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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Sincerely,

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

(903) 683-4242 Phone

(903) 683-1054 Fax

www.RuskChamber.com or Facebook

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

 

 

Join Pam Wallace and the staff of Sweets by Pam for their Soup, Salad and Hot Bar, choose one or all 3 for lunch.  Be sure and Like their page on Facebook to see the daily specials for and the items for the Soup, Salad and Hot Bar.  Sweets by Pam is open Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and serves lunch from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at 121 S Henderson in Rusk, TX. 

 

Sweets by Pam is also hosting the Lone Star Veterans Networking Group meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM.  This meeting is open to all, join in, ask questions and make connections.

 

Coming in May, they will also offer Blue Bell Ice Cream, Shakes, Smoothies, Cones, etc. to help you cool off on the hot days of summer in Texas.

 

Casseroles are available refrigerated or frozen, depending upon when you are planning to bake them. While you're enjoying lunch, be sure and take a look at the specialty baked goodies that are available to order for your next event. 

 

For additional information about the bakery and restaurant, please call 903.683.3333 or "Like" their page on Facebook.

 

Christ the Redeemer is now enrolling for summer day camp which begins June 2 and goes through August 22.

 

Registration is 25.00 and weekly fee is 100.00. Part time is 25.00 per day. Our summer curriculum has

activities to keep students learning in a fun and exciting way. 

 

On Campus swimming with a certified lifeguard, is included daily for student 5-12. Water play is included for younger students. Breakfast, Lunch, and 2 snacks are provided. Summer Day Camp hours of operation are 7:00am-6:00pm M-F.

 

There are limited opening for fall enrollment. Closed classes are taking names on a waiting list, and a new class may be formed if the waiting list has enough students, 18mos & above.

 

Christ the Redeemer is Cherokee County's only Certified Preschool. Call 903-683-1404 to arrange for a tour or for more information. To see if you qualify for financial assistance call child care services at 903-526-1105.   

 

 

Come Run With Your Dog & Have Fun!  Adult 5K & Kid's 1 mile Fun Run & Race to Make a Difference for An Animal! (Sponsored by: Cherokee Animal Clinic).

 

Proceeds from this race will go to Country Ladies Animal Rescue to help with various operational costs including food, medicines and blankets for the homeless animals of East Texas.

 

Please help by joining us Saturday, May 24, 2014! Race starts at 8:00 AM. USATF sanctioned!  Chip timing provided by No Limits Timing using Chronotrack system.  This is being held in conjunction with the Rusk Chamber of Commerce annual Fair On The Square.

 

Schedule of the Race:

» 7:00 - Check in/late registration

» 7:30 - Warm up / stretch

» 8:00 - 1 mile Kid's Fun Run (12 and under)

» 8:30 - 5K Run

» 10:00 - Awards

 

Registration:

» $20.00 Before May 20, 2014

» $30.00 Race Day Registration

» Kids under 12 - $10.00

» Dogs run free

» ** No Refunds

 

This is being held in conjunction with the Rusk Chamber of Commerce annual Fair on the Square.  Join the race to help the unwanted animals and enjoy Historical Rusk's Fair on The Square visiting vendors and filling up with good food!

 

For additional information, call 903.683.5315, or visit the website at www.WhoLetTheDogsOutRace.org   

 

FRIDAY - MAY 02, 2014

 

Early Voting for May 10, 2014 RISD School Elections

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Rusk ISD Elections at 203 E 7^th Street (Rusk ISD Office)

For more info, call 903.683.5296

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 Varsity Away Playoff Baseball Game

Starting at 7:00 PM @ Lufkin vs. Center

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Playoff Softball Games

Starting at 6:00 PM @ Fairfield vs. West

 

SATURDAY - MAY 03, 2014

 

Texas State Railroad Railfan Photographers Special 

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Departing the Palestine Depot

Tickets - $85 ages 13 and older

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 Departures from the Rusk 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 

Rusk High School Eagle Varsity Away Playoff Baseball Games @ Lufkin vs. Center

Rusk High School Lady Eagle Varsity Away Playoff Softball Games @ Fairfield vs. West

 

SUNDAY - MAY 04, 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

$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 - MAY 05, 2014

 

2014 Cherokee County Rabies Vaccine Campaign

5:30 p.m. at the Reece Community Center with Dr. Alexander

6:00 p.m. at the Reklaw Community Center with Dr. Holcomb

6:00 p.m. at the Dialville Store with Dr. Alexander

7:00 p.m. at the Pierce's Chapel old store with Dr. Alexander

Costs for canine vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies,

$30.00 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella

Costs for feline vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies

$30.00 for Rabies & Distemper

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia

Early Voting for May 10, 2014 RISD School Elections

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Rusk ISD Elections at 203 E 7^th Street (Rusk ISD Office)

For more info, call 903.683.5296

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 - MAY 06, 2014

 

The Arbors Healthcare & Rehab and Chapman Pharmacy FREE Hot Dog Lunch

Starting at 11:00 AM at Chapmans Pharmacy, 108 E 5th St , Rusk, TX

For more info, call 903.683.2422 or 903.683.1042

2014 Cherokee County Rabies Vaccine Campaign

5:30 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church with Dr. Stephens

6:00 p.m. at the Gallatin Community Store with Dr. Holcomb

6:00 p.m. at the New Summerfield School with Dr. Alexander

Costs for canine vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies,

$30.00 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella

Costs for feline vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies

$30.00 for Rabies & Distemper

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia

Zeal For Life Party

7:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St

Demonstration of Vitamin Wellness Drinks & Protein Shakes

For more info, contact Scharlette Celestine at www.scharlottecelestine.zealforlife.com 

Early Voting for May 10, 2014 RISD School Elections - Last Day

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM for Rusk ISD Elections at 203 E 7^th Street (Rusk ISD Office)

For more info, call 903.683.5296

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

 

WEDNESDAY - MAY 07, 2014

 

2014 Cherokee County Rabies Vaccine Campaign

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Cherokee Animal Clinic with Dr. Holcomb

5:30 p.m. at the Mt. Selman Church with Dr. Stephens

6:00 p.m. at the Mixon 1^st Baptist Church with Dr. Alexander

Costs for canine vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies,

$30.00 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella

Costs for feline vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies

$30.00 for Rabies & Distemper

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia

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 - MAY 08, 2014

 

2014 Cherokee County Rabies Vaccine Campaign

6:00 p.m. at the Maydelle 1^st Baptist Church with Dr. Holcomb

Costs for canine vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies,

$30.00 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella

Costs for feline vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies

$30.00 for Rabies & Distemper

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Councl Chambers

For more info, call 903.683.2213

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 - MAY 09, 2014

 

2014 Cherokee County Rabies Vaccine Campaign

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Kessel Vet. Clinic in Alto with Dr. Kessel

Costs for canine vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies,

$30.00 for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and Bordetella

Costs for feline vaccine are:

$10.00 for Rabies

$30.00 for Rabies & Distemper

$40.00 for Rabies, Distemper & Leukemia

Cherokee Civic Theater Presents "The Dixie Swim Club"
7:30 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131 visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net 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 

 

SATURDAY - MAY 10, 2014

 

2014 RISD School Board Elections

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM for Rusk ISD Elections at 203 E 7^th Street (Rusk ISD Office)

For more info, call 903.683.5296

Cherokee Civic Theater Presents "The Dixie Swim Club"
7:30 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131 visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or Like their page on Facebook 

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departures from the Rusk & Palestine Depot's

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 - MAY 11, 2014

 

Cherokee Civic Theater Presents "The Dixie Swim Club"
2:00 PM at 157 W 5^th Street in Rusk
For more info, call 903.683.2131 visit the website at www.CherokeeTheatre.net or Like their page on Facebook 

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

$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