Rusk Chamber of Commerce 

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly

E- Update - 05/30/14
IN THIS ISSUE
● Welcome New Owners of Flowers-N-Things Tommy & Grayson January
● Welcome New Business Member M&M Mercantile
● Plyler Memorial Park Dedication - 6/7/14
● Congratulations to the 2014 Rusk High School Graduating Class
● 6th annual Rotary Club of Rusk 4th of July Parade - 7/4/14
● Weekly Calendar 05/30/14 - 06/08/14


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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

~ Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

 

 "True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

~ Arthur Ashe

Welcome New Owners of Flowers-N-Things Tommy & Grayson January

 

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome new owners Tommy & Grayson January, Managing Partner Jan Hardy and staff of Flowers-N-Things as continued members of the chamber.  Tommy & Grayson January took over ownership back in January and have been busy remodeling and updating the shop.  Please take a moment to stop by 152 S Main St or call 903.683.2313 to welcome them to Rusk.  They would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to "Aunt Jan" (Jan Hardy) for continuing to be an integral part of this family owned business.

 

The shop is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday.

 

Browse their website to find the perfect floral gift and order online or over the phone, www.flowersnthingsrusk.com or Like their page on Facebook.  Flowers-N-Things delivers freshly arranged flowers that will never arrive in a cardboard box for any and all occasions.  Each hand-arranged bouquet is personally delivered to your recipient, so they are guaranteed to receive fresh, beautiful flowers every time. Rely on Flowers-N-Things for quality flower delivery in Rusk or anywhere in the nation.

 

For additional information about the products and services from Flowers-N-Things, please call 903.683.2313, visit the website at www.flowersnthingsrusk.com or Like their page on Facebook.

Welcome New Business Member M&M Mercantile

 

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome owners Sandra Mabry and Linda Moon of M&M Mercantile as new chamber members.  Please take a moment to stop by 189 S Henderson or call 903.721.5554 or 214.697.8019 to welcome them to the chamber.

 

M&M Mercantile is a great resale store to find just what you're looking for.  The shop offers antiques & collectibles, tools & knives, musical instruments, furniture & home decor, crafts & seasonal items and much more!  Check out the creative, repurposed items, gifts and great bargains. Merchandise changes regularly so come in and browse often!  Their business hours are Tuesday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon.

 

For additional information about M&M Mercantile, please call 903.721.5554 or 214.697.8019 or Like their page on Facebook.

Plyler Memorial Park Dedication - 6/7/14

 

You're invited to the Plyler Memorial Park Dedication Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2014.  The ceremony will be held at the park, located at the corner of Henderson and 5th Street in Downtown Rusk at 6:00 PM.

 

The park is a beautiful memorial sanctuary of remembrance and reflection.

 

Anyone with questions or wanting to make contact to contribute to the memory of a loved one can contact Jeannie Plyler at (903) 683-1416.

Congratulations to the 2014 Rusk High School Graduating Class

 

The Rusk Chamber of Commerce would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the 2014 Graduating Class from Rusk High School.  The Commencement Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2014 starting at 8:00 PM at the Rusk High School Football Stadium.

 

Each of you, as graduating students, should take this opportunity to enjoy reaching this milestone in your life as well as preparing for the next steps in your journey.  All of you will have many choices and opportunities and we wish you the best of luck with all of your future plans, goals and ambitions.

6th annual Rotary Club of Rusk 4th of July Parade - 7/4/14

 

The 6th annual Rotary Club of Rusk 4th of July Parade will be held Friday, July 4 at 10am. The theme of this years parade will be 'God and Country' with special recognition to our area churches.  Be sure and get your tickets for the Rotary Club of Rusk raffle for a 60" Samsung LED flat screen TV. Drawing will be held July 4 at the 4th of July parade. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.  Tickets are available from any Rusk Rotary Club member.  Proceeds help benefit the Rusk Rotary Scholarship Fund.

 

Bro. Donald (Don) Earl Copeland will be the Grand Marshal.  Don is 79 years old and has lived in Rusk most of his adult life. He's married to Patricia Fayne Alexander, and they have 3 children. Bro. Don is a veteran, having served our country in the United States Air Force. Bro. Don worked as butcher before entering the ministry in 1961. He has pastored churches in the Rusk area ever since1962, except for 2 years when he retired briefly for health reason. He has served as pastor of Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Oakland Missionary Baptist Church, Salem Missionary Baptist Church and Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church, all in the Rusk area. He has presented a Sunday morning Bible study  on the Rusk radio station since 1962. He has conducted over 1450 funerals and and performed over 550 weddings during his ministry.

 

The parade procession will include the Patriot Guard motorcycle riders, some of Tom and Jan Townsend's military vehicles, local elected officials, floats and vans from local churches and nursing homes, and participants from many other organizations. If you're interested in being in our parade, please contact David Thomason.

 

Following the parade will be the judging of a homemade ice cream contest, drawings for free prizes of merchandise and services from local merchants and the 6th Annual Gauge Lankford Memorial Firemen's Competition.

 

Soft drinks, snow cones and homemade ice cream will be available for purchase, with the proceeds of such concession sales to be used for Rotary Club service projects.

Weekly Calendar 05/30/14 - 06/08/14

 

FRIDAY - MAY 30, 2014

 

Rusk High School 2014 Graduation Ceremony

8:00 PM at the Rusk High School Football Field

For more info, call 903.683.5401

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 

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 31, 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 

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 Movie Night

8:30 PM  "The Great Outdoors", at The Pavilion on Hwy 21 between Alto and Crockett in Weches, TX  Bring your lawn chairs or sit on our picnic benches.  Park entry fee is $2.00 for all 13 yrs and older, there is no movie charge. 

For more info, 936.687.2394

 

SUNDAY - JUNE 01, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 - JUNE 02, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 - JUNE 03, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 

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 

 

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 04, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 

 

THURSDAY - JUNE 05, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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

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 - JUNE 06, 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 

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 - JUNE 07, 2014

 

Plyler Memorial Park Dedication

6:00 PM at the corner of Henderson and 5th Street in Downtown Rusk

The park is a beautiful memorial sanctuary of remembrance and reflection.

For more info, call 903.683.1416.

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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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 - JUNE 08, 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 - 7:00 PM, last car in at 5:30 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