Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 04/04/14

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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Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

(903) 683-4242 Phone

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Quotes of the Week

By their fruit you will recognize them. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. ~ Matthew 7:16a & Galatians 5:22-23a, NIV

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

~ Gautama Buddha

In This Issue

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Hiring Seminar - 4/10/14

Rusk KOA Murder Mystery Event - 4/26/14

Rusk City-Wide Spring Clean-Up Days - 4/05/14 & 4/12/13

Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express - 4/12, 4/13 & 4/18, 4/19

Easter Events & Church Services in Rusk & Cherokee County

Weekly Calendar 04/04/14 - 04/13/14

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

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Hiring Seminar - 4/10/14

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will hold a hiring seminar at 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the Hodge Unit in Rusk.

The seminar is primarily for correctional officer positions, but there are vacancies available for other positions. Information for those positions is available at http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/tab2_emp.html.

Beginning pay for correctional officers is $2,435 per month. Employees are eligible for health and retirement after 90 days. An employee must be 18 years of age and be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate.

For more information, call 936.437.4098.

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.

Rusk City-Wide Spring Clean-Up Days - 4/05/14 & 4/12/13

The City of Rusk Spring Cleanup days have been scheduled for April 13th, 2013 (Saturday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and April 20th, 2013 (Saturday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dump locations will be as follows: City Barn on Hwy 69 South and Conley Park on Reeder Street.

The Citywide cleanup is restricted only to residents that reside within the city limits or any resident that resides outside the city limits and receives city water service. City workers will monitor each dumpsite during the hours set forth.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has strict regulations and guidelines that we are required to follow. These guidelines must be followed in order to ensure the safety of our staff and the surrounding community. Listed below are items that the landfill cannot accept. Please omit these items when participating in the clean up.

Items that are not accepted are: no liquids of any kind, whole tires (must be split or quartered), oil or oil filters, refrigerators, A/C units or any appliance containing CFC's (Freon), lead acid batteries, hazardous waste, chemicals or pesticides, paint or paint buckets (only if paint is completely dried and free of liquid), medical waste of any kind, or dead animals.

Items that are accepted are: brush and yard waste, bulky items, household items, furniture, outdoor grills, dishwashers, appliances(that do not use Freon), paper or cardboard items, lawn mowers, construction debris, wood and metal items, mattress sets, or water heaters. The accepted items are mentioned as a guideline and not inclusive, you may throw away anything as long as it is not one of the above listed non-acceptable items.

***All items must be manageable by two people when loading the container. ***

For additional information, please call 903.683.2213.

Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express - 4/12, 4/13 & 4/18, 4/19

All Aboard for the Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express! The Easter Egg Express departs the Rusk Depot 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Saturday 4/12/14, Sunday 4/13/14, Friday, 4/18/14 and Saturday 4/19/14.

Take a train ride to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, hayride, games, food vendor, and much more!

For additional information or to book your tickets call 903.683.3098 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

Easter Events & Church Services in Rusk & Cherokee County

Looking for family activities during the Easter Holiday? Then check out the activities planned at our local organizations, businesses and churches.

Friday, 4/11/14

The Arbors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Easter Egg Hunt

4:00 PM at 1884 Loop 343, Rusk, TX

Children ages 1 year to 13 years old

Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures/visits with the Easter Bunny

For more info, please call 903.683.3700

Saturday, 4/12/14

Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Departure from the Rusk Depot. Take a train ride to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, hayride, games, food vendor, and much more!

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

Sunday, 4/13/14

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

Thursday, 4/17/14

Rusk First United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday Communion Service

7:00 PM at 255 S Henderson, Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.4675

Friday, 4/18/14 (Good Friday)

Cherokee Trails Rehab and HealthcareEaster Egg Hunt

3:00 PM at 330 Bagley Road Children ages 1 year to 13 years old, Easter Basket Drawings & Prizes as well as snacks and visits/pictures with the Easter Bunny

For more info, please call Erin Vermillion at 903.683.5438

Rusk First United Methodist Church Good Friday Service

12:00 Noon at 255 S Henderson, Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.4675

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

Saturday, 4/19/14

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.3098 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

Mission Tejas State Park Easter Egg Hunt

2:00 PM at 120 State Park Rd. 44, Weches, TX Those attending are asked to bring

their own Easter basket. Children 12

and under are admitted free. The Park

entry fee for those 13 and over is $2.

For more info, please call 936.687.2394

Sunday, 4/20/14 (Easter Sunday)

Cherokee Trails Rehab and Healthcare Easter Sunrise Service

7:00 AM at 330 Bagley Road, in Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.5438

Covenant Church on the Hill Easter Production The Three Nails presented by Covenant's-- FootLights Company

9:45 AM at US Hwy 69 North

For more info, please call 903.683.4509

Eastside Baptist Church Easter Sunrise Service at the Texas State Railroad

7:00 AM - Texas State Railroad Park next to the Train Parking Lot

For more info, please call 903.683.2566

Rusk First Baptist Church Easter Church Service

11:00 AM at 372 E 4th Street

For more info, please call 903.683.5494

Rusk First United Methodist Church Easter Sunday Services

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Brunch

11:00 AM Easter Church Service at 255 S Henderson, Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.4675

Love's Lookout Sunrise Services

6:30 AM U.S. Highway 69 north of Jacksonville

Mission Tejas State Park Easter Sunrise Service

6:45 AM at 120 State Park Rd. 44, Weches, TX

Coffee, donuts, muffins and hot chocolate will be served. Dr. Charles Allen will officiate this inspiring tradition at the mission. Entry to the Park for the service is free.

For more info, please call 936.687.2394

Weekly Calendar 04/04/14 - 04/13/14

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.

1^st & 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.

2nd Annual FitCounty Cherokee Day in the Park

9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Jacksonville Baseball Complex, 1923 Bryd Rd in Jacksonville

Admission is Free!

For more info, call 903.586.6191, visit the website at www.fitcherokee.com or Like their page 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

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 - 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

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 - APRIL 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

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 & Lady Eagle Away District 19 3A Golf Tournament @ The Woods, Jacksonville, TX

TUESDAY - APRIL 08, 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

Texas Department of State Health Services Accredited Food Handlers Program

9:00 AM & 2:00 PM at the Norman Activity Center in Jacksonville. Cost is $20 and can be paid by check or money order only.

This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The class is a basic overview of food safety practices that are necessary to ensure you serve safe food at your establishment. Some practices discussed are: good personal hygiene, cross contamination, time and temperature abuse. Person can pre-register for the two hour course by calling (936) 560-7711.

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 Away Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM @ Mexia

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Away Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Mexia

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 09, 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

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 Eagle & Lady Eagle Away District Track Meet @ Palestine

THURSDAY - APRIL 10, 2014

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Hiring Seminar

6:30 PM at the Hodge Unit in Rusk.

For more information, call (936) 437-4098.

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 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 District Track Meet @ Palestine

FRIDAY - APRIL 11, 2014

The Arbors Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Easter Egg Hunt

4:00 PM at 1884 Loop 343, Rusk, TX

Children ages 1 year to 13 years old

Easter Egg Hunt & Pictures/visits with the Easter Bunny

For more info, please call 903.683.3700

Tree of Promise Community Projects

Meet 4:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St. for assignments

For more info, call 903.539.0081, visit the website at www.ruskrenew3.eventbrite.com or Like their page 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

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Away Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM @ Fairfield

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Away Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM @ Fairfield

SATURDAY - APRIL 12, 2014

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

Tree of Promise Community Projects

Meet 7:00 AM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St. for assignments

For more info, call 903.539.0081, visit the website at www.ruskrenew3.eventbrite.com or Like their page on Facebook.

Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express

11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Departure from the Rusk Depot. Take a train ride to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, hayride, games, food vendor, and much more!

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.2561, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 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

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 - APRIL 13, 2014

Texas State Railroad Easter Egg Express

11:00 AM & 2:30 PM Departure from the Rusk Depot. Take a train ride to meet the Easter Bunny! Enjoy an Easter egg hunt, hayride, games, food vendor, and much more!

For more information, reservations or schedules call 903.683.2561, 877.726.7245 or log onto www.TexasStateRR.com

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 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

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