Lifestyle

The City of Canton is gearing up for the annual Fourth of July Celebration. On Thursday, July 4, 2024, residents and visitors are invited to join the activities that capture the spirit of America.

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The AARP Driver Safety Program and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton are sponsoring a driver safety class on Thursday, June 20 from noon to 5 p.m. This course is designed for drivers 50 years of age and older primarily.

FEMA Disaster Assistance is ready to assist those in Van Zandt County in need of help and resources following recent storms. To apply for assistance and to get answers to questions, call 1-800-621-3362.

Another round of storms pummeled East Texas on June 3. In addition to 10s of thousands of power and internet outages, many are reporting downed trees, various types of structural damage, flooding, and tree limbs and debris have been strewn across East Texas roads and properties.

TERRIE HARRISON Canton Lions Club Secretary The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, June 6 with Lion Vice President Jonathan Helvey presiding. Lion Tammy Lenamond Tharp introduced Kristine and Kevin Tanzillo, co-founders of Sharon’s Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established January 2024 and based in Van Zandt County.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, May 1 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Guest speakers were Vickie Ragle and Kathy Stonaker, who have spent much of their lives promoting the wellbeing of dogs.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Wednesday, April 24 with Lion President Jesse Carranza presiding. Lion Teri Pruitt introduced guest speakers Tracey Turner and Angelique Ramos, who are Health Education Coordinators from the University of Texas at Tyler, Preventive Medicine and Population Health School of Medicine/ Health Science Center.

Ron and Becky Barber with The Barber Group/exp Realty in Van Zandt County have earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the SRES Council of the National Association of REALTORS .

East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) Director of Communications Lindsay Vanderbilt was the guest speaker April 10 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. ETCOG currently serves 14 East Texas counties including Van Zandt County, Anderson County, Camp County, Cherokee County, Gregg County, Harrison County, Henderson County, Marion County, Panola County, Rains County, Rusk County, Smith County, Upshur County, and Wood County.