Faces & Places

Federal Employees

Silsbee-Jasper Chapter 1319 of the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employess will meet today in Silsbee at St. Mark's Catholic Educational Building, 905 N 9th St., at 11 a.m. There will be a brown bag lunch following the business meeting.

Social Security

The social security representative will be in Jasper at the Senior Center on Fletcher St. June 21 from 9 a.m. to noon and in Newton at the old hospital building from 1 - 3 p.m. For any questions call 924-6413 or 1-800-772-1213.

Rock Club

The Piney Woods Gem & Mineral Society will hold their first meeting in their new clubhouse at 110 Zavalla St. at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21. Speaker is Lufkin teacher Rich Geist, giving a short presentation on geodes.

10 year reunion

The Jasper High School class of 1997 will hold their reunion June 22-23 and will include a Friday cook-out, Saturday tour and tree planting, and dinner. For more information contact Nekiva Scott at 409 225-0121 or email jasperclassof1997@yahoogro ups.com.

Family Violence

The Newton County Family Violence Task Force will meet June 28 at noon at the Newton United Methodist Church. Call Tammy Soileau to RSVP or for more information at 379- 8600.

30 year reunion

The Jasper High School class of 1977 is gathering addresses for a 30 year reunion to be held July 20 - 21. Addresses can be sent or to Charla James, P.O Box 23, Jasper, TX 75951, charlaj@hotmail.com, 384- 7866.

Family Fun Day

The city of Colmesneil and Colmesneil ISD will have a family fun day June 30 at Lake Tejas, FM 256 East, 1 mile off of HWY 69 in Colmesneil, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Entertainment will include "Crime Stoppers band," "Yeller Dog" and a fireworks display. There will games, food and a $2 swimming admission. For more information call City Hall at 837-5211.

Patriotic Sing Along

The fourth annual Patriotic Sing Along, June 30, from 4 - 5:30 p.m., will be at Coleman Hall at the First Presbyterian Church on 740 W. Verna in Jasper. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 384-8415.

Evans Family Reunion

The Evans family reunion July 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be at the Senior Citizens Building in San Augustine by the railroad tracks. Covered dishes are requested and something to drink. For more information call Barbarar Sowell at 903-948-2481.

Cookbooks

St. Michael's cookbooks are on sale during lunchtime at the Belle Jim Hotel. Everything over cost of printing benefits the needy, regarless of church affiliation.

Senior Volunteers

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program needs volunteers, age 55 and up, to fill many areas of need in Jasper and Newton counties. Call Ginger Studensky at 384-5704, ext. 271.

Grief support

The Friends of Job helps those who have lost a child, grandchild or sibling. They meet the first and third Tuesday each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church. For more information call 698-2356.

Cancer control program

Jasper-Newton County Public Health District's breast and cervical cancer control program offers women free breast exams, mammography and pap smear. Women aged 50-64 with limited income, who have no insurance, Medicaid or Medicare are eligible. Call the Jasper office at 384-6829; Newton office at 379-5291; Kirbyville office at 423-6133 or the Buna office at 994- 5921, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

HELP needed

The Health Equipment Loaner Program (HELP) provides uninsured and underinsured individuals with medical equipment at no cost. Call ETHAN 384-2099 or come by 117 W. Houston St. in Jasper.

Bereavement luncheon

Caring Friends bereavement luncheon for anyone who has lost a loved one is held the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Belle-Jim Hotel. Luncheon is hosted by Lakes Area Hospice (384-5995) and Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home (384-5781).

Regional arts

East Texas Regional Art Center in Jasper features rotating exhibits. The art league meets the first Monday of each month and is open to the public. For more information call 384- 2404 or 489-9460.

Caring volunteers

Lakes Area Hospice is in need of volunteers to sit with patients and help support caregivers in the Jasper area. Churches and other groups are encouraged to participate in volunteer training. For more information contact Paula Moore at 384-8855 or 1- 800-661-9047.