Ellis County Singers, many of whom recently helped share the gospel in song at Carnegie Hall in New York City, will present a concert at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. McKinney St, Ennis, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at 6 p.m.
Applications are now available to high school seniors for the 2020 All American Scholar Award Program, sponsored by Catholic Life Insurance. The deadline to submit your application is March 2, 2020. Send your completed application package to: Catholic Life Insurance, Attn: All American Scholar Award, PO Box 659527, San Antonio, TX 78265.
Corsicana Quilt Guild meets the first Monday of each month at the Church of Christ at Westhill, 2300 Hwy 22 W., Corsicana. Social time is at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m.
Renovating a home to improve its value can be a smart investment. Interior improvements, such as updating kitchens and baths, offer good return on investment, but there are plenty of exterior renovations that can add value to a home and give it that coveted “wow” factor.
Backyard sheds can be useful assets. Sheds can create storage space in the garage, basement or other areas of the house that have become gathering spots for gear typically used outdoors. Sheds are ideal for housing mowers, tools and even poolcare equipment. But they can be put to other uses as well, such as being key spots to engage in hobbies or even as a child’s clubhouse.
Design trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7106 Auxiliary in Ennis is collecting items needed for two soldiers currently serving overseas. The men, both on their fourth tour and approaching the 20-year mark of their service, will receive packages with much needed items including toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving supplies, socks and other items that are difficult to attain in a forward fighting theater.
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for couples to celebrate their love for each other, whether their relationship is relatively new or has endured through many years.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19)
Harness your energy and put your ideas into play. If you strive for perfection, happiness and satisfaction, you will find the contentment you want and deserve. Be open and receptive, use your willpower to get what you want and forge ahead. Your competitive drive will help you succeed. If you offer help to others as you pursue your own goals, you will gain popularity as well as the support you require to reach your objective.