The Ellis County Press: Community Calendar Community Calendar ================================================================================ Editor on 05/28/2009 13:42:00 All calendar items submitted will run as space permits. Ellis County June 4 - 7 Lone Star Single Sams monthly camp out The Lone Star Single Sams, a club for single RV owners, will be having their monthly camp out June 4 - 7 at Staway RV Ranch on Hwy 31 between Murchinson and Brownsboro. For more information call 254-623-4212 or 972- 724- 4824. Visitors are welcome. Navy and Marine Corps shipmates Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505, 260-486-2221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern or e-mail: hope4391@comcast.net. Sept. 30 - Oct. 3 USS Columbus Reunion The shipmates from the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12/SSN-762 Reunion will be held from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3 at the Holiday Inn Select in Nashville, Tenn. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505, 260-486-2221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern or email: hope4391@comcast.net. Ennis Tuesday, June 2 Sunbeam Club to meet The Sunbeam Club will meet at the Ennis IHOP for food, fun and fellowship on Tuesday, June 2. The whistle will blow at 11:30 a.m. for all railroaders both active and retired, family members and friends of railroaders and for those who love trains and would like to share with some real railroaders. Ferris Saturday, May 30 A night of Legacy A night of Legacy Remembering Ferris, the flats, Dunbar and embracing our past will be held Saturday, May 30 at 5 p.m. For more information please stop by The Seed of Abraham on Church St. or call Tracey Sneed at 214-584-7101 or Chairman Ed Jones at 972-754-4943. Saturday, June 20 Ferris Juneteenth Ferris Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information please stop by The Seed of Abraham on Church St. or call Tracey Sneed at 214-584-7101 or Chairman Ed Jones at 972-754-4943. Palmer May 28 First UMC Mothers Day Out First United Methodist Church of Palmer will be having registration for fall Mothers Day Out every Tuesday and Thursday for the month of May. Every Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (plus a garage sale) on the corner of FM 813 and FM 878. Maypearl Saturday, May 23 Kite Flying and Liars Contests Jackson Hole Texas is holding a Kite Flying and Liars Contest on Saturday, May 23. There will be kites for sale at JHT plus a washers and horse shoes, cow pasture pool, chewing tobacco spitting, cowboy poetry contest, dominoes and open mike and campfire concert. The gates will be open Friday afternoon for campers. Its $5 a car at the gate and $10 a campsite. Located 3 miles North of Maypearl off FM 157 and Ozro Road. See us at www.JacksonHoleTexas.com. Saturday, June 20 Jackson Hole Texas event to reschedule Due to wet weather and the Swine Flu the Gospel Music Festival will be reschedule from May 2 to June 20. Please visit www.JacksonHoleTex as.com for more events. Red Oak Every Wednesday Red Oak Public Library holds Story Time The Red Oak Public Library will hold Story Time every Wednesday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 28 Dog behavior class The Education Committee of the Ellis County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ECSPCA) is offering a dog behavior class, "Why does my do that; and what can I do about it?" on Thursday, May 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Red Oak located at 400 W. Red Oak Rd. This class if for humans only, the instructor will have a dog to demonstrate some training techniques and dog behavior. The class is free, but donations towards the programs of the Education Committee will be accepted. For directions to the church, go to www.fumcro.org. If you want more information contact Leanne Brindle at lee.brindle@gmail.com. Business After Hours There will be a Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. hosted by Prosperity Bank. Saturday, May 30 Golf tournament The Red Oak Lions Club will be holding a golf tournament. June 15-19 Vacation Bible School Eastridge Baptist Church will be having a Vacation Bible School for children age four years through completed sixth grade from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The church is located at 732 E. Ovilla Rd. in Red Oak. For further info, call 972-617-2338. Waxahachie Friday afternoons Games at Sims Library For several years, Sims Library has offered chess on Friday afternoons for area youth. They are now adding different games to this fun time at the library. Along with chess and checkers, participants will be able to play Sorry, Uno, Skip-bo and Boggle. If you have a favorite game, bring it along. Ages 10 and under play from 3 to 4 p.m. and ages 11-18 play from 4 to 5 p.m. every Friday afternoon. Tuesday, June 2 Starting a small business The Navarro College Small Business Development Center will sponsor a free workshop on How to Start a Small Business on Tuesday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, located at 102 YMCA Drive. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at 972-923-6425 or email sbdc@navarrocolle ge.edu. Wednesday, June 3 Junior Teens to design Flip Flop design Junior teens, ages 11-12, are designing their own flip flops on Wednesday, June 6 from 4 to 5 p.m. Be as creative as you want while you decorate your unique flip flops. Boys can make a pair for their mothers or create a design just for you. Bring a pair of inexpensive flip flops since we dont know your size. What a great way to celebrate the last week of school! Saturday, June 6 Teen Movie Saturday Teen Movie Saturday at Sims Library is Saturday, June 6 from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m. in the library meeting room. This months movie stars Kevin James, Jayme Mays and Keir ODonnell. Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful father who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. He has always wanted to be a cop but has remained stuck in his current job. One day when a gang of organized criminals place the mall under siege and take hostages, Paul remains inside and tries to thwart the group to hilarious results in this comedy. Join us for popcorn and a movie at the library. Those attending will receive a free movie pass to Buffalo Creek Theater. Wednesday, June 10 Mosaic Madness for Teens Mosaic Madness is coming to Sims Library on Wednesday, June 10 from 4 to 5 p.m. for teens ages 13-18. They are bringing a project just for you. Come and be a part of the summer fun at Sims Library. Thursday, June 11 Gaming at the library Sims Library presents "Gaming at the Library" for ages 11-18 on Thursday, June 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the librarys meeting room. Video games at the library? You bet! Test your skills on Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. Come play with old friends or make new ones. Bring your own controls if you like. Wednesday, June 17 Mosaic Madness for Junior Teens Junior Teens, ages 11-12, will make a mosaic project on Wednesday, June 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. Mosaic Madness is coming to Sims Library bringing a project just for you. All supplies are provided. Just bring yourself. Come see what is happening at the library this summer. Thursday, June 18 Teen Book Club Teen Book Club, ages 11-18, at Sims Library is Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Teen Room located upstairs next to the Lyceum. This month we are discussing "Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment" by James Patterson. Wednesday, June 24 Flip flop decorating Teens, ages 13-18, are decorated flip flops on Wednesday, June 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Sims Library. Create your own unique design to personalize your flip flops. Boys can make a pair for their mothers or create a design just for you. Bring a pair of inexpensive flip flops, since we dont know your size. Come and see what the library is all about. Tuesday, June 23 The Texas Roadmap: Writing a Winning Business Plan The Navarro College Small Business Develoment Center will sponsor a session on Writing a Winning Business Plan at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce, located at 102 YMCA Drive. Cost of the workshop is $20 and is for anyone wishing to start a business or already in business. Pre-registration is required, as seating is limited. To register, call the Navarro College SBDC at 972-923-6425 or email sbdc@navarrocollege.edu.