What's Happening

A Fish Fry sponsored by the Brownsboro Volunteer Fire Dept. will be held Sat., May 12, 11am to 2pm, at Faith Baptist Church, on Hwy. 31, next to the fire house. Donations are adults/$7 and children/$5. Donations of pies, cakes or cookies will be a great help.

A Blood Drive sponsored by the Chandler Lions Club will be held Sat., May 19, 10am-3pm, in the Chandler Community Center, on State Hwy. 31. for more information or to schedule an appointment call Charles Colwell at 903-570-2531.

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 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.

A Rabies Clinic fundraiser will be held at New Hope United Methodist Church, on FM 314, south of Brownsboro, Sat., May 19, 10am-noon. Shots will be administered by Dr. James Gibbs, DVM, and are $8 each. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.

A Family Fun Day at the Park sponsored by the 1st United Methodist Church, in Chandler, will be held Sun., May 20, at Winchester Park beginning at noon. Come for a great day of fun with games, bounce house, snow cones, and more. Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

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

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.

Westside Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual Memorial Day Weekend Fish Fry fundraiser Sat., May 26, 11am-til the food's gone at the fire station on FM 315 South. Plates are $7/ adults, and $5/children under 12. Eat in or take out.

The 17th Annual Moore Station VFD Classic Car Show will be held Sat., June 9, 11:30am - 6:30pm. Entry fee is $20. Admission into the show is free. For more info call Michael Earl at 903-852- 6787.

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.