Chicken Fajita Kick Off Luncheon for 34th East Texas Poultry Festival - September 3, 2010

Festivities for the 34th annual East Texas Poultry Festival start Wednesday, September 29 on the square with the annual Fajita Luncheon sponsored by Port-A-Cool at 11:00 a.m. Fajita lunch tickets are $ 7.00 each with two fajitas, chips and salsa and a drink. Call in orders of five or more may be made by calling 936-598-3682 by Friday, September 24.

The Doo-Dah parade sponsored by Texas Glacier Water & Ice will begin at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, September 29 on the Downtown Center square. Participants are encouraged to be creative and unique. Entrants are limited only by their own imagination. All participants will line up at the Farmers State Bank parking lot beside the drive-in at 4:00 p.m. The parade will feature all the JCC members from the Shelby County schools, Lawn Chair Brigade, the Poultry Festival Queen candidates and much more.

Remember in November Rally - August 30, 2010
Submitted by Sandy Little

Remember in November Rally will take place on September 11th at Central Baptist Church located at 1005 Logansport, with Representative Wayne Christian as Guest Speaker.

Free BBQ meal starting at 5:00 pm. For more information please call 936-598-3642

"The Supplicating Women's Prayer Conference"- July 13, 2010
Submitted by Cassandra Bering

Fountain of Wealth Holistic Ministries, Inc. is partnering with St. John Baptist Church (Tenaha) Mission's Ministry to host "The Supplicating Women's Prayer Conference", I Timothy 5:5, on this commemorative date in World History.

Women of God from local churches and through-out the state of Texas will offer up prayer and supplication to our Heavenly Father. Anointed psalmist and worshippers will open up the heavens and set the atmosphere for the presence of God to move. This conference is open to all denominations , ages and ethnicity.

The event is set for Saturday, September 11, 2010. Continental breakfast is served from 8-8:45 am. Conference is from 9-1:00 pm. Location is at the John D. Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Blvd, Center, Texas 75935.

Admission is free! For more information and to register contact Anita Jones at Anita Jones 469-693-3589 or Minister Cassandra Bering at 903-288-2570.

VFW Post 8904 and Ladies Auxiliary to Observe Patriot's Day - September 7, 2010
Submitted by Larry Hume

Those whom we lost on September 11, 2001, will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts and in the history of our nation. By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001, (Public Law 107-89), Congress authorized the president to designate September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day" to perpetuate the memory of those who perished in the attack on America and to pursue peace and justice in the world and security at home.

Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary invite the citizens of Shelby County to join them at their annual Patriot Day Observance, Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Veterans Memorial located on the grounds of the Historic Shelby County Courthouse. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a prayer; the Pledge of Allegiance; the lowering of the colors to half staff by Boy Scout Troop 169. Auxiliary member Sharon Windham will lead those in attendance in the singing of our National Anthem and God Bless America. A moment of silence will be observed at 8:46 a.m. (the time the first airliner crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center). “Amazing Grace” will then be played on the bagpipes by Joaquin Mayor Mike Wood. The Shelby County Sheriff’s rifle team will then render a 21 gun salute followed by TAPs.

The post and auxiliary are encouraging adults to bring their children and grandchildren to remember the over 3000 innocent people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance and it is up to us as parents and grandparents to ensure our youth of today understand this. If we don’t instill this “fire of patriotism” in them, who will? More information contact Larry Hume, Post Community Services Officer at 598-2976.

Project Soul Light New Meeting Location - September 2, 2010
Submitted by Roger Doyle

Project Soul Light, a faith based ministry, serving children and youth, will be meeting in a new location beginning Wednesday, September 8, 2010. The new location will be the Wheeler School House located on the lower Arcadia Road. The Soul Light program is open to all students fourth through twelfth grades in Shelby County. Soul Light is non-denominational. Basic Biblical principles will be taught and encouraged while students learn to serve and enrich the community through the expression of creative and performing arts. For more information, please e-mail projectsoullight@live.com. or call Judy Doyle, 936-598-4491.

First UPC Starting Point Class beginning in September - August 10, 2010

Do you need a fresh START in your life?

Are you looking for a fresh, new start in your relationship with Jesus Christ? This study deals with starting over, God’s Word, faithfulness, character, family, and the future. If you would be interested in being apart of this small-group study for 45 minutes on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-6:45 p.m. on the campus of the First United Pentecostal Church on HWY 96, please contact First UPC at the contact below

What? 10-week STARTING POINT class
When? Beginning Wednesday, September 1st for 10 weeks 6:00-6:45 pm
Where? To Be Announced

LESSON 1 – Your Need for a New Start
LESSON 2 – Your New Life – Beginning the Race
LESSON 3 – Your Church Family
LESSON 4 – The Word of God … Our Roadmap
LESSON 5 – Prayer – Your Direct Connection with God
LESSON 6 – Faithfulness – Staying on Track
LESSON 7 – Your Pastor – Your Shepherd
LESSON 8 – Character – Being who God Wants You to Be
LESSON 9 – The Family – God’s Design for the Home
LESSON 10 – Your Future – Running the Race

Please sign up today to be apart of this upcoming class! Call the office: 598-3646 or email at: centerupc@yahoo.com

Center Middle School Hosting Grandparent's Day - August 30, 2010
Submitted by Christy Mahan

Center Middle School will be hosting a “Grandparent’s Day” celebration on Wednesday, September 8th. Time will be from 8:15 a.m. till 9:45 a.m.

Ducks Unlimited at the Civic Center - August 24, 2010
Submitted by Nathan Phelps

Your invited to attend an event for Ducks Unlimited on September 11, 2010 from 5 - 11:30 pm at the John D. Windham Civic Center, 146 Express Blvd. Center TX.

To purchase tickets please click here

Your ticket purchase includes a Ducks Unlimited membership, great food, a chance to visit with fellow waterfowl hunters & conservationists and a chance to participate in the event’s raffles with lots of guns and auctions. And as always, your contribution will go towards wetlands and waterfowl habitat conservation efforts both in Texas and the breeding grounds where our waterfowl migration originates.

*If you are unable to attend but would still like to donate to the event, you can click here.

For more information please contact
Nathan Phelps
936-591-2047
ythomas@ducks.org

Green Acres Open House and Grandparent's Day - August 23, 2010
Submitted by Sandra Pickett

Green Acres will be having an Open House on Grandparent's Day, Sunday September 12th at 2:00. We will be serving refreshments and playing bingo with prizes to be given away to the winners. We will be offering tours of the facility for those who may be looking for long term or short term care for loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone on this special day.

Israel Holyland 2011 Tour - space still available - August 23, 2010
Submitted by Steve Harris

We still have space available for a limited time on our 2011 Holy Land Tour leaving from Houston Bush Airport on March 8, 2011 for 8 days. Attached are all the details. Everything is included except lunch daily for $2,695 per person with roundtrip airfare aboard Lufthansa airlines along with 3 and 4 star accommodations. Attached are further details.

Please contact First UPC for more details: 598-3646

Call today ... space is limited!

Apostolic Holyland Tours Information

Holy Land Tour Itinerary

Grandparents Breakfast with Joaquin Elementary Students - September 1, 2010
Submitted by Debbie Leggett

All Joaquin Elementary students would like to ask their Grandparents to mark Friday, September 10th down on their calendars as a reminder to come and enjoy breakfast with them. Hot donuts and fresh fruit will be served along with milk and juice. Breakfast will be served between 7:30- 8:00 AM . Each year we have a great turn out so..... don't forget to mark those calendars!

Joaquin Class of '65 to Hold Reunion - August 26, 2010
Submitted by Lavonne Wood

Joaquin High School homecoming is October 8, 2010, with a parade at 4 pm. Pregame activities begin at 7 pm, and gametime (JHS vs Winona) is 7:30 pm.

We will try to have reserved seating for the class of '65.

The Class of '65 reunion will be from 4 pm until ? on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Joaquin Community Center, on the square in Joaquin.

For more information, please contact: Rita Dickerson- (936) 269-3322; Betty McDaniel- (936)269-3361; Lavonne Wood- (936) 269-3598

Joaquin High School Class of 1980 Reunion - August 25, 2010
Submitted by Terri Gray

Joaquin Homecoming is Friday, October 8, 2010. The Homecoming Parade will begin at 4:00 pm. The “Class of 80” will have a float in the parade, so if you want to ride, bring a lawn chair, wear blue and white, and be there before 4:00! The Homecoming Court begins at 7:00 pm, with the football game starting at 7:30 pm. The “Class of 80” will have reserved seating in the stands - look for a marker. An after-game get together will be at Mary’s Lot #458, at Lovick’s. Please come join us for a visit, bring chips and drinks.

The “Class of ’80 Reunion” will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010, at the “East of Eden Ranch” in Caledonia, near Timpson, TX. The event will begin around 12:00 noon. Fish and shrimp plates with all the fixin’s will be catered at a cost of $25 per person. Even with our bad knees, we plan on bringing horseshoes and attempting a few games. Bring your old pictures and a lawn chair for an afternoon of fun, catching up, and reminiscing about “back in the day”. We look forward to seeing everyone!

To buy a fish/shrimp plate, get directions, or more information, please contact:

Ricky Cockrell - (936) 590-0424 or Carol Register - (318) 471-7200

Joaquin Senior Citizen Fundraiser - August 24, 2010
Submitted by Debbie Barnard

We will be having a fundraiser for the Joaquin Senior Citizen Center on Saturday, October 30, 2010. There will be a trailride, food and an auction. This fundraiser will help provide meals for those in our community who are homebound. Included in the auction is the wagon pictured here which was built and generously donated by Butch and Mary Brown. There will be many other items for auction, see our facebook page for more information and pictures of more items. For more information call the Senior Center at 269-3975. We hope to see you there.

Tenaha Masonic Lodge Fund Raiser - August 25, 2010
Submitted by Ron Barker

Tenaha Masonic Lodge will hold our annual BBQ fundraiser on Friday, September 10, 2010. We will start serving at 10:30am until we sell out.

Location: Tenaha Masonic Lodge (behind the Post Office in Tenaha). BBQ lunch with brisket or chicken half, beans, potato salad, desert and drink will be $6.00. Dine in or take out. This will benefit two Tenaha High School seniors with a $500.00 scholarship each. Contact Ron Barker for info. 936-572-8661 or 936-248-5807.

Old Union Cemetery Homecoming - August 30, 2010
Submitted by Lyndell Griffin

The Old Union Cemetery Homecoming will be Sunday, September 12th, 2010, in the Chapel Building located on the cemetery grounds on State Highway 96, south of Tenaha, Texas, with lunch at Noon and the cemetery association meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Benford Chapel Reunion and Rehearsal - September 1, 2010

Benford Chapel will be having a Reunion."A Blast from the Past." All former members/groups that sang at Benford Chapel or were a part of any group that started there or from Louisiana. We are asking all to come to practice on September 6 from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 18 from 1-3. We want to have a rehearsal to learn a couple of songs. The Reunion is Saturday, September 25, 2010 and we asking all former/present Texas and Louisiana members/groups to participate. Lets all come together and have a good time. Any Questions Call Ty 936-572-1116 and I can give you details if Necessary.

Humbly Submitted By The Reunion Committee

Joseph Hall Jr, Felicia Steadman, Pamela Cleaver, Sandra Riggs, Korey Mcclure, Cliff Lloyd

Deadline Nears for Old Timpson Photos - September 6, 2010
Submitted by Tempie Pike

October 1, 2010 is the fast approaching deadline for photos to go in a new book “About Timpson.” This photographic history is a project of the Timpson Area Genealogical & Heritage Society (TAGHS). They still need photographs of businesses, churches, schools, community events, occupations and interesting personalities to go into the book.

If you have, or know who has, any old Timpson photographs, please contact TAGHS by calling (936) 243-3500 or Tempie Pike at (936) 254-3577. Each photo will include the name of who furnished it for the book. You can send photos to TAGHS, P.O. Box 726, Timpson, TX 75975. They will be scanned and returned in about two weeks.

“About Timpson” will join others that have been published about Nacogdoches, Carthage, Tyler, etc. by Arcadia Publishing. They each sell for $21.99. Help make “About Timpson” possible.

Hot Tamale Fundraiser - September 2, 2010

Timpson United Pentecostal Church is taking orders for delicious "Zwolle Hot Tamales" from Zwolle, La.. We will deliver tamales or you can pick up on Sept. 16th & 17th... We will offer delivery to Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison,Carthage & Nacogdoches and Surrounding Areas.... Tamales are available in HOT & MILD... Tamales are $9 dozen..
**All proceeds from sales will go towards our church building/remodeling fund....**

Pastor: Troy Jordan
Call and reserve yours today...
Nancy @ 591-4729 or Bro. Jordan 332-6957
Thanks so much... May God richly bless you..

NARFE to Meet - September 6, 2010
Submitted by Elaine Bailey

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Toledo Bend Chapter 1764, will meet Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at the Royal Buffett, 902 Hurst Street, Center, Texas at 11:30am for lunch followed by a business meeting at 12:00 noon. All Active and Retired Federal Employees are encouraged to attend the meeting.

Southern Christian Writer's Club - August 30, 2010
Submitted by Marcella Simmons

The Southern Christian Writer's Club Meets every 4th Tuesday of each month 4:30-6:30 p.m. Located at the Calvary Abundant Life Tabernacle on the corner of Bethel Rd. & Hwy.84 East in Logansport. Our mission is to help and encourage writers share their love of Jesus with others through publishing. We encourage writers in both religious and secular writing to attend our meetings. You may attend any one of our writing groups. Membership is $20 a year per group.

For more information about each of the groups please contact Marcella Simmons, Organizer at 318-697-5649 or email at marcies04@bellsouth.net

Ark-La-Tex Writer's Circle
www.arklatexwriterscircle.com
Meets every first Saturday of each month 4:00-6:00p

Sisterhood of Traveling Writers
www.sisterhoodtravelwriters.com
Meets every second Saturday of each month 4:00-6:00p

Southern Louisiana/Texas Youth Writer's Club
www.latexyouthwritersclub.homestead.com
Meets every first Tuesday of each month 4:30-6:00p - for students ages 11- 18 years old.

Southern Christian Writer's Club
www.southernchristianwriters.homestead.com
Meets every 4th Tuesday of each month 4:30-6:30pm

Ark-La-Tex Writers Circle to hold Monthly Meeting - August 26, 2010
Submitted by Marcella Simmons

ALTWC (Ark-La-Tex Writers Circle) meets once a month at the Calvary Abundant Life Tabernacle on the corner of Bethel Rd. & Hwy 84 East in Logansport, LA every first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. *(It’s right across from the dumpsters).

We encourage visitors and members to bring something they have written (no more than 3 pages/double-spaced or no more than 3 poems) to be read and critiqued by the group.

We will have contests periodically. Each month we will have a flash fiction 10 minute writing time during the meeting and a round robin reading time where everyone reads their work.

Membership is $20 per year—your first 2 visits are free. Students 13 and older may attend the meetings for free.