What’s Happening in Henderson, Chester County and surrounding areas

Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony May 29
American Legion Post 157 in Henderson will host a solemn commemorative ceremony on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Henderson City Hall in Henderson,to honor all military veterans who willingly made the Supreme Sacrifice to safeguard the United States of America. The public is encouraged to attend the approximately one-hour ceremony. This year’s commemoration titled “Always Remember” specifically remembers the enormous cost in American war dead and wounded from the “police action” commonly known as the Korean War. We will remember and honor the three Chester Countians known to have served and died in that faraway land.
Alumni Day June 3
Chester County High School Alumni Association’s Annual Alumni Day will be June 3. Doors open at 10 a.m. with program starting at 11 a.m. and a meal to follow. We ask if you are planning to attend to please remit payment of $25 per person by May 26 to CCHS Alumni Association, PO Box 163m Henderson, TN 38340.
CC Historical Society June 5
The Chester County Historical Society will meet on June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. The evening speaker will be Deidra, Park Ranger from Pinson Mounds Archaeological Park. Come hear about this prehistoric Native American Complex. Check out the new Chester County Historical Society Facebook page. Hope to see you and bring a friend.
Jacks Creek Community Club Meeting June 8
Jacks Creek Community Club will have a potluck dinner from 6-7 p.m. June 8 to welcome families and members. The Dr. Kathy Mays Memorial Scholarship will be awarded.
John Schneider at Williams Auditorium June 30
John Schneider, best known for playing Bo Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard, is coming to the Williams Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 30. He also played Jonathan Kent in the 2001–11 TV series “Smallville” and James “Jim” Cryer on the television series “The Haves and The Have Nots” created by Tyler Perry.He has released a number of country albums and charted four #1 hits, including “Country Girls,” “What’s a Memory Like You,” “I’ve Been Around Enough to Know” and “You’re the Last Thing I Needed Tonight.”