What's Happening

Solid Rock Praise Service is every Wednesday at 1st United Methodist Church of Murchison, on Hwy. 31 East. Fellowship and Snacks at 6:30pm. and worship at 7pm.

The AARP is offering free income tax assistance through April 13, 8am-noon, Fridays - in Athens at the Henderson County Senior Center, 3344 Hwy. 31 East. Mondays - in Seven Points at the Library at Cedar Creek Lake, 410 East Cedar Creek Pkwy. Wednesdays - in Malakoff at the Senior Citizens Center, 503 North Terry St. For more information contact Gilbert W. Betts at 903-778-2423.

Annual White Cane Day will be observed by the Chandler Lions Club Sat., March 24, at intersections in Chandler 8am-11am to collect money to defeat blindness.

The Chandler Lions Club will hold their Spring Pancake Supper Thurs., March 29, 4:30pm-7pm at the Chandler Community Center.

A Fish Fry Fundraiser sponsored by the Chandler PD Explorers will be held in the Chandler Community Center Sat., March 24, 7:30pm until the fish runs out. The fundraiser will help furnish uniforms for new members.

A Spring Craft Show will be held Sat., March 24, 9am- 6pm at the First Assembly of God, in Chandler. 10x10 booths are $30. Booth fees go to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, in Fairfield, Texas. For more information contact Reon Fields at 903-852-7537 or 903-714-8130.

A Worth the Wait parent meeting will be held Tues., March 27, for parents of 7th grade students attending Brownsboro Jr. High. The meeting begins at 6:30pm in the BJHS cafeteria.

The Democrats of Henderson County will hold an old fashioned chili supper and a cake walk Thurs., March 29, 5pm-8pm at 207 Prairieville, in Athens. The public will be brought up to date on the Green Committee's efforts to stop the TXU coal plants. Guest speaker is State Party Chairman Boyd Richie. For more info call 903-469- 3033 or 903-675-4903.

A Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Dept., will be held Sat., March 31, 7pm- 11am in the Faith Baptist Church fellowship hall next door to the fire house. Cost is $6/adults and $4/children. Additional donations will be appreciated.

Lake Palestine United Methodist Church will hold their Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 7, at 10am. Join us for fun, games and prizes. For more info call 903-849-1380.

The Brownsboro Masonic Lodge #1051 will hold their Annual Fundraiser BBQ Sat., April 14, 9am-5pm at the lodge located on Hwy. 31 in downtown Brownsboro. Cost is a $5 donation. Bring the whole family.

Marvin's Country & Gospel Band will perform at the Parkside Shores Club House every 1st & 3rd Monday, 6pm- 8:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. For more information or directions call Nancy James at 903-849-6638, or Gwen Gann at 903-849-4180.

Pickin' & Grinnin' Country & Western Gospel and Bluegrass can be enjoyed every Tuesday night from 6pm- 9pm, at Sunrise Shores Clubhouse. Admission is free. For more info contact Charles Hester at 903-849-6802.

The Chandler Public Library has copies of Feed Sack Fashions by Jim Powell available for purchase. The cost is $10.

The Chandler Police Explorers meet the 1st and 4th Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Chandler Police Department. For more info contact CPD Chief Reeves at 903- 570-5272.

Faith Baptist Church of Brownsboro is hosting a free luncheon every Tuesday, 11:30am-12:30pm. You must be 60 years of age or older to attend. For more info call 903-852-4129 or 903-852-7898.

The Henderson Co. Aggie Moms Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Athens United Methodist Church, 225 Lovers Lane. For more info call Paula Phillips at 903-849- 6317. Scholarship applications will be available at the February meeting.

The Tyler Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 932, meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at Traditions Restaurant, on South Broadway, at 1900 hours. All Vietnam and Vietnam era veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) between 2/28/60 and 5/7/75 (in-country Vietnam) or between 8/ 5/64 and 5/7/75 (for Vietnam era Veterans), and their spouses, are invited to come join us. For more info call Roger Carson at 903-570- 0618 or Robbie Robertson at 903-876-4935.

The Art Group meets weekly on Tuesdays 1:30pm-4:30pm in the Chandler Community Center. For more info call 903-849-3238 or 903-852-3816.

"Brownsboro Remembered, " a history of Brownsboro written by Dottie Lewis is on sale at Piggy's Too for $15 per copy.

"Chandler - Its History and People" is now on sale for $25 at the Chandler Public Library. The book was published for the Chandler centennial in 1981 and has detailed histories of schools, churches and businesses as well as information about pioneer families of the area.

Chandler Masonic Lodge #993 meets every 3rd Monday, at 7:30pm at the lodge located at 724 N. Broad, in Chandler.

The Chandler AARP, Chapt. # 3018, meets every 3rd Monday of the month, at 1pm, in the Chandler Community Center. All persons, 50- years and older are encouraged to attend.

The Smith County Metal Detecting Assoc. meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 6pm at Briarcliff Village, 3403 S. Vine, in Tyler. For more info contact Bob Norman at 903-849-6910.

The Brownsboro ISD School Board meets the 2nd Monday of the month, at 7pm, in the Administration Building. For more info call 903-852-3701.

The Chandler City Council meets in regular session on the 2nd Tuesday night of each month, at 7pm, in the Chandler City Hall.

The Brownsboro City Council meets in regular session on the second Thursday of the month at 5pm at City Hall.

Boy Scout Troop 342 meets every Monday night, at 6:30pm., at Chandler United Methodist Church. Cub Scouts meet in the youth building of the church at 7pm.

The Moore Station City Council will hold its monthly meetings the 1st Monday of each month at 6pm in the Community Center.

The Kickapoo Creek Kiwanis meets at noon, each Wednesday, at Piggy's Too, located on Hwy 31 in downtown Brownsboro.

The Chandler Lions Club meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Chandler Community Center at 7pm. Meetings consist of dinner, meeting and a program. Anyone interested in giving back to the community through the Lions organization is invited to attend.

The East Texas Chapter of Romance Writers of America meet at 11am on the third Saturday of each month at Ryan's Family Steakhouse in Tyler. For more info log on to their website at www.easttexasrwa.com.