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].

DEC. 4

A Dec. 4 “Christmas & Cuff” Golf Scramble hosted by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at Chero-kee Ranch Golf Club in Jacksonville will raise funds for training safety equipment for the department. The 4-man scramble begins with 7 a.m. registration, followed by 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. For more in-formation, contact CCSO Captain Logan Smith, 903-747-5995.

Registration for this year’s Jacksonville Jingle Jog is from 7:30-8:30 a.m., with a kids’ dash, fun run and 5K event to commence at 9 a.m. at CRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Jacksonville. The family-oriented event is open to all. Packet pick-up is from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at the hospital’s fitness cen-ter. While there is no entry fee for the kids’ dash, a $20 fee is assessed for an untimed 5K event and $25 for a 5K timed event. For more information, visit CHRISTUStmf.org/JingleJog

Jacksonville ISD is hosting free COVID-19 vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, at the John Alexander Gymnasium, 811 Farnsworth St. at the former Lon Morris College campus. The event is for those ages five and older, with individuals registering in person at the site. First, second and booster shots will be available. Masks required.

Cherokee Craft & Trade Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, in downtown Jack-sonville, at the corner of Main and U.S. Highway 79. For details, contact Kim Felt, kimfelt94eicloud.com

This year’s Gallatin Christmas parade begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, with line-up slated for noon at the community center. Anyone wanting to be in the parade is welcome. There will be a reception at the fire station after the parade.

Come decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elves, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Lake Striker Resort, 18560 CR 1256 in Reklaw. Registration begins Nov. 1 for the free event, call 281-703-3739 or 903-854-2404. Open to children ages 3 and older; the event is free, but attendees are asked to donate a new, unwrapped toy for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Santa also will be in attendance, so bring your camera for photos!

DEC. 6

Lone Star Legal aid will offer legal services to seniors ages 60 and over, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Rusk Public Library. An attorney and paralegal will be on site to answer questions. To set up an appointment, call 800-354-1889, ext. 1574, or show up at the library.

DEC. 6-8

Cornerstone Baptist Church will host a Bethlehem “Miracle City” walk-thru, from 6-8 p.m. nightly, Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 6-8, at the 1720 S. Bolton St. church in Jacksonville.

DEC. 7

The Rusk Christmas parade begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in downtown Rusk.

DEC. 9

The Troup Christmas parade begins at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9, in the city’s downtown.

DEC. 10

The Butterfly Barn will host a Flannel & Fizz Christmas party, from 3-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, at 664 N. Bolton St. in Jacksonville. Special guest Clinton Alford will be performing from 6-9 p.m. RSVP to 903-539-7335 by Sunday, Dec. 5.

DEC. 11

Cherokee County Stock Show and Exposition Inc. has teamed up Cherokee County’s Trail to Christ Cowboy Church for a Saturday Dec. 11 jackpot fundraiser, held immediately following a validation. Check in from 9-11 a.m. Saturday morning, with show starting at noon. Two rings, fee is $25 per entry. Categories are for beef, market goat & lamb, swine. Proceeds benefit the CCJLS scholarship pro-gram. Contact Ward McCown for more information, 903-787-2244.

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.

DEC. 13

The Alto Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, with line up starting at 5 p.m. at the Alto Missionary Baptist Church parking lot on Hwy. 294. The event is sponsored by the local Lions Club.

DEC. 13-14

Cherokee Civic Theatre will host auditions 7 p.m. nightly, Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 13-14, for the play “Mamaw,” written and directed by local resident Minette Bryant.

DEC. 14

Rusk Band Boosters will host a chicken spaghetti fundraising dinner, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Rusk Junior High Cafeteria. $10 plates feature chicken spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, sal-ad, drink and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Rusk Eagle Band.

DEC. 16

Military Veteran Peer Network will host a Dec. 16 ladies night event, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Vet Resource House at 804 S. Main St. in Jacksonville. Free Mary Kay make-overs will be offered by Jessica, with music, snacks and games. RSVP to Angela Erickson, [email protected] or call/text to 940-206-4519.

Troup bands will host their 2021 holiday concert, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Troup High School auditorium.

DEC. 18

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be present from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 18, at The Clothes Clos-et& More, 314 S. Main St.

Locally, Wreaths Across America will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Jarratt Cemetery. Vol-unteers and wreath sponsors needed. Contact Laura Mullenax, 903-245-8966.

DEC. 19

Rusk’s First United Methodist Church will host a 4 p.m. Blue Christmas service on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 255 S. Henderson St. The service is for those who are carrying pain, hurt or loss during the holiday sea-son.