Birmingham Forest Golf Club Father/Son Challenge Golf Tournament - 7/12/14

You're invited to attend the upcoming Birmingham Forest Golf Club Annual Father/Son Challenge for Saturday July 12th.  Tee times are 8:30 AM or 1:30 PM.   

Cost is $50.00 per team and includes team pictures by Confetti Photography and lunch on the course.  The winning teams will be awarded trophies. 

Carts will be available for $20.00 per cart.  Fathers and sons /daughters of all ages are invited to play. 

Call the pro shop for additional information or to register a team at 903.683.9518

You're invited a meeting on Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 PM at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum. This is a special meeting to hear a power point presentation given by Shannan Reid from Montgomery, Texas about Historical Walking Tours using QR Codes for a walking and/or driving tour of a town or community.

QR Code Walking Tours There's a new way of looking at the old buildings and special sites in a community - on a smart phone using QR code technology. A self-guided tour of designated sites around a town or community uses QR code technology to tell their story. This kind of tour goes beyond the State historical markers that our county proudly possesses. Each town structure or site on the tour displays a sign saying "This Site Has History" and a large QR code which can be scanned by a smart phone. What is known of the history of the building or the site is then displayed on the phone from a YouTube channel to watch and listen to right on the spot - no guided tour needed. The challenge today is in creating an appreciation for a community's history among younger generations and more recent residents of the community. To meet this challenge, the QR Code Historic Walking Tour was conceived. The QR code makes the tour easily accessible and technologically relevant to people enjoying the sites in the county. Now is the time to capture this knowledge of our history from the folks who remember it first hand. The QR Code Tour can have a significant place in the long-term commitment that the county has toward preserving its history. For the younger generation - they may not know what to care about until they know the history of it. To start a tour you first have to download a QR code reader to your smart phone. For the technologically challenged, ask a 10 year old to handle it for you. Show them the code on a building and bring them into the engaging history of the past, present and future.

All that are interested in preserving the history of Cherokee County are invited to attend the presentation. A preliminary study committee will be nominated from the meeting to look into the interest of such a a technology-driven project for preserving the history here of Cherokee County in another innovative format.

For additional information, please call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook.

Rusk Rotary Club TV Raffle for a 60" Samsung LED Flat Screen TV

The Rotary Club of Rusk is raffling off a 60" Samsung LED flat screen TV. Drawing will be held July 4 at our 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 or stop by their booth at the Fair on the Square on Saturday, May 24, 2014.

Proceeds help benefit the Rusk Rotary Scholarship Fund.

For additional information about the Rusk Rotary Club, membership information or to purchase raffle tickets, please contact Debra Dominy at 903.683.1180.

Cherokee County Lions Clubs Free Eye Screening Test - 7/12/14

The Cherokee County Lions Clubs of Alto, Jacksonville, New Summerfield and Rusk are sponsoring Free Eye Screening Test to be conducted by the District 2-S1 Lions Vision Screening Team.  The event will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Rusk Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located at 397 S Main St in Rusk, TX.

The screening is for adults only, must be over 18 years of age and not enrolled in public schools.  The screening covers basic vision requirements.

For additional information please contact any active Lions Club member.

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.

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 06/13/14 - 06/22/14

FRIDAY - JUNE 13, 2014

Happy 8^th 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 

MONDAY - JUNE 16, 2014

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    

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 17, 2014

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Cherokee County Federal Credit Union

For more info, call 903.683.4242

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    

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 18, 2014

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    

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 19, 2014

Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum is hosting a "Historical Walking Tours Using QR Codes" Presentation

5:30 PM at the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum, 208 Henderson Street.

This is a special meeting to hear a power point presentation given by Shannan Reid from Montgomery, Texas about Historical Walking Tours using QR Codes for a walking and/or driving tour of a town or community.

For more info, call 903.683.2500 visit the website www.HCCC-Museum.org or Like their page on Facebook.

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    

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 20, 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

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 21, 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 Dutch Oven Cooking! 

Learn the basics of dutch oven cooking and taste some yummy results!  .  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 22, 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