COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OVER 40 DANCE Friday, March 20

The West Over 40 Dance will begin at 7 p.m. at the West Fraternal Hall, 1000 N. I-35 in West. Music will be by Jerry Haisler and his band. Admission is $6. Call Jacque Beavers at (254) 716-5266.

COOLIDGE MOVIE NIGHT Saturday, March 21

The public is invited to Movie Night at First United Methodist Church in Coolidge. The movie "Fireproof" will begin at 6:30 p.m. The movies is about love and relationships. Join us for fun, fellowship and snacks. Transportation available by calling (254) 786-4981.

SPAGHETTI IN SHILOH Saturday, March 21

Spur of the Moment will perform beginning at 6 p.m. at the Shiloh Community Center, located off Highway on LCR 433. A spaghetti dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and will include garlic bread, a drink and dessert. The cost is $5 per plate and donations will be appreciated. The evening's events also include a dessert auction. Proceeds will be used for building maintenance. Call (254) 562-3060 for more information.

ART LEAGUE MEETING Saturday, March 21

The Freestone County Art League will meet at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall Building, 1001 N. 8th Avenue in Teague, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will be an art demo by artist Rhonda Lawson of Midlothian. She is a native Texan who has had a passion for art since early childhood. Her work has won awards and been recognized in school, community and premier art exhibits. The meeting is open to the public and members are encouraged to bring guests. Hostesses will be Nancy Barnes, Helen White and Kathryn Davis. Refreshments will be served.

SINGLES DANCE Sunday, March 22

The Mexia Chapter of the Texas Association of Single Adults will sponsor a singles dance from 6-10 p.m. at the Hewitt VFW, located at 725 Sun Valley Blvd., exit 328 off I-35. The Johnny Bradshaw Band will perform. No shorts or halter tops. Must be at least 21. Call (254) 375-2388 for more information.

LMC DIRECTORS Tuesday, March 24

The board of directors of the South Limestone Hospital District will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the Limestone Medical Center Conference Room at 701 McClintic in Groesbeck.

3-NIGHT REVIVAL March 25-27

Greater Grace Tabernacle COGIC, located at 610 Sabine in Groesbeck, will have a three-night revival beginning at 7 p.m. each night. The revival will be conducted by Pastor James Lucas and Patsy Lucas.

CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE Saturday, March 28

Groesbeck's Spring Citywide Garage Sale will be held all over town in both the business and residential parts of town. A list of garage sales will be published in the Journal the week of the event. To get on this list, call (254) 729-3894 or (254) 729- 5103. The list of garage sales and a map of the city will be available at businesses around town on Friday, March 27.

ARTS & CRAFTS Saturday, March 28

Groesbeck's Spring Arts & Crafts Show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Groesbeck Civic Center. The deadline for reserving booth space is March 13. To reserve a spot, call (254) 729-3894.

SENIOR PARENT MEETING Tuesday, March 31

There will be Groesbeck High School senior parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Mi Rancho to discuss Project Graduation. Parents of all GHS seniors are invited to attend. Seniors are reminded to turn in three or four favorite photos for the senior slide show to Mrs. Waller by April 15. These photos can be from baby to present day.

SPRING TRAIL RIDE April 3-6

Old Fort Parker will host its annual Spring Trail Ride at the fort.

EASTER PAGEANT April 3-5

First Baptist Church in Mexia will present its annual pageant at 7 p.m. each night. There also will be a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee performance. Tickets are free. Call the church office at (254) 562-5576.

QUIT SHAVING April 13 to May 1 Wanted: Men who despise shaving everyday. A $100 reward will be presented during the Coolidge Mesquite Tree Festival on May 1 for the best beard grown between April 13 and May 1. The award will be presented at 7:30 p.m. during the Variety Show held at the Coolidge Civic Center. Sign up for the beard contest from 5-7 p.m. April 13 at the Coolidge Senior Citizens Center. There will be a $5 entry fee. LIMESTONE COUNTY FAIR April 15-20 The Limestone County Fair and Youth Livestock Show will be held at the new Show Barn on Longbridge Road in Groesbeck. RIVER CLEANUP Saturday, April 25

Volunteers are needed to help clean the Navasota River between the Confederate Reunion Grounds and Fort Parker State Park. This will be the route of the new Limestone Bluffs on the Navasota Paddling trail. Churches, businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to help remove trash and debris from the river. Call Sharon Barnes at (254) 729- 5375.

PADDLING TRAIL Saturday, May 2 The Limestone Bluffs on the Navasota Paddling Trail will officially launch. The 5.18-mile trail will link the Confederate Reunion Grounds and Fort Parker State Park. Call Sharon Barnes at (254) 729-5375. GROESBECK CAR SHOW Saturday, May 2

The 11th annual Groesbeck Car Show is sponsored by the Groesbeck Lions Club. Activities will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at City Park. Awards in various classes will be presented at 3:30 p.m. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 entries. For additional information, call Cody Campbell at (254) 747-1530.

LITTLE OLYMPICS Tuesday, May 5

The Groesbeck Little Olympics will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Groesbeck Stadium. More details will be announced in upcoming weeks.

MRS. MACKEY'S STORYTIME Every Thursday

Join the fun with Storytime and
crafts from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at
Maffett Memorial Library, 601 W.
Yeagua.

GROESBECK LIONS CLUB Every Wednesday

The Groesbeck Lions Club meets Wednesdays at noon at Mi Rancho in Groesbeck. Anyone interested in joining the group is welcome to attend. Call Jan Bohls at (254) 587-2259 for more information.

GROESBECK REBUILDS AMERICA

The group meets on the first ........March 16-22, 2009 Wednesday of each month at Mi Rancho and the third Wednesday of each month in the Farmers State Bank Community Room. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and the public is invited.

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