DAILY DIGEST

CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH offers a free lunch for all Kilgore College students every Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the church cafeteria.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. For more info call Linda Myhand at 903-834-6794 or Linda Brotherton at 903-736-8837. TOPS people just love to lose.

KIBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet 1:15 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Chamber of Commerce Office.

COLLEGE/CAREER NIGHT, sponsored by the Greater Longview Organization for Business and Education (GLOBE) is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center. Excellent opportunity for high school students and parents to meet with reps from universities, community colleges, technical/ vocational schools and military branches. Free.

TUESDAY

THE WHITE ELEPHANT resale shop at the train depot on Commerce Street is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Proceeds benefit the Kilgore Improvement & Beautification Association. Donations welcomed.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP MEMBERS will meet 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at Kilgore Public Library. The group meets monthly to discuss both fiction and non-fiction books. Newcomers and interested readers are always welcomed.

KHS WAR YEARS REUNION GROUP will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Back Porch, 904 Broadway, for their monthly lunch meeting.

HONOR AMERICA NIGHT Veterans Day celebration and fireworks, hosted by Sabine ISD Bands, begins at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at James Bamberg Football Stadium. Admission includes hot dogs, apple pie and ice cream in the SHS cafeteria from 5- 7. In case of rain, celebration will Thursday, Nov. 12. For more info call SHS, 984-8587.

WEDNESDAY

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY at the U.S. Veterans Monument at Harris Street Park begins 9 a.m. Nov. 11. Speakers, music. All veterans invited. Free. For more info call John Edney at 903-987-9352.

MAUDE LAIRD MIDDLE SCHOOL Veterans Day ceremony will be 9 a.m. Nov. 11. All veterans invited. MLMS band and choir will perform. Reception will follow. Free. For more info call MLMS, 903- 984-5072.

DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, John Tilley Edwards Chapter, will hold their monthly meeting 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at Cace's Seafood and Steakhouse, 1501 E. Marshall Ave., Longview. For reservations call 903-236-2888.

CIVIC GARDEN CLUB will meet 9:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Community House. Jean Cole of Jordan's Plant Farm's Christmas Village will present a program on decorating the home and Christmas trees for the holidays.

THURSDAY

GREGG COUNTY meet 5:30 p.m. every third Thursday at Longview Community Center, 500 E. Whaley St. All Democrats, male and female, are welcome. For more info visit www.TDWGC.com or call Mollie Barber, president, at 903-753-1658.

KILGORE GARDEN CLUB will meet Nov.5, at the Home of Cynthia Adams, 3507 Cedar Lane, Co-Hostess: Birdie Barron. Margie Hall will present the program “The Bounty of My Garden”.

BETTER BREATHING CONFERENCE will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5 at UT Health Science Center at Tyler. Lung disease is the #3 killer in the U.S., responsible for one in six deaths, and more than 35 million Americans live with lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Exhibits, screenings and educational presentations. Free, but space is limited and reservations are required. A complimentary lunch and valet parking will be provided. To register call 903-877-7147.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PATCH, presented by the Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation, will be “A Celebration of Stars” beginning 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at the World’s Richest Acre Park. Lots of entertainment; downtown Christmas lights and derrick stars will be turned on. Free.

BETTER BREATHING CONFERENCE will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 5 at UT Health Science Center at Tyler. Lung disease is the #3 killer in the U.S. and more than 35 million Americans live with lung diseases. Exhibits, screenings and educational presentations. Free, but space is limited and reservations are required. A complimentary lunch and valet parking will be provided. To register call 903-877-7147.

FRIDAY

SOUP & PIE LUNCHEON, sponsored by St. Luke’s United Methodist Women, will be 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the church’s Family Center on East Main St. The women’s Country Kitchen with a variety of baked goods will be open from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

E.T. MACULAR DEGENERATION Support Group will meet 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Rosewood Estates, 506 Rice Road, Tyler. The program will be about community awareness, personal safety and the latest scams. Guests welcomed. For more info call Sandi Coates at 972-288-4760.

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION, Longview Chapter, will celebrate its Founders' Day 10:15 a.m. Nov. 7 at Wesley McCabe Methodist Church, 1115 S. Mobberly. Assistive hearing devices and refreshments will be available. Visitors welcome.

E.T. MACULAR DEGENERATION Support Group will meet 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Rosewood Estates, 506 Rice Road, Tyler. The program will be about community awareness, personal safety and the latest scams. Guests welcomed. Free. For more info call Sandi Coates at 972-288-4760.

SU NDAY

HARMONY PIRTLE BAPTIST CHURCH will host a Musical of Thanks Concert 3 p.m. Nov. 22. The Music Department will feature the Gospel choir under the direction of Regina Fields. The theme is “Thanksgiving.” All are welcomed.

VETERANS DAY SERVICE at 1st Church of the Nazarene will be 10:45 p.m. Nov. 8. All veterans and the public are invited. Lunch will be served after the service. The church is located at 309 E. Sabine at Martin Street. For more info call 903-984- 2144 or visit www.kilgorenazarene.com.Annual Veteran's Service.

GREATER ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH will host a Pastor Appreciation program for the Rev. James Bell Jr. 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church on FM 1639. Special guests will be the Rev. Larry Washington and Post Oak Baptist Church of Kilgore.

GREATER ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH will host a Pastor Appreciation program for the Rev. James Bell Jr. 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the church on FM 1639. Special guests will be the Rev. Larry Washington and Post Oak Baptist Church of Kilgore.

HEROES SUNDAY at Pirtle United Methodist Church will begin with 10:30 a.m. worship service followed by lunch on Nov. 15. The community is invited to thank men and women for their service, dedication and acts of heroism on behalf of the community and nation. Free. Pirtle UMC is located 3.5 miles south of Kilgore bypass road; turn left (east) on CR 146 and travel one-half mile to church.