Jacksonville Daily Progress
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JULY 27
GAO holds home ownership information session
On July 27th , 2010 9 am -5:30 pm Gateway to American Opportunities will present “So You Want to Buy a Home?” homeownership information session, sponsored by Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The workshop will be held on July 27 9 am – 5:30 pm at the Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Community Room at 29880 U S Hwy 69 North Rusk, TX. Sessions will be presented by local bank loan officers, Realtors, HUD & USDA Rural Development agents, staff members and other business professionals. Homebuyers’ Certificates will be available upon request. Registration required due to limited space. For more Registration & Workshop information visit the East Texas Virtual Village website, click on Regional Initiative: Gateway to American Opportunities and/or phone at 903-589-6900 email: literacyatwork2004@yahoo.com Gateway to American Opportunities is located at 205 East Commerce St Suite 208 Jacksonville, TX 75766.
JULY 29
Blood drive at Trinity Mother Frances
Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive noon to 5 p.m. July 29 in the conference room at Trinity Mother Frances - Jacksonville. Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing for a free Sunday night stay in the presidential suite (with a double jacuzzi tub) at Holiday Inn Express - Tyler South. Also, everyone who donates July 27 to Aug. 22 will get a coupon for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream, while supplies last.
JULY 30
Girl Scouts hold fundraiser fish fry
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop # 97 Fish Fry, place 522 N Jackson St. Date July 30, 2010. Plates are $6.00 Time: 11:00am- until all plates are sold, call in orders are welcome. 903-586-3188 or 903-312-5225.
AARP driver’s course offered in Rusk
An AARP Driver’s Safety course will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the Ross Activity Center in the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St., for all local senior citizens. Class fee is $12 for AARP members, when they present their membership cards and $14 for non-AARP members. The course is specifically tailored to drivers ages 55 and older and features issues those drivers face, including determining if a senior citizens is too old to drive. Course completers will receive a 10 percent discount certificate, redeemable at most auto insurance companies. Anyone interested in taking this class can call Cristin Ross, 903-683-2850, to register. Participants are also invited to bring a sack lunch. Other refreshments will be available.
AUGUST 2
FSA seeks nominations for county committees
Cherokee County Farm Service Agency is accepting nominations for the 2010 County Committee elections. Nomination forms can be obtained from the FSA county office at 4361 Loop 343 W., Suite A, Rusk, or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/publications/elections. Nomination forms must be submitted by Aug. 2. If you or someone you know has an interest in providing guidance on federal farm program issues, then FSA wants your nomination. All landowners, operators and tenants of legal voting age are eligible to serve on FSA County Committees and vote in these elections. For more information, call the Cherokee County FSA office at 903-683-4234, ext. 2.
AUGUST 7
Almond Tree offers CPR classes
The Almond Tree will be offering a CPR class on Aug. 7 for anyone interested in attending. It will be on a Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $65 per participant or if we can get six or more, we will give each participant a $10 discount. They can call Virginia Gardner at 903-393-2891 or 903-284-6202 or by e-mail at vgardner@almondoutreach.org.
SEPTEMBER 11
Class of 1975 reunites
The JHS Class of 1975 will have its 35th year reunion on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at The Legacy from 7 pm to midnight. Cost is $35 per person. Any person who graduated in the 70s is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Dianna Patton Smith at 903-721-3122 or by email dismith@jacksonvillemethodist.org. We are still looking for addresses of our classmates and any others who graduated in the 70s if you have that information.
OCTOBER 1
John Tyler Class of 1970 holds reunion
The John Tyler Class of 1970 will hold its 40th class reunion October 1-2 at the Holiday Inn on South Broadway in Tyler. We are still looking for classmates. They may go to www.johntyler1970.com or call Cindy Connally Grimes at 903-881-8851 for more information and to register.
ONGOING
MONDAYS
Mah Jongg lessons offered
The J’ville Mah Jongg Club plays every Monday at 11:00 am at St. John’s Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall (round back). We would love to teach you. Please come by or Call Judith at 903-571-9050.
Cherokee County Genealogical Society meets
The Cherokee County Genealogical Society meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, September through May, at Bonner Place. Anyone interested in genealogy is invited to attend.
Master Gardeners meet
Cherokee County Master Gardeners Association meets at 10 a.m. the second Monday of each month at the Norman Activity Center. For information regarding the Master Gardeners, e-mail billingsk704@yahoo.com.
New Summerfield Lions meet
The New Summerfield Lions regularly meet on the first and third Monday of every month at the First United Methodist Church in New Summerfield.For additional information, contact 903-586-3228.
Al-Anon meets
Jacksonville Al-Anon family group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at First United Methodist Church, on Loop 456 and Corinth Road, in Jacksonville. Use the Adult Sunday school door.
TUESDAYS
St. John’s UMC seniors hold fellowship time
The St. John’s United Methodist Church seniors hold a fellowship group at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. Games, dominos, etc., and a light meal are included in the activities. All are welcome to come for the free, fun and fellowship at Terrific Tuesday.
Rusk Kiwanis meets
Rusk Kiwanis Club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union, 602 N. Henderson St., in Rusk. For details, call Kelley Garner 903-683-2414.
WEDNESDAYS
Jacksonville Rotary meets
The Jacksonville Rotary Club meets at noon every Wednesday at Sadler’s Kitchen. For more information regarding the Rotary Club, contact Tim McRae, president, at 903-586-2241 or e-mail, william.mcrae@billmcraeford.com.
Good Sam Resale Shop hours
The Good Samaritan Food Bank and Resale Shop is open 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays to serve clients. The facility is at 203 W. Second St., Rusk. Families and senior citizens who need assistance with food and other necessities are welcome. For more information or to make donations, please call 903-683-2376.
Rusk Rotary meets
The Rusk Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union, 602 N. Henderson St., in Rusk. For more information, call Roy Reynolds at 903-683-1947.
THURSDAYS
TOPS meets
The Jacksonville chapter of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night at the Senior Center on 300 S. Bolton St. Weigh-in is from 5 to 6 and the meeting is from 6 to 7. Everyone is welcome.
Rusk Lions meet
The Rusk Lions Club meet at noon every Thursday at the Lions Club Hall, 607 W. Sixth St., next door to Dollar General in Rusk. For more information, call Jeff Johnson at 903-683-2204.
Radio Club meets
The Cherokee County Amateur Radio Club holds monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7 PM in the training room at the Jacksonville Police Department. All are welcome to attend to learn about the role of amateur radio in public service. The club also conducts regular test sessions for those seeking an amateur radio license. The club’s Web site is www.k5jvl.net.
FRIDAYS
Eagle’s Nest youth center hours
The Eagle’s Nest Christian youth center is open for Jacksonville youth 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The center is at the corner of Larissa and Ragsdale streets in Jacksonville. Call operator Larry McGlade, 903-539-1996, for more information or to donate to the center.
Literacy Council offers English classes
The Jacksonville Literacy Council is offering English classes at 10 a.m. each Friday at the Literary Council office, 215 E. Commerce St., Suite 215 A in Jacksonville. The class is open to any interested people and will teach basic speaking, reading and writing in English as well as citizenship participation. Please call 903-586-6125 to enroll or for more information. Leave a message if the answering machine answers.
RSH volunteer council opens resale shop
The Resale Shop sponsored by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital Inc. is open the first and second Friday of each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.The Resale Shop is located at 545 Castner St. in Rusk, just off U.S. Hwy 69 N (turn west on Castner just north of the Sonic).All proceeds go to support the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital.For more information call 903-683-7327.
SATURDAYS
SCV meets
Attention Southern history lovers. Gen. Joseph L. Hogg Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, meets the second Saturday every month in the Bullard-Jacksonville area. Call J. D. Campbell, 903-894-6727, for details.
Heritage Center open weekends
The Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum is open to visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and 1-5 p.m. every Sunday. The center is at 208 S. Henderson St., just off the square in Rusk. For more information, call 903-683-5643 or log on to www.hccc-museum.org.
WEEKLY
Rusk senior center open
The Ross Senior Activity Center offers games of dominoes, 42, Chickenfoot and other games from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday and Wednesday. Scrapbooking classes and other paper crafts will be held from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday. All area scrapbookers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The Center will begin yoga sessions, from 9 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday All senior citizens are welcome. The Activity Center is located in the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St., Rusk. Admission is free. Refreshments are available.
Clothes Closet needs school uniforms
The Clothes Closet in Jacksonville is in desperate need of new or used school uniforms which are given out free of charge to families in need. Mickey Gear, director urges community members to go through and bring any uniform pieces they may have to the clothes closet by July 7. The clothes closet, located at 314. S. Main St. is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information contact the clothes closet at 903-586-0204.
HOPE offers transportation schedule
The HOPE van offers rides to anywhere in the Jacksonville city limits during regular business hours Monday through Thursday. Anyone needing a ride can call 903-586-7781 or 903-393-1921 to make an appointment or to be picked up.
Community Kitchen for HOPE open
The Community Kitchen for HOPE serves breakfast and lunch, free of charge, Monday through Friday to anyone who shows up. Breakfast is served 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The kitchen is at 595 S. Ragsdale St., Jacksonville.
Rusk offers public transportation
The city of Rusk’s bus service operates within the city limits Monday through Friday. Boarding fee is $1 and entitles the rider to two stops. Additional stops cost 50 cents. There is no charge for the return trip home. Rusk senior citizens and disabled can call 903-683-2213 for pickup or for more details.
Alcoholics Anonymous offers Jacksonville Recovery Group
Alcoholics Anonymous conducts meetings every week at 316 West Larissa St. The meetings take place Monday through Saturday at noon, and Nov. 2 through Sunday at 8 p.m.
CONTINUAL
Almond Tree offers home rehabilitation program
The Almond Tree Community Resource and Training Center will be repairing and rehabilitating homes occupied by very low income and low income rural families. The Almond Tree will be serving Jacksonville, Alto, Rusk, New Summerfield, Henderson, Overton, New London, Mount Enterprise and Tatum. If you are a home owner interested in this program please call The Almond Tree at 903-284-6202
Kids First now enrolling
Kids First Weekday Education at First Baptist Church is now enrolling for the 2010 - 2011 school year.Kids First is a five day a week preschool and Kindergarten utilizing the A Beka curriculum.For more information, please contact Dr. Anita Johnson at 903-586-4844 or 903-258-2937.
American Legion gets P.O. Box for new members
The American Legion, Post No. 868, has a new post office box for new members. Please send correspondence to P.O. Box No. 2333, Jacksonville, TX 75766.
Post 9/11 GI Bill offered
The VA is accepting applications for the Post 9/11 GI Bill now. Individuals with active duty service since Sept. 11, 2001, may be eligible for this benefit and can apply online at www.GIBILL.VA.gov. The program provides tuition assistance, a housing allowance, a books and supplies stipend, and the option to transfer these benefits to family members under certain circumstances. By law, the new benefit is effective Aug. 1. For more information, visit the GI Bill Web site or call 1–888–GIBILL–1 (1–888–442–4551).
CCT seeks stage help
The Cherokee Civic Theatre is always looking for volunteers. If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes, give the theater a call at 903-683-2131; leave a message and one of the theater’s volunteers will return your call; or log on to www.cherokeetheatre.net.
Cherokee Rangers shooting club
Anyone interested in joining the Cherokee Rangers Old West shooting club can call the club range master at 903-539-8316. Members are anyone who enjoys firing a wide variety of classic firearms from the Old West era at its safe secure firing range in the Rusk area, which offers 10 different target stages. The club is family oriented and stresses firearm education and safety.
Car seat safety classes
Living Alternatives Inc. in Jacksonville holds two Safe Rider car seat safety classes a month. Attending parents can receive a new infant/toddler convertible or booster seat for attending at no cost. Seating is limited so call 903-586-9016 to register for a class. Living Alternatives is at 807 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Jacksonville.
Adopt-a-Street program offered
The city of Jacksonville-sponsored organization, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, is asking for citizens’ help in getting rid of the litter along the streets and roads. If you would like to adopt a street or road in the city or in Cherokee County, call the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 903-586-2217.
Klein cookbooks for sale
Klein cookbooks supporting the Klein Animal Shelter are now available for a minimum donation of $12 and can be purchased at 208 E. Tena St. in Jacksonville. The book provides a plentiful supply of palatable treats approved by both people and pets. Keep your VIP (Very Important Pet or Person) howling for more by serving them recipes prepared from this oh-so-unique-collection of delectable treats.
Experience Works helps job-seekers
If you are over 55 years old, living on a limited income and having difficulty finding a job, Experience Works offers part-time, temporary work while you look for permanent employment. For more information, call 800-880-5292.
