What's Happening

KCB will be meeting on Thursday, August 16, 7pm, in the Chandler Community Center. September 8 will be the annual KCB garage sale.

There will be a retirement reception for Billy Earl Beasley, Sr., former principal of BIS on Saturday, August 18 at 4pm in the Chandler Community Center.

6th Annual Chandler 5K Run / Walk - Saturday August 18, 7:30am at First United Methodist Church in Chandler. Registration is $12 through Friday Aug. 10, and $15 after Aug. 10. Awards will be given to the top three male and female overall winners and the first place male and female winners in each of eleven age groups. Registration forms can be picked up at various businesses in Chandler. All proceeds from this event benefit God's Open Hands in Chandler. For more information please call Thomas Gros at 903-531-5930.

Meet The Bears is Monday, August 20 at the Brownsboro Football Field beginning at 7pm.

BHS Season football tickets went 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 CBACC August luncheons will be held Thursday, August 23 at San Pedro's in Chandler. To reserve your spot call Bertha at 903-849- 5930.

The Brownsboro Theater Angels meeting will be held on August 21 at 7pm in the theater building located behind the football field. Everybody is welcome.

The Theater in the round, student club, will meet August 30 at 7:20am in the drama building, all students welcomed to attend.

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

Brownsboro Intermediate School's "meet the teacher night" is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 from 6-7pm.

Chandler Intermediate "meet the teacher night" is scheduled for Thursday, August 23 from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

Brownsboro Elementary's "meet the teacher night" will be held Thursday, August 23 from 5:30am-6:30am. Students may bring their supplies with them and meet their teacher then.

AWANA Open House, Saturday, August 25 at Concord Baptist Church, FM-2010, Chandler. From 11am-3pm children ages 3 thru 6th grade are encouraged to come and register for the fall AWANA program. Call 903-849-6892 for more information.

Meet the Bears highschool dance, Friday, August 24 in the BIS gym from 8pm-11pm. Admission is $3 and the dance is open to all high school students. Sponsored by the Brownsboro Golden Girls.

Edom VFD Benefit Auction, Saturday, August 25 at Edom City Limits. BBQ starts at 5pm, auction starts at 6pm. Proceeds benefit a new fire station. To donate items call Tammy 903-852-6642.

The First day of school is Monday, August 27.

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 Democrats of Henderson County will resume their regular monthly meeting schedule on Thursday, August 30, at 6 PM at the headquarters, 207 N. Prairieville in Athens. Everyone is welcome. For information call 903-677-1266 or 903- 469-3033.

Show & Shine Car Show, Saturday, September 15 in front of Brownsboro High School in the parking lot. Show begins at 9:30am with awards handed out at 3:30. Early registration is $15, day of show registration is $20. The show is sponsored by the Golden Girls, for more information call 903-849-2123.

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.