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Weekly E-Update - 03/28/14
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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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Quotes of the Week

 

"You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

- Matthew 5: 14-16 (NRSV

 

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love."

-  Marcus Aurelius 

1st & 10 Sports Gala at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County - 4/5/14  

You're invited to attend the 1st & 10 Sports Gala at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County on Saturday, April 5, 2014.  The event will start at 6:30 PM at 208 Henderson St. in Rusk and will have Food, Live Music and a Live and Silent Auction.  All proceeds to benefit the Heritage Center of Cherokee County.

 

This event honors Dr. Jim Swink, All American, and those players who have been part of Cherokee County's sports history.

 

Cost is $20.00 per person and tickets are available at Austin Bank, Citizens 1st Bank & Texas National Bank.

 

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

The Arbors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Raffle for Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers Game Benefits Relay for Life  

Cynthia Pugh and the staff of The Arbors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center  invite you to purchase Raffle tickets for a chance to win two tickets for the 7 p.m. May 10 Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers game and a chance to win a $50 gift card to Academy Sports and Fitness.

 

Raffle tickets are $3.00 a ticket or four for $10 and may be purchased at the Arbors Nursing Home or at the office at Brookshire Bros. in Rusk.

 

The drawing will be held April 25. Winners do not have to be present.

 

For additional information, please call 903.683.3700.

Tree of Promise Community Habitat Improvement Weekend - 4/11 - 4/12

SAVE THE DATE! - April 11-12

 

This Community Habitat Improvement project is a joint effort between Tree of Promise, the city of Rusk, area churches and businesses to help struggling residents make necessary repairs. By mobilizing a community of volunteers we aim to strengthen and give hope to our community, one family at a time.

 

The weekend will kick off Friday afternoon at 4:00 at the Rusk Civic Center. All materials and supplies can be picked up there. You will need to bring your supplies back to the Civic Center when stopping work Friday evening. Supper will be provided there.

 

Saturday morning will begin with breakfast (7:00am) at the Civic Center. Materials, supplies and sack lunches will be ready for you by 7:30.

 

Crews needing to start earlier may be accommodated. You may work as long as the job requires, until the celebration time at 6:30pm. Our Saturday night celebration dinner will be at the Civic Center. This will be a sit down dinner and celebration of the accomplishments of the weekend. All volunteers and homeowners are invited!

 

Volunteer, Donate or Sponsor at www.ruskrenew3.eventbrite.com  or call (903) 539-0081

Texas A&M Forest Service & Cherokee County Master Gardeners Free Workshop on Wildfire Preparedness - 4/5/14  

Homeowners interested in learning how to protect their homes from wildfires will get the opportunity next month. Texas A&M Forest Service and the Cherokee County Master Gardeners club will host a free workshop to educate residents on the importance of having homes ready in the event of a wildfire.

 

"Since the busy wildfire season of 2011, we've noticed more interest in home protection from wildfires," said Jason Ellis, district forester at Texas A&M Forest Service. "The intent of this workshop is to provide useful information to homeowners, especially those living in the wildland urban interface."

 

The workshop will include an outdoor tour of the Firewise Demonstration Garden and cover a variety of topics including: East Texas wildfire history, Firewise landscaping, fire resistant plants, fuels reduction, and wildfire preparedness.

 

The course is from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 5 at the Ruth Bowling Nichols Arboretum, 1015 SE Loop 456 Jacksonville. It is located behind the Texas A&M Forest Service District office.

 

There is no cost to attend the workshop, but space is limited to 60 participants.

 

For more information or to register, contact Jason Ellis at jellis@tfs.tamu.edu at the Texas A&M Forest Service office at 903.586.7545.

10th Annual Gallatin Gopher Fest - Saturday 4/12/14 

You're invited to the 10th annual Gallatin Gopher Fest, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Saturday, 4/12/14 at the Gallatin Community Center.

 

Live entertainment will be provided throughout the day. Activities will include Sugar Mountain and Ian Chandler; a cake walk, horseshoe and washer tournament, live auction, barbecue cookoff, food, games, arts, crafts and raffles.

 

All proceeds will go to the Gallatin Community Center.

Weekly Calendar 03/28/14 - 04/06/14

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 

 

MONDAY - MARCH 31, 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 High School Eagle & Lady Eagle Away District 19 3A Golf Tournament @ Big Cedar, Teague, TX

 

TUESDAY - APRIL 01, 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

 

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 02, 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 - APRIL 03, 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 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 - APRIL 04, 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 - 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. Groesbeck

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Groesbeck

 

SATURDAY - APRIL 05, 2014

 

Rusk Rotary Club Garage Sale

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. at the corner of Firemans Lane and US Hwy 69, across the highway from the US Hwy 69 Loop 62 intersection.

1st & 10 Sports Gala at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County

6:30 PM at 208 Henderson St. in Rusk and will have Food, Live Music and a Live and Silent Auction.  All proceeds to benefit the Heritage Center of Cherokee County.

Cost is $20.00 per person and tickets are available at Austin Bank, Citizens 1st Bank & Texas National Bank.

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

City of Rusk Clean Up Days 

7:30 AM- 5:00 PM at the City Barn on U.S. Highway 69 S. and at Conley Park on Reeder Street

For more info, call 903.683.2213

Texas A&M Forest Service & Cherokee County Master Gardeners Free Workshop on Wildfire Preparedness

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the Ruth Bowling Nichols Arboretum, 1015 SE Loop 456 Jacksonville. It is located behind the Texas A&M Forest Service District office.

There is no cost to attend the workshop, but space is limited to 60 participants.

For more information or to register, contact Jason Ellis at jellis@tfs.tamu.edu at the Texas A&M Forest Service office at 903.586.7545.

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 - APRIL 06, 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