Texas Forest Country Living

SFA’s Faculty Art Exhibit: Greg Edmondson
2022-01-01 12:00 - 2022-01-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cole Art Center, 329 E. Main St, Nacogdoches
If you’re looking to start your new year off with a good dose of creativity, head to SFA’s Faculty Art Exhibit at the Cole Art Center. The Cole Art Center is hosting SFA visiting professor, Greg Edmondson’s collection: works on paper. Edmondson says in his artist statement, “I’ve come to view these works as a kind of “bashful modernism” – formal and abstract, but without certainty or ostentation. In much the way we ourselves are, these works have all been shaped by the unexpected.”
You can view Edmondson’s collection for free at the Cole Art Center Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
For more information visit: https://www.sfasu.edu/about-sfa/newsroom/2021/edmondsons-works-paper-show-cole-art-center

Human Trafficking Awareness Event - Family Crisis Center of East Texas
2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Louis Bronaugh Park, 328-340 Charlton St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. To commemorate the month and educate the community about the incidence of human trafficking locally, the Family Crisis Center of East Texas is hosting a free awareness event at Louis Bronaugh Park.
Please join us, along with agency staff and select partner agency guests at 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, at Louis Bronaugh Park located at 310 Charlton St. in Lufkin. Lunch will be served.

Building Your Soil's Health
2022-01-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 2201 S Medford Dr, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
This Monday, January 17, the Angelina County Extension office will host an evening seminar Building Your Soil’s Health. The free seminar will start at 6:30 pm at the Extension office at 2201 S. Medford Dr, Lufkin, Texas. Attendees will learn how soil health affects productivity of your pastures, garden, hay meadows and landscape. Participants will learn about fundamental principles and applicable solutions for common soil problems.

Empower Hour
2022-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | A1 Party Rentals, 414 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Empower Hour is a women’s networking event hosted by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments will be served.

Angelina County Candidate Forum
2022-02-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Here is your opportunity to hear from the Candidates for the March 2022 Election!
A Candidate Forum, presented by Goodwin Lasiter Strong, will be held on Tuesday, February 8 in the Angelina College Temple Theater. Doors open at 5 PM, and the forum will begin at 5:30 PM.
Questions for the Candidates will need to be submitted by Friday, February 4 at 5 PM to RSVP@LufkinTexas.org.
Mask encouraged

Opening Day at Angelina County Farmers Market
2022-02-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Angelina County Farmer’s Market, 2107 S Medford Drive, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
The Angelina County Farmers Market is back! It will open Thursday, February 10th. The Farmers Market is open every Thursday through Saturday.

Valentine's Party
2022-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW Hall, Hemphill, 3049 TX-184, Hemphill, TX 75948, Hemphill, TX, 10351, United States
Everyone is invited to enjoy a fun evening with food and music! Cost is $30/couple, $20/single. Buy your tickets ahead at the Sabine County Chamber office.

Light Up Cancer Kids Run
2022-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Municipal Court at 300 E. Shepherd Street, Municipal Court, 300 E. Shepherd Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Pilgrim’s proudly presents the inaugural Light Up Cancer Kids Glow Run on Friday, February 18, 2022! Kids aged 12 and under will race 1 mile under the lights of Downtown Lufkin decked out in their glow sticks! At the finish line, all kids will receive an awesome glow-in-the-dark medal!
More info: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Lufkin/RaceForHopeLufkin
Image from: East Texas Cancer Alliance

Race for Hope
2022-02-19 06:30 - 12:30 | 300 Ellis Avenue., 300 Ellis Avenue, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
East Texas Cancer Alliance for Hope and CHI St. Luke’s Health proudly present the second annual Race for Hope Marathon • Half • 5K on Saturday, February 19, 2022! Runners will start and finish in historical downtown Lufkin and enjoy a quick and flat course through the Deep Pineywoods.

More Info: https://www.etxcancerallianceofhope.org/copy-of-events-1
Image from Race for Hope Facebook

SFA all Majors Career and Internship Fair
2022-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Grand Ballroom, 2nd Floor Baker Pattillo Student Center, 222 Vista Dr, Nacogdoches, Tx, 75965, United States
The All Majors Career and Internship Fair | Spring 2022 is the perfect opportunity to find qualified students and alumni to help your business or organization. Registration price of $250 ($150 government/nonprofit rate) includes: 1 eight ft. table 2 chairs Light refreshments during the event 2 lunch vouchers 1 parking pass for the Student Center Parking Garage Additional lunch vouchers, parking passes and booth spaces are available for an extra fee. Please allow 24-48 business hours for the CCPD to review all career event registrations. For more information, contact the CCPD at ccpd@sfasu.edu or 936.468.3305.
For more information:
https://www.sfasu.edu/ccpd
https://business.nacogdoches.org/events/details/sfa-all-majors-career-and-internship-fair-spring-2022-55491
Photo from SFA Center for Career and Professional Development

February Power Networking Breakfast
2022-02-25 08:00 - 09:00 | The Heart Institue of East Texas, 310 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Join us for the February Power Networking Breakfast at the Heart Institute of East Texas on Friday, February 25 at 8 AM at 310 Gaslight Blvd., Lufkin.
We will hear from Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy in a presentation titled “Building Healthy Communities: A Role for Community Leaders.”
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor – SERVPRO of Lufkin/S. Nacogdoches County and February Sponsor – The Heart Institute of East Texas.

Image courtesy of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

Community Clean Up
2022-02-26 08:30 - 12:00
Angelina Beautiful/Clean & the City of Lufkin are partnering together for the first annual Community Cleanup Challenge on February 26th.
Nonprofits will compete head-to-head in a litter collection contest for a change at our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Whoever collects the most litter, WINS!
1st place: $3,000
2nd place: $2,000
3rd place: $1,000
RULES:
– Only 501c3 nonprofits eligible to enter
– Only 10 teams are eligible to participate, and teams are limited to 15 volunteers
– Teams will draw for their assigned cleanup location
– Teams will be scored by an AB/C volunteer based off of how much material is collected. The top 3 teams that collect the most material will receive funds for their nonprofit organization!
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Emily Thornton at ethornton@lufkintexas.org. Our nonprofits are actively searching for volunteers and need your help!!
To register:
email ethornton@lufkintexas.org or call 936-632-5326

Croce Plays Croce
2022-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
A.J. Croce performs Croce Plays Croce, a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father. This special event features such timeless songs as “Operator,” “You Don’t Mess Around with Jim,” “Time in a Bottle,” (a song written for A.J.), “Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy), and “Lovers Cross”, to name a few. Throughout the evening, A.J. speaks on his musical connection to his father, painting a picture for the audience of family, artistry, and memory.

Angelina County Republican Party Precinct Conventions
2022-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Baptist Church, 3742 FM 2108, Lufkin TX 75901, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Angelina County Republican Party PRECINCT CONVENTIONS will be held March 8, 2022, 6pm at Fairview Baptist Church located at 3742 FM 2108, Lufkin TX 75901 (on the corner of FM 58 and Airport Road). Our Monthly meeting will also be held this date.

Homer/Bald Hill Community-Wide Yard Sale
2022-03-12 08:00 - 16:00 | The Home Place, 5105 FM-326, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Inside and out sales at The Home Place with many vendors, and at many homes in the surrounding communities of Homer/Bald Hill.

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2022-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Lufkin’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
See more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796155700571582/
Picture from Angelina Arts Alliance

Dogwood Festival
2022-03-19 - 2022-03-20, 2022-03-25 - 2022-03-26, 2022-04-02 | Woodville, Texas
This festival is the oldest outdoor historical pageant in the South and calls attention to the beauty of the area. The festival features live bluegrass, gospel, and country music; a village tour; demonstrations; exhibits; trail rides, a parade; a rodeo; a 5K fun run; car and motorcycle exhibit; arts and crafts; food; a coronation ceremony; historical play; and fireworks. The 2022 festival includes three weekends of fun-filled activities: the Festival of Arts weekend (March 19-20), Western Weekend (March 25-26), and Queen’s Weekend (April 2).

Kids Spring Festival
2022-03-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Festival Park, 507 S Pecan St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
We can’t wait for the Day for Kids Spring Fest!!! Come join us March 19, 2021 at Festival Park in Nacogdoches from 11am-2pm. We will have Food Trucks, Live Music, Inflatables, Dunking booth, Roselake Ranch with their petting zoo, Rockwall, Barrel Train Ride, Pony Rides, Community Booths and much more!

Azalea Festival
2022-03-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Sandy Creek Park, Jasper, TX, United States
The Jasper Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring you the Annual Azalea Festival! Our festival will be held once again in the new Sandy Creek Park on Marvin Hancock Drive in Jasper, Texas on March 19, 2022. Applications are ready now. Vendors, stop in and grab your application or email jaspercc@jaspercoc.org.
Image from: https://jaspercoc.org/monthly-event-calendar/

The Malpass Brothers
2022-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
If you like cornbread & hush puppies, you’re gonna love The Malpass Brothers! Steeped in the legacy of the Louvin Brothers, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams, Sr. & others, The Malpass Brothers have appeared on stages from the Shetland Islands to the Grand Ole Opry. Count on classic, real country, new Malpass tunes, and old-time gospels.

March Power Networking Breakfast
2022-03-25 08:00 - 09:30 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Join us for the March Power Networking Breakfast on Friday, March 25 at 8 AM in the Chamber Community Room. We will hear from Christopher Powell, Founder of HOMEFRONT ISC as he discusses “Leadership vs. Management.”
Presenting Sponsor – Servpro of Lufkin & Nacogdoches.

Photo courtesy of Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce

Swing in the Streets
2022-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches behind the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 200 E Main St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Nac Swing Dance and Visit Nacogdoches bring you Swing In The Streets, an evening of swing music and swing dancing that is FREE and open to the public on the square in downtown Nacogdoches. This event is part of the monthly Nac Snack Fridays, which feature live music and food trucks on the historic downtown square of Nacogdoches. Enjoy live music by Old Town Brass Band, a local New Orleans-style swing band. Come to dance, to enjoy the music, or a little bit of both. Either way, you won’t want to miss this magical evening on the brick streets of Nacogdoches!
11:00am — Food trucks open
6:30–7:15 — Beginner Swing Lesson
7:15-9:30 — Live music by Old Town Brass Band
8:15 — Vintage Costume Contest & Performance by the ETX Lindy Brigade

Angelina Republican Party County Convention
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairview Baptist Church, 3742 FM 2108, Lufkin TX 75901, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
The Angelina County Republican Party County Convention will be Saturday, March 26th, 2022, 10am at Fairview Baptist Church located at 3742 FM 2108, in Lufkin TX 75901.

Raiders of the Lost Zoo Treasure Hunt
2022-03-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
Calling all explorers to complete 10 adventurous activities around Ellen Trout Zoo to collect treasure map pieces that lead to a hidden prize box!
Check in at the front of the zoo to begin your adventure.

The treasure hunt takes about 1 hour to complete.
Last entry for the event at 3 pm.

Tickets: https://71959.blackbaudhosting.com/71959/Raiders-of-the-Lost-Zoo-2022?fbclid=IwAR1HrQs82pgJqddn8CCBS2_eqVDjD0REw0Fv0Mfg-vDa4Yq_u61_41hURK0
*Printed tickets not required, Ellen Trout Zoo will have a roster of registrants at the entrance.
**Chaperones or family members of participants will need to pay separate general admission or use their FOETZ membership to enter the zoo.

Photo courtesy of Ellen Trout Zoo

Pines Presents: David Phelps
2022-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Pines Theater, 113 S 1st St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Faith-based singer, songwriter, and keyboardist David Phelps is credited among today’s most spectacular voices. After graduating from Baylor University with a degree in Vocal Performance in 1992, he served as a member of the popular and prestigious Gaither Vocal Band for nearly 20 years, earning numerous Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and releasing multiple platinum-selling recording projects. Phelps’ seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world’s most prestigious venues.

Celtic Angels Ireland
2022-04-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Crockett Civic Center
Celebrating their cherished heritage through Irish dance, music, and song is something these entertainers take very seriously. You’ll be enthralled from the moment the lights dim as the sweet and stirring songs of Ireland, rigorously precise dances, and traditional musicianship carry you to Ireland on wings of music.

Shelby County Grill Fest
2022-04-02 | Shelby County Expo Center/Rodeo Arena, 980 TX-7 E, Center, TX, 75935, United States
Grill Fest is a sanctioned barbecue cook-off.
Included are:
-Cash Prizes
-Washer Pitching Tournament
-42 Tournament
-Music
-Free and open to the public
-Great barbecue samples and a fun time!

Movie in the Park
2022-04-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Festival Park, 507 S Pecan St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join us for our 3rd Annual Movie in the Park at Festival Park in Nacogdoches. We will be showing Encanto. The movie, and the other activities, will start April 8, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.; Free Admission.
There will be music, games, vendor booths, emergency responders and a petting zoo presented by Rose Lake Ranch.
This is brought to you by Nacogdoches Pediatric Dentistry and Harold’s House.
