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June 7

City of Blooming Grove will hold its monthly city council meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Blooming Grove City Hall, 200 S. Fordyce. For more information, call (903) 695-2711.



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 meet at Westhill Church of Christ, 3400 State Highway 22. Food and fellowship will begin at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m. Guests are welcome. The program will be given by the MODA fabric representative. “Sit and Sew” will follow the business meeting. Projects for possible work will include personal projects, community quilts, or Quilts of Valor. Some kits/fabric for children’s quilts will be available. Members who are interested should bring their lunches and plan to spend the afternoon. For more information, contact Jenny Craddock at (903) 874-0601.



June 8

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a free 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 (903) 875-7667 or e-mail sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.



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.



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.



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 1 to 6 p.m., hosted by First United Methodist Church in Kerens. 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, call (903) 396-2275.



June 9

A new organization is being formed in support of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Anyone whose life has been touched by a child affected by ASDs is invited to come to a meeting at 6 p.m. in the Fairfield Elementary School cafeteria, 330 W. Main St. at Highway 75, Fairfield. For more information, contact Jo Ann Carine at (903) 389-9905.



Brian Birdwell, candidate in the special election for Texas Senate District 22, will speak at 6 p.m. at the Kerens Library, 121 S. Colket, Kerens. The public is invited. For more information, call (903) 396-7337.



June 10

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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 “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.



Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with Mr. Jazzz at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Mr. Jazzz will be doing balloon art. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Through June 11

Kerens Independent School District will accept applications for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays through June11 at the Kerens Elementary School office. Parents of students should bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card and immunization record. For more information, call (903) 396-7941. Students not qualifying for free lunch may pay $100 a month for all-day pre-kindergarten.



June 12

Sons of American Legion will host a flag retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 632 N. Beaton St. If you have flags that need to be retired, bring them by daily after 4 p.m. to the post. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



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, you may bring them to the meeting or you can drop them off at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. after 4 p.m. daily. Many boxes are mailed every month to the troops. If you would like to make a donation to cover the postage, it would be greatly appreciated. Everyone’s help is needed in packing for the troops plus donations of items needed. For more information, call (903) 874-3245 or after 4 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



Richland Neighborhood Watch Program will have a picnic at 1 p.m., across from the Richland Civic Center. Bring the children and join in. There will be door prizes, free hot dogs, chips and drinks.



Navarro County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. at the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room of the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St. The topic will be “Photos: Restoration, Preservation, Archiving” by Kevin Painter, owner of The Photo Shop in Corsicana. Members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. The public is invited.



Mrs. Texas pageant will be held beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., sponsored by The Crist Company. Tickets are $40. For more information, call the Palace Box Office at (903) 874-7792.



An etiquette class will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Wicklow Inn, 220 N. 14th St. The cost will be $50 which will include lunch. The class will be taught by Joy Weaver, who has been certified by the Protocol School of Washington, D.C., and Letitia Baldrige’s Business Etiquette Program. Weaver has written a book and been on “The View,” “The Early Show,” and “Good Morning Texas.” Register by calling (214) 965-9555 or e-mail to joy@justaskjoy.com.



Providence Cemetery Association will meet at 11:30 a.m. with a covered dish lunch and a business meeting to follow. The speaker will be Brother Randall Evett. If you cannot attend, donations may be made to Providence Cemetery Association, in care of Patty Toland, 2000 Farm-to-Market Road 637, Corsicana, TX 75109.



Coyote Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force will meet at the Tucker Hardgrave Memorial Hangar, Corsicana Municipal Airport. Prospective members and the public are invited to attend. Staff meeting will be at 10 a.m. with general meeting to follow. The squadron will review the results for the 12th annual Corsicana Airsho held in May, and will make plans for its own PT-19, the Pride of Corsicana. For more information, view www.coyotesquadron.org.



Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will host its monthly cruise from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sonic Drive In on U.S. Highway 287 and Interstate 45. Bring your classic car, truck or motorcycle (new or old) and listen to some ‘50s and ‘60s music. For more information, call Kevin at (903) 229-0131.



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 Schoppert, Joe Honea, Jody Thomas, Ron Sikes, and Bobby Fluker, who will also be the emcee. Also performing will be Fred Hayes, Billy Roy Mitcham and Stan Lawhon. Special guests will be Jenny Burnett and Russell Bailey. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, call (903) 641-1538.



June 12-Sept. 25

Dawson Saddle Club playday series will be held the Dawson arena, located on State Highway 31, Dawson. Remaining dates are June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24, Aug. 14 and 28, Sept. 11 and 25. Must be member of club or pay a one time award fee of $15 per contestant. Family membership is $25, single is $15 per year. Roping will be at 4 p.m., speed events at 6 p.m. For more information, e-mail dsc19622010@yahoo.com, contact Victor Walther at (254) 578-1651 or victorwalther@windstream.net or Ann Lemmings at (903) 879-5923 or lemmings2@windstream.net.



June 13

Midway Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting. Business meeting will be at 11 a.m. A covered dish lunch will follow. For more information, contact Rex Folmar at (903) 599-2093. If unable to attend, donations may be sent to: Midway Cemetery Association, in care of Rex Folmar, 16050 County Road SE2380, Streetman, TX 75859.



June 14

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



June 15

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.



Shakers and Scrapers Car Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Sirloin Stockade. Shakers and Scrapers is a diverse group with a common interest of cars and a desire to help local charities. An annual car show is held during Derrick Days in support of a charity that the club has decided needs its help. If you are interested in seeing if this is a club that you might like to join, you are invited to come have dinner and attend the meeting. For dinner, please arrive around 6 p.m. For more information, call Dan at (903) 467-7170.



June 17

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.



Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with Maricela and Friends at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Maricela and Friends will be a program of singing and puppets. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



June 19

Pickett Riding Club will have its first show (buckle series) at 2 p.m. at the outdoor arena in Streetman. There will be 6 and under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17, and 18 and over. There will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, flag race, speed race, potato race, poles and keyhole. Cost will be $2 exhibition and $4 event. Negative coggins required. Call before you haul to (903) 388-6546. Events are at 2 p.m. the first and third Saturdays through August.



“Take a Stand Against Child Abuse” Navarro County ride will be held with the start and end at Mildred City Hall, located on Farm-to-Market Road 637. Registration and late free breakfast will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Suggested donations are: motorcycle rider $20, with passenger $35; bicycle rider $10, with passenger $15; however any donation is acceptable. At 11:45 a.m., there will be a blessing for bikes and blessing for children; 11:55 a.m. balloon release; noon will be kick stands up, followed by the ride; with late lunch and entertainment from 2 to 4 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available with a drawing at 4 p.m. You may pre-register by June 15 by an RSVP to (903) 695-4416 or e-mail melissagracecovered@yahoo.com.



June 22

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 128, I.O.O.F., will meet at 6 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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.



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.



June 22-24

Navarro Council of the Arts will present KidProv at the Texas Youth Commission. For more information, contact the Navarro Council of the Arts, (903) 872-5411.



June 24

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., will meet at 7 p.m. at 3330 W. Second Ave. Visiting members are welcome. For more information, mail to P.O. Box 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.



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.



Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with banjo player extraordinaire Dan Gibson at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



June 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.



Through July

Pickett Riding Club, 0049 County Line Road, Streetman, will have its playday series the first and third Saturdays of the month through July. Events will be at 2 p.m. in May and at 6 p.m. in June and July. Cost will be $4 for events, $2 for exhibitions, and $20 for membership. Divisions will be 6 and under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, and 18 and over. There will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrels, flag and speed race, potato race, poles, keyhole, and free 6 and under flag race. Call before you haul. For more information, call after 5 p.m. to Tona at (903) 388-4846.



July-August

Navarro Council of the Arts will present a display by Janet Burton at the Warehouse Living Arts Center Gallery, 119 W. Sixth Ave. For more information, contact the Navarro Council of the Arts, (903) 872-5411.



July 1

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with Corsicana Fire Department at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from noon to 6 p.m., hosted by H-E-B, 201 S. 15th St., Corsicana. 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.



July 5

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.



July 8

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with storyteller Debbie Day at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Navarro County Local Emergency Planning Committee will have its second quarter meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Pradera Restaurant, 1401 W. Seventh Ave. A limited four-item menu will be available for $8 per person and will include meal and drink. RSVP no later than noon July 6 to ermeyers@navarrocountyoem.org.



July 13

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.



July15

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, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with the Corsicana Police Department at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



July 20

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.



July 22

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program Snakeman at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Snakeman will bring lots of different types of snakes. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



July 26

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 27

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 29

Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St., will have its summer reading club program with percussionist Len Barnett at 11 a.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room. Kids of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 654-4810.



Aug. 2

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.



Aug. 7

The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., will present Ambrosia at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will range from $15 to $25, and will be available beginning June 15. For more information or tickets, call the Palace Box Office at (903) 874-7792.



Aug. 10

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.



Aug. 12

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.



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. 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.



Healthy Woman will be held at 6 p.m. at The Palace Theatre, 112 W. Sixth Ave., sponsored by Navarro Regional Hospital. The program will be on osteoporosis prevention and awareness. Free admission. For more information, call (903) 654-6948.



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.