Rusk Chamber of Commerce Weekly E-Update

 

07/18/14

Rusk Chamber of Commerce


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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Let the Chamber know about other events as well as additional information you would like to see included in this communication.

 

Sincerely,

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Staff

(903) 683-4242 Phone

(903) 683-1054 Fax

www.RuskChamber.com or Facebook  

 

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Quotes of the Week

 

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea.

~ Psalm 46:1-2 (NRSV)

 

The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger - but recognize the opportunity.

- John F. Kennedy
In This Issue
Dog Days of Summer Confetti Photography Pictures at the Cherokee Animal Clinic - 7/19/14
Fiesta Christianas - 1st Annual Bilingual Christian Celebration - 7/26/14
TJC 4th Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony - 8/8/14 11:00 AM
Eagles & Engines 1st Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show - 7/19/14
Christmas in July - Donations Requested to Benefit the Cherokee County Rainbow Room
Weekly Calendar 07/18/14 - 07/27/14
 

Rusk Chamber of Commerce

Elite Platinum Members

 

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


Dog Days of Summer Confetti Photography Pictures at the Cherokee Animal Clinic  

Dog Days of Summer Come to Cherokee Animal Clinic on Saturday, July 19th between 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon to get a photograph made of your pet or with your pet! No appointment necessary!

 

For additional information about the products and services offered by Confetti Photography, please call 903.721.0873, visit the website at www.ConfettiPhotography.net or "Like" their page on Facebook.




Fiesta Christianas - 1st Annual Bilingual Christian Celebration - 7/26/14



You're invited to the Fiesta Christianas - 1st Annual Bilingual Christian Celebration that will be held on Saturday, 7/26/13 at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St. The event is scheduled from 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM.

 

Free concerts featuring Fortaleza and Los Atalayas.

 

From 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM here will be Live Music, Pinatas, Kids Games, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Water Slide and more for .50 per ticket or $5.00 wrist bands to enjoy the activities.

 

From 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM there will be a Praise & Worship service.

 

For additional information, contact Alma Fernandez at 903.240.9748.

 

 



TJC 4th Vocational Nursing Pinning Ceremony - 8/8/14 11:00 AM

Dr. Mike Metke, President of Tyler Junior College and Paul Monagan, Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences invite you to the TJC-Rusk Joint Partnership Vocational Nursing Education Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Rusk High School Auditorium.

 

The Tyler Junior College VNE Program in Rusk is a joint effort of the College, Rusk State Hospital, the City of Rusk and its economic development corporation (REDCO) and Rusk Industrial Foundation.

 

For additional information, please contact Felica Mayo at 903.510.2114.



Eagles & Engines 1st Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show - 7/19/14


 

Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1st annual car, truck, and bike show! FREE public admission!!

 

For show participants, $20/pre-registration and $25/day of the event per vehicle.

 

Concessions, games, auction/raffle, and a smash car will also be available.

 

Proceeds will benefit the RHS Band Boosters and their competition in Orlando, FL as well as a smaller group that will be taking an educational trip to Europe in 2015!

 

Awards will be given to honor

1) Best of show overall

2) Best of show antique (1900-59)

3) Best of show classic (1960-79)

4) Best of show (1980-present)

5) Best of show cycle

6) Most unique ride

7) Student's pick

8) Favorite muscle car

9) Most patriotic

10) Best interior

11) Favorite hotrod

12) Honorary participant*

 

*The last award will be given to the president of a large participating group, individuals who enter multiple vehicles, etc.

 

For additional information or registration forms, please visit their page on Facebook.  

 



Christmas in July - Donations Requested to Benefit the Cherokee County Rainbow Room 


In its continuing quest to find ways to give back to the community, the Cherokeean Herald is partnering with Chili's Bar and Grill restaurant in Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Daily Progress to sponsor the Cherokee County Rainbow Room's Christmas in July donation drive.

 

Cherokeean subscribers and other Rusk residents are urged to stop by the paper's office at 140 N. Main St. in Rusk, and pick up an empty Chili's to-go bag. Each bag will have a list of items the Rainbow Room is continuously in need of. Fill your Chili's bag with items from the list and bring the filled bags back to the newspaper's office. The newspaper will collect bags of items throughout the month of July. At the end of July, drive organizers will present all collected items to the Rainbow Room.

 

Citizens encouraged to pick up a bag, fill it

Collection sites have been established in Rusk and Jacksonville for concerned citizens to pick up a Chili sack and fill it with items to be given to children being removed from an abusive or neglectful situation. This particular drive will provide a Christmas in July for the Rainbow Room and CPS case workers using the facility.

 

Bags will also be available at the Cherokee County Child and Family Services office, 1037 SE Loop 456 in Jacksonville; and at the Jacksonville Daily Progress office, 525 E Commerce, Jacksonville. Jacksonville residents may drop donations off at both locations as well.

 

The Child and Family Welfare Board asks to please only donate new items, to help these children make a brand new start.

 

For additional information, please call 903.683.2257.




Weekly Calendar 07/18/14 - 07/27/14


FRIDAY - JULY 18, 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 

 

SATURDAY - JULY 19, 2014

 

Dog Days of Summer Confetti Photography Pictures at the Cherokee Animal Clinic

9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon at the Cherokee Animal Clinic at 665 E Johnson Dr (US Hwy 84 East), Rusk

Get a photograph made of your pet or with your pet! taken by Confetti Photography! No appointment necessary!

For more info, call 903.721.0873, visit the website at www.ConfettiPhotography.net or "Like" their page on Facebook.

Rusk Jr High 8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C. Fundraiser

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Rusk Sonic Drive In, located at 1505 N Dickinson Dr (Hwy 69) from You're invited to help support members of the Rusk Jr High 8th Grade class as they car hop for tips to help fund their trip to Washington D.C.

Eagles & Engines 1st Annual Car, Truck, & Bike Show

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Rusk High School

1st annual car, truck, and bike show! FREE public admission!!

For show participants, $20/pre-registration and $25/day of the event per vehicle

Texas State Railroad Pineywoods Roundtrip Steam Excursion

11:00 AM Departure 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 - JULY 20, 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 - JULY 21, 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 22, 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 23, 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 Jan Pate at 903.721.3556

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 24, 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 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 25, 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 

 

SATURDAY - JULY 26, 2014

 

Fiesta Christianas - 1st Annual Bilingual Christian Celebration

12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid St

Free concerts featuring Fortaleza and Los Atalayas.

From 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM here will be Live Music, Pinatas, Kids Games, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, Water Slide and more for .50 per ticket or $5.00 wrist bands to enjoy the activities.

From 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM there will be a Praise & Worship service.

For additional information, contact Alma Fernandez

At 903.240.9748.

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 - JULY 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 

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