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MAY 2021

In the Kitchen WithDora Scruggs

Also inside:

Scavenger Hunt

Crossword/Sudoku

Featured Business:The Warehouse

This teacher inspires others to dream big

Never Too Late

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CorsicanaNOW is a NOW Magazines, L.L.C. publication. Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. CorsicanaNOW is published monthly and

individually mailed free of charge to residents in Navarro County.

Subscriptions are available at the rate of $35 per year or $3.50 per issue. Subscriptions should be sent to: NOW Magazines, P.O.

Box 1071, Waxahachie, TX 75168. For advertising rates or editorial correspondence, call (903) 875-0187 or visit www.nowmagazines.com.

Publisher, Connie Poirier | General Manager, Rick Hensley

EDITORIALManaging Editor, Becky Walker | Corsicana Editor, Virginia Riddle Editorial Assistant, Lori WiddifieldEditors/Proofreaders, Lisa Bell . Rachel Rich . Virginia Riddle

GRAPHICS AND DESIGNCreative Director, Chris McCalla | Artists, Kristin Bato . Martha Macias London O’Connell . Anthony Sarmienta

PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography Director, Chris McCallaPhotographer, Memories by Melissa

ADVERTISING Advertising Representatives, Linda Moffett . Linda Roberson . Bryan Frye Cherise Burnett . Dustin Dauenhauer . Kelsea Locke . Lori O’ConnellKeri Roberson . Joyce Sebesta

Billing Manager, Angela Mixon

The dream came true in America for Patricia Hernandez-Vidal.

Photo by Memories by Melissa.

May 2021 | Volume 18, Issue 5

ON THE COVER

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TOO LATE Creating new learning paths for students is Patricia Hernandez- Vidal’s passion.

14 BUSINESSNOW The Warehouse

18 AROUND TOWNNOW

22 COOKINGNOW Dora Scruggs

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Hello, World!

Yes, it’s a big ol’ world, and NOW Magazines can be enjoyed anywhere since our magazines are on the NOW website. Archived since 2007, if you missed an article or wish to revisit a favorite, you can do so, as well as read our latest issue. I know a great many cooks love to go back and look at previous cooking features for recipes they might have missed.

My little traveling dog, Jazz, and I returned from New Mexico, where we visited my grandchildren. So many places were still closed, but we found nearby locations to hike trails and climb rock walls. Nights we spent playing board games, cooking and reading Nancy Drew favorites. It was a joy for this retired teacher to help with my granddaughter’s school lessons and start teaching her to read and write in cursive handwriting — a skill not covered in her school’s curriculum. As family members have become more involved in their children’s school lessons during these COVID days, it’s fun to teach a little of what we learned when school was still the old-fashioned three R’s. My grandmother, a teacher for 54 years, would have approved.

Being a former reading specialist and having worked during my Baylor University undergrad days in the library, I love books and libraries. Navarro College’s Richard Sanchez Library, the Corsicana Public Library and Kerens Library have continued to provide services, while adapting to COVID-19 restrictions. Stop by your favorite library for a masked and distanced visit, or visit their Facebook pages or websites for available program information. You will be amazed at our librarians’ creativity and offerings. Stay safe these spring days!

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— By Virginia Riddle

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When asked what she enjoys about teaching, Patricia Hernandez-Vidal responded instantly with a smile lighting her features, “Everything!” A teacher at Corsicana ISD’s Carroll Elementary School, she admitted, “I’m the loudest teacher. First grade is a very difficult year, but I love seeing the light bulb of learning turn on for my students. I started reading at age 3. My dad bought me an encyclopedia. Writing and reading are foundation skills kids need, or life will be so hard.”

Her own life’s story began in Acapulco, Mexico, and it’s an inspiration to her students in bilingual education, their families and others. Her dad worked for the phone company, so her family, which included eight siblings, moved often. “I lived and was schooled all over Mexico,” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal recalled. “We traveled by train, bus and boat from farms to beaches to mountains. I use those childhood experiences to make everyone feel welcome in my classroom. I know the regional food, candy, words, customs, etc. throughout Mexico.”

In her youth, Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal said she would never be a mom or a teacher. “I didn’t pay any attention to my English classes in Mexico, and I’ve broken all my promises,” she said. “I became a mom and a teacher!” She and her future husband, Oscar, were high school sweethearts in Mexico and were trained to be an electrician and mechanic, respectively.

“I came to the U.S. twice, first in 1986 and then again in 1988,” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal recalled. “The second time, I was married, had our oldest, Osiris, and then had our son, Oscar.” Now with children, the couple wanted to raise them in one place for schooling, so they tossed a coin, and the U.S. won. “We didn’t speak English, so we worked in factories,” she explained. “We stayed with

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friends. We were surviving in our own little tribe, but we were afraid because we were in the U.S. illegally. If we got sick, we couldn’t go to a doctor. We used home remedies.”

After returning to the U.S. the second time, the couple learned about the amnesty program under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. “We applied in 1988 and were approved,” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal recalled. “We were given work permits. We started taking risks by exploring, so we could have a better life for our children. This opened the path, and we were exposed to new experiences.” The family became U.S. citizens in 2001 after completing all the steps.

Knowing education was part of that path, the couple sought information about taking the GED test at Navarro College. “People told us not to try college because it was too difficult, but my husband took the test and passed, then I took it the next day and passed,” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal said. “We had to stop listening to negative people. I enrolled in Navarro College. Dr. Kenneth Martin was my counselor. I started with ESL and developmental writing classes. My writings bled in red pen, but little-by-little, I passed those challenging classes. It took me two years in a one-year secretarial certificate program, but Dr. Martin finally gave me my diploma.” And that was only the beginning.

She had grown in other ways by becoming active in helping revive the Que Pasa Club on the Navarro College campus. “We raised money for scholarships and had a great relationship with Dr. Richard Sanchez,” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal recalled. “I encourage older students to be open to opportunities to serve.”

Continuing her education in Corsicana, Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce. “We’re so blessed with that partnership,” she explained. “I graduated with my bachelor’s degree when Osiris graduated from Corsicana High School and Oscar Jr. was becoming a freshman. I was the first Mexican immigrant to graduate with a bachelor’s through the Navarro College/Texas A&M partnership. Going to school was a sacrifice, but I gave my family quality time. We always had dinner together.

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You have to do something for yourself, so you can help others.”

As she studied, Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal continued her role as a working mom. She cleaned houses. “People let me have flexible hours around my classes,” she recalled. After having volunteered at Sam Houston Elementary and Corsicana First Baptist Church as a tutor, Corsicana ISD employed her as an instructional aide, and then, with a degree, as a teacher. Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal completed her Master of Education from Texas A&M in Corsicana. Another opportunity arose. She and two other teachers drove for three years to Arlington, Texas, to obtain a certificate in education administration from Texas A&M. She served as an assistant principal in Grand Prairie ISD for three years before returning to Corsicana ISD. “In all, I went to college for 12 years!” Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal said.

Being fully bi-lingual, she helps others by translating documents and becoming a notary public and a distributor for Enagic International. “I like to share knowledge that makes life easier for others and learn more myself,” she added. She took a literature class in London, England, and traveled to Paris, France.

Seven grandchildren, with another one on the way, have been added to the family in Corsicana. She enjoys reading, crafting with her grandchildren and traveling to Mexico. “Corsicana’s a safe place for families with great teachers, bosses and friends.”

Her classroom comes alive during holidays with the customs and costumes appropriate to the occasion. “I respectfully wear costumes fitting the holidays,” she said. COVID-19 has supplied both challenges and new learning opportunities for Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal and her students.

Quitting hasn’t ever been an option for Mrs. Hernandez-Vidal. She advised, “Surround yourself with confident people. It wasn’t too late for me to get started at 32 years old, so it’s never too late. Treat the falls in life as learning experiences, and get up again. Have goals, and if the path gets curvy, don’t leave your goal. When you turn and look at what you went through, you will for sure, laugh. Life is so good!”

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The Warehouse

sale. “There was not even a sign up yet,” Gaye recalled. They talked in the past about combining forces under one roof by purchasing an old warehouse, so the trio took the leap of faith. These days, shoppers, looking for those rare and unique antiques and collectibles, painted and barnwood furniture and unusual boutique items are beating a path to The Warehouse. Distancing is not a problem with the room the facility allows, and one visit is never enough, since there is a constant turnover of items.

Jamie and the Junkin’ Gypsie Boutique has a large array of items, such as purses, backpacks, key chains, adult slushies, cowhide car fresheners, seasonings, candy and more. You can also find Junkin’ Gypsie Boutique at Canton First Monday Trade Days and at other various events close to home. Jamie’s always on the hunt for new and unusual items to add to her stock.

Kountry Klutter offers painted furniture, cowhides, jewelry, antiques and much more. Gaye shows her treasures at the

Visitors get a taste of the delights awaiting them while browsing through grandma’s porch-type vintage items on The Warehouse’s front porch. They open a door that will take them down “memory lane” with one or more of the three shop owners: Gaye Tatum, owner of Kountry Klutter; Jamie Knight, owner of Junkin’ Gypsie Boutique; or Trent Neely, owner of and self-proclaimed as the Lazy Texan Trading. “We are the diamond in the rough in Fairfield, Texas,” Trent said.

Last spring into summer, as COVID-19 was sending their businesses to mostly online sales, the three friends noticed that this centrally located warehouse was getting readied for

BusinessNOW

— By Virginia Riddle

The Warehouse235 South FairwayFairfield, TX 75840(903) 389-5821Facebook: The WarehouseInstagram: junkingypsie; kountryklutter

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Jewett Flea Market the second weekend of each month.

Trent and the Lazy Texan Trading specializes in antiques, collectibles and rusty items. His passions, which he got from his grandpa, are oil cans and signs. Trent is usually gone while working his “real job” but still finds time to fulfill his love for junkin’.

Experienced in her family’s retail business, Gaye enjoyed estate sales and garage sales part time, but she enjoys her full-time commitment now. “My mom liked going to garage sales,” she said. “Weekends were our junkin’ time, and you had to get up pretty early to beat her on those mornings. Those times with my mom are my inspiration today.”

Having three businesses under one roof gives three different styles and opinions and brings a variety of items to The Warehouse. All three owners enjoy going junkin’ together to find rare, unique and hard-to-find antiques and collectibles for their customers.

Accepted payment methods include cash and major credit cards. On large and more expensive items, the owners will work out a layaway or payment plan with a customer. Still in their first year as a consolidated three-in-one business, The Warehouse is a member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

“We are an unusual type of store, with three businesses acting as one. We have been blessed with support from customers. What our customers want is important, so if we don’t have it, we will find the item,” Gaye stated. “We live our slogan here — ‘The Junkin’ Life.’”

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A grant to the YMCA Premier Baseball Association gains a Triple Tournament for Corsicana.

A re-enactor explains the firing of a rifle during Old Fort Parker’s Cannon Demonstration.

The Chamber welcomes the Liberty Jump Team.

FHA and 4-H members show lambs during the Navarro County Youth Expo.

Zoomed In:Christine Hall

Two years ago, Christine Hall and her husband, Mel, joined Corsicana’s Coyote Squadron. “It was kind of a fluke. We had gone to the Fort Worth Air Show and found out about the squadron,” she said. “The squadron’s camaraderie feels like family.”

Christine comes from a military-oriented family. “My dad was in the Navy,” she shared. “Other family members are, or have been, in the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force.” An International Battery employee, Christine is serving as the Coyote Squadron’s public information officer. “I jumped in with both feet,” she explained.

She enjoys reading, camping in state parks in the RV with their dogs, hunting, hiking and diamond painting. As a volunteer, she said, “I’m sharing the history of Corsicana’s airport and the squadron’s work in my spare time.”

Around Town NOW

By Virginia Riddle

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Downtown boutiques’ models strut the latest fashions on a Beaton Street runway.

This Downtown Easter Hop Crew welcomes young and old to join in fun times.

Dr. Marianne Wilson, Corsicana Public Library’s director, reads a book to children online weekly.

Sweet Tangerine’s staff celebrates St. Patrick’s Day during Mimosas at the Market.

Around Town NOW

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Banana Bread

1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar2 cups flour1 tsp. baking sodaPinch of salt3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup pecans (optional)Pam, or another cooking spray

1. In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and salt.2. To the butter mixture, add the bananas,

Now retired from a 30-year career at the Corsicana YMCA, Dora Scruggs finds more time to do what she enjoys — reading, watching old movies, playing and cooking with her grandson and gardening. “I’m a member of Corsicana’s Better Gardens Club,” she said.

Raised in Mesquite, Texas, Dora moved to Navarro County in 1970 “as a very young bride.” “My cooking was horrible. I made mashed potatoes once that were like gravy, but I have improved over the years,” Dora added. “I’ve taught my grandson how to cook scrambled eggs, and we like to make brownies together.”

She gets recipes from cooking shows and watches Pioneer Woman. Dora explained, “I mostly do down-home cooking for my family and friends. They like my chocolate cake and banana bread.”

eggs and flour mixture; add the pecans. 3. Pour into a loaf pan sprayed with Pam. Bake at 325 F for 40-45 minutes, or until the loaf’s center is done.

Pot RoastMy husband says this recipe “sealed the deal” to marry me.

Salt, to tastePepper, to taste1 3- to 4-lb. pot roast1 tsp. olive oilCooking spray4-6 potatoes, quartered20 baby carrots1 small onion, chopped

1. Salt and pepper both sides of the pot roast; sear in a pan with the olive oil.2. Spray a Crock-Pot with cooking spray; add the potatoes and carrots.3. Add the seared pot roast and onion. Cover with water; cook on high overnight.

Dora Scruggs— By Virginia Riddle

CookingNOW

In the Kitchen With

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Chicken Enchiladas

1 10.5-oz. can cream of chicken soup1 10.5-oz. can cream of mushroom soup1 10-oz. can Ro-Tel tomatoes1 cup chicken broth, (may be reserved from boiling chicken)1 10-oz. can enchilada sauce (mild, medium or hot)1 16-oz. block Velveeta cheese12 corn tortillas4-5 chicken breasts, boiled, deboned and dicedCheddar cheese, shredded, to taste (optional)Black olives, diced, to taste (optional)Jalapeño peppers, diced (optional)Corn chips

1. In a large pan, heat the soups, Ro-Tel, broth, enchilada sauce and Velveeta cheese until the cheese melts.2. Prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cover the bottom with a layer of tortillas; add a layer of half of the chicken. 3. Top with a layer of half of the soup mixture. Repeat the three layers again.4. Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes. Remove from the oven; sprinkle with cheddar cheese, black olives and jalapeño peppers. Serve with corn chips.

Banana-Blueberry No-Bake Cream Pies

2 large bananas2 ready-made graham cracker crusts1 cup sugar1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 12-oz. tub Cool Whip1 21-oz. can blueberry pie filling

1. Slice the bananas into the piecrusts, covering the bottoms completely. 2. In a bowl, mix the sugar into the cream cheese. Gently fold the Cool Whip into the sugar mix; spread the mixture evenly into each piecrust.3. Top with the blueberry pie filling, divided equally between the two pies. Chill 3-4 hours before serving.

RatatouilleThis recipe is great when summer vegetables are maturing in gardens.

1 tsp. olive oil2 small zucchini, chopped2 small squash, chopped1 bell pepper, chopped1 onion, chopped4 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered1 clove garlic, minced

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1. In a pan, add the olive oil and all remaining ingredients. Cook; stir about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Serve immediately.

Chicken Pot PieThis recipe may be doubled.

4 chicken breasts Salt, to taste1 15-oz. can Veg-All, drained1 3/4 cups chicken broth, reserved from boiling chicken (divided use)3/4 tsp. pepper1 cup self-rising flour1 cup milk1 10.5-oz. can cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup

1. Boil the chicken with added salt; debone and dice the chicken. In a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, mix the chicken and Veg-All.2. Drizzle 1/2 cup chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables. 3. In a bowl, combine the pepper, flour and milk; stir until smooth. Pour over the chicken mixture.4. In a saucepan, combine the soup with 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; bring to a boil, stirring well. Pour over the chicken mixture.

Chicken Salad

4 chicken breasts, boiled1/4 cup onion1/4 cup celery6-7 grapes, sliced and quartered1/2 to 1 cup mayonnaiseSalt, to tastePepper, to tastePecans, to taste (optional)Lettuce (optional)Croissant rolls (optional)

1. Mix first 8 ingredients together; serve on lettuce or croissant rolls.

5. Bake, uncovered, at 425 F for 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Corn Frito Salad

2 15-oz. cans whole kernel corn, drained2 cups cheddar cheese, grated1 cup mayonnaise1 cup red onion, chopped1 cup green pepper, chopped1 10 1/2-oz. bag FRITOS Chili Cheese Corn Chips, coarsely crushed

1. Mix the first 5 ingredients; chill. Stir in the corn chips before serving.

Chicken Enchiladas

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wheels turning. There are some specialized tools that are needed for advanced maintenance, but you probably already own enough hand tools for most routine care and upkeep of your bike.

The first thing to consider is keeping your bicycle clean. High pressure spray like one would use on their car is not needed, and, in fact, should be avoided. One should not allow water to get inside the frame, so washing the bicycle with a bucket of water and some liquid soap with a sponge, soft brush or cloth is recommended. A water hose with just normal water pressure is fine for rinsing the bike, then be sure to dry the bicycle thoroughly.

There are very inexpensive chain cleaning tools that quickly and effectively clean the chain. Fill the chain cleaning tool with solvent available from your local bike shop, and rotate the bike pedals so the chain runs through the tool several times. Remove the solvent from the tool and repeat the process with soapy water. After the chain is thoroughly dry, lubricate it with an appropriate chain lube. Wipe the excess lube off with a clean, dry rag to prevent dirt from accumulating on the chain.

Next, clean the sprockets that the chain runs on. There are some narrow brushes made for this, but a lightly oiled shop rag tightly held between the sprockets and “sawed” back and forth is an inexpensive alternative.

Bike Shortages Will Likely Last …Bicycling Booms During Lockdown …Bike Market Skyrockets … these are some of the headlines in bicycle news that have appeared during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those of us who have been around for a while know this is not the first time bicycling has been popular. In the early 1970s, sales of bicycles was so strong that, like this boom, bike shops had little or no inventory, and waiting lists for bicycles were common.

Part of the reason for the surge in sales during the pandemic has been the lack of access to gyms that had been relied on for regular exercise. Cycling is an activity that family members can do together, as well as friends looking to be social while still practicing social distancing. Plus, cycling is just fun!

Bicycle shops may have a backlog of customers needing maintenance and repair, so whatever we can do with a few common tools for basic maintenance at home can keep the

— By Bill Smith

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Tire maintenance is important, and the No. 1 consideration is proper inflation. Properly inflated tires will ride much smoother and safer than tires that are either over-inflated or under-inflated. Just use the recommended pressure on the tire as your guide, and never use the electric compressor that you would air automobile tires with. The pressure is too great for the bicycle tube, and it is too easy to over-inflate before you know it. A manually operated bicycle pump is a tool every bike owner should have.

If a tube needs to be repaired or replaced, avoid using metal screwdrivers to pry the tire away from the rim, as they can damage both the rim and the tire. Another very inexpensive tool every bicycle owner should have is a set of plastic tire levers. They are very effective and make the repair go smoothly.

If you have a multi-speed bike that is not shifting smoothly, the derailleur adjustments can certainly be intimidating and should be approached with caution. There is a barrel adjustment that can be manipulated by hand for minor adjustments, but adjusting the limiting screws in the derailleur probably should be left to the professional at your bike shop.

Check your brakes to make sure they are working properly, and replace the brake pads if necessary. Your bike may also have some barrel adjustments for minor tweaking of the brake pad tension on the wheel rims. If the barrel adjustment does not produce the desired result, an adjustment of the brake cable may be in order, but this is another adjustment best made by your bike shop professional.

Keeping the bike clean, properly lubricated and making sure tires are properly inflated will go a long way toward keeping your bicycle safely on the road. Beyond this, develop a good working relationship with a local bike shop. Happy pedaling!

Sources: 1. Forbes.com2. DeLong’s Guide to Bicycles and Bicycling by Fred DeLong3. Complete Bike Maintenance by Fred Milson

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5/1, 5/6, 5/11, 5/19, 5/24

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services

Live Webinars:These sessions will be for adults

interested in adopting and/or fostering children. Times vary. For a link to the webinars, call

(800) 888-1904.

5/1-5/31Storytime-To-Go-Kits:

Themed books will be displayed, along with kits that include song sheets, activity

pages and crafts. Come by and pick out a book and kit. Kits are available while supplies last. On Facebook weekly. Hear a story read by Marianne, the librarian. Book reviews are also available for adults. Facebook: Corsicana

Public Library.

Art-To-Go:Teens and adults can pick up a bag containing most of the supplies to complete a simple piece of art while supplies last. Also, materials to be checked out are available for curbside

pickup. Call first to make requests. Corsicana Public

Library, 100 N. 12th St. (903) 654-4810.

5/1-6/30Navarro County’s

Loughridge Family Civil War Experiences:

This exhibit relates one family’s separation by war and their

hardships as told through letters. Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Pearce Museum at

Navarro College, 3100 W. Collin St. (903) 875-7642.

5/13Friends of the

Library Meeting:9:00 a.m., Corsicana Public

Library, 100 N. 12th St. [email protected].

5/14Angels of Corsicana Troop

Support Packing Day:9:00 a.m., Grace Community Church Warehouse, 227 N. Beaton. For details, email

[email protected].

Navarro County Retired Teachers Zoom Meeting:

9:45 a.m. For more information, email [email protected].

5/15-5/16Old Ft. Parker Historic Site

Patriot Monthly Shoot:Time TBD. Old Fort Parker

Historic Site between Mexia and Groesbeck. RV hookups and rooms are available. For more details, call (254) 729-5253.

5/21Better Gardens Club Brunch and Auction:

9:00 a.m., Corsicana First UMC, 320 N. 15th St. For details, email

[email protected].

5/27-6/5Steel Magnolias:

Times vary. Social distancing is available for two shows’ dates/

times. For more information, call (903) 872-5421 or visit

www.theWLAC.com.

5/28-5/30 National Polka Festival:Celebrate Czech culture. Free-$30. Friday: 6:00-11:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-midnight;

Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Downtown Ennis and

participating Czech culture halls. See NationalPolkaFestival.com

for more information.

First MondaysPiecemakers’ Quilt Guild of

Corsicana Meeting:9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westhill Church of Christ Family Room,

3400 E. State Hwy. 22. For more information, visit

www.pqgcorsicana.org.

First SaturdaysGrace Gatherings Brunch:

Free child care and lunch is provided to community ladies.

10:00 a.m.-noon, Grace Community Church,

227 N. Beaton Street. For more information, email

[email protected].

Second Saturdays

Mimosas at the Market:10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Downtown Corsicana.

Coyote Squadron Meeting:Come enjoy the program and join us afterwards for lunch. 10:30 a.m., Coyote Hanger, Corsicana Municipal Airport, For more information, email [email protected].

Third SaturdaysNavarro Fiber Friends:

Bring your spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch or any other fiber project to share. 10:00 a.m.,

Senior Citizen Center. For more information, visit

Facebook: Navarro Fiber Friends.

Third Saturdays and Sundays

Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. of Texas Trade Days:

8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 45th Street and 2nd Avenue. For information, contact Crystal Harris at (903) 872-7439.

Submissions are welcome and published as space allows. Send your current event details to [email protected].

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