Calendar of Easter events
Rusk's annual egg hunt

is April 7

The annual Rusk Easter Egg hunt sponsored by Brookshires Bros. and the Kiwanis Club is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at Jim Hogg Park.

All children from toddler age through the third grade are invited to participate.

Annual Easter fund raiser

will be noon April 8

The Sacul Volunteer Fire Department annual Easter fund raiser will consist of lunch with ham, dressing, veggies, dessert and drink. The lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8 at the Community Center, State Highway 204 in Sacul.

Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. An Easter egg hunt is planned for the children at 2 p.m.

George W. Bradford reunion planned April 6

An all-school George W. Bradford High School reunion is planned for 11 a.m. Good Friday, April 6, at the Cherokee County Informer office. All former faculty and students are invited.

"I am thanking all in advance for their cooperation and patience in getting this reunion together," said Helen Colston Boston of Longview, who serves as the reunion president.

Wells's sunrise service

planned 7 a.m. April 8

A sunrise community service is planned for 7 a.m. Sunday, April 8, at the pavilion at the Wells Cemetery, with Calvary Baptist Church, Falvey Methodist Church and other community churches sharing the service. The public is invited to attend.

Holy week services

planned

Rusk churches have scheduled Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services during this year's holy week observance.

Maundy Thursday services are planned for First Presbyterian Church at noon and First United Methodist Church at 6 p.m.

Good Friday services will include 12:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church and 7 p.m. at River of Life Church.

Jacksonville sunrise service begins at 6:30 a.m.

The annual Jacksonville Ministerial Alliance Easter Sunday service will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Love's Lookout, U.S. Highway 69 N.

The Rev. Zetra Hill will deliver the Easter message.

Bettye Turney will present a trumpet accompaniment. Those attending are asked to bring their own lawn chair.

In the event of rain the service will be held in the Norman Activity Center, 526 E. Commerce St., Jacksonville.

For additional information call (903) 586-4538.