What's Happening

A Huge Ministry Fundraiser Sale will be held Thurs., Fri., & Sat., May 3, 4, & 5, at the Manassah Ministries between Edom and Ben Wheeler on Hwy 279. Everything imaginable. Watch for signs. For more info call 903- 852-4402.

The Henderson Co. Young Republicans Club will meet Thurs., May 3, at 7pm, at the Republican Headquarters, 112 N. Palestine, in Athens, on the courthouse square. Judge Dan Moore will be guest speaker. For more info log on to www.HCYR.org.

A Blood Drive sponsored by Stewart Regional Blood Center will be held at Brownsboro High School, Fri., May 4, 8:30am-2:30pm. Please call Lorri Hawkins at the high school at 903-852- 2321 for an appointment.

The BHS Band Boosters will meet Mon., May 7, at 6pm, in the band hall. Elections will be held for next year's officers.

The BHS Athletic Banquet will be held Mon., May 7, at 6pm, in the high school gym. All athletes, parents, supporters and students are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Food will be catered by Mercado's

The Brownsboro FFA Young Farmers are now taking orders for 8-10 pound cooked briskets for $37. Deadline to order briskets is Fri., May 11. All orders must be picked up between 9am and noon Sat., May 19, at the Ag barn on Hwy. 31. To order your brisket contact the Ag Dept. at 903-852-3794.

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 Students vs Coaches Basketball Game to help raise funds for the Class of 2007 Senior Lock-in will be held Thurs., May 3, at 7pm in the Brownsboro High School gym. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

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 green 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.

The East Texas Environmental Concerns Organization will meet Mon., May 7, at 6pm, at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 306. E. Tyler St., in Athens. For more info call 903-677-5907.

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Chandler Outdoor Learning Lab will be held Tues., May 8, at 2:30pm at Chandler Intermediate School. This is an opportunity to say thanks to those who contributed to the project. The entire community is welcome. Guide tours of the outdoor classroom will be given upon request.

The Quilters Guild of East Texas will meet Thurs., May 10, at 9:30am, at the Tyler Area Senior Citizen Assoc., 3402 Old Omen Rd. Their evening meeting will be held Thurs., May 10, at 7pm, at the Nimble Thimble, 233 ESE Loop 323, Ste. 150, in Tyler. For more info call 903-849- 6515.

The Bread of Life Distribution (BOLD) of food takes place the third Saturday of the month and will be on Sat., May 19, 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.

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.