Texas Forest Country Living

VFW Bingo (Sabine County)
2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | 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

Outlaw Outdoors Tournament (Jasper County)
2026-01-31 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-07 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-14 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-21 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-28 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-07 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-14 06:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-21 06:00 - 19:00 and 3 more dates | Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland
Date/Time Information:
Every Saturday from 6 AM to 7 PM
Location:
Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 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

Film Screening at Zion Hill: Raise Your Head Up, A Documentary and Photo Exhibit by Richard Orton
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Zion Hill Baptist Church
Nacogdoches Historic Sites will host a special film screening of Raise Your Head Up, a documentary by Richard Orton, on Friday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church Historic Site, located at 324 North Lanana Street. The screening will include an introduction by Orton, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmaker.Raise Your Head Up is the result of decades of research and relationship building. The documentary explores the history and legacy of freedom colonies in East Texas, communities established by formerly enslaved African Americans after Emancipation. The film began with Orton’s first visit in 1988 to the Freedom Colony of County Line in northwest Nacogdoches County, where he began documenting the Upshaw family and learning about the community’s history.“In the beginning, my only objective was to satisfy my curiosity, enjoy the family, and make photographs that represented who they are,” said Orton. “After many years, that work led to a book, a traveling photo exhibit, and eventually to meeting descendants from other freedom colonies. Learning their histories and forming those relationships ultimately led to the creation of this film.”In conjunction with the film screening, the photo exhibit, The Upshaws of County Line, will be on display in the Zion Hill gallery beginning February 11. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular operating hours.The exhibit was originally developed by the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and builds upon Orton’s book, The Upshaws of County Line: An American Family, published in 2014.The film screening and exhibit are presented in partnership with Nacogdoches Historic Sites, the Nacogdoches Arts Collaborative, the African American Heritage Project, Friends of the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts, the Summerlee Foundation, and Alex and Suzanne Labry.

The film screening is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registration is available through Eventbrite.com. Anyone needing assistance with registration may call 936 560 4441.For more information about the film and exhibit, visit nactx.us/historicsites, email historic sites at nactx.us, or call 936-560-4441.

Angelina Beautiful/Clean Announces 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00
Lufkin, Texas — Angelina Beautiful/Clean (AB/C) invites Deep East Texas residents to safely clean out their garages, sheds, and under-the-sink storage areas at the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Day, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The free collection event will take place at the City of Lufkin Solid Waste/Recycling Center, 500 Southpark Drive, Lufkin, Texas 75904.

This event is intended for households only and is not open to businesses.

What Residents Can Bring:

• Household cleaning supplies

• Aerosols, paints, and solvents

• Gasoline and diesel fuel

• Antifreeze and motor oil

• Pool chemicals

• Batteries

• Fertilizers

• Latex and oil-based paints and stains

• Pesticides

• White goods

Items Not Accepted:

• TVs and monitors

• Biohazardous waste or medical needles

• Radioactive material

• Smoke detectors

• Ammunition or explosives

• Air conditioning units

• Tires

• Fire extinguishers

The event provides residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of hazardous materials that should never be placed in regular trash or poured down drains. While the event is free, cash, check, and card donations to ABC are warmly welcomed to help support future community cleanup and beautification efforts.

Household Hazardous Waste Day is made possible in part through a grant from the Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), along with generous support from Lockheed Martin, the City of Lufkin, Angelina County, and CMC Recycling. The event is also supported by donations from businesses and citizens across Deep East Texas.

Angelina Beautiful/Clean encourages all residents to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their homes, their community, and the environment. For more information and a full list of accpted materials, please visit www.angelinabeautifulclean.com, email abclean2025@gmail.com, or call (936) 632-5326

Alive After Five (Nacogdoches County)
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:30 | 4920 NE Stallings Dr, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1254, United States
Alive After Five is a come-and-go reception hosted by a Chamber member offering excellent business networking opportunities in a casual atmosphere.

﻿Bring guests and business cards and make new contacts!

All Chamber members are entered in a cash prize drawing, but you must be present to win!

Sponsored by NMC Health NetworkBeverages sponsored by: R&K DistributorsFood catered by: NMC onsite dietary services.

Color Me Drug-Free: An Obstacle Challenge Course
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Boys & Girls Club, 909 South Angelina Blvd, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
On Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the Angelina County Drug-Free All Stars will host Color MeDrug-Free: An Obstacle Challenge Course to encourage students to live a healthy, substance-free life. Participants will go through a fun obstacle course — and yes, color will be flying as students are marked drug-free! All participants will receive a free white t-shirt to wear during the event, and free swag will be given out while supplies last. Join us at the Boys & Girls Club of Lufkin field on Saturday, March 28. For more information about this free event or how to register, contact The Coalition at 936-634-9308 or follow @TheCoalition936 on social media.
