Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 04/17/14

In This Issue

Rusk KOA Murder Mystery Event - 4/26/14

Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Chicken Spaghetti Lunch - 4/23/14

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

Rep Jeb Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update - 4/24/14

Cherokee County Relay for Life First Annual East Texas Business Expo - 4/22/14

Weekly Calendar 04/17/14 - 04/27/14

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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

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Quotes of the Week

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"

- Jesus Christ - John 11:25, 26

If Easter says anything to us today, it says this: You can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there. You can nail it to a cross, wrap it in winding sheets and shut it up in a tomb, but it will rise!

- Clarence W. Hall

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.

Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Chicken Spaghetti Lunch - 4/23/14

Please join the staff of Etech RMS as they support the Cherokee County Relay for Life!

Chicken Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser - 4/23/14

The fundraiser will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 173 S Henderson, Rusk TX.

$5.00 per meal and it comes with Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cheescake and Bottled Water.

To place your order, call 903.683.9791, delivery available for pre-ordered meals.

Scentsy Basket Raffle Fundraiser

Stop by the Etech RMS Office located at 173 S Henderson, Rusk TX to purchase raffle tickets for 2 Scentsy Baskets. Tickets are $2.00 per ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets.

Comfort Basket - Includes Candle Warmer, Chocolate Scented Candles, 3 Scentsy Bars, Cup for on the go, DVD Movie and a Pillow.

Spa Basket - Includes Hand Soap, Body Lotion, Shower Gel, Body Spray, White & Red Scented Floer Petals, Bath Sponge, DVD Movie and a Pillow.

Baskets to be given away at the Cherokee County Relay for Life event on April 25, 2014 around 10:00 PM.

For additional information, please call 903.683.9791.

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

Cindy 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.

Rep Jeb Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update - 4/24/14

On Thursday, April 24th, I will host a town hall meeting in Jacksonville to discuss some of the recent actions I have taken as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee to bring much needed oversight and accountability to agencies like the CFPB and the Federal Reserve; reduce Washington red-tape like the thousands of pages of regulations in the Dodd-Frank Act; end "too-big-to-fail" and the practice of Washington picking winners and losers; and restore confidence and certainty to job creators so they can hire new workers and create jobs in Cherokee County.

The discussion will be held at 1:15pm at the Norman Activity Center. I look forward to seeing you there.

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update

WHEN: Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 1:15pm CST

WHERE: Norman Activity Center

ADDRESS: 526 E. Commerce St., Jacksonville, TX 75766

For more information, call 903.675.8288.

Cherokee County Relay for Life First Annual East Texas Business Expo - 4/22/14

You're invited to the Cherokee County Relay for Life First Annual East Texas Business Expo, to e held on Tuesday, 4/22/14. The event will take place at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Cherokee County Relay For Life with 100 percent of booth space fees of only $25 per table donated to American Cancer Society.

Have new local small business in East Texas? Consultants, Distributors, and Representatives welcome too. Need to gain exposure for an existing business? Or how about looking to expand your services? This Business Expo will cover all those needs. Also looking for sponsorships! Get out into your surrounding communities to outreach and network at this great opportunity for that special way of advertising. And for the public to attend, admission is free, so join us in learning what small businesses are available in East Texas for all of your desires. Many giveaways/door prizes!

Contact Kathi at 903.541.7216 or Email kathi.davis@yahoo.com for application and contract agreement. Look up the event on Facebook, too!

Weekly Calendar 04/17/14 - 04/27/14

THURSDAY - APRIL 17, 2014

Rusk First United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday Communion Service

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

Chancel Choir Presents "Song of the Shadows"

For more info, please call 903.683.4675

Singletary Memorial Library Bake & Book Sidewalk Sale

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk

For more info, call 903.683.5916

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 Story Time

10:45 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

FRIDAY - APRIL 18, 2014

Rusk Chamber of Commerce and City Offices Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Rusk ISD, All Campuses Closed in Observance of Good Friday

Etech Pictures with the Easter Bunny

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 173 S Henderson St Rusk

For more info, call 903.683.9791

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

Cherokee Trails Rehab and Healthcare Easter 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

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

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 - APRIL 19, 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

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

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

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Home Baseball Games

Starting at 11:00 AM vs. Jacksonville

SUNDAY - APRIL 20, 2014

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

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

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

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

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 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

Cherokee Trace Drive-thru Animal Safari

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

TUESDAY - APRIL 22, 2014

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call 903.683.4242

Cherokee County Relay for Life First Annual East Texas Business Expo

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St in Rusk

Have new local small business in East Texas? Need to gain exposure for an existing business?

For more info, call Kathi at 903.541.7216 or Email kathi.davis@yahoo.com for application and contract agreement.

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 Story Time

10:45 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

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Away Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM @ Groesbeck

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 23, 2014

Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Chicken Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 173 S Henderson, Rusk TX.

$5.00 is the cost of the luncheon, it comes with Chicken Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread, Cheescake and Bottled Water.

To place your order, call 903.683.9791, delivery available for pre-ordered meals

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 - APRIL 24, 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

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 Story Time

10:45 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

FRIDAY - APRIL 25, 2014

Annual Cherokee County Relay For Life March

Begin at 7 PM & Ends at 7 AM at Mauldin Field on the Campus of Jacksonville High School.

For more information on this event contact Cynthia Kline, chairperson, at (903) 683-7483 or (903) 795-3604. Persons may email the Relay at cherokeerelayforlife@yahoo.com or access the Relay website at www.relayforlife.org/cherokeecotx or become friends on Facebook

www.relayforlife.org/cherokeecotx

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

Rusk High School Eagle JV & Varsity Home Baseball Games - Parents Night

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Mexia

SATURDAY - APRIL 26, 2014

Rusk KOA Murder Mystery Event

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. at 745 FM 343 East

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

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departures from the Palestine & Rusk 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 27, 2014

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departures from the Palestine & Rusk 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