Events

•••OPEN MIKE SINGING••• Fri, Sept 13th at 6:30pm at McKindree Baptist Church, 559 McKindree Road in Lufkin. Fellowship following singing ... For more info call 936.465-5947

BIG TEXAS RALLY FOR RECOVERY: Sat, Sept 28, 10am-1pm at Grace Dunn Park in Lufkin ... Family Fun! Live Entertainment! Raffles! Food! Vendors! Speakers! Sponsored by ADAC, THHS, Burke Center, United Way, Coca Cola, Brookshire Bros., MPULSE, and Addiction Research Institute. Everyone welcome!

THE 36th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN KENNARD presents “Christmas In The Pines” on Sat, December 7, 2024 ... starting at 9am with Kennard Trade’s Day, Christmas Parade & at 6pm Christmas tree lighting ceremony ... Chances to win a HUSQVARNA ZERO-TURN LAWNMOWER are $1. each or 6 for $5., tickets may be purchased at Curry’s Grocery or Commercial Bank of Texas in Kennard. Purchase a booth space for $25. and pick up forms at Curry’s in Kennard. For more information contact 936.655-2219, Sherry 936.222-3784, Lori 936.240-1288, Simone 936.366-9300, Tracy 936.222-6340, Sherry 936.222-3784 or Ethel 936.676-6227. For booth space contact Donell 936.222-7137 or Kourtney 936.222-8959

THE SMITHSONIAN IS COMING Sat, Aug 24-Oct 6 in the Augus Theater. San Augustine Historic Displays will be exhibited at the Stripling Building ... Admission is FREE!! Available Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm & Sun 2pm-4pm. Group tours must be reserved. Take a stroll around Downtown San Augustine area to visit the Windows Into History displays. To make reservations call Linda 936.201-8702

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Sat, Sept 7, 10am-2pm at Still Waters Cowboy Church, 777 FM 1475 in Huntington ... Trophies, raffles, door prizes & more! All welcome. All proceeds go to the church

Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin presents BINGO FOR BABIES on Thur, Sept 26, 6pm at Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N. 2nd St in Lufkin. Join us for our biggest event of the year and enjoy a night of BINGO, Raffles, Door Prizes and more! 10 Bingo Games + a Blackout Round! Each ticket includes entry, 3 bingo cards per game, 1 blackout card, 1 door prize ticket, and a meal ... $65. per ticket OR $600. for a table for 10. ALL proceeds go to The Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin. For sponsorships, donations or tickets please call 936.632-9292 or info@phclufkin.org

Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc presents AN ELVIS TRIBUTE, Sat, Sept 7 at Windham Civic Center in Center, Texas. VIP Access/Meet & Greet at 5:30pm • 6pm General Admission/View Silent Auction Items • 7pm Showtime. Ticket prices $25. - $100. To purchase tickets in person go to 930 Shelbyville St in Center or call 936.598-4990 or go to scomelvistribute.eventbrite.com... All proceeds help feed the hungry & assist the needy

WOODVILLE LIL EAGLES HEAD START/EHS PROGRAM is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 program year ... We serve low-income families with children up to age 5 FREE of charge to those who qualify. TCCA also has centers in Center, San Augustine, Lufkin, Jasper & Newton. For more details call 409.200-2279

BLUE COLLAR MUTTS RESCUE offers Low-Cost Pet Microchip/Vaccines the 1st Sat of every month at Angelinas County Farmers Mkt on Lufkin SE Loop ... Building a community where people value animals, treating them with kindness

JUMP START YOUR CONSTRUCTION CAREER with LIFE Build Apprenticeship Program! Get NCCER Certifications FREE if you qualify. You MUST be 16+ years of age, know basic math/reading, have valid IS/SSN/birth certificate, US work authorization, 20-30 hours/week availability and be an Angelina County resident. Come by 805 Sayers St. in Lufkin

WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS JOB FAIR: Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers job fairs across the 12-county region. In-person & virtual assistance with registering, preparing for, and attending the events available at the 6 workforce centers. Check for events near you www.detwork.org/calendar ... Sign up for Job News by texting DETX to 1.855.502-0026 ... Employers are encouraged to participate in the hiring events by calling 936.639-1351 or visit www.detwork.org

WORKFORCE CENTERS ARE OPEN NOW in Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Polk & Shelby Counties ... Specialists area available to help with job rediness, resume assistance, job search, skills training, paid work experience, virtual workshops, support services and more. Call 936.639-1351 or visit our website www.detwork.org

WORKFORCE CENTERS ARE OPEN NOW in Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Polk & Shelby Counties ... Specialists area available to help with job rediness, resume assistance, job search, skills training, paid work experience, virtual workshops, support services and more. Call 936.639-1351 or visit our website www.detwork.org

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AND CAREER TRAINING for those age 16-24, consider Gary Job Corps for assistance ... Call admissions counselor Ms. Edens for Angelina County & surrounding counties 936.639-1351, ext 5237 or (cell) 936.417-3422, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule appointment

Has CANCER affected you or someone you know? WE CAN HELP! Direct Assistance, Client Navigation, Prevention & Education, Support Groups ... Serving Angelina, Nacogdoches & Polk Counties. Call 936.899-7307 or info@cancerallianceofhope.org or visit our website www.etxcancerallianceofhope.org

••• CELEBRATE RECOVERY •••
meets every Tuesday at 6pm at Solid Rock Church, 16663, FM 2109 in ZAVALLA - for everyone with hurts, habits, hang-ups with drug/alcohol abuse, anger, fear, grief, marital problems, overeating, physical/sexual abuse, pornography & more ... We are a safe place for worship & reflection ... Lesson or testimony on principles & steps of recovery

••• FOR FREE EDUCATION •••
AND CAREER TRAINING for those age 16-24, consider Gary Job Corps for assistance ... Call admissions counselor Ms. Edens for Angelina County & surrounding counties 936.639-1351, ext 5237 or (cell) 936.417-3422, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to schedule appointment

The WIOA Program is a federally-funded program designed to minimize the impact of job loss and to create a pathway for job seekers to obtain employment. WIOA Services are FREE and aimed to increase earnings and educational opportunities for adults 18+ and youth 16-24. Contact Shakia Roberts sroberts@detwork.org

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(Spay Neuter Initiative Pet Society) has available appointments for low-cost cat & dog spay/neuter surgeries ... Call us at 409.384-8251

THE WOMEN'S SHELTER OF EAST TEXAS
provides crisis advocacy to victims family violence. Serving Angelina, Houston, Nacogdoches, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby & Trinity counties. Toll-Free Crisis Hotline 1-800-828-SAFE