Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

 

06/27/14


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

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Quotes of the Week

 

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."  The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.

- Lamentations 3:21-25 (NRSV)

 

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all

men are created equal, that they are endowed by  

their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,   

that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit

of Happiness.

- The Declaration of Independence

 
In This Issue
Elite Platinum Member Texas National Bank 13th Annual Hot Dog & 4TH of July Celebration - 7/3/14
Birmingham Forest Golf Club Father/Son Challenge Golf Tournament - 7/12/14
6th Annual Rotary Club of Rusk 4th of July Parade - 7/4/14
Cherokee County Lions Clubs Free Eye Screening Test - 7/12/14
Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program
Weekly Calendar 06/27/14 - 07/06/14
 

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

Elite Platinum Member Texas National Bank 13th Annual Hot Dog & 4TH of July Celebration - 7/3/14 

Toni Meador and the Staff of Texas National Bank, Rusk Branch invite you to attend the 13th Annual Hot Dog & 4TH of July Celebration! Texas National Bank would like to express their gratitude for the many customers, friends and citizens of Rusk for their continued support.

 

The event is scheduled for Thursday 7/3/14 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 484 N Main, make plans to stop by for Free Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Sodas, Fun & Fellowship!Be sure and register for the drawing for a Charcoal and Wood Grill to be given away on 7/3/14.

 

For more information, please call 903.683.8899.

 



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.




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 10:00 AM. 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.




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.




Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

In partnership with the East Texas Food Bank, FUMC - Rusk is hosting Meals for kids up to 18 years of age from June 30, 2014 - July 31, 2014. Lunches will be served at 255 S. Henderson St. Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

 

Tell your friends and neighbors!

 

ALL KIDS ARE WELCOME!!

 

For additional information, please call 903.683.4675.




Weekly Calendar 06/27/14 - 07/06/14

 

FRIDAY - JUNE 27, 2014

 

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 

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 

Rep Hensarling Staff to offer Assistance Dealing with Federal Agencies

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM at the Jacksonville Public Library

Please call Congressman Hensarling's office at 903.675.8288 for more information

 

SATURDAY - JUNE 28, 2014

 

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 - 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 Guided Tour!

10:00 AM at The Rice Home at the Misson Tejas Park. Join the Ranger for a guided tour of The Mission Replica and The Rice Family Log Home. 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.

 

SUNDAY - JUNE 29, 2014

 

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 - 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 30, 2014

 

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

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 - JULY 01, 2014

 

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

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 - JULY 02, 2014

   

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

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 - JULY 03, 2014

 

Elite Platinum Member Texas National Bank 13th Annual Hot Dog & 4TH of July Celebration

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at 484 N Main

For more information, please call 903.683.8899

Rusk First United Methodist Church & East Texas Food Bank Summer Lunch Program

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at 255 S. Henderson St

For more info, call 903.683.4675

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 - JULY 04, 2014

 

Rusk Chamber of Commerce & City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

6th Annual Rusk Rotary Club 4th of July Parade, Firemen's Competition & Events

10:00 AM Parade & Festivities Start

Fireman's Competition Following Parade

Lake Jacksonville 4th of July Fireworks Display

9:15 PM on Lake Jacksonville

For more info, call (903) 586-2217

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 

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 - JULY 05, 2014

 

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 - 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 - JULY 06, 2014

 

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 - 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