Lifestyle

Installation of new officers for the 2024-25 fiscal year highlighted the weekly meeting of the Canton Rotary Club June 27 at Craft 64.

Sharon’s Place, Van Zandt County’s new organization for adults with special needs, held its first art class recently with about 20 participants. Friends of Sharon’s Place who attended the class ranged in age from 20-50 years old.

In early June, Van Zandt County 4-H members and two recipients for Quilts of Valor gathered at the VZC Veterans Memorial gazebo in Canton for a presentation of the quilts for the veterans. The recipients were Robert Alan Jackson, U.S.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the main VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane in Canton.

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.