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TOURISM & RECREATION EVENTS

 

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CIVIC & COMMUNITY EVENTS

 


 

TOURISM, & RECREATION EVENTS


 

Re-Occurring Tourism & Recreational Events in April

 

Birmingham Forest Golf Course

Thursday Mornings Senior Scramble - Starting at 10:00 AM
For additional information, please call (903) 683-9518 or visit the website at www.birminghamgolfclub.net

Cherokee Trace Animal Safari

Drive-thru Safari located on 300 acres in scenic East Texas
Monday - Saturday: OPEN 10:00am – 6:00 PM, Last car admitted at 4:30 PM
Sunday: OPEN 1:00pm, Last car admitted at 4:30 PM
For directions, individual & group rates or additional information, please call (903) 683-3322 or visit the website
at www.cherokeetrace.org

Grapeland Drive Thru Safari

Open 7 days a week, gates open at 9:00 AM

Drive thru Safari located 1.3 miles north of the city limits of Grapeland, Texas on North U.S. 287, in the heart of East Texas.

For directions, group rates or additional information, please call (936) 687-5292 or visit the website at www.grapelanddrivethrusafari.com


Heritage Center of Cherokee County - FREE ADMISSION
Saturdays - 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
409 N. Henderson Street 
For additional information, please call (903) 683-5643 or visit the website at http://hccc-museum.org/

Rolling Hills Golf Course

Monday Evenings Scramble -Starting at 5:30 PM
For additional information, please call (903) 683-8442

Texas State Railroad Steam Train Excursion – Rusk & Palestine Depots
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - Departure time: 11:00 AM
Regular Fare Adult: $34.00 p.p. Child: $17.00 (ages 3-11)
Air Conditioned/Heated: Climate Controlled Coaches:
Adult: $4.00 p.p. surcharge Child: $2.00 surcharge
Box lunches are available for purchase for our regular train excursions. Please call for lunch options and place your
order at the time of your ticket reservation.
For additional information, please call: (903) 683-2561 or 1-888-987-2461 or visit the website at
www.TexasStateRR.com

The Woods at Jacksonville Restaurant, Club & Golf Course

Tuesday Evenings Scramble - Starting at 5:30 PM

For additional information, please call (903) 589-1706 or visit the website at www.thewoodsatjacksonville.net


The Woods at Jacksonville Restaurant, Club & Golf Course

Every Friday Evening Shoot-Out - Starting at 5:30 PM

For additional information, please call (903) 589-1706 or visit the website at www.thewoodsatjacksonville.net

 


 

 

 Tourism & Recreational Events in April

 
April 2-6, 2008
Mud Creek Off Road Park Presents Texas The High Lifter ATV Mud Nationals

5 Days of Fun and ATV Excitement

At 3971 County Road 4209  Jacksonville TX

For additional information, please call: Call 903-586-6972 email: info@mudcreekoffroadpark.com  or visit the website at www.mudcreekoffroadpark.com


April 11-13, 2008

Shiloh Ridge Off Road Park Truck Rodeo

$40.00 Per off Road Vehicle For The Weekend Of Camping And Riding

Covers 2 Adults Additional Adults $15.00 For The Weekend

$10.00 Per Truck TO Enter 1 Or All Events Sand Drag, Trail Run, Barrel Race, Snake Run, Mud Bog

For additional information, please call: 936-858-2193 or 1-800-432-3965 or visit the website at www.shilohridge.com


 

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April 3, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening Celebration for All Flowered Up

975 W 6th Street in Rusk, TX

For additional information, please call (903) 683-8989


April 21, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Directors Meeting

12:00 Noon at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union, Rusk

For additional information, please call (903) 683-4242


 

 

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CIVIC & COMMUNITY EVENTS


 

Re-Occurring Civic & Community Events in April

 

The Resale Shop operated by the Volunteer Council for the Rusk State Hospital, Inc.

1st & 2nd Friday’s from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at 545 Castner Street

All proceeds benefit the patients and programs at Rusk State Hospital

For additional information, please call (903) 683-7327


Good Samaritan Food Bank & Resale Shop

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, located 203 W. 2nd Street

Helping needy family with food, and offers clothes for only .25 cents per item.  All donations are appreciated!.

For additional information, please call (903) 683-2376


Rusk Kiwanis Club Meeting - Every Tuesday

12:00 Noon at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union, Rusk

For additional information, please call Kelley Garner at (903)-683-2414


 

Rusk Rotary Club Meeting - Every Wednesday

12:00 Noon at the Southern Cherokee Federal Credit Union

For additional information, please call Toni Meador at (903) 683-8899


Rusk Lions Club Meeting - Every Thursday

12:00 Noon at the Lions Club Hall

For additional information, please call Vic Whadford at (903) 683-9822


 

Civic & Community Events in April

 

April 3, 2008

Friends of the Texas State Railroad Meeting

10:00 AM at the Rusk Depot

For additional information, please call 1-866-729-5543


April 7, 2008

RUSK ISD Athletic Booster Club

6:00 PM at the Rusk High School Cafeteria

For additional information, please call (903) 683-5401


April 7, 2008

RUSK ISD Band Booster Club

7:00 PM at the Rusk High School Band Hall

For additional information, please call (903) 683-5401


April 10, 2008

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Council Chambers

For additional information, please call (903) 683-2213


April 14, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1st Floor Courtroom


April 28, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1st Floor Courtroom

 


 

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