On Golden Pond' opens Friday night

"On Golden Pond," the Cherokee Civic Theatre's upcoming production will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24 and 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at the theater in downtown Rusk. Cast members include in front from left, Dan Trent, Minette Satterwhite Trent and Castanga George Elledge; in back, T.J. Marquez, Mathew Pyle and PO Ford. PHOTO: PENNY REYNOLDS

The Cherokee Civic Theatre will present "On Golden Pond" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23- 24 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25.

Tickets can be purchased at the Cherokee Theater, 116 West 5th Street, Rusk, or call (903) 683-2131.

"We have been working long hours to get ready for the opening night," said Director Don Parsons. " I'm so blessed to have such a dedicated cast. Not only do they work hard, they've become family. I know the public will enjoy this play as much as I have enjoyed working with each and every one of the cast members."

Even though this is the love story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, the public needs to know that the play is rated PG for some words that had to be left in the story.

Cherokee Civic Theatre is a non-profit organization with more than 30 years of dedication to the arts. On Saturday, Feb. 25, members Girl Scout Troop 139 of Rusk and Alto will sell refreshments of Girl Scout cookies, coffee and soda during the intermission of Cherokee Civic Theatre's performance of On Golden Pond .

Intermission will be at approximately 3-4 p.m.

The troop is raising funds for two overnight camping activities this spring. They are also accepting donations help send cookies to their adopted Army troop in Iraq.