80th Birthday Celebration for Joann Jackson - 3/22/14 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Joann Jackson will be honored on her 80th birthday and for 60 years in the jewelry business in Rusk. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, 3/22/14 at the Rusk Civic Center, located at 555 Euclid St from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.  The event will be hosted by her children and grandchildren

Mrs. Jackson is the long-time owner of J&J Jewelry & Gifts. Her family, friends and customers are invited to the "come and go" event for cake and refreshments. No gifts are requested.

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 has been extended to 3/29/14!

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

Texas State Railroad Dogwood Special Brunch Train - 3/30/14

Enjoy the best view of Mother Nature's annual show on the Texas State Railroad's first Dogwood Special Brunch Train!

The Texas State Railroad's first brunch train will roll out from the Palestine Depot at 10:15 on Sunday, March 30.

This special train ride was created especially for viewing the annual blooming of the dogwoods in their natural habitat.

Running the middle weekend of Palestine's 76th annual Dogwood Trails event, this ride is sure to offer picturesque views of the East Texas Forest Country at its finest.

The meal, catered by Contemporary Catering of Palestine, will feature a spinach, strawberry and grapefruit salad with poppy seed dressing; bacon and cheese quiche for adults and pigs in a blanket for children 12 and under; fresh fruit including strawberries, kiwi, melon, grapes and banana with a light fruity dressing; cheese and crackers; biscuits and jam; and Choux Rings (light and crunchy pastries glazed with a yummy, almond flavored glaze.)

Non-alcoholic beverages will also be served, including non-alcoholic versions of the traditional brunch beverages: the Mimosa and the Bloody Mary. Guests who wish to BYOB for these drinks may do so, but they must open and pour their own bottles.

The four-hour train ride will include a one-hour layover in Rusk for guests to stretch their legs, enjoy the park, view the exhibits in the depot and visit the gift shop.

Tickets are $50 per person. Seating is limited and tickets are selling fast. For more information or to book tickets, call 903-683-3098 or go to: https://www.texasstaterr.com/events.php   

Rusk Rotary Club Garage Sale - 4/5/14 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Rusk Rotary President Debra Dominy and the members of the Rusk Rotary Club invite you to their Garage Sale planned for Saturday, 4/5/14 from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The garage sale will be at the corner of Firemans Lane and US Hwy 69, across the highway from the US Hwy 69 Loop 62 intersection.  

Rusk KOA Murder Mystery Event - 4/26/14

Mark your calendars and please join Virginia Otis and the staff of the Rusk KOA Campground for a "Murder Mystery Event" on Saturday, 4/26/14 at the Rusk KOA Campground located at 745 FM 343 East from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 

A traditional Murder Mystery set in the world of 1920's Gangsterland.  Mobsters, murder, and comic mayhem ensue after the mysterious death of one of the "family." 

For additional information and tickets to the event, please call 903.683.6641.

Weekly Calendar 03/21/14 - 03/30/14 

FRIDAY - MARCH 21, 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

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 Home Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Mexia

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Mexia

SATURDAY - MARCH 22, 2014

80th Birthday Celebration for Joann Jackson

2:00 PM - 4:00 at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St in Rusk

Joann Jackson will be honored on her 80th birthday and for 60 years in the jewelry business in Rusk.

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

$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 Home Baseball Games

Starting at 1:00 PM vs. Central Heights

SUNDAY - MARCH 23, 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

$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 

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 24, 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

$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 Jr. High School Lady Eagle Home District Track Meet

TUESDAY - MARCH 25, 2014

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. Fairfield

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Fairfield

Rusk Jr. High School Eagle Home District Track Meet

WEDNESDAY - MARCH 26, 2014

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

$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 

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 27, 2014

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

$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 

Singletary Memorial Library Basic Computer Class 101

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 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

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 Eagle & Lady Eagle Away Track Meet @ Fairfeld

FRIDAY - MARCH 28, 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

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 @ Palestine

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Away Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Palestine

SATURDAY - MARCH 29, 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

$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 

SUNDAY - MARCH 30, 2014

Texas State Railroad Dogwood Special Brunch Train

10:45 AM Departure from the Palestine Depot

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

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure from the Rusk Depot

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

$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 

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