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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 March

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

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 Friday Excursion Runs from the Palestine Depot

Fridays - 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

Texas State Railroad Saturday Excursion Runs from the Rusk Depot

Saturdays - 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

Tourism & Recreational Events in March

March 7, 2008

Texas State Railroad The Little Engine that Could™ Rail Tour from the Palestine Depot

Departs 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, & 3:15pm

“I think I can, I think I can!”  Take a ride the with Little Engine That Could

and watch as this story written by Watty Piper and published by Penguin Young Readers Group,

comes to life! Visitors will enjoy costumed storybook characters, games, musical entertainment, story-telling, and much more

$16 per person ages 2 and up

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

March 8, 2008

Texas State Railroad The Little Engine that Could™ Rail Tour from the Palestine Depot

Departs 10:45am, 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30 pm, & 3:15pm

“I think I can, I think I can!”  Take a ride the with Little Engine That Could and

watch as this story written by Watty Piper and published by Penguin Young Readers Group, comes to life!

Visitors will enjoy costumed storybook characters, games, musical entertainment, story-telling, and much more

$16 per person ages 2 and up

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

March 9, 2008

Texas State Railroad The Little Engine that Could™ Rail Tour from the Palestine Depot

Departs 11:30am, 12:15pm, 1:00pm, 1:45pm, 2:30pm, & 3:15pm

 “I think I can, I think I can!”  Take a ride the with Little Engine That Could and watch as this story

written by Watty Piper and published by Penguin Young Readers Group, comes to life!

Visitors will enjoy costumed storybook characters, games, musical entertainment, story-telling, and much more

$16 per person ages 2 and up

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

March 1, 2008

Legacy of Harvey Collins Dinner Show

Doors open at 6:30 PM the intersection of US Hwy 84 West and FM 343 next to BDJ’s Convenience Store

Talent to be announced

Make your reservations early at (903) 683-2727 or (903) 683-3437.

March 1, 2008

Rusk Chamber of Commerce 2^nd Annual Bridal Show

On the Square in Downtown Rusk

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

March 17, 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 March

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 March

March 3, 2008

RUSK ISD Athletic Booster Club

7:00 PM at the Rusk High School Cafeteria

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

March 3, 2008

RUSK ISD Band Booster Club

7:00 PM at the Rusk High School Band Hall

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

March 6, 2008

Friends of the Texas State Railroad Meeting

10:00 AM at the Rusk Depot

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

March 10, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1^st Floor Courtroom

March 13, 2008

Rusk City Council Meeting

5:00 PM at the City Council Chambers

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

March 24, 2008

Cherokee County Commissioners Meeting

10:00 AM in the 1^st Floor Courtroom

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