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Around Town
Following is a list of events happening around the community of Kaufman:
Warsaw Homecoming
The Warsaw homecoming will begin at 10 a.m. June 1 at the Warsaw Community Center. Bring a covered dish for community luncheon. Call Peggy Clearman Davis at 972-932-6387.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based, 12-step recovery program, meets every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Victory Church, Hwy. 34 in Scurry near the Scurry/Gastonia water tower. For more information, call Call 972-452-3751 or 972-452-3733.
Dinner Auction
First Assembly of God is having a Silent Auction and Dinner from 5-7 p.m. May 17 at 3401 S. Houston St., Kaufman. 972-932-3826
Grief Support
Kaufman County Area Grief Support Group, for anyone who has lost a loved one, meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Lakes Regional MHMR, 400 State Hwy. 34 in Kaufman. For further information, call Cheryl at 214-738-2375 and Michele at 972-965-6291.
Diabetes Support
A free diabetes support group will meet at 10 a.m. May 17 in the community room at Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman. Dr. Larry Tarrant, O.D., will discuss “Vision and Diabetes.”
Free Screening
CVS/pharmacy, 102 E. Mulberry St. in Kaufman, will be holding free glucose and body composition screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27.
Co-Ed Softball
The Kaufman annual Park and Recreation Adult Co-Ed Softball Tournament is scheduled for June 14. Entry fee is $200 per team. Deadline to turn in registration form and fee is May 14. Late registrations will be charge an additional $25. First, second and third place teams will receive trophies while first and second place teams also will receive t-shirts. Registration forms may be picked up at either Kaufman City Hall or The Kaufman Herald. Contact Lisa Miles at 214-769-7471 or Scott Andrews at 214-543-6576.
Master Composters
A master composter class will be held May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 405 N. Adelaide St. in Terrell. Class fee is $30 for Kaufman County Environmental Co-op members and $35 for non-members. Fee covers instruction, training materials and lunch. Call 972-524-0007 for registration.
Open House
An Open House and ribbon cutting for Agrilife (formally Texas Cooperative Extension Service), 2471 N. State Hwy. 34 in Kaufman, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30. The ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m.
Garage Sale
The annual Greater Kaufman Rotary Club Garage Sale will be held May 16 and 17 at 704 Adams Lane, Kaufman (off of Houston Street).
Chamber Luncheon
The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon will be held at noon May 19 at Kudo’s Stage & Grill.
Pancake Breakfast
The Kaufman Lions Club Site and Tissue Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. May 21 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets are $5, and are vailable from any Lion Club member or at the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce.
Fishing Fun
The Kaufman Police Association’s Kid's Fishing Tournament will be held June 14 at the Star Brand Ranch lake off FM 1390. Fishing will begin at 7 a.m. Registration forms and more info can be picked up at Kaufman Police Department anytime. Call 972-932-3094.
Golf Benefit
The Kaufman County Children's Advocacy Center Golf Tournament, presented by American National Bank, will be held June 16. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. start time at Cedar Creek Country Club. For more info call Lee Ayres at 972-932-3118.
City Council
The Kaufman City Council regular meeting for May will be held at 6 p.m. May 27, 2008 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 209 S. Washington, St.
Credit by Exam
KISD Options High School will be offering Credit By Exam on June 3-5. Students must register with the principal or counselor by April 28. Exams will be ordered by Kaufman ISD from Texas Tech University. Study guides (review sheets) are available for download at www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/cbereview.asp . Please contact the Alternative Learning Center office for registration details.
Class of 1998
If you are a KHS Class of 1998 graduate and have not been recently contacted about the upcoming class reunion, please call Molly Pruitt Hutchison at 214-536-8527 or Laura Harris at 214-686-4796 for reunion information.
Soldier Benefit
In preparation for a benefit program, Tom McCoy at Eagle Lube, 972-932-7710, is donations for sending goods to local troops overseas.
Immunizations
Texas Department of State Health Services is offering childhood immunizations in the DSHS-Kaufman field office. Call 972-932-2038 for information.
KHS Fund-raiser
Kaufman Lion fund-raiser cards with discounts for LOCAL businesses may be purchased for $10 each. Discounts will be good until April 30, 2009. Cards may be purchased from members of the senior class, Marisa Olivarez at the Kaufman High School, or Vickie Painter at The Kaufman Herald. Cards will be sold in front of Brookshires from 9 a.m. to noon April 12. You may also call Carrie Heard, 214-675-9447.
Locks of Love
Working in conjunction with American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on May 17, volunteers are being sought to donate hair to Locks of Love. Persons interested can contact Pam Click at 214-629-6471.
Celebrate Recovery
Victory Church, located on S.H. 34 in southern Kaufman County, will sponsor Celebrate Recovery “Hurts, Habits & Hangups” at 6:30 p.m. Fridays in the Solutions Café. The meeting will last for 7 to 9 p.m. Child care provided. Call 972-452-3751 or 972-452-3733.
Campfire Jam
Sons of Legion Hall invite area musicians to participate in an "Acoustic Campfire Jam" session on first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Kaufman. Admission is free (bring your ax). For more information contact Mike Merritt at 214-208-2001.
Overcomers Service
There will be a free Overcomers and Rehabilitation Service at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Love Fellowship Church, 402 E. Temple in Kaufman. Pastor Frank Schoenle will preside. For information, call 903-498-7952 or 903-288-2842.
American Sewing Guild
Kaufman’s Needles & Knots meets at noon the first Tuesday of the month at First Methodist Church. Rose Baum 972-452-8466 or Mary Lee 972-962-4660.
Special education
Special education services for students ages 3-21 with hearing or visual impairment offered through Crandall ISD. Confidential. 972-427-8180.
S-R library
Scurry-Rosser High School library is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Includes computer access.
American Sewing Guild
Kaufman’s Needles & Knots meets at noon the first Tuesday of the month at First Methodist Church. Rose Baum 972-452-8466 or Mary Lee 972-962-4660.
Genesis Center
Thrift Shop hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2675 N. Hwy. 34.
Child find
Kemp and Scurry-Rosser ISDs seeking to identify, locate and evaluate children with known or suspected disabilities who reside with the school district. Confidential. Joyce Pruitt 903-498-1397, 905 S. Main, Kemp.
Warsaw Homecoming
The Warsaw homecoming will begin at 10 a.m. June 1 at the Warsaw Community Center. Bring a covered dish for community luncheon. Call Peggy Clearman Davis at 972-932-6387.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based, 12-step recovery program, meets every Friday at 6:30 p.m. at Victory Church, Hwy. 34 in Scurry near the Scurry/Gastonia water tower. For more information, call Call 972-452-3751 or 972-452-3733.
Dinner Auction
First Assembly of God is having a Silent Auction and Dinner from 5-7 p.m. May 17 at 3401 S. Houston St., Kaufman. 972-932-3826
Grief Support
Kaufman County Area Grief Support Group, for anyone who has lost a loved one, meets the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Lakes Regional MHMR, 400 State Hwy. 34 in Kaufman. For further information, call Cheryl at 214-738-2375 and Michele at 972-965-6291.
Diabetes Support
A free diabetes support group will meet at 10 a.m. May 17 in the community room at Presbyterian Hospital of Kaufman. Dr. Larry Tarrant, O.D., will discuss “Vision and Diabetes.”
Free Screening
CVS/pharmacy, 102 E. Mulberry St. in Kaufman, will be holding free glucose and body composition screenings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27.
Co-Ed Softball
The Kaufman annual Park and Recreation Adult Co-Ed Softball Tournament is scheduled for June 14. Entry fee is $200 per team. Deadline to turn in registration form and fee is May 14. Late registrations will be charge an additional $25. First, second and third place teams will receive trophies while first and second place teams also will receive t-shirts. Registration forms may be picked up at either Kaufman City Hall or The Kaufman Herald. Contact Lisa Miles at 214-769-7471 or Scott Andrews at 214-543-6576.
Master Composters
A master composter class will be held May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 405 N. Adelaide St. in Terrell. Class fee is $30 for Kaufman County Environmental Co-op members and $35 for non-members. Fee covers instruction, training materials and lunch. Call 972-524-0007 for registration.
Open House
An Open House and ribbon cutting for Agrilife (formally Texas Cooperative Extension Service), 2471 N. State Hwy. 34 in Kaufman, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30. The ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m.
Garage Sale
The annual Greater Kaufman Rotary Club Garage Sale will be held May 16 and 17 at 704 Adams Lane, Kaufman (off of Houston Street).
Chamber Luncheon
The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon will be held at noon May 19 at Kudo’s Stage & Grill.
Pancake Breakfast
The Kaufman Lions Club Site and Tissue Pancake Breakfast will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. May 21 at First United Methodist Church. Tickets are $5, and are vailable from any Lion Club member or at the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce.
Fishing Fun
The Kaufman Police Association’s Kid's Fishing Tournament will be held June 14 at the Star Brand Ranch lake off FM 1390. Fishing will begin at 7 a.m. Registration forms and more info can be picked up at Kaufman Police Department anytime. Call 972-932-3094.
Golf Benefit
The Kaufman County Children's Advocacy Center Golf Tournament, presented by American National Bank, will be held June 16. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. with a 1 p.m. start time at Cedar Creek Country Club. For more info call Lee Ayres at 972-932-3118.
City Council
The Kaufman City Council regular meeting for May will be held at 6 p.m. May 27, 2008 at City Hall, Council Chambers, 209 S. Washington, St.
Credit by Exam
KISD Options High School will be offering Credit By Exam on June 3-5. Students must register with the principal or counselor by April 28. Exams will be ordered by Kaufman ISD from Texas Tech University. Study guides (review sheets) are available for download at www.depts.ttu.edu/ode/cbereview.asp . Please contact the Alternative Learning Center office for registration details.
Class of 1998
If you are a KHS Class of 1998 graduate and have not been recently contacted about the upcoming class reunion, please call Molly Pruitt Hutchison at 214-536-8527 or Laura Harris at 214-686-4796 for reunion information.
Soldier Benefit
In preparation for a benefit program, Tom McCoy at Eagle Lube, 972-932-7710, is donations for sending goods to local troops overseas.
Immunizations
Texas Department of State Health Services is offering childhood immunizations in the DSHS-Kaufman field office. Call 972-932-2038 for information.
KHS Fund-raiser
Kaufman Lion fund-raiser cards with discounts for LOCAL businesses may be purchased for $10 each. Discounts will be good until April 30, 2009. Cards may be purchased from members of the senior class, Marisa Olivarez at the Kaufman High School, or Vickie Painter at The Kaufman Herald. Cards will be sold in front of Brookshires from 9 a.m. to noon April 12. You may also call Carrie Heard, 214-675-9447.
Locks of Love
Working in conjunction with American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life on May 17, volunteers are being sought to donate hair to Locks of Love. Persons interested can contact Pam Click at 214-629-6471.
Celebrate Recovery
Victory Church, located on S.H. 34 in southern Kaufman County, will sponsor Celebrate Recovery “Hurts, Habits & Hangups” at 6:30 p.m. Fridays in the Solutions Café. The meeting will last for 7 to 9 p.m. Child care provided. Call 972-452-3751 or 972-452-3733.
Campfire Jam
Sons of Legion Hall invite area musicians to participate in an "Acoustic Campfire Jam" session on first and third Mondays at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion in Kaufman. Admission is free (bring your ax). For more information contact Mike Merritt at 214-208-2001.
Overcomers Service
There will be a free Overcomers and Rehabilitation Service at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Love Fellowship Church, 402 E. Temple in Kaufman. Pastor Frank Schoenle will preside. For information, call 903-498-7952 or 903-288-2842.
American Sewing Guild
Kaufman’s Needles & Knots meets at noon the first Tuesday of the month at First Methodist Church. Rose Baum 972-452-8466 or Mary Lee 972-962-4660.
Special education
Special education services for students ages 3-21 with hearing or visual impairment offered through Crandall ISD. Confidential. 972-427-8180.
S-R library
Scurry-Rosser High School library is open to the public Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8 p.m. Includes computer access.
American Sewing Guild
Kaufman’s Needles & Knots meets at noon the first Tuesday of the month at First Methodist Church. Rose Baum 972-452-8466 or Mary Lee 972-962-4660.
Genesis Center
Thrift Shop hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 2675 N. Hwy. 34.
Child find
Kemp and Scurry-Rosser ISDs seeking to identify, locate and evaluate children with known or suspected disabilities who reside with the school district. Confidential. Joyce Pruitt 903-498-1397, 905 S. Main, Kemp.
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