Corsicana —

Aug. 17

Kerens 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.



Aug. 19

The Palace Theater and Two Doors Down Coffee House are sponsoring “F5”, the first ever Red Cross movie, which will be shown at the Palace Theater in Corsicana, beginning at 5:30 p.m. “F5” features actual tornado footage shot by local storm chaser Tim Marshall, and focuses on the devastating results of a mass tornado outbreak across the area. Local Red Cross Disaster Volunteers will be on hand outside the theater to share information concerning the Red Cross Disaster Response, give tours of local response vehicles, and share disaster preparedness information. Children’s activities include a coloring contest and disaster preparedness education. This is a free event to the public. For more information call (903) 874-4551.



Aug. 20-21

Corsicana Masonic Lodge is having a two-day garage sale at 201 North 15th Street. Proceeds will go to the charitable work of the lodge. Large and small appliances, clothing, toys, bedding, blankets, bric-a-brac and all kinds of merchandise will be for sale. They will also be cooking smoked brisket, pre-order $50, or pick one up at the sale for $60. For more information, call (214) 470-5538 or (903) 872-3468.



Aug. 21

When Are We Going Home Ministry and Mosaic invite families for Free Movie Day at The Palace Theater, 112 W. Sixth Ave., Corsicana. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and the movie begins at 10:30 a.m. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Event to benefit persons of all ages, and their families, with medical challenges, disabilities, or special needs. Supported by a grant from the Navarro Community Foundation.



Aug. 22

Carter BloodCare is having a community blood drive on the Carter Bloodcare Coach, hosted by Wal-Mart Supercenter at 3801 W. Hwy. 31, Corsicana, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22.  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 Janine McMahon at (903) 872-6691.



Aug. 23

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.



Aug. 24

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.



The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (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 Street. Cost of the workshop is $20 and is for anyone wishing to start a business or already in business. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



Aug. 26

The Navarro County Democratic Party will host a reception for local Democratic officer holders and candidates at 5 p.m. at the party headquarters, located at 416-A West Third Avenue. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Eddie Pevehouse at (903) 872-3899.



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. on Thursday, Aug. 26. 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. 25

Women’s Club House Association is hosting the first “Dutch Treat” games luncheon of the new year at the Kindsloe House. Seley Fuller will be hostess for the day. Members are cordially invited to make reservations or a table of cards or boardgames (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. 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. 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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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. 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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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. 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.