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May 11
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.
Navarro County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. on the seventh floor of the Bank of America Building, 100 N. Main St. The speaker will be Stephen London, a representative of Haliburton, who will present the program on the state of the oil/gas industry in Texas. Anyone who is interested is invited to attend.
Emhouse 4-H Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Emhouse Community Center.
May 12
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 Relay for Life meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the YMCA Optimist Room which will include discussing last-minute details and bank night.
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.
Corsicana Emergency Corps, 416 S. 12th St., will hold its regular scheduled monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. The general 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.
Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana. The speaker will be Nancy Kemp of Malakoff, a quilting club member. Her focus will be on a project to provide quilts for military personnel overseas. All active and retired federal employees, their spouses and guests are invited to attend. For more information, call Bob Kral at (903) 874-3092.
Navarro County Branch of NAACP will hold a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1114 E. Sixth Ave. All members are asked to attend. Your participation is critical to the success of the NAACP. All general membership meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact the Navarro County NAACP by mail at P.O. Box 284, Corsicana, TX 75151-0284.
May 14
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.
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.
May 14-17
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre’s Corsicana Children’s Company, 119 W. Sixth Ave., will present “Cinderella Wore Combat Boots,” adapted by Jerry Chase, at 7 p.m. May 14-16 and at 2:30 p.m. May 17. Directed by Frances Seidensticker Dodds, this updated version of the enduring children’s class will entertain audiences of all ages. Ticket prices are $7 for adults, $6 for students, and $5 for kids 12 and under. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (903) 872-5421.
May 15-16
Navarro County Relay for Life will be held from 7 p.m. May 15 to 7 a.m. May 16 at Community Park, next to the Corsicana YMCA. You are invited to join in to celebrate those who have won their battle against cancer, remember those who have lost their battle, and fight back so others never hear the words “You have cancer.” There will be continuous entertainment including popular and talented local individuals and groups. For more information on how you can be involved or more details, call Jamie Kitchens at (903) 875-9729.
May 16
Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual fish fry from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chatfield-Tupelo Community Center. A dance will follow the fish fry. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Come and enjoy good food, old-fashioned family fun and support your local volunteer firefighters.
Gloria La’Shawn Gee Choir Competition, sponsored by the United Christian Fellowship, will begin at 7 p.m. at Dawson Auditorium on the Navarro College campus. Winner will receive a Gloria La’Shawn Gee Scholarship at Navarro College. If you would like to enter the competition or for more information, contact Rita Marie O’Brien at (903) 875-7510 or ritamarie.obrien@navarrocollege.edu.
COPPS for Clean Air will have a fund-raiser from 5 to 7 p.m. at Richland-Chambers Reservoir at The Wilderness, Farm-to-Market Road 416, corner Shenandoah and Lincoln. There will be barbecue, music and community spirit for clean air. Donations will be accepted and are tax deductible. Bring a cooler with your beverage of choice and lawn chairs. Everything else will be provided.
Emhouse 4-H Club will sponsor a rabies clinic from 10 a.m. to noon at the Emhouse Community Center with Dr. Beck as attending veterinarian. This will be a fund-raiser for the club.
Art in the Park, sponsored by the Corsicana Art League, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corsicana Visitor Center, located at Allyn Park, 301 S. Beaton St. For more information, contact Bobbie Ross at hollybet310@yahoo.com or call the Navarro Council of the Arts at (903) 872-5411.
Emhouse Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish fry fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Menu will be catfish, french fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and drink. Cost will be $8 for adults and $5 for children. There will also be silent auction, bounce houses for the kids, and PHI helicopters will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“We the People of Texas,” a newly-formed organization of concerned citizens, parents and grandparents interested in becoming more actively involved with local, county, state and federal governments. The next scheduled meeting will be May 16 in Ennis. If you are interested in learning more about this organization, call (972) 878-0740 or e-mail to wethepeopleoftexas@gmail.com for location details and information on invited speakers and guests.
May 17
Hopewell Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the cemetery. It will begin at 11 a.m. and end with a covered dish lunch and fellowship. If you or your family members cannot attend, donations may be sent to: Rosellan Richards, secretary/treasurer, 9300 County Road SE2150, Corsicana, TX 75109. If inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the Navarro City Hall. Guest speaker will be Gene Marsh of Port Neches.
May 18
Hubbard Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon at the Hubbard City Hall meeting room. A catered lunch will be available at $6 per person prior to the business meeting. For more information, call (254) 576-2521.
May 19
Navarro College SBDC will sponsor a session on writing a winning business plan from 10 a.m. to noon 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.
Kerens Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after lodge meeting.
May 19-29
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. May 19, 21, 26 and 28. 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.
May 21
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.
May 22
Application deadline for the Corsicana Board Diversity Program, sponsored by VOICE and Corsicana/Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, is May 22. Sessions will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. May 28 and June 11, 18 and 25. Cost will be free, but space is limited and all attendees must be pre-registered. The Board Diversity Program is to create opportunity, build leadership, and accelerate the involvement of ethnic minorities on the board of directors and committees of nonprofit agencies in Navarro County. For more information, contact Lynda Sloan at (903) 872-0180 or lsloan@voiceinc.org or visit www.voiceinc.org and click on community projects.
May 23-25
Hubbard Memorial Day Weekend Trade Days and Chisholm Trail Celebration will take place in Hubbard. A rodeo will be held at 8 p.m. May 23 and 2 p.m. May 24 at the Mooney Holloway Arena, located on State Highway 31. Other events include: May 23 — breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at Hubbard Fire Station, bake sale at 9 a.m. at Hubbard Antique Mall pavilion, vendors beginning at 9 a.m. at antique mall, Historic Hubbard High School open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jeana Cote benefit meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hubbard Feed Store; May 24 — vendors at antique mall beginning at 9 a.m.; May 25 — vendors at antique mall beginning at 9 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Hubbard, fish fry meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hubbard Fire Station, and a memorial service at noon at Fairview Cemetery. For more information, call (254) 576-2521.
May 25
Barry Masonic Lodge will be dark because of the Memorial Day holiday.
May 26
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.
Winkler Masonic Lodge will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Fish fry will be the magic words for the meal at 6:30 p.m. All Masons are invited.
May 28
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.
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.
May 30
Mosaic, a local non-profit agency which serves and supports individuals with developmental disabilities, will have its first spring sports spectacular from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fullerton-Garitty Park. This will be open to the public and a fun event for the whole family. This will include sports related and art related carnival type games and activities, a food booth and a silent auction. All funds will benefit the local agency in supporting the individuals that are served. Volunteers, sponsors, underwriters and general donations are needed. For more information, contact Cheryl Jordan at (903) 874-3364 or by e-mail at cherylm.jordan@mosaicinfo.org.
The annual Dawg Daze of Summer Sooner Chili Cook-off will be held at Gander Mountain, benefiting the Humane Society of Navarro County. A pet contest will be held at 10 a.m. with the following categories: smallest, biggest, best dressed, best trick and owner/pet look alike. Cost is $5 per pet to enter one or all categories. There will be a special appearance by Bill McFarlin and Star, his Brittany from CBS’ reality hit “Greatest American Dog.” Demonstrations will be given by Star and her companions Maggie and Lucille. The chili cook-off will include the following with entry fees and turn-in times: 50/50 beans, $10, noon; junior chili (ages 8 to 17), $5, 1 p.m. (chili grind only); CASI chili, $20, 1 p.m. (chili grind only). CASI rules will apply on all chili entries. For more information on CASI, view www.chili.org and for more information on the cook-off or pet events, contact Kay Lefler at (972) 646-5159 or klefler@gaf.com; or Marsha McAlister at (903) 875-8705 or marsha.mcalister@earthlink.net.
Kerens Relief Lodge 236 will have its 150th year celebration at the Kerens Alumni Center beginning at 4 p.m. with a meal. Fifty-year members will be recognized. Guest speaker will be David Counts Jr., most worshipful grand master of Masons in Texas. The public is invited. For more information, call (903) 654-3408.
June 2
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 OES members are invited. For more information, contact Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
June 6
Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold its 99th installation of officers at 2 p.m. at the Corsicana Masonic Lodge, 201 N. 15th St. Joyce Hagens is worthy matron-elect and Joe White is worthy patron-elect. The ceremony will be open to the public. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. For more information, contact Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
Navarro County Branch of NAACP will present its fifth annual Summerfest from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bunert Park featuring the battle of the praise dancers beginning at noon. First, second and third prizes will be awarded. There will also be food booths, sales, arts and crafts, activities for children, basketball shoot-out, entertainment, and a raffle. Battle of the praise dancers entry fee is $20 and entry deadline will be May 15. Booth fee is $25. For more information or entry form, contact E. Burrell at (903) 874-2821, e-mail to mariescreatebks@aol.com or D. Jackson at (903) 872-3585.
June 11
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.
June 11-19
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre, 119 W. Sixth Ave., will present “Dearly Beloved” at 7:30 p.m. June 11-13, 16, 18-19 and at 2 p.m. June 14. “Dearly Beloved” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten is a hilarious comedy about a wedding with a “Gone With the Wind” theme. For reserved seating and ticket information, call (903) 872-5421.
June 13, 27
Pickett Riding Club will have its summer series at the Pickett Riding Arena. Show start times will be 10 a.m. Family memberships are $20. Events will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrel, poles, keyhole, speed, flag and flag exchange, and potato race. For more information, contact Terrie Abbe at (903) 654-2790.
June 14
Rose Hill Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Blooming Grove High School cafeteria. Pastor Sandralyn Pierce of Blooming Grove Methodist Church will deliver a short devotional and provide music. Come and bring your favorite dish for a delicious covered dish lunch. Awards and door prizes will be given out during the meeting. Kids are welcome. Bring your children and grandchildren and keep the Rose Hill Cemetery tradition going.
June 19
Miss Juneteenth Pageant, sponsored by Jackson Ex-Students Association, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Drane Intermediate School Auditorium, 100 S. 18th St. There will be drawings for door prizes. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. Admission cost will be $3 per person.
June 23-July 2
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 June 23, 25 and 30 and July 2. Two separate sessions will be offered on these dates. One will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the other from 4 to 6 p.m. 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.
June 25
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.
July 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. Linda Puckett, grand examiner, District One, will be providing a program on patriotism. All area OES members are invited. For more information, contact Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.
July 11, 25
Pickett Riding Club will have its summer series at the Pickett Riding Arena. Show start times will be 10 a.m. Family memberships are $20. Events will be cloverleaf and straightaway barrel, poles, keyhole, speed, flag and flag exchange, and potato race. For more information, contact Terrie Abbe at (903) 654-2790.
Aug. 4
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.
Aug. 11-20
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 Aug. 11, 13, 18 and 20. Two separate sessions will be offered on these dates. One will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with the other from 4 to 6 p.m. 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.
