Texas Forest Country Living

Old Stone Fort Militaria Show (Nacogdoches County)
2023-06-15 09:00 - 2023-07-16 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Nacogdoches County Exposition & Civic Center, 3805 NW Stallings Dr. Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, TX, 75964, United States
The Old Stone Fort Militaria Show is a Texas militaria collectors fair with over 200 tables of military collectables and antiques on display. Held once a year in July, this fair is almost always a sell out crowd.

Freedom Fest 2023 (Nacogdoches County)
2023-07-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Festival Park. Nacogdoches, Tx
Come and Celebrate the 4th of July with friends, family, and the Nacogdoches community!
5:00 pm festivities begin.

The firework show begins at Dusk! (When it’s Dark)
Many games, contests, food trucks, and more will be in attendance!

Location
Festival Park. Nacogdoches, Tx

American Legion Friday Night Dinner (Houston County)
2023-07-07 19:00 - 20:00 | American Legion 134 1000 Brazos St, Crockett, TX 75835
Weekly Friday Night Dinner @7 pm. Money goes to the Legion’s scholarship fund.

Date and Time
Friday, Jul 7, 2023
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Weekly Friday @ 7pm

Location
American Legion 134 1000 Brazos St, Crockett, TX 75835

Fees/Admission
varies

Freedom Sunday (Tyler County)
2023-07-09 18:30 - 21:00 | TX
Dinner & Service start at 6:30 and Fireworks start at Dark.
Sunday, July 09, 06:30 PM-09:00 PM
Freedom Sunday will be celebrated this year on Sunday, July 9th beginning at 6:00 with a Star-Spangled Meal, Patriotic Music, a special salute to our Veterans, and words of Hope and Faith for our Great Nation. Children’s games will begin outside at 7:30 with our annual Fire Works Show to blast off as the sun sets. We need donations of canned drinks and water that you can leave outside the church on the porch beginning this Sunday!

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)

Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call - Forum on Rural Economic Development Preview
2023-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call
Feature: Preview of the Forum on Rural Economic Development by Texas Forest Country Partnership (TFCP) Chair and Tyler County Chamber President Cathy Bennett and TFCP Vice Chair and San Jacinto County Commissioner David Brandon.
Local leaders will give reports.
via GoToMeeting
Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call –
Jul 11, 2023, 10:00 – 11:00 AM (America/Chicago)

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/276404741
You can also dial in using your phone. +1 (312) 757-3121 Access Code: 276-404-741
Click for calendar event: https://tinyurl.com/y7eu9sj5

About Cathy Bennett
After retiring and moving to East Texas in 2005, Cathy Bennett became involved in her community and in the region. She first served on the Property Owner’s Association of Ivanhoe in Tyler County and was actively involved in it’s incorporation in 2009. She then served as council member until 2014 at which time she became Mayor and served in that capacity until Dec. of 2022. During that time, she served on the DETCOG Board and on the DETCOG Economic Development Committee. She is currently Chair of the Texas Forest Country Partnership and President of the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday Art Classes at ETAL (Jasper County)
2023-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-07-29 11:00 - 13:00 | 364 N Austin St
ETRAC will conduct Saturday classes beginning June 17, 2023, at the Center from 11 am-1 pm. Bring the medium of your choice. May work at any level and instruction will be available. Contact the Center at 409-384-2404 or email etal07@yahoo.com for details or just walk in on a Saturday.
Event Venue
364 N Austin St
Jasper, 75951
Event Date
Saturday July 01 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday July 08 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday July 15 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday July 22 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday July 29 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Kelly Amburn and The Hardtime Band (Shelby County)
2023-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | J’s Bar and Grill
Come get a cold drink and dance to some good old country music.
Schedule: Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 8:00 am
Location: J’s Bar and Grill
To be hosted by Kelly Amburn and The Hardtime Band

Benefit Bingo Night (Houston County)
2023-07-20 16:00 - 21:00 | Stesti Beer Garden
Calling all bingo enthusiasts and supporters of a great cause! Join us this week at Stesti Beer Garden for an exciting Benefit Bingo event in support of CASA of the Pines!
Location: Stesti Beer Garden
Date: Thursday, July 20th, at 4 PM
#BenefitBingo #SupportLocal #LoveladyTX #CommunitySupport #FundraiserEvent #BingoNight #GivingBack #SupportingYouth #SupportLocal #RaisingFunds #CommunityStrong #BingoForACause

Live Music with Nathan James (Houston County)
2023-07-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Stesti Beer Garden
Get ready for a night of great vibes and refreshing brews at Stetsi Beer Garden! Join us on Saturday, July 22nd at 7 pm for an unforgettable live musical performance by Nathan James.
Bring your friends, kick back, and enjoy the perfect blend of music and craft beer in Lovelady, Texas. See you there!
#StetsiBeerGarden #LiveMusic #CasualSets #LoveladyTX

Vacation Bible School (San Jacinto County)
2023-07-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-26 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-28 13:00 - 16:00 | San Jacinto County Cowboy Church
Looking for an activity for the kids?
Don’t forget to sign up your kiddos for VBS!! Just scan the QR and register them! This is open to all kiddos pre-k thru 6th grade. Please share to get the word out!
What: Vacation Bible School
Where: San Jacinto County Cowboy Church (1011 State Highway 150 Coldspring, TX 77331)
When: July 24-28, 2023, 1-4 p.m
This is the link to register in case someone can’t get the QR code to work.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISyuNBLa84jgjNl915w393rVxrnCpvDGUgXlgOHOmSx7kiw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3H5pX7VhBY_h5cfVfakCyowj7LfoDw3CtdjmAiHNckzfXBhoPfLrHfejA&pli=1

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

Painting for Fun Class (Houston County)
2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Stesti Beer Garden
Get Your Creativity Flowing! Join us for a delightful Painting for Fun class at Stesti Beer Garden on July 25th at 6 PM!
Date: July 25th
Time: 6 PM
Location: Stesti Beer Garden
Unleash your inner artist and let your imagination soar as we guide you through a fun-filled painting session. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is designed for everyone to enjoy. Tag your friends who would love to join, and let’s create beautiful memories together!
#PaintingForFun #ArtClass #CreativityUnleashed #StestiBeerGarden #SaveTheDate

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)

Christmas in July (San Jacinto County)
2023-07-29 09:00 - 15:00 | San Jacinto County Courthouse Square, Coldspring, TX, United States
Join the fun on the Square in Coldspring, Texas!
Live music on both sides of the courthouse! Vendors all around the Square!
Bluegrass on Rosalie’s porch!
July 29th at the San Jacinto County Courthouse
9:00 a.m to 3 p.m
SUMMER SANTA MAY SHOW UP!
For more information call Paul at 713-471-3460 or Helenmarie at 936-653-2332

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.

Alexandria Hubbard’s Solo Art Exhibition (Houston County)
2023-07-29 14:00 - 16:00 | 1503 S 4th St 1503 South 4th Street Crockett
A solo art exhibition for Mary Allen Museum’s Artist in Residence
By Dr. Thelma Douglass and Alexandria Hubbard

Date and time

Saturday, July 29 · 2 – 4 pm CDT

Location

1503 S 4th St 1503 South 4th Street Crockett, TX 75835 United States

Civic Auction: Boots and Bling (San Augustine County)
2023-07-29 19:00 - 22:00 | 1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972
The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Annual Civic Auction will take place on July 29th at the Expo Building beginning at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Title sponsors for this year’s event are Shelby Savings Bank and AR Brothers Construction.
The evening will begin with a delicious meal for $25 per person. Reserved tables of eight are also available for $200 and include 40 raffle tickets to use at the event (this is a value of $70 free!) Only 20 tables will be sold. Admission tickets and table reservations are available now!
Don’t miss the opportunity to get your “Early Bird Special” now! This package includes a packet of 35 tickets and a special ticket for the Early Bird Drawing for $75! Remember this bundle is $100 at the door and does not include a chance in the drawing. The Early Bird Special is available until 5 pm the Friday prior to the event. This year’s Early Bird Special drawing winner will receive a beautiful black and silver Ruger LCP Max pistol.
The games will begin with a “Pick of the Litter” game with only 100 tickets being sold at $20 each with the winner allowed to have the “Pick of the Litter” of ANY auction item – a chance to get a real “return on investment” as a $20 ticket could bring home a prize worth $1,000 or MORE!!!! Raffle tickets are currently available in bundles of 5 tickets for $20, 15 tickets for $50, and 35 tickets for $100 at the Chamber office. Bundles will also be sold at the door. At the event, attendees will place their raffle tickets in the bags of the items they would like a chance on. Raffle prizes include home décor, women’s clothing and accessories, hunting gear, gift certificates, furniture and so much more! In the “Hi-Lo” game, players pay their fee ($5 for one guess, $10 for three) and declare whether he thinks the next card will be higher or lower than the dealers. If you’re wrong, you’re out. If correct, you keep playing! The number of wins is tracked as you choose to “stay with your score” or take another chance. Bust, you’re out and recorded at your last “staying” number. The player with the highest record at the end of the night will win a Ruger 350 American Ranch Riffle. The “54 Card” game will also take place with a standard deck of cards cut in half. Buy half a card for $10 and the other half goes into the drawing. After all cards are sold, 1 is drawn, matching half will win a Savage 17 Hornet Magnum. Attendees can also try their luck at three rounds of “BINGO.” BINGO cards will be $25. Over 30 live auction and silent auction items will also be offered throughout the night. In addition, many free Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the night!
Chamber Board Members and Staff are currently working hard to secure fantastic items and will be announcing more game prizes and sponsors soon. If you or your business would like to donate an item or make a monetary donation that we will use to purchase an item, please contact the Chamber or any Board Member. The annual Civic Auction is the largest fundraiser for the Chamber. All proceeds go to the improvement and promotion of San Augustine County – its businesses, lifestyle, and people.
