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10th Annual Vet Fest (Angelina County)
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | VFW Parking Lot 1800, Ford Chapel Road, Lufkin
Only 20 days till the 10th Annual Vet Fest. If you haven’t already signed up to have a booth, please let us know. Plenty of room left. Great place to get the word out about your company, group, or organization, and help our local veterans.
Location:
VFW Parking Lot 1800
Ford Chapel Road, Lufkin
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, May 20, 2023
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Cirque Kalabante's Afrique En Cirque (Angelina County)
2023-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Be transported into a realm that combines traditional African arts with North American modern circus performance. Mesmerizing, melodious, and magical, this high-energy production is sure to keep the whole family on the edge of their seats!

Leadership Lufkin Alumni's Dueling Pianos (Angelina County)
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Name: Leadership Lufkin Alumni’s Dueling Pianos

Date: June 2, 2023
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT

Location:

Pitser Garrison Convention Center

Date/Time Information:

Friday, June 2, 2023
8 PM – 11 PM

Contact Information:

936-634-6644
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

Tickets – $50
Table of 8 – $500

Madagascar The Musical (Angelina County)
2023-06-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Based on the smash hit DreamWorks’ animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all your favorite cracka-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey.

Empower, Connect, Engage, and Inspire (Angelina County)
2023-06-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us for our Women’s Networking Luncheon, presented by Regions Bank, on Tuesday, June 13 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. We will hear from Ashley Berry, as she shares “Do it Anyway: Taking the Risk and Overcoming the Fear.”
This will be a fantastic luncheon that you don’t want to miss!
Location:
900 Crown Colony Dr
Lufkin, TX
Save your seat today by calling 936-634-6644, clicking on the link below, or emailing RSVP@LufkinTexas.org!

Camp Roadrunner Recreation Camp at Angelina College (Angelina County)
2023-07-10 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-12 08:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Angelina College
Name: Camp Roadrunner Recreation Camp at Angelina College

Date: July 10, 2023 – July 13, 2023

Website: https://www.angelina.edu/camproadrunner/

Event Description:

(FULL DAY RECREATION CAMP, K-5TH GRADE) Join the fun at Angelina College’s recreational camps – explore nature, learn new skills, and make memories. Sports camps are also available for athletes of all levels, with expert coaching and top-notch facilities. Register now for a summer to remember!

Location:

Angelina College

Date/Time Information:

July 10-13, 2023 8am-4:30pm daily

Contact Information:

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

$150/camper (sibling & multi-week discounts available)

Cheers with the Chamber hosted by St. Luke's Health (Angelina County)
2023-07-25 17:30 - 19:00 | 1301 W. Frank Avenue
Name: Cheers with the Chamber hosted by St. Luke’s Health

Date: July 25, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Join us next Tuesday, July 25, for Cheers with the Chamber hosted by St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin as we celebrate their new Residency Program and Family Medicine Clinic with a Ribbon Cutting. The event will be 5:30 PM to 7 PM at 1301 W. Frank Avenue in Lufkin.

Expand your network, exchange ideas, foster connections, and enhance your business growth. Remember to bring your business cards.

We look forward to seeing you there!

#chamber #chamberevent #cheers #networking #business #community #100plusyears #Lufkin #AngelinaCounty

15th Annual Tip-A-Cop Events Benefit Special Olympics Texas (Tyler and Angelina County)
2023-07-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Texas Roadhouse
Statewide Event Raised $ 1, 746, 600 since 2008
What: As Special Olympics Texas races into the final heats of summer sports, Tyler and Lufkin’s Texas Roadhouse locations team up with local police to raise money for the state-wide organization. The fundraiser is part of a state-wide effort with dozens of other Texas Roadhouse locations holding fundraisers the same week.
Police officers will help serve guests at the “Tip-A-Cop” event and collect donations.
Over the past fourteen years, Texas Roadhouse restaurants across the state have raised more than $1,746,600 at this event for Special Olympics.
When: Thursday, July 27, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Texas Roadhouse
2101 E. Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, TX 75701
Texas Roadhouse
4500 S. Medford Drive
Lufkin, TX 75901
Why: Texas Roadhouse has a continuous history of giving back to its communities. In this case, 100% of all donations will go directly to Special Olympics Texas.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded by Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 600 locations in 49 states and 10 foreign countries. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for Hand-Cut steaks, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Fresh-Baked Bread, and a lively atmosphere. In 2022, Texas Roadhouse was named one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies. Texas Roadhouse also ranked third on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Customer Service for Casual Dining Restaurants in 2021. In addition to Texas Roadhouse, the company owns and operates Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers, for more information, visit www.texasroadhouse.com.
About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect. SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 58,800 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy and friendship. To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org.

Power Networking Breakfast | Chamber 360 (Angelina County)
2023-07-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Location: Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

Date/Time Information: Friday, July 28, 2023, 8 AM – 9 AM

Fees/Admission: Free

Event Description:

Designed for new and current Investors, Chamber 360 offers an effective how-to guide for making the most of your membership. It is critically important that you understand and utilize the tools, resources, and relationships available to you through your membership investment. Chamber 360 provides an opportunity to meet other Investors, provide brief remarks, meet the Chamber team, and take a deeper dive into the value and support you can utilize.

Jr League Backpack Bonanza (Angelina County)
2023-07-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-29 07:00 - 12:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Location: Pitser Garrison Convention Center 601 N Second Street Lufkin Tx 75901

Date/Time Information:

Start Date: July 28, 2023
End Date: July 29, 2023

Contact Information: Erica Neal 940- 859- 4867

Event Description:

This is a two-day event.
Day 1: Start, 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM (7/28/2023)
Day 2: Start, 7:00 AM- 12: Noon (7/29/2023)

Lufkin Families: You're Invited to a FREE School Supply Giveaway and Jumping at Hijinx! (Angelina County)
2023-07-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Hijinx Trampoline Park 161 Jump Street, Lufkin TX
Name: Lufkin Families: You’re Invited to a FREE School Supply Giveaway and Jumping at Hijinx!

Location: Hijinx Trampoline Park 161 Jump Street, Lufkin TX

Date/Time Information: Saturday, July 29th, 12:30-2:30 pm.

Contact Information: Sydney Travis; stravis@ij.org

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

FREE

Event Description:

Join us for a FREE school supply giveaway and FREE jumping (for the first 100 to sign up) and learn how a new K-12 Scholarship could help cover the cost of private school and homeschooling for Texas families. Parents know what’s best for their kids – and while Texas has a lot of great public schools, sometimes, an assigned public school isn’t the right fit. And while some families can afford to send their kids to private school or homeschool, many families can’t. Parents, regardless of income, know their children’s unique educational needs best and should be able select the best option for their kids. We are working to pass a new scholarship program in Texas called an “Educational Savings Account” because we believe that ALL Texas students deserve an education that benefits their unique learning needs. ESAs help cover the cost of education alternatives by providing families with funds they can use towards private school or homeschooling. If passed, an ESA scholarship has the potential to change the lives of millions of Texas students. If you’re interested in learning more about bringing ESAs to Texas, please join us at Hijinx Trampoline Park from 12:30-2:30pm on Saturday, July 29th! Bring the whole family! All are welcome! Please note that the free school supplies and jumping are limited to the first 100 attendees – so be sure to RSVP! We are the Institute for Justice, a nonprofit with an office in Austin, that works alongside parents to support educational choice programs.

Camp Roadrunner Recreation Camp at Angelina College
2023-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Angelina College
Name: Camp Roadrunner Recreation Camp at Angelina College

Location: Angelina College

Date/Time Information: July 31-August 3, 2023

Contact Information: Send an Email

Fees/Admission: $150/camper (sibling & multi-week discounts available)

Event Description:

(FULL-DAY RECREATION CAMP, K-5TH GRADE) Join the fun at Angelina College’s recreational camps – explore nature, learn new skills, and make memories. Sports camps are also available for athletes of all levels, with expert coaching and top-notch facilities. Register now for a summer to remember!

Leadership Lufkin Alumni Summer Social (Angelina County)
2023-08-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Crown Colony Country Club
Name: Leadership Lufkin Alumni Summer Social

Date: August 1, 2023
Location: Arthur’s Greenside Tavern at Crown Colony Country Club
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CDT

Event Description:

Come out for the 2023 Leadership Lufkin Alumni “Summer Social” on Tuesday, August 1. Join the Leadership Lufkin Alumni Association at 5:30 PM at Arthur’s Greenside Tavern at Crown Colony Country Club. Enjoy a refreshing beverage and great conversation with other alumni! Come alone or come with friends from your Leadership Lufkin Class!
The Leadership Lufkin Alumni Association is open to anyone who has completed the Leadership Lufkin program and has a desire to get involved in the community, expand their leadership skills, and become engaged in the program.
Annual Membership dues are $40. A Lifetime Membership is $500. Sign up at the Summer Social or email Admin@LufkinTexas.org to join today!

Angelina Arts Annual Volunteer Sign-Up & Orientation
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Location: Temple Theater at Angelina College 3500 S. First Street Lufkin Tx

Date/Time Information: August 1, 2023, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Contact Information: Ginger Trotter 936-633-5454

Send an Email

Fees/Admission: FREE

Event Description:

Would you like to volunteer for an established non-profit organization that brings professional performing arts events to Lufkin? If so, come to the Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus on August 1, 6 pm to fill out an application, tour the theater, watch our upcoming season video, and enjoy refreshments. 90% of our events are evenings and weekends. We Need lots of volunteers to assist at the many fabulous performances coming to Lufkin! RSVP

August First Friday Luncheon (Angelina County)
2023-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Name: August First Friday Luncheon

Date: August 4, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CDT
Location: Crown Colony Country Club

Please join us on Friday, August 4 for our next First Friday Luncheon, presented by Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company, featuring Dr. Michael J. Simon, President of Angelina College. Dr. Simon will be sharing exciting updates and insights during the luncheon, focusing on the key presidential priorities that will shape the future of our institution. He will also unveil new programs that aim to enrich the educational experience for our students and meet the evolving needs of our community.

Thank you to August Gold Sponsor, St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin, and our Media Sponsor, The Lufkin Daily News.

Save your seat by Wednesday, August 2 @ 5 PM to be entered to win $100, sponsored by Servpro of Lufkin & Nacogdoches.

Register here >> bit.ly/AugustFFL2023

#chamber #chamberevent #firstfriday #luncheon #networking #community #Lufkin #AngelinaCounty

Chamber Blood Drive (Angelina County)
2023-08-08 10:00 - 14:30 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Date and Time Information:
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 10 am to 2:30 pm
Location:
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
16515 S. Chestnut Street, Lufkin
Donate Blood. Save a Life. Help us achieve our goal of 15 people donating!
Sign up for our next Chamber Blood Drive taking place Tuesday, August 8.
Sign up today. bit.ly/BD-0823
Donors receive snacks and a coupon for a free pint of Bluebell Ice Cream!
4.2 million Americans need a blood transfusion each year, but only 3% of the population donates blood. Here’s your chance to be part of the 3%.
BE A HERO! CHANGE SOMEONE’S LIFE.
#chamber #blooddrive #chamberevent #savealife #Lufkin #AngelinaCounty

Virtual Tobacco Cessation Class (Angelina County)
2023-08-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Date/Time Information:

Tuesdays – August 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Location:

Virtual

Contact Information:

Carolina Lopez (936) 634-9308

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

N/A

Event Description:

Tuesdays – August 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm {Online, Virtual Classes!} FREE support classes, plus FREE nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges*! Join Project Quit! The Coalition, Inc. is providing FREE, virtual smoking cessation classes. This 4-session program is free for all participants and all materials are included. Participants will receive goodies and a workbook plus the support and guidance of a trained facilitator. Click below to sign up https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-CopjMtGdYAuG5KtfXX2o713yvsuO4E For more information visit our website (project-quit org), join the Project Quit Facebook group, or call The Coalition at 936-634-9308. *Free NRT provided with registration to the Texas Quitline.

Women's Networking Breakfast (Angelina County)
2023-08-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Pinecrest Retirement Community
Date and Time Information:
Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 8 am to 9 am

Location:
Pinecrest Retirement Community
Mark your calendars for August 10 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!

This is a Free event this month but please make sure to register. Here bit.ly/WN-0823.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Silver Sponsors
East Texas Slab Masters LLC
MSGPR Ltd Co

Bronze Sponsors
A-1 Party Rentals of Lufkin
Ellen Temple
Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning
Genco Federal Credit Union
Hospice in the Pines
Ray’s Drive In
Savvy The Agency
Selena Mitchell Insurance Agency
Servpro of Lufkin/S.Nacogdoches
Texas Forest Country Living

#chamberevent #chamberinvestor #womensnetworking #breakfast #community #100plusyears #Lufkin #AngelinaCounty

Pines Classic Film Series: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Angelina and Nacogdoches County)
2023-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | The Pines Theater, 113 S. First Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Date/Time Information:
Friday, August 11, 2023, from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Website: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35977/performance/11189435?performanceId=11189435

Location:

The Pines Theater

Contact Information:

angelinaarts.org 936-633-5454
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

$5.00

Event Description:

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Rated G

Cheers with the Chamber & New Investor Showcase (Angelina County)
2023-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Date/Time Information:
Friday, August 18, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Location:
Pitser Garrison Convention Center
Join us Thursday, August 17 for a Cheers with the Chamber and New Investor Showcase, presented by MSGPR Ltd Co at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center. Come meet our new investors, mingle, and network. And don’t forget to bring your business cards.

Job and Life Skills Program for Women (Angelina County)
2023-08-21 08:00 - 14:00 | The Mosaic Center, 601 N. First St., Lufkin, TX 75904
Date/Time Information:
Monday, Aug 21, 2023
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

August 21, 2023

Location:
The Mosaic Center, 601 N. First St., Lufkin, TX 75904

Fees/Admission:
Free to women ages 18 and up

Website:
https://mosaiccenter.org/program-interest-form

Contact Information:
Tonya Womack or Joyce Sperry
Send Email

The Mosaic Center is accepting applicants for a free 12-week Job & Life Skills training program for women in our community. This semester begins on Monday, August 21, so Call Today to set up your interview: 936-639-5068 or visit our website: www.mosaiccenter.org/program-interest-form.
Classes are held Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 2 pm, and include career guidance, resume writing, interview training, Microsoft Office computer training, bible study, improving relationships and decision-making, and much more! The goal of the program is to help our students identify and remove roadblocks to a successful future and bridge the gap to higher education and career achievements through education, mentoring, and our partnerships with Angelina College, area agencies, and local businesses.
