Rusk Chamber of Commerce 

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly

E- Update - 04/11/14
IN THIS ISSUE
● Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Fundraisers
● Rusk High School Band Boosters Plant Sale Fundraiser - 4/11/14
● National Library Week Celebration at the Singletary Memorial Library - 4/14/14 - 4/17/14
● Driven to Give Event for Rusk High School Senior Finale - 4/15/14
● 10th Annual Gallatin Gopher Fest - Saturday 4/12/14
● Weekly Calendar 04/11/14 - 4/20/14

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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.

 

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Quotes of the Week

 

People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

~ Mark 10:13-14 (NIV)

 

Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.

~ Jim Rohn

Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Fundraisers

 

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

 

Chicken Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - 4/18/14

The fundraiser will be held on Friday, April 18, 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, Cheesecake 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 Flower 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.

Rusk High School Band Boosters Plant Sale Fundraiser - 4/11/14

 

The Rusk High School Band is preparing for their trip to March at Disney World.  The Band Boosters will be having a Plant Sale this Friday, 4/11/14 at Brookshire's parking lot from 9am until they sell out, sponsored By RHS Band Boosters.    

 

Plants are from Hernandez Plant Farm and are beautiful & perfect for Easter!  Various hanging plants, pot plants, ferns, and mixed herbs will be available.

 

All proceeds go to helping the RHS band go to Disney World. If you would like more info you can contact Sasha Ballew at 903-284-4001 (text preferred)  

National Library Week Celebration at the Singletary Memorial Library - 4/14/14 - 4/17/14

 

Join Amy Derrington, staff and volunteers of the Singletary Memorial Library for National Library Week at 207 E 6th St., in Rusk, TX.  Everything in the world exists to end up in a book! Come Read with Us!

 

Story Time Tuesday & Thursday 10:45 AM

 

Bake & Book Sidewalk Sale Tuesday 4/15, Wednesday 4/16 & Thursday 4/17 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Wednesday 4/16 Volunteer Appreciation

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

 

For additional information about the Library or to volunteer, please call 903.683.5916.

Driven to Give Event for Rusk High School Senior Finale - 4/15/14

 

You're invited to test drive a Lincoln to benefit her Rusk High School Senior Finale group on Tuesday, 4/15/14 from 12:00 Noon - 7:00 PM.  The event will be held at the Rusk High School, 800 Salem Road in Rusk, 

 

For every test-drive taken, Lincoln will donate $20 to your favorite cause, for a total amount of up to $8,000 (per event)

 

BBQ sandwiches will be available for purchase.

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 04/11/14 - 4/20/14

 

FRIDAY - APRIL 11, 2014

 

Rusk ISD Early Release Day, All Campuses @ 1:00 PM

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

Rusk High School Band Boosters Plant Sale Fundraiser

Starting at 9:00 AM in Brookshire's Brothers parking lot, Sponsored By RHS Band Boosters.   

Plants are from Hernandez Plant Farm and are beautiful & perfect for Easter!  Various hanging plants, pot plants, ferns, and mixed herbs will be available.  All proceeds go to helping the RHS band go to Disney World. If you would like more info you can contact Sasha Ballew at 903-284-4001 (text preferred)

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

$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 @ 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

$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

10th Annual Gallatin Gopherfest

Starting at 9:00 AM at the Gallatin Community Center, FM 768.

 

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

Rusk First United Methodist Church Palm Sunday Service

11:00 AM at 255 S Henderson, Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.4675

Rusk Community Easter Service

6:30 pm at the Eastside Baptist Church, 400 Academy Street in Rusk, TX

For more info, please call 903.683.2566

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

$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 - APRIL 14, 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

 

TUESDAY - APRIL 15, 2014

 

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

Driven to Give Event for Rusk High School Senior Finale

12:00 Noon - 7:00 PM  The event will be held at the Rusk High School, 800 Salem Road in Rusk, 

For every test-drive taken, Lincoln will

donate $20 to your favorite cause, for a total

amount of up to $8,000 (per event)

BBQ sandwiches will be available for purchase

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 Home Baseball Games

Starting at 4:30 PM vs. Palestine

Rusk High School Lady Eagle JV & Varsity Home Softball Games

Starting at 5:00 PM vs. Palestine

 

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 16, 2014

 

Singletary Memorial Library Volunteer Appreciation

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at 207 E. Sixth St. in Rusk

For more info, call 903.683.5916

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

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 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

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 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

$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

 

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

$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

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

$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