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The Chandler Lions Club is seeking names of military personnel from the BISD that are presently serving in Iraq, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The purpose of this request is so the Chandler Lions Club can send letters and/or care packages to show how proud we are of their dedication and love of our country. Please call Lion, Gene Giger at 903-571-5017.

An End of Year School Bash for upcoming 6, 7, and 8th grade students will be held at the Chandler Community Center on Fri., May 26, 7pm- 10pm. There will be a $5 admission, and a snack bar will be available. All items are $1. For more info call 903-849- 4849.

Annual Murchison reunion, Saturday May 26 from 9am-2pm in the Murchison School Cafetorium. A catered lunch by Denny's BBQ will be served at noon. Call for reservations at Zonelle Ferguson 903-469-3689 or Ray Brown 903-469-4592.

The Rock Hill Cemetery Assoc. will hold their Homecoming Sun., May 27.

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 City of Brownsboro will hold a city wide clean-up on Saturday, June 2, from 7amnoon. Dumpsters will be made available in the vacant lot next to the Southern Maid Donut shop on State Hwy. 31, in downtown Brownsboro. For information on what will and will not be accepted call the Brownsboro City Hall at 903- 852-2401.

A Retirement Celebration for Bro. Ike Johnson will be held Sun., June 3, beginning at 11am with a morning service, and a noon potluck lunch on the grounds. Come help celebrate 23 years of service at Martin Springs Baptist Church, on FM 3079, Chandler. Music will be provided by Mack Smith, 1st Generation, and local church talent. RSVP at 903-849-4854.

The Chandler Cemetery Assoc. Annual Meeting will be held Sun., June 3, at the Chandler Community Center. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm followed by a short business meeting. This year's event will be catered by Traditions, and reservations can be made by calling 903-849-4068. Payment will be collected at the door.

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.

The Chandler Brownsboro Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their 5th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Sat., June 16, at the Echo Creek Country Club, on FM 317, to provide a $1,000 college scholarship to a BHS graduating senior. Lunch will be served at 11:30am, with a shot gun start at 1pm. Teams consist of 4 players, $50 per player, or $200 per team. $5 per Mulligan (limit 4 per team) Hole sponsorships are available for area businesses. Contact Dana Becton at 903-469-3303, Pete Ramos 903-849-2800, Chamber office 903-849-5930.

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 Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary meets the 2nd Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, next to the Fairgrounds on Hwy. 31 east in Athens. A covered dish meal is served at 6:30pm with the meeting to follow. All members and prospective members are urged to attend. For more info contact Commander Lee Stewart at 903-549-2947 or Adjutant Kenneth Bragg at 903- 852-3429.

The Bread of Life Distribution (BOLD) of food takes place the third Saturday of the month and will be on Sat., June 16, 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 the 2nd and 4th Tuesday night from 6pm-9pm, at Sunrise Shores Clubhouse. Admission is free. For more info contact Charles Hester at 903-849-6802.