UT Health East Texas will offer a free lunch and learn seminar, Bariatric Robotic Surgery, on Friday, July 15, at the UT Health Tyler Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Hugh Babineau will give a presentation about a minimally invasive option for bariatric surgery.
On June 24, 2022, bridge players at Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club (PDBC) honored the strength and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease by hosting a day of activities supporting The Longest Day®, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association®. PDBC raised $398.00 for Alzheimer’s Association care, support and research programs. If you are interested in playing or learning bridge, please contact PDBC’s Director, Linda Harrison at 903-855-9227.
David Kiser, owner of Lala Pops homemade ice cream shop in downtown Pittsburg, visited the Pittsburg Lions Club on June 23 where he discussed future plans for Lala Pops including a diner to open next door. He explained that Lala Pops also serve sugar free and soy options in their frozen dessert lineup. David Kiser is pictured with Lion Kathy Carpenter. The Lions Club meets every Thursday at noon at the Anvil located at 115 Compress St. in Pittsburg and is a community service organization. COURTESY PHOTO
Quiznos, located at 410 Greer Blvd in the Gas Station officially cut the ribbon on June 27. Owner Chamal Kahanawita, native of Sri Lanka, came to the U.S. in 2005 and has earned three college degrees, starting out to build his own small business in 2018. Since then, he has opened three Marcos Pizza’s and four gas stations, as well as a car dealership as a hobby. Heather Aikins (third from the right) is the manager/operator of this newest enterprise. COURTESY PHOTO
Carolyn Franks was officially installed as the 2022-2023 District Governor of Rotary International District 5830 on June 24 during a ceremony held at the Whatley Center at NTCC. Because the Rotary year ends on June 30, Franks will actually begin her duties on July 1. Some of these duties will include traveling to the 41 different Rotary Clubs in the district, and leading Rotary into the new year.
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