What's Happening

There will be a reception this Friday, August 3 for the

new BISD principals in the Central Administration Board Room, near the football field, from 10am to noon. Principals honored will be Kenneth Wooten, BHS; Jennifer Settle, BIS; and Marion Thornton, DEAP/ACES.

Country Music at Poynor Civic Center - First Thursday. Free admission. Thursday, August 2. First State Bank of Frankston is sponsoring the meal consisting of chicken enchiladas, beans, rice, guacamole and chips from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Donations for the meal will benefit the residents of Frankston Healthcare Center. Anyone who wishes may bring a dessert. For further information call 903-876-5449. Music from 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. featuring The Country Gents. Open mic.

The Golf Tournament sponsored by the Democrats of Henderson County has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 4th at Indian Oaks Golf Course outside of Kemp. Tee time is 8 AM and all teams are welcome. For further information contact 903-469-3033.

A Brownsboro Band Booster meeting will be held on Monday, August 6 at 7pm in the Brownsboro Band Hall.

VBS "Come Take the Plunge" with Brownsboro United Methodist Church, Mon-Thur Aug. 6-9 from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Dinner will be provided. Questions or transportation needs call Michele @ 903-852-3097.

The 10th Anniversary Cattle Baron's Ball planning meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, August 9 at the Holiday Inn Express in Athens. The Ball is scheduled for October 6 at the Joslin Ranch in Athens. Volunteers are still needed and invited to attend this meeting. If you are interested in volunteering or donating items to the silent and live auction contact Betty Abendroth at 903-677-7700.

The Angel Food Ministry, under the direction of Dale and Mary Ann Whisenhunt at Lake Palestine United Methodist Church would like to remind the community that the next orders for food will be taken on August 8th from 2-6 PM at the church on 315 S. located at the second bridge on Lake Palestine. $50-$75 worth of food can be purchased for $25. It is quality food comparable to anything purchased at the grocery store. Nothing is needed to purchase this food except a name and address. Pick-up will be at the church on August 25th at 11 AM. Please bring a medium sized box to put the food in. Food stamps can be used to purchase this food.

Freshman Orientation will be held in the Brownsboro High School Little Theater on Thursday, August 9. Band students and parents will meet at 4:30pm followed by students with last names A-K at 5:30 and students L-Z at 6:30pm. All parents and students are encouraged to attend. For more information call 903- 852-2321.

BHS Season football tickets will go on sale Monday, August 13 through Friday August 24 to last year's season ticket holders. On Monday, August 27, they will go on sale to the public. The cost is $20 per seat for 5 home games. Tickets may be purchased at the Administration Bldg., Mon-Thurs., 8am-4pm and Friday from 8am-3:30pm. For more info call Brenda at 903-852-3701, ext1012.

The Quilters Guild of East Texas will hold their monthly meetings on Thursday, August 9. The day meeting will be at the Tyler Area Senior Center at 9:30am while the night meeting will be at A Nimble Thimble at 7pm. For more information call 903-849-6515.

The CBACC August luncheons will be held at noon on Thursday, Aug. 9 at El Presidente in Brownsboro and Thursday, August 23 at San Pedro's in Chandler. To reserve your spot call Bertha at 903-849-5930.

Brownsboro Junior High will hold on open house on Thursday, August 23 from 6:30pm-8pm. Come meet the teachers, grab your students schedule and get ready for a successful new year.

The First day of school is Monday, August 27.

Westlake Shores Church of Christ welcomes Don Norwood to the congregation that meets at 2111 FM-315 South of Chandler. We invite everyone to come and let us study the Bible together.

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.

Problems with drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don't know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Call today 1-866-649-1594 or find out more at www.drugrehabresource.net. Don't wait.

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.

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 903-590-0232.

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 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.