DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY

LEARN HANDS-ON SELF-DEFENSE in a free class offered by the Kilgore Public Library. Taught by Mark Dickey, William Peoples and Mark Eaton, the workshop begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 in the library's meeting room. Seating is limited; free tickets at the library, 301 N. Henderson Blvd., during normal business hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For info call 903- 984-1520 or visit www.kplkids.org.

TUESDAY

KHS WAR YEARS REUNION GROUP meets 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Olive Garden in Longview, 104 W. Loop 281.

HONOR AMERICA NIGHT Veterans Day Celebration & Fireworks Show 7 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Sabine football stadium. Presented by SISD Bands, tickets are $5. Enjoy an All-American Meal of hot dogs, apple pie and ice creeam from 5 to 7 p.m. in the SHS Cafeteria. Tickets at the door or from any band student. Rainout date: Nov. 13.

WEDNESDAY

KILGORE COLLEGE AG FARM will host a seminar, Feed'n Cattle Through This Winter Nutrition Strategies for Short & Long Term Profit, at 6 p.m. Nov. 12, KC Ag Farm, 2211 Hwy. 135E, Overton. Free admission and BBQ brisket meal. RSVP by Nov. 10 to Tim McCracken, 903-854-3508.

FRIDAY

ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST WOMEN will host their 30th annual Soup & Pie Luncheon in the Family Center on Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dine in or carry-out and for homemade goodies visit their Kountry Kitchen from 8 to 2. 401 E. Main.

DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH rummage sale on 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 8 at 229 Utzman Road (at corner of FM 349) All proceeds benefit the Angel Tree and Holiday Food Drive.

SATURDAY

KILGORE ROTARY CLUB will host a fish fry Nov. 8 in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are are on sale at the door or from any Rotarian. Meals can be eaten in or taken out. The menu includes fish, fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw, tomato relish, pickles and a drink. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Scholarship Fund.

HEARING LOSS ASSN. OF AMERICA, Longview chapter, meets 10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at Wesley-McCabe United Methodist Church, 1115 S. Mobberly Ave. Founders' Day observance with history trivia fun and prizes. Visitors welcome.

WOMANLESS BEAUTY PAGEANT presented by the Senior Class of Sabine High School 7 p.m. Nov. 15 in the SHS Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Proceeds benefit Project Graduation.

DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH chili luncheon and bake sale 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at 2187 Danville Rd. (off new loop). Carry-outs available. For info call 903-235-2356.

SUNDAY KILGORE MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE invites one and all to the annual Community Thanksgiving Service 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Rev. Bill Ingersoll, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, will bring the message, with other pastors and community groups to participate. Offering will benefit Helping Hands of Kilgore. Refreshments and fellowship follow this special service.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 1 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Kilgore Missionary Baptist Church, 223 Harris St. near the football stadium. Come give the gift of life! For info, call 903-657-0154.

GREATER ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH, FM 1639, invites area church families to help show appreciation to their pastor, Rev. James Bell, Jr., at 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Guest will be Elder James Elder of Community Church of God and Christ.

FYI

THE GREGG COUNTY OFFICE OF TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE will hold a water well screening day for area residents on Monday, Nov. 17, at the Longview ffice, 405 E. Marshall. This program is designed to inform private water well owners and users on the condition of their water of possible contamination from common contaminants. To participate, a water sample bag and instructions must be obtained from the Extension office prior to Nov. 17. Cost is $5 per sample. For more information, call the Extension office at 903-236-8429. Water contaminated with feces have microorganisms that can cause a number of "waterborne" diseases such as cholera, typhoid and dysentery, and in extreme cases, death. Water wells should be tested