Published: March 17, 2008 05:38 pm            

What's News for Monday, March 17

Project Grad. meeting

Project Graduation will be having a meeting for all parents of JHS seniors. The group is planning its big event. The meeting will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Monday March 24 at 6 p.m.



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.



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.



Eastern Star cookbook

Jacksonville 337 chapter of the Eastern Star has collected 550 of the best recipes from group members, family and friends and compiled then into an attractive keepsake cookbook. Books are on sale now for $10. All proceeds benefit the chapter’s benevolent projects. Call Dorothy Gumpert, 903-586-1228 to order a cookbook.



English classes

The Jacksonville Literacy Council is offering at 10 a.m. each Friday at the Literary Council office, 215 E. Commerce St., Suite 215 A in Jacksonville. The class is open to any interested person and will teach basic speaking, reading and writing in English as well as citizenship participation. Please call 903-586-6125 to enroll or for more information. Leave a message if the answering machine answers.



Adopt a Street

The city of Jacksonville sponsored organization, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful is asking for your help in getting rid of the litter along the streets and roads. If you would like to adopt a street or road in the city or in Cherokee County, call Casey Beach at 903-721-1003 or Laura Battle at 903-586-2217.



Friday night supper

VFW Post 3984 serves supper every Friday night at the hall, 201 Memorial Drive, Jacksonville. Call 903-586-1306 for serving times and to see what’s on the menu.



Karoke Saturday night

VFW Post 3984 has karoke from 8 p.m. to midnight, every Saturday at the hall, 201 Memorial Drive, Jacksonville. The event is sponsored by Boogie Butt Productions. There is no cover charge, but attendees must be 21 years of age and over. Call 903-586-1306.



Sam Terry cancer fund

The Sam Terry cancer fund has been established in Terry’s honor at Austin Bank. The money collected will be used to fund the medication and the transportation costs of cancer patients who need help getting to and from doctor appointments. Donations may be made at any branch of Austin Bank.



JHS Career and Tech. Education Community Training Night

Jacksonville High School’s Department of Career and Technology Education is asking community members interesting in learning new skills to join the Community Training Night, held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. most Tuesday nights throughout the school year in room 404 of the Career and Technology building on the Jacksonville High School Campus. There is a $5 registration fee for each course. Participants can register online: http://www.jisd.org/CATEcntreg.htm for the community training sessions or they can call the office, 903-586-1021.



Lucky Day for

the Relay lunch

The “It’s a Lucky Day for the Relay” buffet-style lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Larissa House, 301 W. Larissa St., Jacksonville, Monday, March 17. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 903-586-5356. Meals are $13 a person.



Mt Haven Church

presentation

“The Blood of Jesus” will be presented at Mt. Haven CME Church at 7 p.m. March 17 at the church on Hwy. 747. The Rev. Chester Whitaker will be the guest speaker. The Rev. Lee Roy Redwene will also speak.



Holy Week prayer

Holy Week prayer services sponsored by the Jacksonville Ministerial Alliance will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, through Thursday, March 20 at First Christian Church, corner of Beaumont Avenue and Corinth Street in Jacksonville. Join with fellow Christians to reflect on scripture, share messages of Holy Week hope from local pastors and prayer for our community. A free lunch is provided each day by local churches. For more information, call 903-586-0517.



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.



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.







JHS Career and Technology Education Community Training Night

Jacksonville High School’s Department of Career and Technology Education is asking community members interesting in learning new skills to join the Community Training Night, held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. most Tuesday nights throughout the school year in room 404 of the Career and Technology building on the Jacksonville High School Campus. The next class will be held Tuesday, May 6. Subject of the class will be “Using the Internet.” There is a $5 registration fee for each course. Participants can register online: http://www.jisd.org/CATEcntreg.htm for the community training sessions or they can call the office, 903-586-1021.



JHS Career and Technology Education Community Training Night

Jacksonville High School’s Department of Career and Technology Education is asking community members interesting in learning new skills to join the Community Training Night, held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. most Tuesday nights throughout the school year in room 404 of the Career and Technology building on the Jacksonville High School Campus. The next class will be held Tuesday, May 13. Subject of the class will be “Introduction to MS Excel.” There is a $5 registration fee for each course. Participants can register online: http://www.jisd.org/CATEcntreg.htm for the community training sessions or they can call the office, 903-586-1021.



JHS Career and Technology Education Community Training Night

Jacksonville High School’s Department of Career and Technology Education is asking community members interesting in learning new skills to join the Community Training Night, held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. most Tuesday nights throughout the school year in room 404 of the Career and Technology building on the Jacksonville High School Campus. The next class will be held Tuesday, May 20. Subject of the class will be “MS Excel Plus.” There is a $5 registration fee for each course. Participants can register online: http://www.jisd.org/CATEcntreg.htm for the community training sessions or they can call the office, 903-586-1021.



JC Spanish classes

Beginning Spanish Conversation II will be offered as a continuing education course at Jacksonville College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, March 4 through April 8. The course is designed for individuals who want to continue to develop the communication skills they learned in Beginning Spanish Conversation I, or for those who already have an elementary background in Spanish. The textbook used in Spanish Conversation I will also be used for this course. The cost of the course is $75 for individuals who took the first course and already have the textbook, and $95 for everyone else. Students must register and pay for the course by 4:45 p.m. March 4. For more information, contact Dr. David Heflin at (903) 586-2518 or dheflin@jacksonville-college.edu.



Beta Sigma Phi cookbook

Texas Beta Omega Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has just received a new printing of the “Footbridge Garden” cookbook. Call 903-683-4848 or 903-589-8132 to receive one.



Klein Cookbooks

Klein Cookbooks supporting the Klein Animal Shelter are now available for a minimum donation of $12 and can be purchased at 208 E. Tena S. in Jacksonville. The book provides a plentiful supply of palatable treats approved by both people and pets. Keep your VIP (Very Important Pet or Person) howling for more by serving them recipes prepared from this oh-so-unique-collection of delectable treats.



Ministerial Alliance

The Ministerial Alliance provides an opportunity for the leaders of local churches to meet for prayer, fellowship and planning.

All pastors are welcomed. This is a great chance to meet and hear the concerns and needs we face as well as the many ways God blesses us in our community.

If you have any questions, call the Rev. Mark Kusmirek at 903-586-4538 or Paul Pavletich at 903-586-2291. Please forward you e-mail to: pastor@oloschurch.com



Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous meets every night at 8 p.m. and every Saturday at 10 a.m.



Housing Authority

The Jacksonville Housing Authority is pleased to announce its new office hours Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The telephone number is 903-586-7585.



Alcoholics Anonymous - Jacksonville Recovery Group

Alcoholics Anonymous conducts meetings every week at 316 West Larissa St. The meetings take place Monday through Saturday at 12 p.m. and Monday through Sunday at 8 p.m.



Citizens for school and community advancement

The Citizens for Schools and Community Advancement invites the community to express its suggestions, questions and general input about current school buildings and bond issues. This information is confidential. Questions and comments may be mailed to CSCA, PO Box 667, Jacksonville, TX 75766 or emailed to: info@jacksonvillecsca.org.



Experience Works

If you are over 55 years old, living on a limited income and having difficulty finding a job, Experience Works offers part-time, temporary work while you look for permanent employment. For more information call 800-880-5292.



Enrolling at Kids First Preschool

Kids First is now a full time preschool with a kindergarten. Classes are available for infants, 2-year-olds, 3-yea-olds, pre-k and kindergarten students. The hours are 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The school is education based and all classes use the A Beka Curriculum. For information on enrollment, please call 903-586-4844 or Julie Bradley at 903-589-7991.



Story time at the library

The Jacksonville Public Library will hold story time every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The event is intended for 5-year-olds.



Health education luncheon

HOPE Partners in Health sponsored by H.O.P.E., Inc. is offering health education luncheons the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. The programs will provide information to encourage healthier lifestyles. Topics range from physical fitness, stress relief techniques, skin care, anger management, dental health, and other issues to improve personal health. Reservations to attend these luncheons can be made up until the day before the event by calling 903-586-7781.

        

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