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Area News Briefs The revival at Living Truth Church in Madisonville completes its sixth week tonight, July 30, and plans are to extend it through Aug. 6. The church is located at 1100 N. May St. Jeff Taylor is ministering at the revival Sunday through Wednesday, July 27-30 and Aug. 3-6. Weeknight services begin at 7 p.m.; Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m. Miracles of healing, deliverance and salvation each night. Everyone is welcome. The Democrats of Madison County will host a meeting on Thursday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m., in the Madison County Courthouse. Tanyard United Methodist Church, FM 1119, Rev. Connie Blackshears, Pastor, is holding its Annual Men's Day Program on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. with the Zion Jubilee Singers. All churches are invited. For more information, all Juanita at 832-640-2647. New students eligible to attend Madisonville Junior High School (grades 6, 7, or 8) may register starting Aug. 4, Monday through Friday, 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. Parents or guardians will need to provide proof of local residence as well as copies of the student's Social Security card, birth certificate, and health/shot records. Also necessary is a copy of last year's report card or contact information for the most recent school attended. A parent/adult organizational meeting to plan for youth soccer for Fall 2008 will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Madisonville GED office in the old Intermediate School at 901 W. Trinity in Madisonville. For questions, call Donna O'Brien at 936-348-9117 or 936-348-0276. A Christian Arts Camp will be held Aug. 6-9 at The Abiding Place Retreat & Conference Center in Buffalo. Lessons will be available for art, dance, music, photography, writing videography, sign language and more. Classes for 6-12 year olds will be held 9 a.m. - noon; classes for 13 - adult will be held 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For information, call Bob & Teresa Nix at 903-626-5848 or go to www.theabidingplace.com. The Texas Renaissance Festival 2008 Job Fair will be held Saturday, Aug. 9-10, on FM 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville, 50 miles northwest of Houston. The job fair begins promptly at 9 a.m.; be prepared to stay 2-4 hours. This is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately. For more information, go to http://www.texrenfest.com/jobfaire.html. The MC/MA Alumni will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building, 900 Amos St. Plans will be made at the meeting for the school reunion that will take place Oct. 4-5, 2008. For more information, call 936-348-2111. The monthly meeting of the Madison County Republican Party will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Madison County Courthouse. There will be two guest speakers: Rob Curnock, Republican candidate for Congress, CD 17; and Rex Davis, candidate for the 10th Court of Appeals. Everyone is invited to come and meet the candidates. Wildlife Symposium and Wild Game Dinner will be Aug. 22, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds, hosted by Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Madison County's Beef & Forage Committee. Speakers are Dr. Don Renchie, Game Warden Dornell Crist, Linda Tscherhart-Hejl and more. RSVP by Aug. 15. The cost is $15, and attendees may pay at the door. Counts for three CEUs: two Laws & Regs and one IPM. A family-oriented variety program “An Evening with Sorin” will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. at the Truman Kimbro Center in Madisonville. Admission is free, as are the snacks and beverages available during intermission. For information, contact Pat and J.D. Mallard at 936-395-8883 or Sorin at 936-349-3372. The American Legion Family meets the first Tuesday of each month at the American Legion Hall at 800 N. May at 6:30 p.m. Madisonville VFW Post 8233 meets at the post building, 1300 N. May, every third Tuesday at 7 p.m.
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