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Through September
Navarro Council of the Arts will have the annual National Juried Art Show featuring the art of artists from across the country. The show will be free and open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Fridays in September at the Warehouse Gallery. For more information, call Navarro Council of the Arts at (903) 872-5411.
Sept. 5
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will have its legion executive committee meeting at 1 p.m., Legionnaires meeting at 1:30 p.m., Sons of American Legion meeting at 3 p.m., and Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 4 p.m. To attend meetings, membership must be current. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.
The opening reception for the National Juried Art Show, sponsored by the Navarro Council of the Arts, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery, 119 W. Sixth Ave.
Frost Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual barbecue at the Frost Park starting at 5 p.m. A shotgun will be raffled (gun can be seen at Jesse’s Gun Shop in Corsicana), and the department is selling chances for a massage package. There will be T-shirts for $13 and cookbooks for $10. For more information, call Linda at (903) 229-0747.
Sept. 6
Spring Hill Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 2 p.m. at Dawson Pavilion, which is located in the park. Anyone interested in the upkeep of the cemetery is cordially invited to attend this meeting.
Sept. 7
Corsicana Masonic Lodge will be dark in observance of Labor Day.
Sept. 8
Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade, 2508 W. Seventh Ave., 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 application and dues. Members and guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.
Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call (903) 872-5072.
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.
City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly city council meeting at 6 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce.
American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Navarro College Student Center. 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, call 800-448-3543.
Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Fiesta Grill in Ennis. Program will be “Buna Bean Coffee,” a locally owned and operated business by Jess and Brenda Haupt. All active and retired federal employees, their spouses and guest are invited to attend.
Sept. 8-17
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. Sept. 8, 10, 15 and 17. 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.
Sept. 10
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a free workshop on how to start a small business from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. 12th St. For more information or to register, call (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.
Palace Theatre will have a fund-raising dinner featuring chef Richard Chamberlain at the historic Halbert House. For more information, call the Palace at (903) 874-7792.
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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
Sept. 11
Freedom Flag Plaza Memorial will hold its annual ceremony at 10 a.m. at Bunert Park in honor of dedicated brave men and women who keep you safe every day. Everyone is invited to come attend and support Navarro County military servicemen and women, law enforcement, fire, emergency and rescue personnel.
Sept. 12
Big C Jamboree will be held at 7 p.m. at Martin’s Music Hall, 201 S. Beaton St. The house band includes Chuck Wiginton, Zanada Tally, Joe Honea, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes, and Bobby Fluker, who will also be the emcee. Also featured will be Billy Roy Mitcham, Fred Hayes and Stan Lawhon. Special guest will be Vicki Gatlin. Tickets will be $10 per person. For more information, contact Jody Thomas at (903) 641-1538.
A free genealogy workshop will be held at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room, sponsored by the Navarro County Genealogical Society. Leading the workshop will be genealogist, researcher and author Lynna Kay Shuffield. Registration will be from 8 to 8:30 a.m. with introductions and announcements from 8:30 to 9 a.m. From 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. the topic will be “Let’s Get Started — Basic Genealogy,” and from 10:30 a.m. to noon the topic will be “Newspaper Research — War Between the States.” Lunch will be on your own from noon to 1 p.m. The final portion of the workshop on “20th Century Military Research” will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred by calling the Corsicana Public Library Genealogy Department at (903) 654-4810.
Angels of Corsicana will meet at 9 a.m. at 1020 N. Business 45. If you have items to donate for supporting the U.S. troops, please bring to the meeting or you can drop off items at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., after 2 p.m. daily. Everyone’s help is needed for packing for the troops.
A spaghetti supper fund-raiser will be held for Randall Arnett from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fannie Mae Vernon Room. There will be a dinner, auction and live entertainment featuring 5WDirty with David Harness. You may dine in or take-out meals will be available. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, contact Pat Reed, (903) 654-3943; or LaDona Jordan, (903) 695-3011. All proceeds will go to the Arnett family for medical expenses.
“Gym for the Kids,” a kick-off luncheon event, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County, 1000 G.W. Jackson Ave. The purpose of the event will be to raise funds to add a gym to the club, which will serve as a positive location for recreation. Checks may be made payable to Boys and Girls Club of Navarro County, P.O. Box 2322, Corsicana, TX 75151. For more information, call Mary Wilson, (903) 872-7238; Faith Holt, (903) 874-5544; or Tinnis Manning, (903) 872-4319.
A blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3800 Emhouse Road. Breakfast will be served to all those that are willing to come out and donate.
Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will host its monthly cruise-in at Sonic Drive-In on South U.S. Highway 287 and Interstate 45 from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring your classic car or truck (new or old) and listen to some 1950s and 1960s music. For more information, call Kevin at (903) 229-0131.
Sept. 13
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave., will have auditions for “Oliver!” at 1:30 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave. Callbacks will be 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Palace Theatre. Those who plan to audition will be asked to sing a portion of a prepared song no more than 1 minute in length; perform a brief bit of choreography that they will learn at the audition (come dressed to move — no flip flops or sandals, please); and read from the script. An accompanist will be available. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. You can also provide your own recorded accompaniment. Each auditioner will also be asked to fill out a detailed rehearsal availability sheet. You may fill out the form in advance and bring to the audition or e-mail to info@warehouselivingartscenter.com. Otherwise bring date books, school, church and work schedules; forms will be available and can be completed at the audition. Many roles will be available for fifth grade through high school, all ages adults, and a large chorus from fifth grade through adults. For more information, call (903) 872-5421 or e-mail to info@warehouselivingartscenter.com.
Sept. 14
Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have its meeting and potluck meal at 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited.
The Republican Party of Navarro County will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the seventh floor of the Bank of America Building, 100 N. Main St., Corsicana. All registered voters are welcome to attend. For more information, reference the Web site at www.navgop.com.
Sept. 15
Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the old city library. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.
Sept. 17
Navarro County Bar Association will meet for its monthly meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Country Club with one hour of MCLE ethics credit available. For more information, contact Sarah Clower Keathley at (903) 872-4244.
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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
Sept. 17-19
Kinsloe House Treasure Trove will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1600 W. Second Ave. (former Planet Video location). The event will be open to the public with bargains galore and cash sales only. Kinsloe House members are cleaning out their attics and closets to find treasures to sell to benefit Kinsloe House. A special preview sale will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 16. For more information, contact finance committee chairmen Lynda Housley at (903) 872-8444 or Cindy Erwin at (903) 874-3256.
Sept. 19
Kerens Riding Club Ranch Rodeo will be 7 p.m. at the Kerens Riding Club arena, five miles south on State Highway 309, off State Highway 31. Admission will be $5 per person with children 6 and under free. Ten teams (4 person teams) will compete in four events: mugging, trailer loading, doctoring, branding. First 10 teams to pay $150 (non-refundable deposit) by Sept. 5 is guaranteed a spot in the rodeo. Entry fee is $300. Send to KPC, P.O. Box 75, Kerens, TX 75144. For entry forms and rules, call (903) 875-8766 or (214) 356-5959. Concession stand will be open. Dance will follow rodeo performances.
Sept. 22
Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.
Navarro County Republican Women will meet at noon on the seventh floor of the Bank of America building. The organization is open to all Republican women in Navarro County. Everyone who is interested is invited to attend and learn more about the organization. The club is collecting items and seeking donations for postage for the military troops. The donated items will be sent to a military unit deployed from Texas. Wanda Slye from Central Texas Republican Women’s Club in Bell County will share her experience in programs and fund-raisers for Republican women. Lunch will be $7 each and paid at the door. For reservations, call Margarita Patterson at (903) 872-4242 or e-mail to arcepark@peoplepc.com.
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.
Sept. 24
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. The lodge meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Visiting members are welcome.
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on writing a winning 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 (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.
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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.
Navarro College People for Active Living (PAL) organization will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Cook Center on the college campus. All people 60 and older are invited to attend. Guest speaker will be Jack Brittan. Bring a covered dish and come meet new friends. Drinks will be provided. Please bring canned goods for Navarro County Food Pantry. The group will travel to the State Fair of Texas on Oct. 15. For more information and to make a reservation, call Misty Holloway at (903) 875-7448.
Sept. 25
Kerens Kiwanis Club will have its annual homecoming hamburger supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kerens Alumni Center in downtown Kerens. The cost will be $6 and will include a hamburger with all of the fixings, chips, tea or coffee, and homemade dessert. All funds raised will be used to support the Kiwanis Scholarships that are given each year to Kerens students. For more information, contact Kerens Kiwanis president Buddy Moore at (903) 396-2275.
Sept. 25-27
American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will host the District 6 fall convention of American Legion. Sept. 25 will be visitation night with entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 26 at $25 per person. The meeting will be at 1 p.m., a steak dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and entertainment will begin at 8 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 with registration from 8 to 8:45 a.m. There will be a joint meeting at 9 a.m. For more information, call after 2 p.m. daily at (903) 874-3938.
Sept. 26
A fall carnival and festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a parade of old cars and motorcycle riders down Garitty Street in downtown Frost and then displayed for car enthusiasts at Frost City Park. There will be traditional carnival games, arts and crafts booths, and food. The rumor is that Elvis will make an appearance to entertain along with a DJ and dance at dusk. This event will be a major fund-raiser for the Frost Community Center to stock the food pantry and expand its outreach programs. For more information or to reserve booth space, contact Susan Murphy at (254) 678-3367 or frostedtexan@gmail.com.
Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present The Lettermen in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 to $45. For more information, call the Palace box office at (903) 874-7792.
Sept. 26-27
Hubbard Rodeo Association will host a Cowboy Mounted Shoot at 10 a.m. Sept. 26-27 at the Mooney Holloway Arena, located on State Highway 31, Hubbard. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sports. The event will be free to the public. Concessions will be available. For more information, contact J.C. Foster at (254) 576-2347.
Sept. 27-Nov. 8
Dawson Saddle Club, located on State Highway 31, will have its fall series at 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 25 and Nov. 8. Gate will open to everyone at 12:30 p.m. Books open at 1 p.m. Events will be cloverleaf, straightaway, flag race, speed, goat slapping and tying, poles and keyhole. Each event will be $5, exhibitions will be $3. Limited to two runs only in cloverleaf, straightaway and poles. For more information, contact president Victor Walther at (254) 578-1651 or victorwalther@windstream.net or secretary Ann Lemmings at (903) 879-5923 or ropeup2@yahoo.com. You are invited to join in for family/youth-oriented fun.
Sept. 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.
Sept. 29
A bike night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Don Jose’s Restaurant, 2312 W. Seventh Ave. For more information, call Richard at (903) 851-3203.
Oct. 1
Tickets will go on sale for the Vicki Lawrence Oct. 24 shows at the Palace Theatre. For more information, call the Palace box office at (903) 874-7792.
Oct. 6
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Corsicana Masonic Lodge. Carolyn Martin, deputy grand matron, will be making her official visit. 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.
Oct. 8
National Depression Screening Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library Civic Room, 100 N. 12th St. There will be free, anonymous screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and postpartum depression. Opportunity to take self-test, talk with a mental health professional, and to analyze the suicide risk of a friend or family member. Referral to treatment services provided. For more information, call Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance at (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815 or Texas AgriLife Extension at (903) 654-3075.
Oct. 10
The United States Army Air Force Memorial Park dedication will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Municipal Airport with a multi-aircraft flyover. Corsicana Mayor C.L. “Buster” Brown III will welcome everyone with Ben Acock giving the invocation. There will be speakers, presentations, unveiling of the bronze statue and monument, and closing prayer by the Rev. Ed Monk. There will be a hospitality booth with refreshments, museum exhibits, and souvenir pieces to commemorate the day. The public is welcome. Come visit with former cadets, instructors and employees. For more information, call Sarah at (903) 654-4847.
The 2009 Hangar Dance and Dinner will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Municipal Airport. Join in the celebration of the completion and dedication of the United States Army Air Force Memorial Park. Dinner will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Corsicana Swing Orchestra will provide the sounds of the 1940s and other entertainment will be on tap for the evening. The public is invited. Advance ticket prices are $20 per person. Cost at the door on the evening of the event will be $25 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, call Sarah at (903) 654-4847.
Oct. 13-22
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. 13, 15, 20 and 22. 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. 17
Chatfield-Tupelo Community Center will hold its annual ice cream social at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enter a homemade ice cream to be judged. Please have entries turned in at 5:30 p.m. Cost will be $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 24
Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present Vicki Lawrence in concert at 5 and 8 p.m. For more information or tickets, call the Palace box office at (903) 874-7792.
Navarro County NAACP will have its second annual Freedom Fund banquet at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave. The theme will be “Celebrating 100 Years: A Quest for Freedom.” The speaker will be Aric Bonner, president of the Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce. Special guest honorees will be African-American men business owners of the community. To purchase tickets or for more information, call B. Kelley at (903) 872-7973.
Oct. 30
VOICE will have their annual family fun fall festival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bank of America parking lot in downtown Corsicana. There will be games, prizes, bounce houses, a clown, magic, drawings for prize giveaways, hair painting, face painting and hot dogs. This community event will be free to the public. Enjoy the family fun fall festival before or after trick or treating downtown. For more information, contact Gina Dieterichs at (903) 872-0180 or gdieterichs@voiceinc.org.
Nov. 3
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 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. 10-19
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. 10, 12, 17 and 19. 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. 1
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 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.
Dec. 1-9
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. 1-9. 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.
