Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Update - 06/06/14

Rusk Chamber of Commerce
In This Issue
Rusk KOA Murder Mystery Event - 4/26/14
Etech RMS & Cherokee County Relay for Life Chicken Spaghetti Lunch - 4/23/14
Annual Cherokee County Juneteenth Parade - Saturday 6/14/14
Rep Jeb Hensarling Town Hall Meeting and Legislative Update - 4/24/14
30th Annual Tomato Fest - Saturday 6/14/14 in Downtown Jacksonville, TX
Weekly Calendar 06/06/14 - 06/15/14
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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

 

This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.

~ 1 John 3:19-22 (NIV)

 

Baseball is the only place in life where a sacrifice is really appreciated. 

~ Author Unknown

Rusk First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School - 6/15/14 - 6/19/14

 

The Rusk First United Methodist Church will hold "Workshop of Wonders" Vacation Bible School from  Sunday, June 15, 2014 - Thursday June 19, 2014 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St. in Rusk, TX.

 

Kindergarten thru 5th grade are eligible and snacks will be provided each day.

 

For additional information about the Church, Sunday School Classes and Groups or to turn in prayer requests, please call 903.683.4675 or visit the website at www.ruskfumc.com.  

The Cherokee County Quilt Guild meets the 2nd Tuesday of Each Month - Next Meeting 6/10/14

 

Join Jo Caraway and the Cherokee County Quilt Guild at the meeting on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Rusk Civic Center at 555 Euclid.  The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 6/10/14.

 

Area quilters meet to share their love of quilting, learn new techniques, and enjoy the company of other quilters.

 

In addition, there will be free Beginning Level Quilt Classes on that same second Tuesday from 1-3 also at the Rusk Civic Center.

 

For more information contact Jo Caraway at 903.743.5673 or email at

jocaraway@Hotmail.com

Annual Cherokee County Juneteenth Parade - Saturday 6/14/14

 

Mark your calendars to attend the upcoming Annual Cherokee County Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 14, 2014.  Line up behind Austin Bank at 10:45 AM and the parade starts @11:00 AM in downtown Rusk.

 

June 19, 1865 more than 250,000 slaves in Texas, who had been the personal property of slave masters, were freed.  This historical event took place two years after the signing of The Emancipation Proclamation which declared all slaves in the United States of America to be free.  The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.  This year, 147 years later, we celebrate that freedom.

 

We invite you to join in with us in celebrating this important event in the history of Texas on Saturday, June 14, 2014. The day's activities will begin with a parade through downtown Rusk at 11:00 0'clock A. M. and will end at The I. C. Conley Park on Reeder Street. Lineup will begin about 10:45 AM behind Austin Bank.  You are invited to drive your car, truck, etc. in the parade. 

 

The annual program will begin immediately after the parade and will be held inside Mt. Pleasant CME Church, next door to the park.  Daphne Session, Houston County Attorney, Crockett, Texas and Ralph Carter, retired U. S. Postal Services, Houston, Texas will be the speakers.   Refreshments will be served in the park immediately after the program.

 

We extend to you a warm invitation and we hope you will be able to join us in celebrating this historical event.

Christ the Redeemer Now Enrolling for Summer Day Camp

 

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.

30th Annual Tomato Fest - Saturday 6/14/14 in Downtown Jacksonville, TX

 

Jacksonville, Texas is known as the Tomato Capital of the World. This title was given to the city back in the early 1900s, when our tasty tomatoes were shipped across the country in state-of-the-art refrigerated rail cars. Nowadays, people from all parts still know a trip to Jacksonville will procure a box or two of our famous tomatoes.

 

In celebration of our renowned crop, visitors arrive for the annual Tomato fest, held every second Saturday in June, just as the tomatoes ripen.

 

Tomato Fest welcomes festival-goers to gather tomatoes to take home, anticipating their transformation into relishes, salsa, stews and more.

 

The festival boasts over 26 various activities for the entire family to enjoy. Activities include: Motorcycle, Tractor and Antique Car Shows, Various Tournaments (fishing, soccer & tennis), Arts/Crafts/Information Booths, Food Court, Farmer's Market, Salsa Contest, Tomato Shed Tour, Tomato Shoot, Tomato Eating Contest (celebrities & kiddos), Live Entertainment, History Display, Tomato Peeling, Tomato Mashing Contest and many Kids' Activities.

 

The final event of the evening is the 9th Annual Chili's Street Dance at Chili's 1225 S. Jackson from 7:00 - 10:00 with entertainment provided by Lady Chazz & The Tramps.

 

Contest Applications

 
Antique Car Show  Bass Tournament   Motorcycle Show 

Got Talent Contest  Tractor Show  Baby Crawl Contest  Photo Contest   

Best Homegrown Tomato Contest  Salsa Contest  

 

For additional information, please call 903.586.2217 or visit the website at www.jacksonvilletexas.com.

Weekly Calendar 06/06/14 - 06/15/14

 

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 

 

MONDAY - JUNE 09, 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 

Eastside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 400 Academy Street in Rusk

Children age's 4 yrs - 6th Grade

For more info, call 903.683.2566

 

TUESDAY - JUNE 10, 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 

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 

Eastside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 400 Academy Street in Rusk

Children age's 4 yrs - 6th Grade

For more info, call 903.683.2566

 

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 11, 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 

Eastside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 400 Academy Street in Rusk

Children age's 4 yrs - 6th Grade

For more info, call 903.683.2566

 

THURSDAY - JUNE 12, 2014

 

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Council 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 - 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

Eastside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 400 Academy Street in Rusk

Children age's 4 yrs - 6th Grade

For more info, call 903.683.2566

 

FRIDAY - JUNE 13, 2014

 

Happy 8th Birthday to The Daily Grind!

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 111 West 5th Street in Rusk! 

Join them for them for the Food, Fun, Baked Good Specials and check out the newly renovated shop!

For more info, call 903.683.1500 or visit the website at www.TDGCoffeehouse.com.

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 

Eastside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM at 400 Academy Street in Rusk

Children age's 4 yrs - 6th Grade

For more info, call 903.683.2566

 

SATURDAY - JUNE 14, 2014

 

Annual Cherokee County Juneteenth Parade

Line up behind Austin Bank at 10:45 AM

Parade Starts @11:00 AM in downtown Rusk, parade will finish up at Conley Park

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Tomato Fest

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Downtown Jacksonville (Commerce & Austin Streets)- Contests, Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Chili's Street Dance will be in the Chili's parking lot. Lady Chazz and the Tramps will provide the entertainment

For more info, call 903.586.2217

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 Fishing with a Ranger!

Basic fishing skills covered with bait & equipment provided, bring your own pole or use one of ours.  9am at the pond.  All of our programs are free, there is a $2.00 park entry fee of $2.00 for all 13 yrs and older.  Park passes would apply.  We are located on Hwy 21 between Alto and Crockett in Weches, Texas.  Please call 936-687-2394 with any questions.

 

SUNDAY - JUNE 15, 2014

 

Happy Father's Day - Remember to Shop Local First!

Rusk First United Methodist Church "Workshop of Wonders" VBS

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 255 S. Henderson St. in Rusk, TX

Kindergarten thru 5th grade are eligible and snacks will be provided each day

For more info, call 903.683.4675 or visit the website at www.ruskfumc.com    

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