Texas Forest Country Living

Dogwood Festival
2022-03-19 - 2022-03-20 | 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).

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2022-03-12 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

SFA’s Faculty Art Exhibit: Greg Edmondson
2022-01-01 12:00 - 2022-01-31 17:00 | 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

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Certification
2020-01-25 07:30 - 2020-01-26 17:00
CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin Community Education Rooms. $200 Registration Fee. To register or for more information, please call 936-631-6780 or 936-639-7717.
