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15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive at America's Car-Mart (Nacogdoches County)
2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 11 more dates | America’s Car-Mart
Share the Joy, Give a Toy
Now through Dec. 9
Car-Mart is your Toy Drop Destination!
Bring your toys to Car-Mart
9 – 6, Monday through Saturday
Car-Mart associates will deliver the toys to children’s hospitals in December
“Our associates love the toy drive, and our business partners and local communities all participate with toys and giving. We will deliver the toys to local Children’s Hospitals in December. We work with them to ensure we provide age-appropriate toys for all the kids. It’s an amazing experience!
While we have a promotion for customers in the market for a new vehicle, we also want to establish Car-Mart as a Toy Drop Destination. And we invite anyone to stop by and bring a toy or two (no purchase necessary).”

Date and Time
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

Through Dec. 9

Location
America’s Car-Mart
2819 South St.
Nacogdoches TX

Website
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Contact Information
(936) 564-1788

Turkey Trot presented by Pilgrim's Nacogdoches
2023-11-23 07:30 - 09:30 | Pecan Acres Park, 826 E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join us for the Pilgrim’s Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day!
Don’t just sit on the couch on Thanksgiving morning! Join us for the 14th Annual Pilgrim’s Turkey Trot and pre-burn those holiday calories while having fun for a good cause!
The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park at 8:30 AM. We are also bringing back our Kids K, starting at 8 AM, for our littlest turkeys 10 and under, and limited to 100 kid participants. Thanks to sponsors this event is offered to Nacogdoches youth at no charge.
This holiday event supports the Nacogdoches Area United Way which engages and works to improve our community by supporting 20 community agencies in the areas of health, education, income, and more.

Race Shirts

Shirts and shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. As you register, available shirt sizes will be shown.
Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed on race day.

Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration

Packet pickup is drive-thru on Wednesday, November 22 from 4 to 6 p.m at 2516 North St., Nacogdoches, TX.
Onsite registration and packet pickup is available the morning of the race beginning at 7:30 am. Registration will remain open and participants are encouraged to utilize online registration (on their smartphones, in their cars, or before they approach the packet pickup table).

Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://unitedwaynac.org/

5K Route

Interactive map available at Map My Run.

Date and Time
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST

Kids K for ages 10 and under starts at 8 am
5K begins at 8:30 am

Location
Pecan Acres Park on Starr Ave. – across from the SFA Intramural Field
near the intersection of Starr and N. University Dr.
Fees/Admission
Click to register!

5K – $40.00 + $3.96 SignUp Fee

Kids 1K Run (10 and under) is no charge!

Website
Click to register

Santa and Mrs. Claus is Coming to Town! (Nacogdoches County)
2023-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 | NacSpace
The NacSpace Alive After 5 is almost here!
Remember, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here for you to take photos and tell them what you want for Christmas! We cannot wait to see everyone there!
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Location:
NacSpace’s

Free Picture with Santa (Nacogdoches County)
2023-12-08 14:00 - 19:00 | Texas Farm Bureau Insurance
It’s getting about that TIME. Santa Claus time!! He’s coming soon….

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 8th from 2:00PM – 7:00 PM to come get your FREE picture with Santa!

We are so excited to see you and your sweet kids!
Date/Time Information:
Friday, December 8th from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location:
Texas Farm Bureau Insurance 5026 Tech Dr Nacogdoches TX 75964

The Big Dip Beer and Bites (Nacogdoches County)
2023-12-08 16:00 - 21:00 | 138 N Mound St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Join the Nacogdoches community for a fun evening of food, friends, and drinks at The Fredonia Brewery. Enjoy tasty food from the SFA Alumni Owned Big Fellas BBQ food truck on-site while visiting with alumni and friends. Kids & pets are welcome. Live music by Galaxy — a classic rock band.
Date/Time Information:
December 8, 2023, from 4 pm to 9 pm
Location:
138 N Mound St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961

January Mid-Morning Coffee (Nacogdoches County)
2024-01-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Pat Dickey Coldwell Banker
When:
Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:30 AM thru 10:30 AM

Where:
Pat Dickey Coldwell Banker
115 S. 5th Street
Crockett, TX 75835
Hosted by:
Pat Dickey Coldwell Banker

Mid Morning Coffee (Nacogdoches County)
2024-01-18 09:30 - 22:30 | Crockett Courthouse Square, Crockett, TX, United States
Let’s get this new year started right! Come warm up and catch up with friends as we support one of our local businesses, Coldwell Banker Pat Dickey, Realtors tomorrow at 9:30 for our first Mid-Morning Coffee event! Grab a beverage and a snack and network with friends and enjoy the beautiful day!
See you this morning in the Crockett Square for Mid Morning Coffee!

1st Annual Black History Parade & Celebration (Nacogdoches County)
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Crockett, 401 E Houston Ave, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
1st Annual Black History Parade and Celebration
Line-Up starts @ 8 am
Parade begins at 10 am
Celebration immediately following!
Theme: The Children are Our Future
When:
Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 AM

Where:
Downtown Crockett

Alive After Five - Hosted by NMC Health Network (Nacogdoches County)
2024-02-29 17:30 - 19:00 | 4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254, United States
Alive After Five hosted by NMC Health Network
Beverages sponsored by: R&K Distributors
Food catered by: NMC onsite dietary services.
Enter to win door prizes and make new contacts. Bring guests and business cards!
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 5:30 PM
Location:
4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254, United States

Chamber Member Awards Banquet (Nacogdoches County)
2024-03-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Crockett Civic Center
Exciting news!
Tables and tickets are now on sale for the Crockett Chamber Member Awards Banquet! Join us as we celebrate Texas Independence Day and our MEMBERS with a steak dinner, awards, door prizes, raffles, and a Scholarship Dessert Dash!
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 6 PM
Location:
Crockett Civic Center
Grab your tickets/tables now – click the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/240184603124143

Sustainable Forestry and African American Land Retention Workshop (Nacogdoches County)
2024-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St., Nacogdoches, TX, 75965
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
1 pm to 4 pm
Location:
Nacogdoches County
Topics:
Heirs’ Property
Forest Management
Timber Harvesting
USDA Programs and Farm No. Assistance
Forest Economic Opportunities
Click here to register

U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions is coming to Lufkin!
2024-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Pitser Garrison Convention Center
U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions will be the keynote speaker at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin, Texas. Lunch provided.
This is a FREE event, but SPACE IS LIMITED so register early.
Date/Time Information:
April 4th – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/ADACDET
Click HERE to register!
Impact Conference Vaping & Marijuana
Pete Sessions is the U.S. Congressman for the 17th District of Texas. Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Congressman Sessions has served for 24 years in the U.S. Congress. He is passionate about the welfare of Texans, especially about the influx and impact of marijuana in the United States.
Kim Bartel has served as the Data Coordinator for the Region 5 Prevention Resource Center of the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council over the past nine years. The focus of the data collected and reported is on the mental health and substance use behaviors within Deep and Southeast Texas.
For more information you can contact Kim Bartel at (936) 631-8785 or kbartel@adacdet.org.
