What’s Happening in Cherokee County

The Cherokeean Herald welcomes announcements for publication in our weekly edition. Please submit calendar information by noon Friday for publication in the following Wednesday’s edition of our paper. Send information to [email protected].

JULY 10

Rusk Youth Sports Association to host a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Rusk KOA Holiday on FM 343 East in Rusk. Domino and cornhole tournaments are planned – entry fees are $5 for each event – as is a silent auction featuring numerous donated items. Concession stands will be set up, as are a bake sale, Kona Ice and a dunking booth – come dunk Monica Fisher!

Registration for the Jacksonville Tribe Youth Sports program Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bowens Temple Church, 308 N. Bolton St., Jacksonville for the following age groups: Flag, ages 4 to 6, $85 fee; freshmen, ages 7 and 8, $150; sophomore, ages 9 and 10, $150; junior, ages 11 and 12, $150. Participants must provide a birth certificate, a recent photo and a physical form/wellness check. Practice begins July 26, with time and location to be announced. For more information, contact Derrick at 903-284-1793, or email [email protected]

JULY 11-14

The River Church in Alto will host “Fresh Outpouring,” 6:30 p.m. nightly, July 11-14, with Dr. Andrew J. Willis, Pastor Shules Hersh and Pastor Reginal Dees presenting the event.

JULY 14

A July 14 adolescent first-dose COVID vaccination clinic at the Jacksonville Public Library, 526 E. Commerce St., is open to youths ages 12-17. The clinic is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with no appointment necessary. To learn more, contact the Cherokee County Public Health Department, 903-586-6191, ext. 11 or ext. 12.

JULY 15

Free Military Family Bowling Nights! The 3rd Thursday of each month at the Palestine Bowling Center, 1551 E. Palestine Ave, from 6 – 9 p.m. Contact Bradley Erickson 903-721-2078 for more information.

THROUGH JULY 15

The Military Veteran Peer Network Cherokee and Anderson County will host a July 16 drawing for a Ruger Max 9, tickets sold through July 15, at Cherokee Parcel Post and For the Love of Nutrition, both in downtown Rusk. Tickets are $10 each, with proceeds benefitting local veterans. The prize also comes with a box of ammo, both of which have been donated by Cherokee Tactical. To learn more, call 903-721-2078.

JULY 17

A school supply drive for Alto ISD students will be held from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, July 17, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.

JULY 18

Falvey Methodist Church of Alto will celebrate Confirmation Sunday, July 18, with baptisms during services. A potluck reception will follow.

JULY 22

A free East Texas Horticultural field day, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, Thursday, July 22.

THROUGH JULY 27

The Rusk Public Library will host its annual summer reading program – themed “Tales and Tails” for the 2021 event – every Tuesday from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., June 8 to July 27, with events at various locations throughout the city. To learn more, contact library staff at 903-683-5916.

JULY 27-28

Cherokee Civic Theatre will hold auditions for the play “Little Women,” and are seeking to fill three male roles and 11 female roles, ages 13 and older. Auditions at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 27-28, at the 157 W. 5th St. theatre. The play’s script is an adaptation by Scott Davidson from the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, and is a condensed version of the original story line.

JULY 31

Spend a day with Santa at the Rusk KOA Holiday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Visitors can enjoy a meal, pose for pictures, swim and ride pedal cars. Cost is $40 for a family VIP pass for four, or $15 individual VIP pass. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-july-at-rusk-koa-holiday-tickets-158922243709. For more information, email [email protected].

THROUGH AUG. 8

Falvey Methodist Church of Alto will host a school supply drive benefiting Wells ISD students. A donation box will be set up through Aug. 8 at the church.

AUG. 22

A fellowship potluck luncheon will follow the Aug. 22 Sunday service at Falvey Methodist Church in Alto.

SEPT. 11

The Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, at 707 College Ave. in Jacksonville.

OCT. 9

The Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, at 707 College Ave. in Jacksonville.

NOV. 13

The Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at 707 College Ave. in Jacksonville.

DEC. 11

The Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, at 707 College Ave. in Jacksonville.