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. 2

Eureka Crime Watch will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m. at Eureka United Methodist Church. The annual Christmas party will follow the election of officers and final plans for the Christmas project. The public is invited to bring a dish of your favorite Christmas goodies and enjoy the fellowship.

Dec. 3

Blooming Grove Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Jean Hinkle, 404 S. Hinckley, Blooming Grove. For more information, call (903) 695-2622.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3366, located at Veterans Drive off West State Highway 31, will have its regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. of all members in good standing. Come out and support your post and get involved. For more information, call after 4 p.m. to (903) 872-3811.

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.

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.

Navarro County Retired School Employees Association will meet at 9:45 a.m. at Northwest Apartments Community Center, 1360 N. 13th St. Holiday musical entertainment will be given by elementary schoolchildren. Decorations, refreshments and prizes will be provided by Warner Redus, Virginia Mays, Patty Knauth, Imogene Nowell, Cleo Lee, Mellie Howard, Louise Miller and George and Elmeree Burrell. Linda Fannin serves as president of the local association.

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.

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. 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.

Firefighters from across Navarro County will hold a “fill the boot” fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help with the expenses of one of their own, Chad Marshall, as he undergoes treatment for a serious illness. Marshall is employed with East Texas EMS in Ennis and is a volunteer firefighter with the Blooming Grove Volunteer Fire Department. His service to others, in both professional and volunteer life, has earned him the respect and gratitude of all who know him. He was named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year by the Navarro County Firefighters’ Association. An account has also been opened with Prosperity Bank, with branches in Corsicana and Blooming Grove, to receive your contributions. For more information, call (903) 851-9125.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ellis-Navarro Chapter 1191, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Fiesta Grill in Ennis. The 2010 officers will be installed and, in the spirit of giving, members are asked to bring non-perishable food items for Helping Hands of Ennis. All active and retired federal employees, their spouses and guests are invited. For more information, call G.W. Garrard at (972) 875-2264.

Richland’s Neighborhood Watch Program will be held at 7 p.m. at the Richland Civic Center. Everyone is urged to attend to make a difference. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call (903) 229-1020.

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.

The monthly American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Shriner’s Building, 323 N. Commerce St. The drive is normally held the first Thursday in the month, but it has been changed to the second Thursday of the month for December only. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and have a valid picture ID. Members of the Navarro Christian Homeschool Red Cross Club will be accepting donations of new teddy bears, which will be given to the Navarro County American Red Cross Disaster Action Teams for distribution to local disaster victims. Bears may also be dropped of at the local Red Cross office, 701 W. Second Ave., until 5 p.m.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Corsicana Downtown Association will meet at 6 p.m. in the big room of Two Doors Down Coffee House.

Dec. 15

Kerens Masonic Lodge will be dark.

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.

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.

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.

Winkler Masonic Lodge will be dark.

Dec. 23

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. 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.

Dec. 28

Kerens Masonic Lodge will be dark.

Dec. 31

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

Jan. 4

A public meeting, sponsored by the PUSH committee will be held beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Nancy Roberts Meeting Room of the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N. 12th St. This meeting will be open to the public and residents and business owners and managers throughout Navarro County are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to dialogue and to develop a plan of action to have the community more “business friendly.” The goal is to retain current jobs and employers and recruit new jobs to the community and county. For more information, contact Dennis at (903) 872-2641, Ann at (903) 874-6079, or Vicky at (903) 879-5841.

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.