ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 THE TEXARKANA AREA VETERANS COUNCIL (TAVC) WILL HOST THEIR 11th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF AT THE TRUMAN ARNOLD CENTER AT THE TEXARKANA COLLEGE.

AREA CHILI COOKS WILL BE COMPETING FOR TROPHIES IN THREE CATAGORIES: BUSINESS, CIVIC GROUPS, AND INDIVIDUAL. THERE WILL ALSO BE A "PEOPLES' CHOICE" AWARD AND AN AWARD FOR "BEST PRESENTATION", BOTH CHOSEN BY THE PUBLIC.

FUNDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A NEW DAV VAN (WHEN NEEDED) TO TRANSPORT LOCAL VETERANS TO THE VA MEDICAL CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LA AND TO ASSIST LOCAL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

THE DOORS WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 11:00 AM UNTIL 1:30 PM. TICKETS ARE FIVE DOLLARS. ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS ARE THREE DOLLARS. EACH TICKET WILL ALLOW YOU TO SAMPLE EACH CHILI AND WILL ENTER YOU TO WIN DOOR PRIZES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENTER PLEASE CALL: 870/773-8279 or E-MAIL @ USMCgreg@aol.com

LEST WE FORGET!!

THE TEXARKANA AREA VETERANS COUNCIL (TAVC) WILL HOST A FISH DINNER ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010 AT THE AMERICAN LEGION POST AT 525 EAST BROAD STREET, DOWNTOWN TEXARKANA. THE DINNER WILL BE SERVED FROM 12:00 NOON UNTIL 2:00 PM. CARRYOUTS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

CATFISH FILETS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $9.00 FOR ADULTS, $7.00 FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL (ACTIVE DUTY-RESERVE-NATIONAL GUARD ONLY), AND $5.00 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER.

ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE USED BY THE COUNCIL (TAVC) TO PURCHASE A NEW DAV VAN WHEN NEEDED. THESE VANS ARE USED TO TRANSPORT VETERANS TO THE VA MEDICAL CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA AND TO THE LOCAL VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC HERE IN TEXARKANA.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 870/773-8279, 903/832-1003, 870/772-1772, OR 903/832-4566.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

HELP US HELP OUR VETERANS!

ON SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 (ARMED FORCES DAY) THE TEXARKANA AREA CHAPTER # 278 OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA, INC. (VVA # 278) WILL HOST OUR 14th ANNUAL "VETERANS INFORMATION FAIR" AT THE SOUTHWEST CENTER AT 3222 WEST SEVENTH STREET IN TEXARKANA. IT WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 9:00 AM UNTIL 1:30 PM.

THIS "FAIR" IS TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE AND NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES ON VA BENEFITS, PROGRAMS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.

AGENCIES INVITED INCLUDE: TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD, TEXAS VETERANS' COMMISSION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXARKANA VA OUTPATIENT CLINIC, VA MEDICAL CENTER (SHREVEPORT), VET CENTER (SHREVEPORT), SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, FUNERAL SPECIALISTS (EAST FUNERAL HOME), AREA AGENCY ON AGING, ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, SERENITY HOSPICE, AARP, VA COUNSELORS, AND VETERANS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, AND OTHERS THAT MAY PERTAIN TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE & NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL'S NEEDS AND PROGRAMS.

THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. ALL AREA VETERANS OF ALL ERAS, ALL ACTIVE, RESERVE & NATIONAL GUARD PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE INVITED AND URGED TO ATTEND. A VOTERS REGISTRATION DRIVE WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR ARKANSAS AND TEXAS RESIDENTS.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:870/773-8279 (LEAVE MESSAGE), OR 903/824-2727 OR E-MAIL AT: USMCgreg@aol.com