What's Happening

A college financial aid representative from TVCC is coming to BHS Thurs., April 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Room A112 to assist families that need to file their FAFSA, or to answer any questions anyone might have concerning college financing. Bring your 2006 tax information with you. FAFSAs can be filed online that night. This information is good for any student attending any college. For more info contact Mrs. Debenport at 903-852-2321 Ext. 5050, or 903-852-8078, or at debenportm@Brownsboro.k12.tx.us

A Senior Lock-In Meeting will be held Thurs., April 19, at 7pm, at El Presidente Mexican Restaurant on Hwy. 31 in downtown Brownsboro. All parents of seniors are encouraged to attend.

The Golden Girls Boosters will meet Thurs., April 19, at 6:30pm in the High School cafeteria. Both this year's and next year's members are encouraged to attend.

Forest Grove Ladies Auxiliary will hold their Annual Spring Garage Sale, Fri. & Sat. April 20 & 21 from 7:30am - ? Forest Grove Community Center is located 8 miles south of Chandler on FM 315 South. There are signs at all three entrances. Donations will be accepted. For more info call 903-258- 1548 or 903-849-3435.

The Bread of Life Distribution (BOLD) of food takes place the third Saturday of the month and will be on Sat., April 21, 8am-5pm, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Brownsboro for those in the Brownsboro, Murchison and Moore Station area. Please bring identification and be ready to fill out eligibility forms. For more info call 903- 852-2506.

The Brownsboro Young Farmers will meet Mon., April 23, at 6:30pm in the Ag building.

The Democrats of Henderson County will meet Thurs., April 26, at 6pm, in the headquarters, 207 N. Palestine, Athens. Everyone is welcome.

The Chandler Elementary Spring Festival Blue Ribbon Backyard Extravaganza will be held Friday, April 27, 5pm- 8pm in the school's back yard. Attractions include Outback Steakhouse, inflatables, bounce house, bingo, lots of fun kid booths, and so much more. Proceeds from this fundraiser go toward the school's student activity fund.

Bears 2006 Football Highlight videos are now on sale for $25 each. Call John Settle at 903-852-3811 to reserve your copy today.

A Spring Fling Plant Sale sponsored by the Tyler Men's Garden Club will be held Sat., April 28, 8am-2pm at the Tyler Rose Garden in the East Pavilion (Farmer's Market Shed). There is no admission charge. "Rain or Shine." For more info call 903-581-4910.

Silly City Daycare will host a Fish Fry & Silent Auction Sat., April 28, 11am-5pm at the Chandler Community Center. Cost is $8/adults 11 and over, and $5 for children 2-10 years. Anyone interested in making a donation for the silent auction can call Tabitha at 903-849-5333.

Forest Grove Baptist Church of Chandler will host a 5th Sunday Singing, April 29 at 6pm. Local recording art- ist Tim Jones of Poynor will be the featured entertainment. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. There will be a white elephant silent auction to benefit the church's hymnal fund. Everyone is invited to come and sing, bid on a white elephant item and enjoy the fun. The church is located 9 miles south of Chandler on FM 315 at Forest Grove Drive. For more info call 903- 849-2368.

Brownsboro UMC will host a 5th Sunday Singing, April 29, at 6pm. Please come and be part of this community fellowship.

A Two Man Scramble Golf Tournament sponsored by Team Tucker will be held Sat., May 5, at the Echo Creek Country Club. shotgun start at 9am. Cost is $50 single/$100 per team. Cost includes grreen fee, cart, range balls and lunch. Mulligans will be available. To sponsor a hole or to participate in the tournament call Ty Thomison at 903-316-3361 or Trista Thomison at 903-570- 1245. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

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.

Interested in writing romance? The East Texas Chapter of Romance Writers of America is where to start. Chapter meetings are held the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more information, visit www.easttexasrwa.com or call 903-894-3167.

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 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 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.