Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly

E-Update 03/07/14

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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Let the Chamber know about other events as well as additional information you would like to see included in this communication.

Sincerely,

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

(903) 683-4242 Phone

(903) 683-1054 Fax

www.RuskChamber.com or Facebook

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Quotes of the Week

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

- 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NIV)

"-You can't just turn on creativity like a faucet. You have to be in the right mood.

-What mood is that?

-Last-minute panic."

- Calvin & Hobbes quote

In This Issue

● Harry's Building Materials March Madness Valspar Medallion Interior & Exterior Paint Special

● The Cherokee County Quilt Guild meets the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month - 3/11/14

● 2014 Rusk Baseball/Softball Association (RBSA) Final Registration Day 3/8

● Cherokee Civic Theatre Final Weekend for "Passing Go!" & Auditions for "The Dixie Swim Club"

● Rusk ISD Transportation - Bus Drivers Wanted

● Weekly Calendar 03/07/14 - 03/16/14

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

Harry's Building Materials March Madness Valspar Medallion Interior & Exterior Paint Special

Harry's Building Materials is running a March Madness Valspar Medallion interior & exterior paint special, buy 6 get 2 Free! The cash, check & credit card sale ends 03-22-14

For additional information, please call 903.683.2554, Like their page on Facebook or visit the website at www.hbmitx.com.

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild meets the 2^nd Tuesday of Each Month - 3/11/14

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 3/11/14.

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

2014 Rusk Baseball/Softball Association (RBSA) Final Registration Day 3/8

The Rusk Baseball/Softball Association (RBSA) final 2014 Spring Season registration:

Saturday, March 8 - 8:00am-1:00pm (Rusk Jr. High Gym)

There will be NO LATE REGISTRATION!!!

Make sure that when you register, you bring a copy of your child's birth certificate, as you will not be allowed to register without a copy!!!

Registration fees are $35 for Pre T-Ball (Ages 3-4) and $70 for all other age groups. Registration fee includes a jersey and cap, as well as player insurance.

If you have questions you can contact Jereme at 903.780.8237 or James at 903.253.4507 or Craig at 903.316.2306.

Cherokee Civic Theatre Final Weekend for "Passing Go!" & Auditions for "The Dixie Swim Club"

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!" performances are Friday, March 7 and March 8 at 7:30 PM.

Auditions for "The Dixie Swim Club" will be held on: Saturday, 3/8/14 from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM

Sunday, 3/9/14 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Rusk ISD Transportation - Bus Drivers Wanted

Rusk ISD is looking for Bus Drivers and Sub Bus Drivers! Candidates are asked to contact Nicky Tarrant at the Rusk I.S.D. Bus Barn at 903.683.5566 or stop by the Bus Barn on Eagle Drive of Loop 343.

STARTING PAY - $12.50 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

* Must have a CDL driver's license with a P & S

endorsement

* If you need help getting your license, they will help!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Safely transporting Rusk I.S.D. students to and from school and academic events.

Based on eligibility, driving a school bus may allow you to participate in teacher retirement, health insurance, or other insurance offerings. We will also assist you in obtaining the above qualifications if you do not meet them.

If you are interested, please contact Nicky Tarrant at the Rusk I.S.D. Bus Barn, 903.683.5566

Weekly Calendar 03/07/14 - 03/16/14

FRIDAY - MARCH 07, 2014

Cherokee Civic Theater Presents " Passing Go "
7:30 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131, visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or become friends on Facebook

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

$15.95/person, Kids ages 3-12: $10.95/person
Seniors ages 65 and up: $13.95
For directions, group rates or more information, please call 903.683.3322, visit the website at www.CherokeeTrace.org or Like their page on Facebook

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Away Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM @ Carthage

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting @ 4:30 PM vs. Van

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

SATURDAY - MARCH 08, 2014

Cherokee Civic Theater Auditions for " The Dixie Swim Club"
12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131, visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or become friends on Facebook

Cherokee Civic Theater Presents " Passing Go"
7:30 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131, visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or become friends on Facebook

2014 Rusk Baseball/Softball Association (RBSA) Registration

8:00 AM -1:00 PM at the Rusk Junior High gym

Registration fees are $35 for Pre T-Ball (Ages 3-4) and $70 for all other age groups.

For more info, call Jereme at 903.780.8237 or James at 903.253.4507 or Craig at 903.316.2306

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursions

11:00 AM Departure from the Rusk & Palestine Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Home Baseball Games

Starting at 11:00 AM vs. Carthage

SUNDAY - MARCH 09, 2014

Cherokee Civic Theater Auditions for " The Dixie Swim Club"
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131, visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or become friends on Facebook

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursions

11:00 AM Departure from the Rusk & Palestine Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

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 - MARCH 10, 2014

Rusk ISD Spring Break Week - All Campuses

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

TUESDAY - MARCH 11, 2014

Rusk ISD Spring Break Week - All Campuses

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

$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

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 JV & Varsity Home Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Palestine

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Away Softball Games

Starting @ 3:00 PM @ Lindale

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 12, 2014

Rusk ISD Spring Break Week - All Campuses

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 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

THURSDAY - MARCH 13, 2014

Rusk ISD Spring Break Week - All Campuses

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 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

FRIDAY - MARCH 14, 2014

Rusk ISD Spring Break Week - All Campuses

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

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

SATURDAY - MARCH 15, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursions

11:00 AM Departure from the Rusk & Palestine Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

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 - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

SUNDAY - MARCH 16, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursions

11:00 AM Departure from the Rusk & Palestine Depots

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

Gates open 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, last car in at 4:30 PM

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