Corsicana —

Aug. 25

Women’s Club House Association is hosting the first “Dutch Treat” games luncheon of the new year at the Kinsloe House. Seley Fuller will be hostess for the day. Members are cordially invited to make reservations or a table of cards or board games (bring your own) and enjoy a time of fellowship and a delicious lunch. Make reservations by calling the Kinsloe House a (903) 874-5791.



Aug. 26

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.



The Navarro County Bar Association will meet for its monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, at the Corsicana Country Club. 75 hours of MCLE Ethics credit is available. For more information contact Sarah Clower Keathley at (903) 872-4244.



Carter BloodCare is having a community blood drive on the Carter Bloodcare Coach, hosted by H-E-B at 201 S. 15th St., Corsicana, from noon to 6 p.m. this Thursday. 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. All donors will be entered in a drawing for a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. For more information about donor eligibility, call Carter BloodCare at 1-800-DONATE-4 or visit www.carterbloodcare.org. For an appointment time, contact Amanda Gilbert at (903) 874-4778.



Aug. 27

Carter BloodCare is having a community blood drive on the Carter BloodCare Coach, hosted by Northrop Grumman and Brookshire’s, 800 N. Main, Corsicana, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. 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. All donors will be entered in a drawing for a $25 Brookshire’s gift card. 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 Debra Preston at 903-641-4700.



Aug. 28

The Knights of Columbus, Council 5211 will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall on South Highway 22 in Corsicana to benefit the Catholic school. At 6 p.m. a barbecue dinner will be served. Admission costs $50 per player and includes $3,000 in poker chips. Players can buy $3,000 more in chips for an additional $25 donation. Advance tickets cost $45, and may be purchased from any KC Council 5211 member. Prizes, including a 37-inch flat screen TV, will be awarded to the top three players. All proceeds go to the Collins Catholic School in Corsicana. For more information or to buy tickets, call Victor at (903) 262-4100, or Charlie at (903) 229-2293.



The Chatfield Tupelo Community Center will hold its annual ice cream social at 6 p.m. Take a break from the heat, and come on out to Chatfield! Everyone is welcome to enter home-made ice cream to be judged. There will be monetary prizes. Please have entries turned in at 5:30 p.m. The entry fee is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. Monetary prizes to be awarded.



Aug. 31

The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will sponsor a seminar on Funding Your Small Business from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th Street. Attendees will discover the variety of loans available and the process for getting funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Information will also be presented that covers what lenders want to see when making a business loan, the myths and realities of grant funding, and alternative lending sources to consider. The cost of this workshop is $20. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



September

Navarro Council of the Arts will present a Corsicana Independent School District exhibit at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information, contact the Navarro Council of the Arts, (903) 872-5411.



Sept. 1

Christmas in Action, the group that does home repairs for the elderly and needy, has set a Sept. 1 deadline for requests for help. Forms are available through the Corsicana Daily Sun or by calling any of the board members. Priority will go to the elderly, homeowners on fixed incomes, and the disabled, as well as those who contribute to the project financially or who have friends/family willing to help with an individual project. The group will have two work weekends this year, Oct. 16 and 23. Volunteers are currently being sought, as well as teams and team leaders. To help with this year’s efforts, contact Loran Seely at (903) 875-4290.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., Corsicana, invites members and their guests to come and watch Sunday Football starting at noon Sept. 12, and every Sunday following. For more information call (903) 874-3938.



Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Eureka United Methodist Church. Special Guest will be Navarro County Agent Derek Scasta. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Marlene Bartosh at (903) 872-4699.





Sept. 2

Blooming-Grove Crime Watch is having their monthly meeting at 7 p.m., at the Blooming Grove Fire Station. This months guest speaker is Ruby Coker, Navarro County Treasurer. For more information call (903) 695-2622.



Corsicana Community Blood Drive will be held 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Navarro Shriner’s Building/ Crystal Ballroom. For information or for an appointment contact (800) 448-3543.

 

Sept. 5

Woman’s Club House Association is holding the Kinsloe First Sunday Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. September’s soup will be Miami Albondigas, a deliciously flavored, hearty meatball soup, served with Garlic Cumin Breadsticks. The salad will be Tomato and Avocado on a bed of crisp greens with Citrus Lime Vinaigrette. Entrees are Cuban Spice Rubbed Pork Loin Roast with Brown Gravy or Citrus Glazed Baked Salmon Filets with Tropical Fruit Salsa. Either entrée will include Garlic Herb Smashed Red Potatoes, Cumin Scented Sweet Carrot Coins, and Ms. Debra’s Famous Kinsloe House Rolls. Dessert will be Rich Chocolate Torte with garnish of Cinnamon Whipped Cream or Key Lime Tartlets. The price, including tax and gratuity, is $13.00 for adults or $6.00 for children under 12 years old.  The children’s plate will be Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Baby Carrots, and Crudite with Ranch in place of salad. The luncheon is open to Kinsloe House members, affiliated groups and clubs, and to the general public. Reservations are needed on dine-in or to-go. The deadline for registration will be noon on Friday, Sept. 3. For reservations call Jeani at 903-874-5791 or 903-229-5787, e-mail mamajeani@yahoo.com, or online at http://www.thekinsloehouse.com.



Sept. 6

Corsicana Masonic Lodge will not meet because of Labor Day.



Sept. 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 contact Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.



The Sunbeam Club will follow the life of a trainman as they celebrate Labor Day on the road. For all those who are retired and active railroaders, their families, friends, and train-lovers come hear the whistle blow at the Ennis Family Restaurant, 2709 S. Kaufman St., Ennis. For more information call 972-878-4069.



The City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly City Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce, in Blooming Grove. For more information call Beth Nemeth at (903) 695-2711.



Sept. 8

MAAG (Methodist Active Adult Group) will open their new year  at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Ennis. All are invited to share this special day which will include entertainment from the musical talent of Charles Newman. Invite a friend or two, bring a veggie, salad, or desert. For more information call Darleen Denbow at (972) 878-4069.



Sept. 9

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



Sept. 11

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.



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.



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) 874-3245, or (903) 874-3938.



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 IOOF Park. For more information please call Barbara Kelley at (903) 872-7973 or go to www.fitkamps.com.



Sept. 12

The Corsicana Hebrew Cemetery will receive a Texas historical marker at 11 a.m. in the 2100 Block of West Second Avenue. A reception will follow at the Temple Beth El.



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.



Spring Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting at 2 p.m. on Sunday, at the Dawson Pavilion, which is located in the park. Anyone interested in the up keep of the cemetery is invited to attend this meeting.



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.



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 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.



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.



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.



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.



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. 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 Holloway (903) 875-7448.



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.



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. 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. 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. 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.



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.