Faces & Places
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Social security

The social security representative will be in Jasper at the Senior Center, Fletcher St., April 17 from 9 a.m. - noon and in Newton at the old hospital building from 1 - 3 p.m.; call 924-6413.

Gem and Mineral Society

The Pine Country Gem and Mineral Society will meet at the clubhouse, 110 N. Zavalla, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. The program will be show and tell for all members to bring something from their collection.

"Come Blow Your Horn"

Neil Simon's comedy, "Come Blow Your Horn," will be performed April 17 - 18 at 7 p.m. and April 18 at 2 p.m. For reservations call 383-1883 or 384-2762.

Eastern Star Fundraiser

The Eastern Star Annual Fundraiser will be April 18 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. There will be chicken spaghetti or beef, drink, salad, cake and Texas toast. Call 384-2349 for more information and for deliveries.

Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association will have a meeting April 18 from 12 - 1:30 p.m.; basic facts about Alzheimer's with speaker Susan Kasseroler, hosted by Sabine House Assisted Living, 5301 Meeks Dr., in Orange. Call 833-1613.

USS Boxer Veteran's

The USS Boxer Veteran's Association of Texas/ Louisiana, will hold their 16th annual reunion in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the Holiday Inn April 17 - 19. Call 979-548-2931.

Rayburn Bloomers

The Rayburn Bloomers Garden Club will hold their annual plant and garage sale Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Lake Rayburn Methodist Church on FM 1007.

Spring Fest

The Niblett's Bluff Park Authority will host its annual Spring Fest and Civil War Re- Enactment April 19 - 20 at 3409 Niblett's Bluff Rd. in Vinton, LA, free admission; (337) 589-7066.

Hearing loss workshop

Angelina College will hold a free hearing loss workshop April 22 in Lufkin from 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

JNEC Board of Directors

The JNEC Board of Directors monthly meeting will be April 22 at 4 p.m.

Relay "Dawg" quilt

The all-night fund-rasier Relay for Life takes place on the Jasper courthouse square April 25-26. The Few Primary team is selling chances on a bulldog quilt; proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For chances, contact Few Primary. For more information on teams or the event, call Sandy Flores at 384-8196.

Newton County Fair

The Newton County Fair and livestock auction runs April 22-26 at the fairgrounds. It includes a carnival, entertainment and arts and crafts. Contact Lee Fillyaw at 381-0842.

Past Matrons and Patrons

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons Club, District 4 Section 2, will hold its quarterly meeting April 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Beaumont Chapter No. 71 in Beaumont, 8175 Gladys St. Members should bring $1 for drinks, paper goods and a covered dish.

JAM

Jasper Area Musicians will begin meeting the first Thursday of every month May 1 at 6 p.m. at the Jasper Roadhouse, Hwy. 96 N. of Jasper. JAM offers a chance to listen to music and meet other musicians. For more information go to www.square-one-band.com.

Jasper Lions Rodeo

Ticket sales begin April 28 for the Jasper Lions Rodeo, www.jasperlionsrodeo.com; May 7-10. Performers will be David Lavender on Wednesday, Eddy Raven on Thursday, Trent Tomlinson on Friday, and Luke Bryan on Saturday. Parade begins at 5 p.m. May 7; theme is Ticket to Ride.

Wilderness Pow Wow

The Texas Conservation Alliance will hold a Wilderness Pow Wow April 25-27 at Village Creek State Park in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Contact TCA at 903 592-0909 or www.TCAtexas.org.

Women's Conference

Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth presents LiveWell Women's Conference May 8 from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to educate Southeast Texas women on topics of health, fitness, parenting, etc. It will be at MCM Elegante Conference Center, 2355 I-10 South, in Beaumont.

JHS Class of 1988

The JHS Class of 1988 20th reunion is set for May 31. Send contact information to rsoisson@hughes.net

Texas chainsaws

People with tractors, brush hogs, chippers, machetes, and other gear are needed to help Partners Ranch, a retreat for children and adults with disabilities, clear trails and create a picnic area for summer activities. A workday and free lunch for volunteers is set for May 10 (raindate May 24) beginning at 8 a.m. Attire: mud-worthy. Call Gay Ferguson at (409) 735-4849.

Jasper Share Food Pantry

Jasper Share Food Pantry, 279 S. Wheeler in Jasper, is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. - noon. For more information call 384-9910.

Bereavement luncheon

Caring Friends bereavement luncheon is held the third Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Belle-Jim Hotel, hosted by Lakes Area Hospice, 384-5995, and Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home, 384-5781.

Senior Volunteers

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program Places volunteers age 55 and up with agencies and organization in need extra help. Call Ginger Studensky at 384- 5704, ext. 271.

Cancer control

Jasper-Newton County Public Health District's breast and cervical cancer control program offers eligible women free breast exams, mammography and pap smears. Call Jasper - 384- 6829; Newton - 379-5291; Kirbyville - 423-6133 or Buna -994-5921.