Nov. 20

A blood drive with Carter BloodCare will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Navarro Regional Hospital, 3201 W. State Highway 22. For more information, visit www.carterbloodcare.org or call (800) 366-2834. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a parent’s consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good general health and have a photo ID. For more information, call Connie Beal at (903) 654-6800.

Nov. 21

Navarro College Theatre Department will present a one-hour, family-friendly performance of “The Big Black Dog” and other true stories from childhood in the Black Box Theatre, located on the second floor, east wing, of the Albritton Building on the college campus, at 2 and 7 p.m. Free admission. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Dr. Shellie O’Neal, theatre director, at (903) 875-7632 or shellie.oneal@navarrocollege.edu.

A ranch sorting will be held at Lonestar Cowboy Church, 4495 W. State Highway 22, to benefit Johnnie B. McLain, who was injured Oct. 31 while unloading a four-wheeler, when he was hit by a truck which left the roadway. A jackpot will take place at 5 p.m. with a drawpot at 7 p.m. There will also be a silent auction. For more information, call Katie at (903) 229-7413.

Family Story Hour will be held at 10 a.m. at the Richard M. Sanchez Library, located at the north end of the Navarro College campus, presented by Dr. Ruth Penque. The theme will be “Put on Your Cowboy Boots.” Guests are invited to dress in keeping with the theme. Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. No reservations are needed. For more information, call (903) 875-7442.

Chatfield Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual bazaar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fire station. There will be crafts, baked good and cookbooks for sale.

Nov. 21-Dec. 12

Locally produced items of all tastes, textures, shapes and sizes will be offered at a winter farmer-rancher market in downtown Corsicana from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays Nov. 21 and Dec. 5 and 12. Expect to find fall and winter crops, ranch and dairy products, baked goods and homestead arts, all under one roof at Howard’s Paint and Body, 311 N. Main St. Prospective vendors should contact Jackie King at (903) 229-7505.

Nov. 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.

Emhouse Community Center will have its Thanksgiving meeting and covered dish meal at 6 p.m. Everyone in the area is invited.

Nov. 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.

Through Nov. 25

A food drive will be held at Walmart and the big brown boxes are at the store’s entry points. Suggested items include peanut butter, canned vegetables, cereals, dry beans, boxed meals, dry rice, helper meals (i.e. Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper), macaroni and cheese, canned meats, cornbread mix, rice, canned tuna, beans, canned spaghetti, canned chili and canned fruits. Toiletries and laundry soap are also welcome. For more information, call Jolene at (903) 257-8101.

Nov. 25

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. For more information, call (903) 874-8276.

Dec. 1

Corsicana Chapter No. 118, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Corsicana Masonic Lodge. A potluck supper will be served at 6:30 p.m. All area OES members are invited For more information, call Bonnie Mathison at (903) 874-0226.

Oak Valley Crime Watch will have its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Oak Valley Community Center. The crime report will be given by the deputies. Bring a dish and join in food and fellowship as 2009 is closed out.

Blooming Grove Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. in the home of Jean Hinkle. All interested people are invited to attend. For more information, call (903) 695-2724 or (903) 673-2635.

Dec. 4

Chatfield-Tupelo Community Center will have its annual Christmas party at 6 p.m. at the community center. Please bring a covered dish and a wrapped gift for the gift exchange.

Dec. 5

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will have meetings as scheduled. Executive committee will meet at 1 p.m. Legionnaires will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sons of American Legion will meet at 3 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 4 p.m. To attend the meetings, membership must be current. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Angels of Corsicana, a troop support group, will meet at 9 a.m. at 1020 N. Business 45. This will be the last packing for the troops before Christmas. Everyone is needed and welcome. Any donations can be brought to the above address at the meeting or you can drop them off at the American Legion Post, 632 N. Beaton St., after 2 p.m. daily. For more information, call (903) 874-3938.

Dec. 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 St.

Dec. 8

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.

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.

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. 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Dec. 10

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 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. 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Dec. 14

Woodmen of the World Lodge 5 will have its meeting at 6 p.m. at Star Hall. All members, their families and guests are cordially invited. This will be a Christmas party so please RSVP to Trudy Howell at (903) 874-7050 by Dec. 7.

Dec. 17

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.

Dec. 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. 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Dec. 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. 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Dec. 25, Jan. 1

American Legion Post 22, 632 N. Beaton St., will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information, call after 2 p.m. to (903) 874-3938.

Jan. 12

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. 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Jan. 14

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. 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Jan. 16

Corsicana Lodge No. 63, I.O.O.F., 3330 W. Second Ave., will host a state-wide degree rally. Visiting members from various lodges as well as officers of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of Texas will be present. Lodge will open at 8 a.m. for early arrivals. Lodge will open at 9 a.m. and the degree work will start at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Completion of the degree work will again start at 1 p.m. and should conclude by 3:30 p.m. The lodge has sponsored “Founders Day” rallies honoring Thomas Wildey, founder of the I.O.O.F. on the North American continent, for the eighth year. For more information, mail to P.O. 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Jan. 26

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. 1511, Corsicana, TX 75151.

Jan. 28

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. 1342, Corsicana, TX 75151.