What's Happening

The Homecoming Community Pep-Rally is Friday, September 14 at the Football Field in Brownsboro and will start at 9am. If there is rain there will be two pep-rallies in the high school gym. The Homecoming pregame ceremonies begin at 7pm.

Brownsboro ISD has a vacancy on the Board of Trustee due to a resignation and is seeking applications of persons interested in serving their community as a trustee. If interested contact Elton Caldwell, Superintendent or Elaine Goode, Secretary to the Superintendent. Applications will be accepted through Friday, September 28 at 3:30pm.

CBACC luncheon will be held at noon on September 20 at San Pedros in Chandler.

Gold Rush Car Show, Saturday, September 15 student parking lot of Brownsboro High School. Show begins at 9:30am with awards handed out at 3:30. Show registration is $20 and there will be a $2 show fee for spectators. Those entering a car-truck or bike need to be there between 8-9:30am. The show is sponsored by the Golden Girls.

On September 18th at 11:30 AM, the Texas Democratic Women of Henderson County will meet at Democratic Headquarters in Athens, just off the Square at 207 North Prarieville. Bring a bag lunch and a friend. All are welcome. For questions call President Maxie Barton at 903-677-1005.

Story-time for preschoolers will resume at the Chandler Public Library beginning Thursday, September 13, at 10:00 AM. Interested persons can call the library at 903-849-4122 for more information.

Porch Sale at the library on Saturday, September 15, will benefit Women's Unity Fellowship and the Friends of the Chandler Public Library. There will be lots of Christmas decorations for sale as well as miscellaneous items.

Brownsboro Little Dribblers will have an organizational meeting on Sunday, September 23 at 2:30pm in the cafeteria at Chandler Elementary. The elections of officers and review and voting on local bylaws will occur during the meeting. All coaches and parents are encouraged to attend. For more information call Mark Compton 903-681- 1158 or Randy McCoy 903- 530-6686.

Gospel Concert! Gold City in concert Thursday, October 4 at 6:30pm in the Texas Gospel Music Hall on HWY-19 South of Athens. For more information call 903-677-2492.

Cain Center football and cheerleading registration will be held Saturday from 10am-1pm at Wal-Mart in Athens. For more information call 903-677-2000.

TVCC and the Small Business Development Center will offer classes this fall for those interested in starting their own business. "Starting a Successful Small Business", will be taught by SBDC Director Mike Ellsberry. Classes began on Sept. 6 from 6-8 p.m. and run through Sept. 27. Cost of the class is $45 and pre-registration is required. Community Services office at 903-675- 6212.

CBACC 2007 Pow Wow will be held on Saturday, October 13.

Great Wall China Adoption - Free informational meeting, September 22, 1:30 - 4:30,Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave Tyler. Meet families who have returned from China and hear from them, first hand, about their experiences. For more information, or to register, contact Melissa Lybrand at (817) 431-9979, e-mail Melissa.tx@gwca.org, or go to http://www.gwca.org/ events/ for details.

The Kickapoo Creek Kiwanis meets at noon, each Wednesday, at Piggy's Too,

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.

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 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.