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Let's Break the Stigma: It's Ok To Not Be Okay (Angelina County)
2024-07-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us, Friday, July 12, for our First Friday Luncheon, presented by Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company where we will cover mental health in the workplace with the topic “Let’s Break the Stigma: It’s ok to not be ok” with panelists Dr. Laura Beth Cooper and Alana Culpepper, MHRM; MAdEd. Attendees will experience decision-making around mental health issues and learn the importance of timely interventions.If you would like to sponsor a future luncheon or event, please email the Chamber at Admin@LufkinTexas.org.
Date/Time Information:
Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12 PM
Location:
Crown Colony Country Club

Food Truck Wednesday (Angelina County)
2024-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin
Tacos, anyone? We’ve got great news! Next Wednesday, July 17, Dos Amigos Taco Truck will be back in the Chamber parking lot starting at 11 AM serving up delicious lunches!

Call or text orders in early >>> 936-707–5027

We’ll see you then!
Location:
1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin

Getting to Know Your SBDC (Angelina County)
2024-07-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Join us Friday, July 26 at 8 AM for July’s Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Angelina College SBDC! We are excited to welcome Dianne Amerine, Director of Angelina College SBDC as our featured speaker. This month’s focus is “Getting to Know Your SBDC,” where you’ll learn about the valuable resources and support the SBDC offers to help your business thrive.Attendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/PNB-0724.
Location:
Chamber Community Room

Cheers with The Chamber and The New Investor Showcase (Angelina County)
2024-08-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Join us Thursday, August 1, for Cheers with the Chamber and the New Investor Showcase, presented by MSGPR Ltd Co, as we celebrate all Investors who joined within the past year. All Chamber Investors are invited and encouraged to attend and learn more about the newest additions to the Chamber family.Make connections, share ideas, build your network, and grow your business. Don’t forget to bring your business cards. We’ll see you there!
Time:
5:30 pm
Location:
Pitser Garrison Convention Center
#chamber #chamberevent #cheers #networking #business #community #100plusyears #Lufkin

Leadership Lufkin Alumni Summer Social (Angelina County)
2024-08-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Arthur’s Tavern inside Crown Colony
Join us tomorrow for our Leadership Lufkin Alumni Summer Social from 5-6 PM at Arthur’s Tavern inside Crown Colony.
Come meet our newest Leadership Lufkin class and welcome them to the association! If you are already part of the Alumni Association, you will receive one complimentary drink. If you would like to join for a yearly pledge of $40, you can sign up that night.
Register today at LufkinTexas.org. We hope to see you there!
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5 pm to 6 pm

Chamber Governmental Affairs (Angelina County)
2024-08-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Join the Chamber Governmental Affairs Program with featured guest US Congressman Pete Sessions on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 AM in the Chamber Community Room. This is your chance to connect with influential professionals, gain valuable insights into governmental affairs, and stay ahead in your industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for networking and learning.Attendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/GA-0824.We look forward to seeing you there!

Women's Networking Breakfast (Angelina County)
2024-08-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Pinecrest Retirement Community
Mark your calendars for August 15 for our next Women’s Networking Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Regions Bank. Join us at Pinecrest Retirement Community from 8 AM to 9 AM, for an inspiring talk by Jill Janes, MRC VP of Marketing. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow together!
Location:
Pinecrest Retirement CommunityThis is a free event but please make sure to register.
bit.ly/WN-824

Robin Futch & Kent White - Dream Vacations with A Ribbon Cutting (Angelina County)
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 1615 S. Chestnut | Lufkin
Join us TOMORROW, Friday, August 16 @ 10 AM as we celebrate Robin Futch & Kent White – Dream Vacations with a ribbon cutting.1615 S. Chestnut | LufkinWe hope to see you there!

Power Networking Breakfast: Speed Networking (Angelina County)
2024-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Get ready to kickstart your Friday with a burst of networking energy! Join us on August 23 at 8 AM for an exciting round of Speed Networking at our next Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Angelina College SBDC. This Speed Networking event is brought to you by the Commercial Bank of Texas.
Location:
Chamber Community RoomAttendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/PNB-0824.Don’t forget to bring your business cards and perfect those elevator pitches. See you there!

Cheers with the Chamber (Angelina County)
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:00 | 521 Asa Read Road
Join us next Thursday, August 29 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at 521 Asa Read Road for Cheers with the Chamber hosted by the beautiful Eden Hill Event Venue.Eden Hill Event Venue is dedicated to hosting stunning weddings and special events, guiding their clients to create the most special experiences possible. This is your chance to tour the venue while networking with fellow Chamber Investors.Cheers with the Chamber is a great opportunity to network and build connections within the community. It is also a wonderful way for Chamber Investors to showcase their business and all they offer.We look forward to seeing you there!

40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival (Angelina County)
2024-09-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center, Lufkin Texas
Join us for the 40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers, from September 19-22! Located at George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center, Lufkin Texas.
Get ready for four days of non-stop fun and entertainment, including:
– Thrilling carnival rides
– Live music at the Swinging Axe stage, thanks to Visit Lufkin
– ‍♂️ The 5th Annual Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run, presented by S&W Expert Collision Repair
– Delicious food from BBQ to fresh-squeezed lemonade
– Local brews from Rusty Axe Brewing Company
– Bear Hollow Wood Carver live carving
– The 3rd Annual Big Axe BBQ Competition, presented by Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
– New this year – Washer Tournament, presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
– Pineywoods Car Show, presented by Bryan’s Paint and Body
– East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by Integra Insurance
– New shows like Scott’s World of Magic and the Off-Axis Stunt Show
– The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
– Children’s Festival, presented by Hijinx Trampoline Park and hosted by Angelina Beautiful/Clean and Texas Forestry Museum
– ️ Vendor Market Days for unique shopping on Saturday & Sunday
Visit TexasStateForestFestival.com for all the details, including entry forms, ticket prices, volunteer opportunities, and schedules. Don’t miss out on this incredible event – bring your family and friends for a weekend of unforgettable fun!
#TXForestFest #TexasStateForestFestival #Lufkin #AngelinaCounty #EastTexas #FamilyFun #CarnivalRides #LiveMusic #BBQCompetition #CarShow #MagicShow #StuntShow

Power Networking Breakfast: Importance of Community Involvement (Angelina County)
2024-09-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Join us on Friday, September 27 at 8 AM for September’s Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Angelina College SBDC! We are excited to welcome Denise Thompson, Account Leader at Etech as our featured speaker and monthly sponsor.
Location:
Chamber Community Room – 1615 S. Chestnut LufkinCome learn the importance of community involvement within your company. We will see you there!Attendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/PNB-0924.

Elected Officials Reception 2024 (Angelina County)
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:30 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us NEXT Tuesday, October 1, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm for the annual Elected Officials Reception, presented by Oncor. We are excited to show our appreciation for Angelina County’s elected officials and hope you can attend.
Location:
Crown Colony Country ClubPlease register for this FREE event so we can get a head count >> bit.ly/elected2024We hope to see you there!

Huntington Catfish Festival 2024
2024-10-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Centennial Park, North 3rd Street, Huntington, TX, 75949, United States
Don’t miss this year’s Annual Huntington Catfish Festival! Bring along your family and friends to experience the fun together. There will be music and entertainment, a car show, vendors, food trucks, games, and more!

Diboll Day 2024
2024-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 | Old Orchard Park, Old Orchard Park, Stubblefield, Diboll, TX, 75941, United States
The Diboll Day Parade kicks off at 10am on the traditional parade route through town.

Park activities are from 11am-4pm! Head on down for food, family activities, and crowning the 2024 Diboll Day Queen!

Parking is available at the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center, and shuttles will be available into the park.

MET Art Day for Teens
2024-10-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Kurth Memorial Library, 706 S Raguet St, Lufkin, TX, United States
The Kurth Memorial Library has a new partnership with the Museum of East Texas. Teens ages 13-18 are invited to go on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30pm for an art program presented by the Museum of East Texas. All supplies will be provided for this program.

Downtown Lufkin Ribbon Cutting: South First Street Revitalization
2024-10-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Mark your calendars for THIS THURSDAY, October 17th at 10am! First Street has been under construction for April, but it feels like it’s been a lot longer. Well, wait no more! Go and witness the ribbon cutting for the newly revitalized first street. It’s definitely easier to walk around and get from place to place now. There will be a complementary water and coffee station outside Standpipe Coffee as you make your way down the revitalized streets of downtown Lufkin.

Ellen Trout Zoo's Zoo Boo
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19 | Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Friday October 18 & 19, 2024
Grab your little goblins and ghouls for 2 nights of fun trick-or-treating at Ellen Trout Zoo!
Zoo Boo, presented by Wright GMC, is a family-friendly Halloween event that offers a safe environment for children and families to have some fright-free spooky fun. Children can participate in fun games, compete in a costume contest, and collect sweets from various stations throughout the zoo.
FOETZ Members and children under 4 get in free, and for non-members, regular zoo admission prices.
Visit www.friendsofellentroutzoo.com to purchase Zoo Boo tickets or to sign up for the costume contest or a station.

I-Spy Halloween Trail
2024-10-19 10:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 | Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
The Texas Forestry Museum will have its I-Spy Halloween Trail again this year. Families are invited to hunt for Halloween characters and win fun prizes! The event is free to the public. The trail activity will be from Saturday, October 19th – Thursday, October 31st, from 10am-5pm. Don’t miss it!
If you have any questions, please call (936) 632-9535.

Lufkin's Boo Bash on the Plaza
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Pitzer Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly Halloween fun! Join us on Friday, October 25th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center’s Plaza for an unforgettable Boo Bash!
Enjoy trick-or-treating, live music, and engaging games hosted by the Museum of East Texas. Whether you’re coming in costume or just here for the festivities, it’s going to be a frightfully good time!

Admission is FREE and open to all!

Don’t miss out on the fun!

Walk of Honor
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-11 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
The City of Lufkin is proud to announce its annual Walk of Honor, a week-long tribute that will take place in downtown Lufkin from November 4th to November 11th, 2024. This special event provides the community with an opportunity to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of veterans, whose photos and stories will be prominently displayed in the windows of downtown merchants throughout the week.
The Walk of Honor is an opportunity for all of us to come together and reflect on the service of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting our country. From November 4th to November 11th, the streets of downtown Lufkin will be lined with images and stories of veterans, allowing the community to pay their respects and offer their gratitude.
Veteran Submissions
Family and friends of veterans are encouraged to submit their veteran’s photo and story by October 31st, 2024, to have them included in this moving tribute. Veterans from any branch of the military, living or deceased, are welcome to be honored. Submissions can be made online at https://www.eventcreate.com/e/walkofhonor2024.
The Walk of Honor is more than just an event; it’s a powerful reminder of the dedication and service of those who have fought for our freedom. We urge everyone in the Lufkin community to visit downtown from November 4th to November 11th, to take part in this tribute and honor the veterans who have made countless sacrifices for our country.
For more information or to submit a veteran for inclusion in the Walk of Honor, please visit: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/walkofhonor2024

Workplace Safety Training (Angelina County)
2024-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
In today’s fast-paced world, situational awareness and verbal de-escalation are essential skills. Join us as Chris Powell, with Arcuri Group, presents an introductory overview on perceiving, comprehending, and predicting events in our environment—helping prevent volatile situations before they escalate.These skills can make a real difference in business, public service, or any field. Don’t miss out on this vital learning opportunity with Chamber University!Thank you to our sponsors: Lufkin Economic Development Corporation, Etech, and the Arcuri Group.Date: November 6Time: 10 AM to 12 PMLocation: Chamber OfficeCost:Investor: $30 | Non-Investor: $40Register online: bit.ly/CU-1124

4th Annual Celebrate Business: Chamber Business Awards (Angelina County)
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:30 | The Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Join us Thursday, November 14 at The Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin as we announce this year’s winners of the 4th annual CELEBRATE BUSINESS: Chamber Business Awards, presented by citywidepromo.com!Purchase your tickets at bit.ly/CelebrateBA-2024. Tickets are ONLY $30 for Chamber Investors and $40 for Non-Investors. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available.Thank you to all of our sponsors:Diamond Sponsor: MSGPR Ltd CoPlatinum Sponsors: Duncan-Two, LTD, Lufkin FordSalute to Healthcare Sponsor: St. Luke’s Health – Memorial LufkinPaparazzi Sponsor: Seventy-Nine PhotographyAfter Party Sponsor: Restoration BistroNOMINEES will be announced on November 1, 2024!

Cultivating A Positive Culture in The Workplace (Angelina County)
2024-11-22 08:00 - 10:00 | 7642 US Hwy 59 South
Join us for November’s Power Networking Breakfast on Friday, November 22 at 8 AM! This month’s focus is on “Cultivating a Positive Culture in the Workplace”.Please Note: This month’s breakfast will be held at McWilliams, located at 7642 US Hwy 59 South, rather than at the Chamber. Please plan accordingly.Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Angelina College SBDC, and this month’s sponsor, McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing.This is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow professionals—don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing you there.

Blessing Bags for N.A.C.: Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal
2024-11-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Hope Center in Nac, 2100 E Main Sts, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Blessing Bags for N.A.C. has a Thanksgiving Blessings Community Meal at the HOPE Center in Nacogdoches on November 23rd at 12 p.m. They will be offering a hot Thanksgiving meal, toiletries, and other necessities. They are desperately needing donations for this upcoming Thanksgiving meal. Turkey’s, Dressing or Boxed Stuffing, Boxed Potatoes, Rolls, Gravy, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato Pies, or any other food item you can bring. They also accept monetary donations to help buy what is needed. If you would like to donate anything Stephanie and everyone at Blessing Bags would greatly appreciate it. Nacogdoches residents can drop off their donations at Blue Eyed Cocos – 412 E Main from 10-6, Tuesday – Saturday. If Lufkin residents would like to donate please contact Stephanie Hess at her office number, 936-875 8706 or her cell at 501-504-3077. If Stephanie is not available, call Gabriel Hernandez at 936-240-8641.
Cash APP: $BBags4nac
PayPal: @BB4NAC
Checks; blessingbagsfornac.com
EMAIL: blessingbagsfornac@gmail.com

Thanksgiving in the Park 2024
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Kiwanis Park, 1117 S Timberland Dr, Lufkin, Texas
It’s almost that time again for Thanksgiving In The Park. Please get in touch with Greg Sims at (936) 229-0273 if you plan on donating food or to help serve food. Please share so it reaches as many as possible! Without all of you, this event would not be possible. Volunteer sign ups are still open!
Thanksgiving in the Park will be held on Thanksgiving day from 11am-1pm.

26th Annual Christmas Home Tour
2024-12-05 15:00 - 19:30 | TX
Please unite with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by supporting the 2024 CASA Christmas Home Tour set for Thursday, December 5th, 2024. It is through the generous partnerships of community members and businesses that they are able to ensure permanency and stability for abused and neglected children. CASA thanks you for your valuable time, continued kindness, and community support.
Come-and-go Locations:

3 LaMadera St.
275 Plantation Dr.
1302 Tom Temple Dr.
110 Willow Oak Dr.

Individual Tickets are $20.00 now, and will increase to $25.00 on December 1st.
