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All events listed are open to the public and the dates and times are subject to change.  There also may be admission, ticket or entrance fees, please contact the phone numbers listed for additional information.

 

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TOURISM & RECREATION EVENTS

 

CHAMBER & MEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS

 

CIVIC & COMMUNITY EVENTS

 

TOURISM & RECREATION EVENTS

Re-Occurring Tourism & Recreational Events in January

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

Wednesday - Saturday: OPEN 10:00am, Last car admitted at 4:30 

Sunday: OPEN 1:00pm, Last car admitted at 4:30 

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

Closed December 22-23 & 29 & 30, 2007

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 Saturday Excursion Runs from the Rusk Depot

Saturdays Departure time: 11:00 AM

Local Appreciation Fare $10.00 for Residents of Anderson & Cherokee Counties

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

Tourism & Recreational Events in January

Texas State Railroad Special Photo Excursion Run from the Rusk Depot

January 20, 2008 - Departure time: 8:00 AM

Spend a day at the Official Railroad of Texas!
Experience special photo runbys along the route from Rusk to Palestine,
the steam engine on the Maydelle turntable, tour the maintenance shops,
and enjoy photo opportunities with the historic engine 610.

Continental breakfast & box lunch included in ticket price.

Tickets are $89 plus tax. Limited seats available.

For additional information, please call:
(903) 683-2561 or 1-888-987-2461 or visit the website at www.TexasStateRR.com

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CHAMBER & MEMBER SPECIAL EVENTS

January 19, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce 67^th Annual Banquet

Doors open at 6:00 PM, Dinner served at 6:30 PM

At the Rusk Jr. High Cafeteria

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

January 23, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony for A Book Cottage

2:00 PM at 593 S Dickenson (US Hwy 69), Rusk, TX

For additional information, please call (903) 683-8953

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January 25, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Britton Motors, Used Motorcycles & Automobiles

11:00 AM at 287 S Dickenson (US Hwy 69), Rusk, TX

For additional information, please call (903) 683-2930

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January 28, 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 January

 

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

1^st & 2^nd 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, Rusk

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, Rusk

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

Civic & Community Events in January

January 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

January 7, 2008

RUSK ISD Athletic Booster Club

7:00 PM at the Rusk High School Cafeteria

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

January 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

January 10, 2008

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Council Chambers

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

January 14, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1^st Floor Courtroom

January 28, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1^st Floor Courtroom

 

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