The “DO WELL, BE WELL with Diabetes” program, in partnership with the Rusk County Leadership Encouragement Activities and Nutrition (LEAN) Coalition, will hold its final class on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. in Expanded Conference Room 115, E. Fordore St. I will. , Henderson. Anyone interested in participating in the “Do Well, Be Well” series should contact Rusk County Extension Agent Liz Buckner by email at e-buckner@tamu.edu or by calling 903-657-0376. , you can register by contacting Rusk County Community Coordinator Debbie McCoy at dmccoy@co. .rusk.tx.us or call 903-655-0280.
ST. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its pumpkin patch, located at 214 College Street in Henderson. Access to patches is free. A variety of pumpkins will be on sale on the following days and times: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Several areas will be set up for photography. For more information, visit www.seeyouinthepatch.org or call 903-657-3154.
Carter Bloodcare will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 214 College Street. Pre-registration is encouraged through Carter Bloodcare, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Overton – New London Food Pantry serves residents of Leverett Chapel ISD, Overton ISD, and West Rusk CCISD on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM at New London United Methodist Church . For more information, call 903-834-6233.
Visit the Museum of London in New London to learn about the tragic explosion that destroyed London schools in March 1937, killing many students and teachers. The museum, located on Texas Highway 42 across from West Rusk High School, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.newlondonschool.org or call 903-895-4602.
