Keep Brownsboro Beautiful will meet the first Thursday of each month at 7pm at the Brownsboro Community Center.

Saturday, February 21 is Mardi Gras at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 2101 E. College St. in Athens. 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Food, festivities and fun $6 per person. For more information call 903-286-1026

The Forest Grove Community is presenting a monthly Bluegrass show Saturday, February 21 at the Community Center. Admission is $5, children under 12 free, concessions are available. From Hwy 31 in Chandler, go 8 miles south on FM 315, take the second entrance to Forest Grove on left, straight ahead to Community Center. Call 903-849- 2273.

Today's Girl Youth Organization, Henderson County and Northeast Texas Area Preliminary Pageant will be held March 8, 2009 at the Murchison ISD Cafetorium. Info and entry forms available by contacting Julie Lightfoot 903- 852-3812 or Sharion Beard 903-714-9943, or by e-mail at 69shr@aol.com

Brownsboro Class of 97 is planning their 12- Year Reunion. Contact Felicia Bowman Mosley for more information at 903-372-4261, or visit www.classcreator.com

Cheerleading tryouts for Brownsboro Junior High will be held Friday, March 13. Pick up applications at the school. A mandatory Parents Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19 at the Brownsboro Junior High Cafeteria. Contact Brownsboro Junior High School office for more information.

Breaking the Chains of Addiction, a 12-step Recovery Program meets every Monday at the Leagueville Baptist Church from 7 to 8:00 p.m. The meeting is preceeded by a freemeal for anyone from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Call 903-586-5257

Canton Trailriders are holding their annual membership drive at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 27 at the Canton Farm Bureau Building. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Call 903- 848-0148

The 28th Annual Rose City Chili Cookoff will take place Saturday, March 7 at Gander Mountain, Hwy 69 South in Tyler. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Chili tasting begins at 11:00 a.m. $3 donation includes tasting cup All proceeds to benefit the East Texas Humane Society. Judges are needed! For contestant details and other information call 903-372-2818 or em ail blondefilly@wb4me.com

U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling will be hosting a forum entitled "Guarding Yourself Against I.D. Theft" beginning at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 at the Athens City Hall Annex, 501 N. Pinkerton.

Music Nite at Parkside Shores. Great Country, Gospel and 50's music with the ET Backroads Band. First and Third Mondays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clubhouse. Free food, free music and Lots of Fun. Donations are appreciated. Call Nancy at 903-849- 1965 or Gwen at 903-849- 4180