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July 25

Ex-students of Oak Valley School are having their 29th annual reunion beginning with a lunch at 12:30 p.m. Ex-students will bring salads and deserts. The location is 2211 Oak Valley Lane, Corsicana. For more information, concact Linda Bennett 903-872-3168.

 

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

The County Court jury panel called for 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010, has been dismissed by County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr. The County Court cases set for jury trials the week of July 27, have been disposed of without the necessity of a jury panel. Anyone receiving notice for jury service for County Court for this date will not need to appear.



Carter Bloodcare “High School Summer Gives” blood donations, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Navarro College Student Activity Center. Students 16 and older who donate blood will receive T-shirts, goodie bags with coupons. Students who are 16 need written consent from a parent to donate, while people 17 and older can donate independently. All donors must have a photo ID.



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 28

Free continuing education courses for the insurance industry will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St. The first course, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. will cover contaminated buildings, focusing on post-storm buildings. The second course, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will cover deodorization of buildings, also with emphasis on how a restorer might respond to fire and water damaged buildings, including power failures, decomposing animals in crawl spaces, death and crime scene clean-ups and pet stains. The courses will be taught by certified instructors with ServPro, disaster recovery experts. Professional fire fighters and real estate professionals may also wish to attend this seminar. For more information, or to  make reservations, call Paul Coles at (972)935-0827.



The Pearce Museum will present a free showing of “Dances With Wolves” at 7 p.m. in the Cook Center, 3100 W. Collin St. In addition, the museum will be open and free to the public that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is urged to bring blankets, sleeping bags, lawn chairs, or beanbags because it will be projected on the big wall in the Cook Center Atrium – just like an outdoor movie, but with air conditioning. Event co-sponsor Two Doors Down Coffee House will be on site with coffees available for sale. Cookies and other easy-to-handle snacks will also be available. To take part in the Pearce Museums’ movie night, please RSVP by calling (903) 875-7642 before July 28. The museum must have a minimum number of participants to show the film. The Kevin Costner movie is rated PG-13 and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”



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.



Navarro College PAL (People for Active Living) will meet at 11:30 a.m. for its monthly luncheon at the Cook Center at Navarro College. All persons 55 and older are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish or dessert, and come meet new friends. Drinks are provided. For more information, call Misty Holloway at (903) 875-7448.



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.



July 31

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill White will be at the Corsicana Public Library from noon to 2 p.m. Sandwiches and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Eddie Pevehouse at (903) 872-3899.



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. 3

A classic car and motorcycle show to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Chili’s parking lot, 2201 S. Interstate 45, Corsicana. Categories include classic cars, motorcycles and race cars. The team that raises the most donations will win a dinner. All proceeds raised will go to St. Jude’s to benefit children with cancer.



Oak Valley Crime Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. Ray Jacobs will be the guest speaker, and he will talk about adult probation and community service. The dinner will be pot luck. People are invited to bring a dish and share food, fellowship and program. For more information, call president Bob O’Dell at (903) 872-3876.



Aug. 5

Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department building. The guest speaker will be County Judge H.M. Davenport Jr. Light refreshments will be served, and all are invited to attend.



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.



American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will have meetings as scheduled: Executive comittee at 1 p.m.; Legionnaires at 1:30 p.m.; Sons of American Legion, 3 p.m.; Ladies Auxilliary at 4 p.m. To attend the meetings, membership must be current. The 2011 membership cards are in and you can pay your dues now. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



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.



The Navarro College Small Business Development Center (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 Street. This workshop is free but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited.  To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at (903) 875-7667 or email sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.  



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.



Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1009 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sirloin Stockade,  2508 West Seventh Avenue, Corisicana. 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.



Corsicana Emergency Corps, located at 416 South 12th Street in Corsicana, will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30pm. The general public is invited to attend. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. For more information, please call (903) 872-5072.



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. 14

Wesley Johnson with the NBA and a graduate of Corsicana High will speak at the 4th annual Back to School/Stay in School rally at Fullerton-Garitty Park. The event, which will also feature prizes, free school supplies and backpacks as well as entertainment, will go from 9 a.m. to noon at the park. Free transportation to the park will be provided, with 8:30 a.m. pickups from each of the Corsicana elementary schools as well as the Northwest Housing complex. Prizes this year include I-Tunes cards, certificates for school clothing, sports equipment and more. To host a booth at the rally, to donate prizes, or for more information, call Elmeree Burrell at (903) 874-2821, or Alvis Reeves at (903) 875-8727.



Angels of Corsicana will meet at 9 a.m. at 1020 N. Business 45. If you have items to donate for the U.S. troops, please bring it to the meeting or drop it off at the American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St. after 4 p.m. daily. Many boxes are mailed each month to the troops. Donations to help cover the cost of postage are greatly appreciated. Everyone’s help is needed in packing for the troops plus donations of items are needed. For more information, call (903) 874-3245, or after 4 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.



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.



Out of Da Box Ministries will host a back to school event from 6 to 9 p.m. at Bear’s Field. The event will feature school supplies and music. For more information, call Twania Christmas at (903) 641-7794.



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.



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. 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. 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. 12

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