Published: March 11, 2008 08:29 am            

What's News for Tuesday, March 11

Thompson signing books

Jan Thompson of Jacksonville will be on hand to sign her autobirogaphy, “The Widow’s Might,” at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Texas Bookstore in Bullard.



Neches VFD concert

The Neches Volunteer Fire Department presents The Kingsmen Quartet live in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 14 at the Neches High School gym. Advance tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12 years old. Preschool aged children get in free. Advance tickets can be purchased from any member of the Neches VFD, Van’s Grocery in Neches and Marie’s Christian Gifts & Books in Jacksonville.



Jacksonville Tabernacle of Praise revival

Jacksonville Tabernacle of Praise is holding a revival March 14-16 at the church, 532 S. Bolton St., Jacksonville. Featured guests will be Benny Brooks and Micheal Bobbit. The revival starts at 7 p.m. March 14, 6:30 p.m. March 15 and 2 p.m. March 16. Call 903-586-6080 for more information.



Rusk Kiwanis

Easter egg hunt

Rusk Kiwanis Club and Brookshire Brothers Easter Egg hunt starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, at Jim Hogg Park in Rusk. The event is free to the public. The hunt is open to toddlers to children up to age 10. For additional information, please call Kelly Clay, 903-743-5543.



The Voice of Elvis & Legends in concert

Jesse Aron, one of the most sought-after Elvis impersonators in America returns to the Palestine Civic Center during The Voice of Elvis & Legends concert at 7 p.m. March 15. Jesse is an “International Winner” and a two-time “Grand Prize Winner” of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Potawanomi Casino Event. Also performing will be Marilyn & Roy. To see and hear Jesse go to www.justpretendpromo.com. For tickets, call 281-764-1920.



Living will seminar

Prairie View A&M University’s Extension Agent Rene’ McCracken is hosting a seminar comparing the differences in passing property on to your loved ones with a will or living trust. The seminar will be held at noon, Tuesday, March 18, at the fellowship hall of the Jacksonville First United Methodist Church, 1031 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville. Lunch will be served and all materials provided for a $6 registration fee collected at the door. All who attend must pre-register. Call 903-683-5416; come by the Cherokee County Extension Office on Sixth Street in Rusk; email lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu to RSVP.



Craft-Turney Water Supply Corp. meeting

Craft-Turney Water Supply Corporation’s annual meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, at the corporation office, 505 SE Loop 456, Jacksonville. The Board of Directors and employees appreciate your vote, interest and support to the water corporation. Members need to be sure to vote for three directors. Member attendance is requested for this annual event.



Afton Grove Baptist Easter egg hunt

Afton Grove Baptist Church is holding a community Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22 at the church, located at 360 CR 4208, in Jacksonville. Immediately following the hunt, the church will serve hot dogs and beverages for lunch. Call 903-721-0327 or 903-586-2819 for details.



First Baptist Church Easter Egg Hunt

Jacksonville First Baptist Church will have a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 22. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. and the hunt will start at 1:30 p.m. All children through third grade are welcome.



Kids First Weekday Education enrollment

Kids First Weekday Education is now enrolling for the 2008-09 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2 years, 3 years and Pre-K. Hours are 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The school is education-based and all classes use the A Beka Curriculum. For information on enrollment, please contact the church office at 903-586-4844 or Julie Bradley at 903-589-7991.



Al-Anon meets

Jacksonville Al-Anon Family group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at the First United Methodist Church, on Loop 456 and Corinth Road, in Jacksonville. Use the Adult Sunday school door.



Pottery show opens

in Lufkin

The Museum of East Texas in Lufkin will present “Pots and Process: The Works of David Hendley with Documentary Photographs by R.P. Washburne” March 1 through May 31. The artists will be honored at a public opening reception from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 1. David is the proprietor of Old Farmhouse Pottery, located just off Hwy. 84, one mile west of Maydelle at County Road 1804. Visit www.farmpots.com or call 903-795-3779 for more information. The Museum of East Texas is located at 503 N. Second Street in Lufkin. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For museum information call 936-639-4434.

        

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