News in Brief

Volunteers sought
Caring Hearts Hospice is seeking volunteers to share smiles, presence and encouragement. It may be the ministry of love you have been seeking. For information call office manager Mary Adams at (903) 887-4788.

Fish Fry Fridays
The Knights of Columbus Council 8806 is hosting its third annual fish fry events from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, March 19 and 26, at St. Jude Catholic Church on Luther Lane, GBC. Proceeds benefit local, state, national and worldwide charities.

Computer classes
Tri-County Library is presenting two classes each week, “Introduction to Computers,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday and Thursday. The library is located at 132 E. Market Street. Must come in to sign up. For information call (903) 887-9622.

KHS project graduation
Kemp Seniors Project Graduation 2010 is hosting a rummage sale Sunday through Monday, March 14-22, at 17940 State Highway 274, Kemp.

Rootseekers to meet
The Rootseekers Genealogy Society meets at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, at Tri-County Library. Speaker is Betty Foster. Meetings are open to the public. From 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, someone will be at the library in the genealogy room to assist in research.

CCL Women’s Club
The Cedar Creek Lake Women’s Club executive board meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, Seven Points.

Senior Game Day
Senior Game Day is set begin at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Brawner Hall, GBC. Guest speaker is Raymond Neal of Bridgeway Health Services. There will be games, the March birthday cake and some refreshments. Will also appreciate favorite refreshments brought by seniors. For information call city hall at (903) 887-1087.

Alzheimer’s Group
The Greater Cedar Creek Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18 (third Thursday), at 256 Harbor Drive, GBC. For information call Bill Shaw at (903) 887-4789 or (214) 952-8347 or Dorothy Keefe at (903)880-9893.

Kemp Band garage sale
The Kemp Band Boosters are currently accepting garage sale item donations for its benefit sale Thursday through Saturday, March 18-20. Funds earned benefit the band programs. For information or to donate, call Bobbie Jo Taylor at (214) 202-2381 or Melissa Day at (214) 686-2346.

Pet shelter contest
The Humane Society at Cedar Creek Lake is vying for up to $10,000 in prize money by acquiring votes in the Pet Finder Shelter Contest. Vote every day and just follow the directions at www.TheAnimalRescueSite.com.     

Free skating
The Cedar Creek Bible Church is hosting free skating from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Friday in March for children ages 4 through sixth grade. The church is located on SH 274, a mile north of Seven Points traffic light. Free refreshments, games and skits. For information call (903) 432-2175.

Lake Area Democrats
The Lake Area Democrats meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, Seven Points. For information call James Pollock at (903) 432-2802.

Senior citizens dance
The Southeast Kaufman Senior Citizens Center is sponsoring a covered dish dance with live country music from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at the Center, 300 N. Dallas, Kemp. All ages welcome.

Sarah Maples DAR
The Sarah Maples Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, at The Library at Cedar Creek Lake. Speaker is Marilyn May on “Conservation.”

CC Library benefit
The CC Literary Club is sponsoring a bridge and luncheon benefit for The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, Seven Points. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, at the Cedar Creek United Methodist Church, at Will White Road and Old Indian Trail, Tool. To register or for information, call Jeanie Hulsey at (903) 432-3341 or Claudett Allsup at (903) 432-3545.

AL stew & cornbread
The American Legion Post 310 Auxiliary is serving stew and cornbread from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 19. Funds raised go toward the scholarship program benefitting two lake area students in the spring.

Kids Make-N-Take
Kids ages 4-12 can Make-N-Take their own T-shirt and take it home, hosted by The Library at Cedar Creek Lake, from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 19. To register call (903) 432-4185.

Baptist Quilt Show
Calvary Baptist Church is hosting its sixth annual Quilt Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 19-20. A tea room featuring homemade desserts, tea and coffee will provide a place to rest. For information call Erlene Ball at (903) 498-5083 or Darlene Frankum at (903) 498-6067.

Methodist garage sale
The First United Methodist Church of Mabank is hosting its fifth annual garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, rain or shine, located at 501 South Third Street (SH 198).

Tool Trash-Off
The annual Trash-Off for the city of Tool starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at the city’s maintenance barn, corner of Sunset and Tool Drive. Bring ID, such as a driver’s license, utility bill or voter registration card. Not accepting paint, Freon, tires, roofing material, hazardous items and carpet. For information call city hall at (903) 432-3522.

AL corned beef benefit
The American Legion Post 310 is hosting a corned beef and cabbage supper, with fixings and dessert, from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20, until the pot runs empty. Proceeds benefit the spring Auxiliary Scholarship fund.

Garvin fund-raiser
The Kemp Municipal Police Association is hosting a benefit spaghetti dinner fund-raiser for Officer Kenneth L. Garvin from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Chambless Feed Store, Kemp. Garvin, a veteran Kaufman County police officer, has had recent health problems. The KMPA fund-raiser benefits his medical expenses until he returns to work. For information call Dorothy Locklin at (903) 275-1581.

CCL Women’s Club
The Cedar Creek Lake Women’s Club meets at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, at the Cedar Creek Country Club. Nancy Ashley presents “The Unknown Tennessee Williams.”

TVCC sign language
Trinity Valley Community College’s Community Services Department is offering a sign language class from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting March 23 through May 6, on the Athens campus.
For information call (903) 675-6212 or visit www.tvcc.edu/communityservices.

Cancer/end of life care
Trinity Valley Community College’s Community Services and Hospice of Cedar Creek Lake are sponsoring a live teleconference titled “Cancer and End of Life Care” from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in the Cafeteria Conference Room on the TVCC Athens campus. For information call (903) 675-6212.

Band garage sale
The second annual Mabank Band flea market garage sale is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in front of Mabank Junior High School.

Largest pecan tree
Kaufman County Urban Forester seeks the largest pecan tree in the county. Nominations close Monday, April 5. The tree must be located in Kaufman County. Send in name, phone number, address, picture and measurements taken at 4.5 feet from the ground or where stems start to split. Mail to KC Urban Forester Pam Corder, P.O. Box 43, Rosser, TX 75157. For information call (469) 285-3370 or e-mail pcorder@kaufmancounty.net.

Tri-County tax service
Free income tax help at Tri-County Library. Call Tri-County Library at (903) 887-9622, and leave your name and phone number to make an appointment with Peggy Rogers, Vita, and retired from the IRS.

Free income tax service
The AARP is offering free income tax assistance by volunteers through Wednesday, April 14, at the following locations: from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays at The Library at Cedar Creek Lake in Seven Points, from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Senior Citizens Center, 503 North Terry Street, Malakoff, and from 8 a.m. to noon Fridays at the HC Senior Center, Athens.

Meals on Wheels drivers
The Kemp Senior Citizens Center is in desperate need of volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels. The Kemp route takes only about 20 minutes.
For information or to volunteer, call site manager Lisa Stinnett at (903) 498-4046.

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