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Masonic Youth Donate Water to GBC Fire Department

The Gun Barrel City Masonic Youth Rainbow Girls donated cases of bottled water and delivered fresh-baked cookies to the Gun Barrel City Fire Department on Saturday, Nov. 8. The girls noted how much they appreciate the firemen’s service to our community, and look forward to future projects honoring them.

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a service-oriented, leadership organization for girls between the ages of 11 and 20. Rainbow Girls participate in a wide array of activities, including leadership training, service projects, competitions, and annual retreats. Their younger group, the Pledges, have activities for girls ages 7 to 10. Please contact Mrs. Donna Dean at 903-345-2001 or Mrs. Tonya Currey at 903-920-5608 for more information about the Rainbow Girls or visit www.txiorg.org. The Gun Barrel City Rainbow Girls and Pledges are proudly sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Masonic Lodge and the Gun Barrel City Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Legendary Lane in Gun Barrel City.

Pictured are, from left, Tonya Currey (Mother Advisor), Tara Trimmins, Samantha Ramos, Michelle Sanderford, Dixie Rife (in front), Kayla Rife, Katie Schaefer, and Colby.

Strings for Food, Nov. 22

Press release

Musicians who are interested in helping the many people in the local community affected by the recession can now benefit from their helping hand. Guitars Etc. is teaming up with the Independent Music Store Owners Group, D’addario and SIT strings for their fifth annual Food for Strings food drive. The event is taking place on Saturday, November 22nd from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Musicians need to bring at least four non-perishable food items or cash donation (suggested $5 or 5 canned goods), and the experienced staff will give them a brand new set of D’addarioor SIT strings. For a $10 donation Guitars Etc will install the strings, oil the fretboard and polish the guitar. All food collected and cash donations collected will be donated to the East Texas Food Bank. Donations will be accepted even if the customer is not interested in a restring. Continue reading “Strings for Food, Nov. 22”

Weinstein Law ‘Bra Line’ Collects 81 Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness

Randi McCullough and Evey Hernandez of Weinstein Law sort through 81 bras which were left on the “Bra Line” at the office to raise money and awareness to fight breast cancer.

Weinstein Law says thank you to everyone who participated. Jeff Weinstein will be donated $500 to the Texas-based National Breast Cancer Foundation because of the fundraiser.

The bras will be donated to the Eastern Hills Church of Christ Clothing Pantry (Joy Works).

Events Scheduled to Help Humane Society of CCL

Press release

Two fun events the weekend of Nov. 8 – 9 will help the animals at the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake.

The annual Shelter Yard Sale will be held Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the refreshed Shelter grounds. Please note the new location. As in previous years, there will be many amazing deals on furniture, household goods, clothing, and other items. Donated goods can be dropped off at the Shelter; deadline is Friday Nov. 6 at 3 p.m.

The Shelter is located 100 yards south of the intersection of Route 274 and Arnold Hills Road, at 10200 County Road 2043 in Tool. Watch for the sign at that intersection. This intersection is south of Brookshires in Seven Points and north of McDade’s Nursery in Tool. Continue reading “Events Scheduled to Help Humane Society of CCL”

Monarch Utilities Launches Third Annual Project Wishbone

Monarch press release

Monarch Utilities I, L.P., a subsidiary of SouthWest Water Company, is pleased to announce the third annual Project Wishbone-Thanksgiving basket giveaway. The program offers ready-to-cook food baskets to qualified Monarch customers who desire to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal this year, but may not be able to afford one.

Eligible customers will receive a holiday basket filled with everything needed to prepare a family dinner, including yams, green beans, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, dessert and the customer’s choice of a turkey or ham.

“We are pleased to offer Project Wishbone for the third consecutive year,” Janice Hayes, communications manager of SouthWest Water Company – Texas Utilities, said. “We understand that our customers may need a little extra help during the holiday season and believe giving back to the community we serve is an important part of our responsibility.” Continue reading “Monarch Utilities Launches Third Annual Project Wishbone”