Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 02/07/14

Greetings!

Good Morning!

In an effort to keep our members updated on Chamber news, Business Member and Community Events, please review this weekly e-newsletter and calendar.

Chamber and Business Member special events, ribbon cuttings, grand openings or open houses, are listed on the weekly calendar in bolded red font. Please mark your calendars to attend as many of these events as possible to show support to our members.

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Sincerely,

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

(903) 683-4242 Phone

(903) 683-1054 Fax

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Quotes of the Week

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.

~ 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 (NRSV)

I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day. When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.

~ Author Unknown

In This Issue

Retirement Reception for Deaton Goff, of the Rusk Body Shop 2/12/14

Cherokee Civic Theatre Presents "Passing Go!"

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Lunch & Learn Program - 2/19/14

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild meets the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month - Next Meeting 2/11/14

Enter to 'Win a New Wife' - It's a Makeover Contest!

Weekly Calendar 02/07/14 - 02/16/14

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Elite Platinum Members

Please click on the links below to visit their websites:

Austin Bank

Citizens 1st Bank

Harry's Building Materials

Texas National Bank

Retirement Reception for Deaton Goff, of the Rusk Body Shop 2/12/14

You're invited to a retirement reception for Deaton Goff of the Rusk Body Shop on Wednesday February 12, 2014, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM at the Austin Young State Farm office, located at 400 N Main St, here in Rusk.

For additional information, please call 903.683.5486.

Cherokee Civic Theatre Presents "Passing Go!"

Cherokee Civic Theatre invites you to attend the upcoming winter musical, "Passing Go!" written and directed by Jacksonville resident, Minette Breitenberg. Musical arrangements are by Seth Lord. The cast is composed of actors and singers from throughout Cherokee County.

Using the analogy of life being as changeable as the rolling dice in a board game, "Passing Go!", is all about relationships, free parking & real estate?

"Passing Go!" will open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 with additional evening performances on March 1, 7 and 8. A Sunday matinee will be presented at 2 p.m. March 2.

For more information and to purchase tickets for "Passing Go!" call the Cherokee Civic Theatre at 903.683.2131, visit the website at www.cherokeetheatre.net or Like their page on Facebook.

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Lunch & Learn Program - 2/19/14

You're invited to bring your lunch and learn more about the history of New Birmingham, presented by the Heritage Center of Cherokee County and museum board member Kevin Stingley.

The program will be held on Wednesday, 2/19/14, 12:00 Noon at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County museum, located at 208 Henderson Street

For additional information, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook,

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild meets the
2^nd Tuesday of Each Month - Next Meeting 2/11/14

Beginning in January the Cherokee County Quilt Guild will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid. The next meeting is scheduled for 2/11/14.

Area quilters meet to share their love of quilting, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of other quilters.

In addition, there will be free Beginning Level Quilt Classes on that same second Tuesday from 1-3 also at the Rusk Civic Center.

For more information contact Jo Caraway at 903.743.5673 or email at

jocaraway@Hotmail.com

Enter to 'Win a New Wife' - It's a Makeover Contest!

To register for the contest, go inside the below businesses to register and you may register once per day, must be 21 or older to win. Drawing to be held February 11, 2014. Win $1,000 worth of gift certificates, merchandise & services from local businesses listed below!

One winner will receive a free night's stay in a deluxe cabin at the Rusk KOA; 1 dozen rose and a box of chocolates from All Flowered Up; 1 month free gym membership at Beyond Fitness; gift certificate from Chapman Pharmacy; gift certificate from the Daily Grind; 1 month free tanning at Guardian Angel Tanning; jewelry from J&J Jewelry & Gifts; free bottle of wine from J&P Kwik Stop; photography session from Mike Anderson Photography; books from Once Upon a Time Bookstore; gift certificate form PreshUs Boutique; dessert of choice from Sweets by Pam; manicure, makeup and eyebrow wax from Renee at Texas Tangler's Salon; gift certificate from Whistle Stop and cut & color or style from KT Style Studio.

Weekly Calendar 02/07/14 - 02/16/14

FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 07, 2014

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 545 Castner Street
All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital
For more info, call 903.683.7237

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

$15.00/person, Kids ages 3-12: $10.00/person
Seniors ages 65 and up: $13.00
For directions, group rates or more information, please call 903.683.3322 or click www.CherokeeTrace.org to visit the website

Friends of the Singletary Memorial Library 1st Friday Night Dance

6:00 PM doors open at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St.

7:00 PM Dance starts

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Softball Scrimmage

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Hallsville

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Away Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Fairfield

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 08, 2014

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Home Baseball Alumni Scrimmage

TBA

Rusk High School Eagle & Lady Eagle Away Powerlifting Meet @ Malakoff

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 09, 2014

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM iil

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

MONDAY - FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

Rusk Jr High School Eagle Home Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Fairfield

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Meeting

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid St

Area quilters meet to share their love of quilting, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of other quilters.

For more info, call Jo Caraway @ 903.743.5673 or Like their page on Facebook

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild Free Beginning Level Quilt Classes

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid St

For more info, call Jo Caraway @ 903.743.5673 or Like their page on Facebook

The Daily Grind $2.00 Tuesdays

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM at 104 W 5th in Rusk
$2.00 Coffee & Drink Specials
For more info, call 903.683.1500 or visit the website at www.TDGCoffeeHouse.com

Harry's Building Materials 10% Off Promotion for Veterans & Seniors 55 +.

10% off entire purchase

For more info, call 903.683.2554 visit the website at www.HBMITX.com or Like their page on Facebook

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library English as a Second Language Classes

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Singletary Memorial Library After School Activities

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Home Baseball Scrimmage

5:00 PM vs. Elkhart

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Hudson

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Home Basketball Games

Starting @ 5:00 PM vs. Palestine

WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Retirement Reception for Deaton Goff, of the Rusk Body Shop

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM at the Austin Young State Farm office, located at 400 N Main St, here in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5486.

Rusk Rotary Club Meeting

12:00 Noon @ Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call Debra Dominy at 903.683.1180

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library Story and Craft Time

10:15 AM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Golf Tournament - 2014 Brookhill Golf Classic @ Emerald Bay, Bullard TX

THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Council Chambers

For more info, call 903.683.2213

The Birmingham Forest Golf Course - Thursday Morning Senior Scramble

Starting at 10:00 AM
For more info, call 903.683.9518 or Like their page on Facebook

Rusk Lions Club Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Lions Club Hall
For more info, call Vic Whadford 903.683.9822

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Singletary Memorial Library Basic Computer Class 101

9:00 AM - 10:00 AMat 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Singletary Memorial Library After School Activities

3:40 PM - 4:30 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk.

For more info, call 903.683.5916

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500, visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Cloggers Beginner Clogging Lessons

5:45 p.m. at the Rusk Senior Center, 555 Euclid St.

There is no charge and special shoes are not needed for lessons.

For more information, contact Patty Benda at 903.262.0670

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Softball Tournament @ Bryan/College Station

Rusk High School Eagle JV Away Golf Tournament - 2014 Brookhill Golf Classic @ Eagle's Bluff, Bullard TX

FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 14, 2014

RISD Early Release Day - All Campuses @ 1:00 PM

Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street
Helping needy families with food & other necessities
For more information or to make donations, call 903.683.2376

Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc. Resale Shop

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 545 Castner Street

All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital
For more info, call 903.683.7237

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Away Baseball Scrimmage

5:00 PM @ Henderson

Rusk High School Eagle JV Home Baseball Scrimmage

5:00 PM vs. Henderson

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Softball Tournament @ Bryan/College Station

Rusk High School Eagle 9^th, JV & Varsity Away Basketball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Fairfield

SATURDAY - FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Softball Tournament @ Bryan/College Station

Rusk High School Eagle & Lady Eagle Away Powerlifting Meet @ Bullard

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, last car in at 3:30 PM iil

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM on 208 Henderson Street
For more info, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook