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Women's Networking Opportunities (WINOs) (Polk County)
2023-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Polk County Chamber Office
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Tuesday, October 17th
5:30 pm – Networking
6:00 pm – Program

Location
Chamber office
1001 Hwy 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351

Fees/Admission$1
per person

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Lufkin's Farm Feast (Angelina County)
2023-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Buck Creek Hall
Join us Thursday, October 19, for Lufkin’s Farm Feast, presented by Brookshire Brothers. We are excited to host this event at Buck Creek Hall and thank them for being a Gold Sponsor.

Tables and individual tickets are NOW ON SALE! Call the Chamber at 936-634-6644 to secure your ticket.

This event is limited to 150 people.

American Heart BLS/CPR/AED Certification (Polk County)
2023-10-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Livingston Chamber of Commerce
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Students Learn:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
• Important early use of an AED
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device
• Importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants Course length: Approximately 3 hours. 2-year certifications on all topics

Date and Time
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Location
Livingston Chamber of Commerce 1017 Hwy 59 Loop N Livingston, TX 77351

Fees/Admission
$65.00

Website
http://www.cannonCPR.com

Contact Information
Sheila Cannon 936-355-6073
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Business After Hours (Polk County)
2023-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Rancho Arreguin
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CDT

Location
Rancho Arreguin
638 Mill Gate Rd
Livingston, TX 77351

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Heated Frenzy Band @ Wolf Creek Car Show (San Jacinto County)
2023-10-21 07:00 - 16:00 | TRA Wolf Creek Park
Friday night will be rocking with this Local Favorite Heated Frenzy Band. They’re gonna bring a mix of southern rock and country to the 38th annual Wolf Creek Car Truck and Bike Show. Park Gates Close at 6 pm so any guests coming to see them, be there before 6. This is a TRA rule that will be followed.
When: October 21, 2023, Saturday at 7 a.m
Where: TRA Wolf Creek Park
Event by Coldspring Chamber of Commerce and Heated Frenzy Band

Come Clean Lake Livingston (Polk County)
2023-10-21 08:00 - 13:00 | On the Lake RV Resort
Polk County Chamber of Commerce annual Come Clean Lake Livingston Event, teams of students, families, organizations, businesses & friends clean up the public shorelines of Lake Livingston. Community service and help make the lake a beautiful place to spend a day, weekend, week, month, or a lifetime.

Date and Time
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Saturday, October 21, 2023
8 – 9 am Registration
9 – 11 am Clean up
11 am – 1 pm Lunch, Prizes, & More

Location
On the Lake RV Resort
15152 Hwy 190 W
Onalaska, TX 77360

Fees/Admission
FREE

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Come Clean Lake Livingston (Polk County)
2023-10-21 08:00 - 13:00 | On the Lake RV Resort
Polk County Chamber of Commerce annual Come Clean Lake Livingston Event, teams of students, families, organizations, business & friends clean up the public shorelines of Lake Livingston. Community service and help make the lake a beautiful place to spend a day, weekend, week, month, or a lifetime.

Date and Time
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Saturday, October 21, 2023
8 – 9 am Registration
9 – 11 am Clean up
11 am – 1 pm Lunch, Prizes, & More

Location
On the Lake RV Resort
15152 Hwy 190 W
Onalaska, TX 77360

Fees/Admission
FREE
Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Marine Corps League Gun Show (Nacogdoches County)
2023-10-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Crockett Civic Center
Full concession will be open.
The 7th Annual Marine Corps League Crockett Gun Show will be held on Oct 21st-22nd, 2023 in Crockett, TX. This Crockett gun show is held at Crockett Civic Center and hosted by Marine Corps League 1433. All federal and local firearm laws and ordinances must be obeyed.

When:
from Saturday, October 21, 2023 9:00 AM
thru Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:00 PM

Where:
Crockett Civic Center
1100 Edmiston Drive
Crockett, TX

For More Info:
Mike Maiden
936 544 0389
Mike.maiden@gmail.com
https://gunshowtrader.com/gun-shows/crockett-tx-gun-show/

Texas CrossRoads Band at the 38th Annual Wolf Creek Car Show (San Jacinto County)
2023-10-22 07:00 - 16:00 | TRA Wolf Creek Park
You loved them last year so we are bringing them back! Texas Crossroads band from 6-10 pm at the Wolf Creek Car Show!
Gates CLOSE AT 6 PM! If you want to see them, be there before 6 pm!!! The park will not budge no matter who you are. Sorry.
Where: TRA Wolf Creek Park
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 7 a.m
Event by Coldspring Chamber of Commerce

Vicious Fire Kooken (San Augustine County)
2023-10-26 10:30 - 12:30 | San Augustine Chamber of Commerce parking lot
Ribbon Cutting/Grand opening for our newest members of the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Vicious fire kooken on October 26, 2023. We are starting at 10:30 AM. Come join us for all the fun.
Location:
San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce parking lot
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:30 am

Cheers with the Chamber | Lufkin Ford (Angelina County)
2023-10-26 17:30 - 19:00 | 800 N. Medord Dr., Lufkin
Please Join us for the Cheers with the Chamber
Mix and mingle with Chamber investors.

Date and Time:
Thursday, Oct 26, 2023
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
Location:
800 N. Medord Dr., Lufkin

Halloween Boo Bash on the Plaza (Angelina County)
2023-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Lufkin Plaza
As October closes in, we are finalizing our Halloween Boo Bash on the Plaza.
We at Visit Lufkin want you to participate!
Last year we could not hold the Boo Bash due to poor weather conditions; however, we anticipate a fantastic event this year.
Vendor spaces are still available for your business and/or organization to set up your Trick or Treat booth.
Please provide your own table, chair, candy, Etc.
Join us on October 27th from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM for a spook-tacular evening.

2023 Sassafras Festival (San Augustine County)
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown San Augustine
What:
2023 Sassafras Festival
When:
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Where:
Downtown Square
San Augustine, Texas
Contact Information:
936-275-3610
Email
October 28th is the BIG DAY. 2023 Sassafras Festival. Don’t miss your chance to get your spot. We are already booking lots of Vendors. Call us at 936-275-3610 or email us @ saccc611@gmail.com. Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Woodwork, and Boutiques, we want whatever you have to show off and sell.

Fall Festival at Central Baptist Church, Livingston (Polk County)
2023-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Central Baptist Church
Date/Time Information:
Sunday, October 29, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location
Central Baptist Church
503 N. East Avenue
Livingston, Texas 77351

Fees/Admission
Everything is FREE!

Website
https://www.centrallivingston.com

Contact Information
Pam McIntyre Ministry Assistant
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Free Fun for the whole family! There will be lots of decorated booths featuring games and activities with candy and prizes!
Some of what you can expect: games and activities, food, candy, prizes, bounce house, hayride, face painting, live music and so much more.

Grant Preparedness Workshop (San Augustine County)
2023-10-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Log Cabin Civic Center
October 31, 2023
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lunch provided
Location:
Log Cabin Civic Center
611 W. Columbia St.
San Augustine TX, 75972
• Learn about private funding opportunities
• Currently working on a private grant proposal? Bring it with you and get one-on-one answers.
• Get help making sure you have checked all the boxes before putting in an application.
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Quarterly Membership Luncheon (Polk County)
2023-10-31 11:30 - 13:00 | Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

Location
Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center
2200 S Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

Fees/Admission
$20 for Members Presale
$25 at the door & non-members

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Hope Fest (Nacogdoches County)
2023-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Davy Crockett Memorial Park, 617 Wells Street Crockett TX, Crockett, TX, 75835, United States
When:
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Where:
Davy Crockett Memorial Park
600 Bradshaw
Crockett, TX 75835

For More Info:
Hope Fest
936-544-8562

3rd Annual Nacogdoches Dia de Los Muertos: Day of the Dead Fun Run (Nacogdoches County)
2023-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Nacogdoches, TX 75961 US
Location of the Run:
507 E. Hospital St. Nacogdoches, TX 75961 (East side of Fredonia Brewery)

Description:

Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a time when families gather to honor and remember deceased loved ones. It is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit the living families in homes, businesses, and cemeteries. This is a joyful festivity for families and the community.
PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be the day before the race location is to be determined.
SHIRTS: ONLY THE FIRST 100 5k Participants to register are guaranteed a performance t-shirt. Shirts for the 1 mile are not included in the registration.
AWARDS and MEDALS: ALL 5K and 1-mile participants will receive participation medals upon completion of their distance. We will have awards for the top overall male and female finishers for the 5K. We will also be giving out awards for each age group.
Race Day Timeline: Start time: 1 mile begins at 8 am and the 5K begins at 8:30 am
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race Day registration will be available until 7:30 am
More information will be posted on the race site and NacSeries site.
DIRECTIONS
Race Website:
Additional race information can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Nacogdoches/DiadeLosMuertosDayoftheDead5k.

1st Annual Chili Cook Off (Shelby County)
2023-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | 1510 Southview Circle Center TX
1st Annual Chili Cook-Off to be held at J’s Bar & Grill on Sunday, November 5! Awesome opportunity to show off your Chili cooking skills!!
Date Information:
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Location:
1510 Southview Circle Center TX
50$ registration fee (Must register by November 1st)

Strategic Tactics for Optimal Protection Training (San Augustine County)
2023-11-07 07:30 - 17:00 | Pitzer Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Join the Family Crisis Center of East Texas for S.T.O.P. “Strategic Tactics for Optimal Protection” Training!
Save the Date: Tuesday, November 7
Location: Pitzer Garrison Convention Center, 601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX 75901
Registration: 7:30 am – 8:15 am
Presentations: 8:15 am – 5 pm
Don’t let Election Day keep you away from this invaluable opportunity! Cast your vote early so you can be part of this extraordinary event brought to you by the agency.
Learn from World-Renowned Experts
Discover the power of de-escalation and safety training, guided by renowned experts (see flyer for speaker lineup). Gain situational awareness, and early recognition skills, and boost your confidence and skills in handling aggression.
What You’ll Learn:
-De-escalation Training
-Real-World Threat Response
-Active Shooter Training
-Stop the Bleed Training
This training is funded by a generous grant from Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Admission is FREE and the program is open to the public, but seating is LIMITED. Secure your spot now through online registration at https://bit.ly/STOPTraining
Complimentary Lunch, Snacks, and Drinks are provided.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Melissa Wheeler at 936-639-1681 or email her at mwheeler@fccet.com.

3rd Annual CELEBRATE BUSINESS: Chamber Business Awards (Angelina County)
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:00 | The Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin
Join us next Thursday at The Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin as we announce this year’s winners of the 3rd annual CELEBRATE BUSINESS: Chamber Business Awards, presented by citywidepromo.com!
Purchase your tickets at bit.ly/CelebrateBA-2023. Tickets are ONLY $30 for Chamber Investors and $40 for Non-Investors and include light appetizers and one complimentary drink. A cash bar will also be available.
Date/Time Information:
November 9, 2023
Doors open at 6 PM
Event 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Location:
The Pines Theater in Downtown Lufkin
Thank you to all of our sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor: MSGPR Ltd Co
Platinum Sponsor: Duncan-Two, LTD
Silver Sponsor: Phoenix Graphic Design & Marketing
Salute to Healthcare Sponsor: St. Luke’s Health – Memorial Lufkin
Paparazzi Sponsor: Seventy-Nine Photography
Libations Sponsor: Law Office of Maira F. Carrillo, PLLC
After Party Sponsor: Restoration Bistro

Outlaw Outdoors Tournament (Jasper County)
2023-11-18 06:00 - 19:00 | Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland
Date/Time Information:
Every Saturday from 6 AM to 7 PM
Location:
Lake Sam Rayburn Brookland

21st Annual Rod Run (Jasper County)
2023-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Super 8 Jasper, 75951
Date/Time Information:
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov 18 ,2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, Nov 19, 2023, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event Venue
Super 8 Jasper, 75951

Mark your calendars now for the twenty-first annual Lakes Area Cruisers Rod Run.
The location will be at the Super 8 Jasper on November 18-20th.
You won’t want to miss this!

15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive at America's Car-Mart (Nacogdoches County)
2023-11-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 | America’s Car-Mart
Share the Joy, Give a Toy
Now through Dec. 9
Car-Mart is your Toy Drop Destination!
Bring your toys to Car-Mart
9 – 6, Monday through Saturday
Car-Mart associates will deliver the toys to children’s hospitals in December
“Our associates love the toy drive, and our business partners and local communities all participate with toys and giving. We will deliver the toys to local Children’s Hospitals in December. We work with them to ensure we provide age-appropriate toys for all the kids. It’s an amazing experience!
While we have a promotion for customers in the market for a new vehicle, we also want to establish Car-Mart as a Toy Drop Destination. And we invite anyone to stop by and bring a toy or two (no purchase necessary).”

Date and Time
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023

Through Dec. 9

Location
America’s Car-Mart
2819 South St.
Nacogdoches TX

Website
Click for more information

Contact Information
(936) 564-1788

Nacogdoches Farmers Market
2023-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Hitch Lot at 107 Pearl St, Nacogdoches, TX
Come visit the Farmers Market every Saturday year-round 9 AM – 12 PM, we have local produce, artisan bakers, candy makers, and a wide array of custom handmade jewelry, handwoven scarfs, wraps, and more. Local musicians are featured every Saturday morning playing your favorite tunes while you shop.

Date and Time
Saturday Nov 25, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST

Open every Saturday 9 AM-12 PM
RAIN or SHINE

Location
Located at the “old hitch lot” across from the police station at 107 Pearl St, Nacogdoches, TX

Website
http://www.nacogdochesfarmersmarket.com

Contact Information
(936) 556-0680
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Turkey Trot presented by Pilgrim's Nacogdoches
2023-11-23 07:30 - 09:30 | Pecan Acres Park, 826 E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Join us for the Pilgrim’s Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving Day!
Don’t just sit on the couch on Thanksgiving morning! Join us for the 14th Annual Pilgrim’s Turkey Trot and pre-burn those holiday calories while having fun for a good cause!
The 5K starts and ends at Pecan Acres Park at 8:30 AM. We are also bringing back our Kids K, starting at 8 AM, for our littlest turkeys 10 and under, and limited to 100 kid participants. Thanks to sponsors this event is offered to Nacogdoches youth at no charge.
This holiday event supports the Nacogdoches Area United Way which engages and works to improve our community by supporting 20 community agencies in the areas of health, education, income, and more.

Race Shirts

Shirts and shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. As you register, available shirt sizes will be shown.
Shirts and shirt sizes are not guaranteed on race day.

Packet Pickup & Onsite Registration

Packet pickup is drive-thru on Wednesday, November 22 from 4 to 6 p.m at 2516 North St., Nacogdoches, TX.
Onsite registration and packet pickup is available the morning of the race beginning at 7:30 am. Registration will remain open and participants are encouraged to utilize online registration (on their smartphones, in their cars, or before they approach the packet pickup table).

Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://unitedwaynac.org/

5K Route

Interactive map available at Map My Run.

Date and Time
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST

Kids K for ages 10 and under starts at 8 am
5K begins at 8:30 am

Location
Pecan Acres Park on Starr Ave. – across from the SFA Intramural Field
near the intersection of Starr and N. University Dr.
Fees/Admission
Click to register!

5K – $40.00 + $3.96 SignUp Fee

Kids 1K Run (10 and under) is no charge!

Website
Click to register
