie Beal at (903) 654-6802. Deadline is Oct. 9.



Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce invites you to the third annual member reception and fund-raiser from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Cook Center. Cost will be $15 per person, and non-members are welcome. The Oktoberfest theme will include, German style hors d’oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Don’t miss your chance to bid on a framed and signed Tony Romo jersey, NFL football signed by Jay Novacek, gas grill, golf at Twin Lakes, handmade fly fishing rod, stays at area bed and breakfast locations, plus more than 50 items. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting the Chamber at (903) 874-4731.



Oct. 17

Corsicana High School Cheerleaders will host their annual Tiger tailgate party from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school parking lot. Join in for hot dogs, chips, cookies and a drink. Mascots, Tiki and T-bone look forward to visiting you before the Corsicana vs. Ennis football game. You are invited to come support your CHS cheerleaders and have fun tailgating with friends and family. The $5 tickets may be purchased from any CHS cheerleader, mascot or at the party.



Oct. 17-19

Lone Star Pony Club will have a miniature and Shetland horse show beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8 a.m. Oct. 18-19. The public is invited. For more information, call Linda Mitchell at (325) 356-3838.



Oct. 18

The Legionnaires’ monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. To attend the meeting, membership must be current. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



James L. Collins Catholic School’s eighth annual fund-raiser, “Bucks, Blues, Barbecue and Casino,” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the Collins Catholic gym featuring the Loki band. Cost will be $30 per person, or $15 per person for take-out meals. There will be dancing, spirit and casino fun. Raffle tickets are $1 and drawings will be held all evening. There will also be a silent and live auction. For more information, call (903) 641-5243. Tickets are available by phone or from the school.



Oct. 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave., will serve breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. You are invited to come and enjoy a good country breakfast and give your support to the center. For tickets, call the center at (903) 874-7259 or Della Borkchum at (903) 872-6015. MLK Community Center members are also needed. Memberships are available for one year (Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009), and donations are always welcome.



Oct. 21

Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. All masons are invited.



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 or how to become a member, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Oct. 21-29

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. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21, 23, 28 and 29. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



Oct. 23

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.



VOICE and the Kerens Library invites the public to learn more about the La Voz para la Familia (the voice of the family) program from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kerens Library. There will be snacks, information on signing up for the program and prizes. VOICE will offer this free program to Hispanic families and children at the Kerens Library beginning Oct. 28 for four weeks twice per week. La Voz para la Familia provides an opportunity for adults to improve English and parenting skills while their children are assisted with homework or involved in other activities provided by staff. For more information, call VOICE at (903) 872-0180 or visit the Web site at www.voiceinc.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. at the center, but seating is limited and you must pre-register for this training. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.



Flu vaccines will be administered from 10 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church in Dawson, located on North Main and Fourth streets, sponsored by the church and Dawson Young at Heart. Providence Home Health Care of Waco will administer shots. There will be no cost for immunizations to Medicare insured and with a Medicare card and another ID. Non-Medicare cost will be $25 per vaccine. For more information, call (254) 578-1669. Providence Home Health Care nurses will make decisions relating to age and/or health conditions for recipients.



Oct. 25

The 11th annual Scarecrow Stroll will be held on Northwest Third Street in Hubbard. Residents along this street decorate their yards with scarecrows and other fall decorations. The street will be blocked off to drive-through traffic from 5 to 7 p.m., so you may stroll down this street and visit with residents and view their fall decorations. For more information, contact the Hubbard Chamber of Commerce at (254) 576-2521.



A job readiness program will be held at 10 a.m. at the Kerens Library. Stuart Schoppert, manager of the Corsicana office of Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas, will be the speaker. He will include tips on interview skills, dressing for success, and how to fill out a job application. The program will be free and open to both students and adults. This will be the first of series of programs on career choices for residents of the Kerens area.



Oct. 25-26

Central Texas Quarter Horse Association will host a 5D speed barrel race weekend at the Navarro County Exposition Center. Win a saddle or buckle. Barrel exhibitions will begin at 11 a.m. with youth 4D to begin not before 3 p.m. followed by open 5D. Pole exhibitions to follow, youth 3D poles, open 3D poles (jackpot only). For more information, call Steve at (903) 641-6844 or Jan at (903) 874-8659.



Oct. 27

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.



Through Oct. 28

Piecemakers’ Quilt Guild will have its 28th annual quilt show at the Warehouse Living Arts Center, 119 W. Sixth Ave. Quilts will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission will be free. On Oct. 29, there will be a drawing for the PQG 2008 donation quilt. The winner need not be present to win. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and may be purchased until the drawing. Several classes and demos will be given during the show, which will be open to the public. PQG members can participate in hand quilting the donation quilt for next year. For more information, call Shirley Armon at (903) 872-6932 or (903) 641-1884.



Oct. 28

Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All master masons are invited.



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 or how to become a member, call Steve at (903) 641-6844.



Oct. 28-Nov. 20

VOICE, in partnership with the Kerens Library, will offer La Voz para la Familia from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28 through Nov. 20 at the Kerens Library. La Voz para la Familia provides an opportunity for adults to improve English and parenting skills while their children are assisted with homework or involved in other activities provided by staff. This program is free of charge and open to anyone who would like to attend. For more information, call VOICE at (903) 872-0180 or visit the Web site at www.voiceinc.org.



Oct. 30

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



The Navarro College PAL organization will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cook Center on the college campus. All senior citizens are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and come enjoy food, fellowship and meet new friends. Come in costume for a fun Halloween party. Musical entertainment will be provided by Misty Holloway. For more information, call Carole at (903) 874-1211.



Nov. 4

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, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.



Nov. 11-20

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. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 11, 13, 18 and 20. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.



Dec. 9-18

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. This session will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 9, 11, 16 and 18. Participants are required to attend all sessions. Classes are $100 (cash only) for all sessions. All participants must pre-register. For more information, contact John Goodnight at (903) 872-0180 or jgoodnight@voiceinc.org.