DAILY DIGEST

MONDAY

EAST TEXAS JOB FAIR 9 a.m. to noon June 29 at LeTourneau University's Solheim Arena, 2100 S. Mobberly Ave. Sponsored by U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert's office in conjunction with Longview Partnership, Longview Economic Development Corporation, East Texas Council of Governments and Workforce Solutions Gregg County.

TUESDAY

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DANVILLE and Danville Ministries will host a one-night Ladies Conference featuring guest speaker Iris Blue, "I went down a tramp and came up a lady." A free meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. June 30, followed by the program. A love offering will be taken. For reservations call 903- 895-4577 or 903-736-0609. The church is located at 229 Utzman Road.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME at Kilgore Public Library is every Tuesday this summer! 3-year-olds, 9:30-9:45 a.m.; 4- and 5- year-olds, 10-10:30 a.m. Spanish story Time, 10:30-11 a.m. For more info, visit www.kplkids.org.

WEDNESDAY

SPIN ME A YARN, sponsored by the Kilgore Public Library, will feature Shelly Kneupper Tucker, "A Texas Storyteller...With A Twist!" 10 a.m. June 24, at the Community House on Kay Street. For more info visit www.kplkids.org.

'PIRATES AND PATRIOTS' is the topic for storyteller Kay Castles at 10 a.m. July 1 at Kilgore Community House, 622 Kay St. Sponsored by Kilgore Public Library, the free program is for kids of all ages. For more info visit the library at 301 N. Henderson Blvd., or call 903-984-1529. The library is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 until 4.

SATURDAY

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH will welcome Pastor-Elect Donald E. Daniels Sr. and First Lady Trinitta Daniels during a pre-installation celebration 6:30 p.m. June 27, with the Rev. Earl Bonner as guest speaker. The installation celebration will be 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, with the Rev. J.B. Dunlop as guest speaker. Rev. Daniels is a Longview native who has bee in the ministry for 18 years. New Hope is located on CR 292, Kilgore.

ADDISON ROAD, a Christian rock group from Dallas, will perform in concert 6 to 8 p.m. June 27 at Trinity Assembly of God Church, next to Forest Home Baptist Church on Danville Road. Festivities including children's rides, hot dogs and more, will begin at 4 and last until 9. All are invited.

SUNDAY

HOLY PRAYER APOSTOLIC CHURCH invites all to their pastor's 21st anniversary and her 63rd birthday celebration. Service will begin at 3 p.m. July 12 at the Kilgore Community Building on Kay Street. For more information call 903-984-4095 or 903-983-4045.

FAITH CENTER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST will host its 25th Musician Appreciate Celebration, honoring Willie L. Sr. and Sylvia Randall Clark, 3 p.m. July 5. Speaker: the Rev. Willie L. Clark Jr. of Crestview Baptist Church in Dallas. The church is located at CR 182D, off U.S. 259, three miles south of Kilgore. Speaker: the Rev. Willie L. Clark Jr. of Crestview Baptist Church in Dallas.

FAITH CENTER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST will host its 25th Music Appreciation celebration honoring Willie L. Clark Sr. at 3 p.m. July 5. All are invited. The church is located on CR 182D, off US 259, three miles south of Kilgore. For more info call Delaney Clark Dudley, 903-237-7744 or email ddudley@longview-news.com.

NEW BIRTH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH welcomes all to celebrate the Music Ministry of Ann Bowens, Norman Roberts andGerron Walker, with special guest Bishop R.l. Bazzle and Bible Teaching Ministries of Longview at 4 p.m. June 28. New Birth is located at 2307 Stone Road. For more info call 903-986-8700.

A BLOOD DRIVE to benefit Lacretia Montana will be held 1 to 5 p.m. June 28 at First Baptist Church of Danville. Ms. Montana has breast cancer and all blood donations to Carter Blood Care during this drive will be credited to her account. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt and non-fasting cholesterol test. The church is located at 229 Utzman Road.

FYI

JUSTIN CLINTON MEMORIAL FUND has been set up at Regions Bank to defray the costs of the 10-year-old's funeral. Justin was killed by two bulldogs in Leverett's Chapel on Monday and his family does not have insurance. Donations may be made at any Regions Bank in East Texas or mailed to: Justin Clinton Memorial Fund, c/o Regions Bank, P.O. Box 7777, Kilgore, Texas 75662.

KHS CLASS OF 1999 10-year reunion will be Sept. 25-26. For more info contact Tonya Cooley Cox at 903-808-1340 or email at khsclass99@gmail.com.

KILGORE COLORED HIGH/C.B. DANSBY SCHOOL REUNION will be held July 3-6. This year's theme is "Passing the Torch"; African attire. Events include a teacher's banquet and dance, memorial service, picnic, opening and farewell ceremonies. For info contact: Colleen Cooks, 903-983-2900; Warren Randall, 903-445-3465; or Geneva Taylor, 903-984- 6580.

GREGG COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY will present John Sharp, a candidate for U.S. Senate, at the Greggton Community Center, 3211 W. Marshall Ave., Longview. The fish fry fundraiser costs $10 and begins at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.

CHRIST FEST '09, presented by 33 The Ministry, is set for 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Kilgore City Park. Admission is free. The concert features John Waller with special guests Shana Strange and Curtain Place, along with Blood Kin and Back on Track. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions available. For more info call Robert Adams at 903-720-7546.