What's Happening

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.

Take the Plunge into the Bible at the "Water Park" for Opelika Missionary Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School to be held June 4-8 6pm-8:30pm. Bring a towel and be prepared to get wet. For more info or a ride call 903-852-7719 or 903- 286-0056.

The East Texas Environmental Concerns Organization will meet Mon., June 4, at 6pm at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 306 E. Tyler St., in Athens. The East Texas Environmental Concerns Organizations is a local grassroots, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to educating and uniting the people, business, and governmenet of East Texas in the effort to secure clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment for today and future generations. For more info call 903-677-5907.

The Larue/Moore Station AARP Chap. #5345 will meet Tues., June 5, at the Antioch Baptist Church. Board meeting will be held at 6pm, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

Anyone and everyone is invited to come and view "Facing the Giants," Wed., June 6, at 7pm, at the !st United Methodist Church on Hwy. 31, in Murchison. This movie has a strong message of faith in all circumstances. Come early, 6:30, and grab your popcorn. For more info call 903-469-3780.

Sail Away With Books this summer at the Texas Reading Club at Chandler Public Library. A special program to kick off the summer will be held Thurs., June 7, at 10am. The program will then be held each Tuesday, at 10am, June 12 - July 10. For more info call the library at 903- 849-4122.

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 Leagueville Cemetery Assn. will observe its annual memorial day Sun., June 10. A business meeting will be held following the morning service at the church. A covered dish luncheon and time of fellowship will be enjoyed after tne meeting. Donations may be mailed to Leagueville Cemetery Assn., 11976 FM 317, Murchison, TX 75778.

The Quilters Guild of East Texas will meet for their day meeting Thurs., June 14, at 9:30am for their social and 10:30am for their meeieng at the Tyler Area Senior Citizen Assoc., 3402 Old Omen Rd., in Tyler. Their evening meeting will be held Thurs., June 14, at 7pm at A Nimble Thimble, 322 ESE Loop 323, Ste. 150, Tyler.

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.

Help Our Soldiers Anyone wanting to help the USO cater to the need of service members at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can make checks out to and send them to: USO Dallas/Fort Worth, PO Box 613306, D/FW Airport, TX 75261.

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.

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, 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.

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

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 info call Roger Carson at 903- 570-0618 or Robbie Robertson at 903-876-4935.