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Vacation Bible School (Shelby County)
2026-06-25 17:30 - 2026-06-28 20:30, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 2026-06-27 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 443 Moffitt Drive, Center, TX
Thursday, June 25, 20265:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Friday, June 26, 20265:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Saturday, June 27, 202610:00 AM – 2:00 PM

A light meal will be served each day.

CLASSES:Pre-Primary: Ages 5-6Primary: Ages 6-9Junior: Ages 9-12Teen: 13+

LESSON FOCUS:In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/BZ6bopDExvAAiCtC9

Vacation Bible School (Shelby County)
2026-06-25 17:30 - 2026-06-27 10:00 | TX

Alive After Five hosted by East Texas Center for Metabolic Wellness (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:00 | ETX Metabolic Wellness, 1220 North Street, Ste 100, Nacogdoches, Texas, Texas, United States
Join us for an evening of professional networking, community connection, and conversation at this month’s Alive After Five, hosted by East Texas Center for Metabolic Wellness.

Recently opened in East Texas, our center is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with diabetes and other chronic illnesses through an innovative, patented treatment approach designed to help the body properly use insulin again. Our medical staff will be available to answer questions about our treatment program.

Attendance is free. We welcome community members, business leaders, and healthcare professionals to join us for a fun evening of networking, education, and new connections. If you or someone you know is living with diabetes, we encourage you to invite your physician or healthcare provider to attend with you to learn more about our treatment options and how they may fit into your care journey.

Catering provided by: Merci’s World Cuisine Drinks provided by: R&K Distributers

Audience participation games

Door prizes and giveawaysChamber Member Cash Giveaway – now at $1,000

Headshots and Handshakes (San Augustine County)
2026-06-23 12:30 - 14:00 | TX
Are you needing a professional headshot for your business?

Stop by Hillcrest Assisted Living on June 23 from 12:30 PM–2:00 PM to meet our staff, tour our community, and receive a professional headshot courtesy of The Wise Image!

We invite business professionals from all across our community—bank employees, realtors, small business owners, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and local organizations—to come network, make connections, and see what we have going on here at Hillcrest.

We’d love the opportunity to meet you and introduce you to our residents and team!

Hillcrest Assisted Living

June 23, 2026

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Come for the headshot, stay for the handshake!

Free-Couples Dance Lessons (Polk County)
2026-06-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Polk County VFW Post 8568, US Hwy 190 West, Livingston Polk, Texas, 4951, United States
Weekly on Tuesdays from 6 PM-8:30 PM

Pop-Up Sale (Sabine County)
2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00 | 107 N Texas, Hemphill, TX
Something exciting is coming to Downtown Hemphill!

Join us for a Pop-Up Sale & Sneak Peek at the future home of EraHaus and Season’s Wealth!

Saturday, June 20, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

107 N. Texas St., Hemphill, TX

Come shop an eclectic mix of:

Vintage Finds

Unique Home Décor

Garage Sale Treasures

One-of-a-Kind Discoveries

Take a tour of the space, browse amazing finds, and get a first look at what’s coming to Downtown Hemphill. Whether you’re hunting for hidden treasures or just curious about the transformation, there’s something for everyone!

Shop the sale. Tour the space. Catch the vibe.

Outlaw Outdoor Tournament 2026 (Jasper County)
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Umphrey Pavilion
Complete Outlaw Team Series of The Year Standings:https://fishoutlawoutdoors.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-OOY.pdf

Tournament Rules can be found here:https://fishoutlawoutdoors.com/2026outlawteamseriesrules/

Mid Morning Coffee (Houston County)
2026-06-18 22:30 - 23:30 | 893 State Highway 7 W, Crockett, TX
Thursday, June 18th – Mid-Morning Coffee at Cattleman’s Country Cafe 9:30 AMJoin us for our June Mid-Morning Coffee at Cattleman’s Country Café!

Start your day with great coffee, friendly faces, and meaningful connections as we gather with fellow Chamber members and community businesses. Each month, a different local business welcomes us in to share their story, highlight their goals, and connect with others who help make the Crockett Area thrive.

Whether you’re looking to grow your network, promote your business, or simply stay in the loop with what’s happening in our community, Mid-Morning Coffee is the perfect place to be!

What to expect:• Networking with local business leaders and community members• Updates on local events, businesses, and opportunities• Coffee, snacks, and fellowship — all free to attendees• Door prizes and raffle giveaways contributed by participating businesses• Opportunities to introduce yourself, share your business, or promote upcoming events

Want to speak?Businesses are invited to give a 2–5 minute presentation during the event. Speaking time is available for $2 per minute, or just $1 per minute for Chamber members. All proceeds benefit the Crockett Area Chamber Scholarship Fund.

Come sip, share, and connect — we’d love to see you there!

Cattleman’s Country Cafe893 TX-7 WestCrockett, TX 75835Face Book: Cattleman’s Country Cafe936.546.7477

VFW Bingo (Sabine County)
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | VFW Post 10351 in Hemphill, TX
Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Night at the VFW Hall in Hemphill! Enjoy an evening of friendly competition, great company, and the chance to win.
Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Doors open at 6:00 PM
Location:
VFW Post 10351
3049 TX-184, Hemphill, TX 75948, USA
Date and Time Information:
Every Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm

Leadership Session (Angelina County)
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 1615 S. Chestnut, Lufkin
Great leaders don’t just know what to do. They know what they stand for.

Join Demetress Harrell, Executive Director of Hospice in the Pines, on Wednesday, June 17, for Chamber University as she explores Core Values: The Foundation of Leadership. Learn how clearly defined values guide decision-making, build trust, and create stronger leaders and stronger organizations.

Register today >>> bit.ly/CU-0617

Community Fun Day (Sabine County)
2026-06-16 14:00 - 17:00 | TX
Hemphill Care Center is gearing up for Community Fun Day!

June 16 will be a great time with a bounce house, good food, and plenty of fun for everyone.

Catch all the details here:https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HPX4w3u1L/

36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | TX
The Sweetest Weekend in Texas Is Here!

The wait is over! The 36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford is happening this Saturday in historic downtown Nacogdoches, and you won’t want to miss a minute of the fun.

Bring your family and friends for a day packed with live entertainment, delicious festival food, unique shopping from hundreds of vendors, blueberry treats around every corner, and activities for all ages.

Whether you’re a longtime festival fan or making your first visit,

there’s something sweet waiting for everyone!

Join us as we celebrate one of Texas’ most beloved traditions and experience the charm, hospitality, and community spirit that make Nacogdoches so special.

Vendor Application Available for Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford
2026-06-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Vendor applications are available for the 36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford (June 13, 2026), with spots filling quickly for the event in Nacogdoches. Vendors can apply online.

Key Information for Vendors:

Event Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.).

Application Link: 36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival Vendor Form.

Deadline to apply for vendor space: Friday, May 1, 2026.

Requirements: The festival seeks unique crafts, quality items, and delicious treats.

Contact Info: Call the Chamber at 936-560-5533 for questions.

The festival features over 100 vendors, a pie-eating contest, live entertainment, a blueberry festival of quilts, sweet shoppe, farm-fresh blueberries for sale, entry to a pick-you-own blueberries farm, kids bounce park, a pancake breakfast, cooking demonstrations, cupcake contest, washer board pitching contest, 42 tourney, cool zones, downtown merchant shopping and other activities that attract approximately 20,000 attendees to downtown Nacogdoches.

Submit Art for Texas Blueberry Festival 2026 (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Nacogdoches, 202 E Pilar St, Rm 218, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce is requesting Commemorative Art Proposals for the 36th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford to be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Nacogdoches.

Many of our valued Chamber members have asked for their festival art proposals to be considered. The Chamber is offering that opportunity!

Deadline to submit art is Jan. 20, 2026.

﻿Click and download the art submission form.

Lunch with Leaders (Angelina County)
2026-06-11 11:30 - 12:30 | TX
Leadership never graduates, and neither do the connections and impact that come with it. This gathering is just for Leadership Lufkin graduates and is a chance to reconnect, catch up on what’s ahead for Leadership Lufkin, Leadership Tomorrow, and Leading Edge, and find simple, meaningful ways to stay involved. Whether you’re looking to mentor, volunteer, support a program, or plug back in, we’d love to have you in the room.

Register to attend: bit.ly/LLAA-0626

Women’s Networking Luncheon (Angelina County)
2026-06-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us on Tuesday, June 9, for our next Women’s Networking Luncheon presented by Southside Bank!

We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Bristol, author of Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas, who will share about the women who stepped forward to protect the people, places, and natural heritage of Texas. Her stories highlight courage, leadership, resilience, and the impact women can make in their communities.

Come connect with fellow women from across our community, enjoy lunch together, and leave encouraged and inspired.

Register today at bit.ly/WNL-0626.

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX
How are your pipes? Do you enjoy singing? You need to check out Karaoke night at the American Legion!
When: 1st Sunday night of every month @ 7:00 p.m.
Where: 1000 Brazos St. Crockett, TX

1st Annual Roof Ryders Community Round-Up (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-06 14:00 - 20:00 | Umphrey Pavilion, Brookeland TX
Roof Ryders would like to thank our community for keeping us in business… but we’re not doing it with just a “thank you” post.We’re throwing a full-blown Community Roundup — and YOU’RE invited.Come enjoy:

Free FoodWater SlidesMechanical BullBounce HousesPony RidesLive EntertainmentFamily Fun & More

This event is our way of giving back to the people who have supported us, trusted us, and helped build Roof Ryders into what it is today.

Bring the whole family and come meet the new Roof Ryders brand as we celebrate this next chapter together.We can’t wait to see y’all there.

And a big thank you to our top sponsors who helped make this event happen.

Texas Farm CreditDone Once Done Right Garage DoorBlume Windows

1st Annual Roof Ryders Community Round-Up (Jasper County)
2026-06-06 14:00 - 20:00 | Umphrey Pavilion, Brookeland TX
We’re bringing some East Texas talent to Brookeland! Join us June 6th as Gabe Shipp takes the stage at the 1st Annual Roof Ryders Community Round-Up!

This is more than just an event, it’s a full day for the whole community with FREE admission, live music, food, bounce houses, water slides, raffles, pony rides, a mechanical bull, and more!

Umphrey Pavilion – Brookeland, TX

Here is the link to sign up for your FREE family/community day of fun!!https://callroofryders.com/events/

Questions? Give us a call936-463-0100

2026-2027 Season Reveal (Angelina County)
2026-06-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us THIS Friday for our First Friday Luncheon, presented by Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company. We are excited to welcome Angelina Arts Alliance for the reveal of their 2026-2027 season lineup.

A special thank you to our monthly sponsor, Spot On Pest Control, for helping make this month’s luncheon possible.

Register by Wednesday, 6/3, and be entered to win $100 in our On-Time Drawing, presented by Servpro of Lufkin & Nacogdoches >>> bit.ly/June-FFL-26

Interested in sponsoring a future luncheon or Chamber event? Email us at Admin@LufkinTexas.org for more information.

2026-2027 Season Reveal: Angelina Arts Alliance
2026-06-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us on Friday, June 5, for our First Friday Luncheon, presented by Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company. We are excited to welcome Angelina Arts Alliance for the reveal of their 2026-2027 season lineup.

A special thank you to our monthly sponsor, Spot On Pest Control, for helping make this month’s luncheon possible.

Register by Wednesday, 6/3, and be entered to win $100 in our On-Time Drawing, presented by Servpro of Lufkin & Nacogdoches >>> bit.ly/June-FFL-26

Interested in sponsoring a future luncheon or Chamber event? Email us at Admin@LufkinTexas.org for more information.

4th of July Parade (Houston County)
2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Crockett Civic Center Field
The City of Crockett and the Crockett Area Chamber invite you to join us for this year’s parade at the Freedom Over Crockett 250th Independence Day! Get ready for a hometown favorite—the Fourth of July Parade is back!

This year’s parade will feature an exciting mix of cars, equestrian entries, classic cars, colorful floats, and walking groups as we celebrate Independence Day together in true community spirit.

Celebrate Independence Day with us and enjoy an evening filled with hometown pride and patriotic fun.

Check out the following link for more information on the event:https://www.facebook.com/events/1257868212548390

Head over to the following link to register for the parade:https://www.crockettareachamber.org/…/freedom-over…

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ribbon Cutting for Austin Bank (Nacogdoches County)
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 | 3120 North St., Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Please join us as we celebrate 125 years of Austin Bank with a special Anniversary Celebration and Customer Appreciation event and Ribbon Cutting!

We’re excited to honor this incredible milestone with our community and invite you to come be part of the celebration. The ribbon cutting will take place at 4:00 PM, and the afternoon will be filled with live entertainment from Danny Merrell, along with delicious appetizers from The Rusty Spur, beverages from R&K Distributors, and great food from the Reed’s Fish & More food truck.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Austin Bank’s 125-year legacy and the relationships they’ve built in our community over the years. We hope you’ll come out, enjoy the evening, and help us celebrate this exciting occasion. You won’t want to miss it!

Kickoff With The Chamber (Angelina County)
2026-06-03 11:30 - 17:00 | 203 S. First St. | Lufkin
Join us on Wednesday, June 3, for a “Kickoff with the Chamber” event to officially launch the Alzheimer’s Association walk season. The Kickoff event starts at 11:30 AM and will be followed by a luncheon.

To attend the lunch, please register here >>> forms.gle/5VQLoWEruoCEZQXY8
