May

Community Activities

Fill the boot this Saturday

Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department firemen will be out in force on this Saturday, May 4, at Brookshire's in Whitehouse to "fill the boot" for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This drive will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Proceeds will be used to help send children with this disease to summer camps and for providing wheel chairs and other medical equipment to those MD victims who couldn't otherwise afford them.

Third annual butterfly release May 20

The Compassionate Friends of Tyler 3rd Annual Live Butterfly Release will be held May 20, 2006 at First Baptist Church, South Campus (off FM 2813) beginning at 1 p.m. Live butterflies will be released in memory of all children. The Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents and families who have experienced the death of a child. Call 903-258-2547 or email at info@TylerTCF.org for additional information and to have your child's name and picture included.

ET genealogical society meets May 13

The East Texas Genealogical Society will hold it regular monthly meeting on Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at the Tyler Public Library in the Taylor Auditorium. Carol Taylor will present a program 18th and 19th century funeral practices. Approximately 30 minutes after the regular program and refreshments, the Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will meet with Debbie Parker Wayne presenting a program on Computer Folder Customization. ETGS meeting are free and open to the public. For more information about ETGS, contact Scott Fitzgerald, publicity director at scottfitzgerald@tyler.net or call (903) 597-7865 or (903) 592-6576.

TGHS meeting on May 20

Troup Genealogical/Historical will meet Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at the Troup library. James Garrett will present a program on Cornelius Green (the Tamale Man) and will display a replica of his tamale cart. The public is invited to attend.

Henry Marsh Bell Lodge meeting on May 15

Henry Marsh Bell Lodge #1371 will meet Monday, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the lodge for the regular stated meeting. All Masonic brothers are welcome to attend.

Vietnam Veterans of America meet May 18

Vietnam Veterans of America, Tyler Chapter, will meet Thursdat, May 18, at 7 p.m. at Golden Corral in Tyler. All veterans are welcome to attend. For information, call Robbie at 903-876-4935.

Karing Kitchen

The Karing Kitchen offers free hot meals to anyone in need on Monday evenings from 6-7 p.m. The Karing Kitchen is sponsored by five Tyler Churches of Christ and is located at 420 W. Erwin in the fellowship building of West Erwin Church of Christ. For information, call 903-592-0809.

Troup American Legion activities

Troup American Legion has Steak Night every Friday at 6 p.m. Bring your own steak. Steak fixins' are $3. Hamburger Night is every Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

Henry's Chapel Cemetery memorial service

The annual memorial service at Henry's Chapel Cemetery is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, at 11 a.m., according to M. J. Florence, association chairman. The Rev. Tolbert Dill, pastor of Henry's Chapel, will speak at the service. Special music will be provided by the Don Gray family. Following the service, a covered dish luncheon will be enjoyed in the fellowship hall. Henry's Chapel is located six miles east of Troup on FM 13.

Union Grove Cemetery Memorial Day service

Union Grove Cemetery is having their annual Memorial Day Service May 28. The business meeting starts at 10:30 a.m., the worship service starts at 11 a.m., and lunch starts at noon. David B. Toole is chairperson. Committee members are Maxine Childress, Fred Head, and Volet Landrum.

Whitehouse Athletic Booster Club meeting

Whitehouse Athletic Boosters will meet Mondat, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the WHS commons area.

Troup Elementary performance of "Annie, Jr."

Troup Elementary School presents "Annie, Jr., tonight (May 11) in the Troup High School Auditorium beginning at 6:30 p.m.

WHS band concert Monday

The Whitehouse High School Concert and Symphonic bands will present their Annual Spring Band Concert on Monday, May 15, beginning at 7 p.m. at the high school. The public is invited.

WHS and WJHS choirs in concert Tuesday

The choirs of Whitehouse High School and Whitehouse Junior High School will perform in concert on Tuesday, May 16, beginning at 7 p.m. in the WHS Auditorium.

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