What's Happening

The Texas Rangers will visit Tyler on Thursday, Jan. 17 as part of their "Winter Caravan". Jerrod Saltalamacchia along with 3 other Rangers will be at the Hollytree Country Club for a luncheon hosted by Felicano Financial from 12:30-2 PM. Tickets are still available at $25 each. Players will be allowed to sign autographs. For more info. call (903) 533-8585.

CBACC will be having their noon luncheon Jan. 10 at El Presidente in Brownsboro.

Town Hall Meetings will commence around late Jan.to early Feb. Possible Saturday afternoon to evening meeting. Location TBA. Call Ron Gindlesperger (903) 849-4561 if you have any suggestions.

Chandler/Brownsboro Youth Football & Cheer Election meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 PM at the Chandler Community Center. BMC Baseball election meeting will be held Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Chandler Community Center. Any questions call Michelle Costlow, Secretary for both organizations at 903-288-7425. Thanks for your time.

Senior Lock-In meeting on Jan. 13 at 2:30 PM at the Methodist Church in Chandler.

Keep Chandler Beautiful will be meeting on Jan. 17 at 7 PM at the Community Center.

Plans are being made to organize a 10 year reunion for the BHS class of 1998. Alumni are encouraged to contact Brandee Boyd Ratliff at bhsclassof98 @aol.com with their current contact information. The reunion is scheduled for the fall of `08 and information on former classmates is greatly appreciated.

The Rainbow Girls will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 7-11 AM at the Masonic Lodge on 402 Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel. The cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. The Girls are working to raise money to go to Grand Assembly at Waco, TX.

The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #932 will meet on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 PM in Tyler at Traditions Restaurant on 6205 S. Broadway. Member ship is open to U.S. armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) between Feb. 28, 1961- May 7, 1975, (in Vietnam), or between Aug. 5, 1964-May 7, 1975 for Vietnamera veterans. For more information, e-mail Jack at jbcusmc@dishmail.net or call him at (903) 581-5138; or email Robbie at sunsbor@att.net or call him at (903) 581-5973.

East Texas Girls Softball has a "planning meeting" scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 27 at 2 PM at the Chandler Elementary Cafeteria. All people interesting in helping with the league this year, please plan to attend. All current coaches or those interested in coaching a team this season are encouraged to attend as well. The upcoming softball season will be discussed and planned. If you have any questions, call Billy Ray Palmer at (903) 849-3631 or Debbie Taylor at (903) 849-6005.

Free Income Tax Assistance provided by AARP volunteers. The services will be available from Feb 1st through April 14 at the following times and locations: Fridays 8-Noon in Athens at the Henderson County Senior Center, Mondays 8- Noon in Seven Points at the Library at Cedar Creek Lake, and Wednesdays 8- Noon in Malakoff at the Senior Citizens Center. For more information or questions call Gil Betts at (903) 778-2423.

The Brownsboro Theater Angels are now distributing for Homemade Gourmet. You can help us support the fine arts by purchasing your homemade gourmet thru our website www.homemadegourmet.com/ brownsborotheaterangels or pick up selected products at Ellis Mercantile on Hwy 31 east of Chandler on north side of highway before FM 2661. Special thanks to Ellis Mercantile for allowing us to set up in their store.

Palmetto State QT. from South Carolina will be performing on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Texas Gospel Music Hall on 6513 HWY 19 South in Athens Also in concert will be Lifeway Trio of Athens and special guest, Joseph Ellenberg, of Longview. The concert will start at 6PM, but the doors will open at 5PM. Reserved seat tickets are $15, Advance Tickets General Admission is $12, day of the concert $15. Tickets are available at The Scroll in Tyler, First State Bank on the square in Athens, and Music Hall by calling 903-677-2492.

The Chamber Banquet and Silent Auction will be Thursday, February 7.

Starting Dec. 13 and every Thursday following, St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Athens will host a day care service for Senior Citizens at 2101 East College St. Care will be available from 8AM-4PM. Lunch will be served at noon. The fee for the service is $4 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour. There are limitations on guests that may be accommodated; reservations are required. Call 903-675-1639 for reservations and more information.

GED Preparation Classes, Monday from 6-9 PM. For more information call Joyce Martin at 903-849-6918.

Story-time for pre-schoolers resumed at the Chandler Public Library beginning Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10:00 AM. Interested persons can call the library at 903-849-4122 for more information.