A listing of meetings and events of interest throughout Navarro County
July 18
Barry Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Barry Methodist Church. Josh Tackett, the newly appointed Navarro County District Clerk, will be the speaker. Light refreshments will follow. Everybody is invited.
July 19
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815
July 21-30
The Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre will open the family-friendly musical comedy, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” on Thursday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Perfect entertainment for the entire family, the story and music explores the lives of Charlie Brown and the “Peanuts” gang. The show runs July 21 to July 30. Evening performances on July 21, 22, 23, 26, 28, 29, 30 begin at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinee on July 24 begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Warehouse Living Arts Center. Tickets will be available at the door as long as seating is available. For reserved seating and ticket info, please call the box office at {903) 872-5421. The WLAC is located at 119 West Sixth Avenue in downtown Corsicana across from the post office.
July 22
The Texas Southern Gospel School of Music will hold its closing concert at 7 p.m. at Second Avenue Baptist Church, 3045 S. Second Ave.. The public is invited to attend this wonderful evening of Southern Gospel Music at its best, and there is no admission charge.
July 23
Corsicana Police Officers Wives’ Auxiliary are hosting “Back the Blue,” a motorcycle ride beginning with registration at 10 a.m., and kick-stands up at 11 a.m. at I.O.O.F. Park, 1400 N. 45th St., Corsicana. Registration is $20 per bike or car, and the group will ride through Navarro County ending at Harbor Inn Restaurant on Richland Chambers Lake. A donation of school supplies would be appreciated. For more information, call (903) 879-0566.
Chatfield Tupelo Community Center will hold its annual Ice Cream Social at 6 p.m. at the Chatfield Tupelo Community Center. Homemade ice cream entries are due b 5:30 p.m. Door fee is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under. Door fee includes ice cream, desert and drink.
July 25
Not-for-profit agencies board member training, “Give, Get or Get Off: What in the World is a Board Member Supposed to Do?” will be offered from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Fellowship Hall, 312 N. 13th St. in Corsicana. Registration is $10, payable to the United Way of Navarro County. Professor Gaynor Yancey of Baylor University’s School of Social Work will conduct the training, which will include topics such as “Roles and Purposes of Executive Directors and Board Members” and lack of focus during meetings. To pre-register, call Pam Crawford at (903) 874-2517, or e-mail pam.crawford@pchas.org. A continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:15 a.m.
July 26
Navarro Regional Hospital’s Healthy Woman program will be hosting a free event from 5:30 to 6:30 in the hospital Café’. The topic is Sex and the Heart: A Medical Perspective presented by Dr. Margaret Kressin, Urologist. Dr. Kressin has recently joined the community and medical staff at Navarro Regional Hospital. Please come join them in welcoming Dr. Kressin as well as enjoying great health information, door prizes, refreshments and fun. RSVP to anna.paul@navarrohospital.com (903-654-6871).
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815
July 28
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
July 31
Oak Valley School will be holding a 30 year annual reunion at 2211 Oak Valley Lane in Corsicana. A brief business meeting will be held before lunch. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Ex-students are to bring salads and dessert for their group. Fred Jacobs is president, Bobby Davidson is vice-president and Linda Bennett is secretary/treasurer. For more information, call (903) 872-316.
Aug. 1
Navarro College Adult Education Program is offering free ESL and GED classes in Freestone, Limestone, and Navarro Counties. Interested students 17 years and under need to contact the Navarro College Office of Adult Education at (903) 875-7464. Interested students 18 and older need to attend a registration workshop. Workshops available are: 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at Gibbs Memorial Library, located at 305 E. Rusk in Mexia; or 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011, at Navarro College-Corsicana, Bain Center, room 400. For more information, please contact the Navarro College Adult Education Program at (903) 875-7464 or 1-800-NAVARRO ext. 7464.
Aug. 2
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.
Aug. 9
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Aug. 9 (cont’d)
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
The Corsicana Emergency Corps, located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information, please call 903-872-5072.
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the 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 the application and dues. Members and guests are invited to come early and eat and visit prior to the meeting.
Aug. 11
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Aug. 16
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Aug. 23
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Aug. 25
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Aug. 30
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Sept. 6
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302, or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Sept. 8
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Sept. 13
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
The Corsicana Emergency Corps, located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information, please call 903-872-5072.
Sept. 20
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Home Rebekah Lodge No.128, I.O.O.F, 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Sept. 22
Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. 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 welcome to attend.
Sept. 27
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Oct. 4
Navarro County Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance will meet at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 101 N. 14th St., Corsicana. All are welcome to learn to give and receive support at the weekly meetings. On the first Tuesday of the month, Dr. Tom Sheriff, licensed psychologist, conducts a study of “The Depression and Manic Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression.” For more information, call (903) 872-6302 or (903) 874-6815.
Oct. 11
The Corsicana Emergency Corps, located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7 p.m. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For further information, please call 903-872-5072.
Latest News
Local Beat 7/18/11
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Griffin retires after three decades teaching
When the school bell rings today, it will signal for most the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation.
But for Dana Griffin, it will mark the end of his 30-year career teaching ag science at Corsicana High School, the only job he’s had since graduating from college.
Though he is excited about his new horizons, this day will most likely be bittersweet, as 30 years of animals, ag projects, and kids — it’s always been about the kids — draws to a close. -
Schools ready for summer
With a nearly balmy winter, local school districts faced the end of the year with so-called “snow days” still in their pockets. Corsicana schools will spend one of those bad weather days Monday, taking off Memorial Day.
The other free day was spent on April 9, the Monday after Easter.
“We called it Good Friday, Better Monday,” said Susan Johnson, spokeswoman for the district. -
Church News
Open Door Church of God in Christ at 1201 E. Eighth Ave. will host a service tonight at 7 p.m. Pastor James Jones and wife Theresa A. Jones will be speakers. Pastor Jones is currently serving as Chairman of Evangelism for the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship in Huntsville, Alabama. Theresa A. Jones serves as co-pastor of the Reunited Christian Fellowship Church in Huntsville, where they both reside.
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Entertainment Beat
May 25
VFW Post 3366 invites all its members and guest out for an evening of karaoke with Country Sue’s Karaoke!! Canteen opens at 4 p.m. and karaoke starts at 8 p.m. until closing. Come early to get a good seat! Admission is free! Call (903) 872-3811 after 4 p.m. for more information. -
Sample Ballots, Polling Places for May 29 Election
Click this link to get sample ballots for the May 29 Primary Election
Early voting
Early voting will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Monday thru Friday May 14 through May 18, and May 21 through May 25, 2012, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana.
Early voting will be held on the weekend from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday May 19, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, in the basement of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave., Corsicana. -
Local Beat
May 26
Union High Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser at 6 p.m. at the fire station on FM 638. The menu consists of fried chicken, macaroni salad, green beans, rolls, tea and dessert, and there will be entertainment following the meal. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. -
Relay for Life donations still pouring in
Annot Walthall with the Navarro County Relay for Life received two additional donations Thursday totaling more than $3,000 at the offices of the Corsicana Daily Sun.
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Two Doors Down closing doors next week
After five years of serving up gourmet coffee, parties and unusual fare, Two Doors Down is closing June 8, according to owner Todd Jones.
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Walk Across Texas wraps up
Do you want to know an easy way to get fit and reduce your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke?
All it took for 312 Navarro County citizens this spring was a decent pair of walking shoes and 150 minutes of their time every week for eight weeks in the “Walk Across Texas” program sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extenstion. -
Man suspected in Corsicana heist may have done others
The man accused of robbing the Corsicana Shell station at Interstate 45 and Texas Highway 31 is now being investigated for even more hold-ups, according to police investigators up and down I-45.
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