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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, 2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | 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
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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

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Auction (Jasper County)
2023-11-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-01 09:00 - 15:00 | 500 S Wheeler St, Jasper, TX 75951-4540, United States
The public can bid on the trees, including all the decor on them, with all proceeds going to a scholarship account for area seniors.
Local businesses will be decorating the trees and they will be auctioned off.
The auction will be online for the week of 11/27/23-12/1/23. Potential bidders can view the trees (online/in-person) and then place bids. All bids start at $50 and go up in even dollar increments. Bidding closes at 3 pm on 12/1. All trees will be on display at the Chamber of Commerce. Winning bidders will take home the entire tree the first week of December.
The Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to support the auction with a bid on one or more of these beautiful trees.
Date/Time Information:
November 27, 2023, at 9 am to December 1, 2023, at 3 pm
Location:
500 S Wheeler St, Jasper, TX 75951-4540, United States

67th Annual Lufkin Rotary Club Waffle Bake (Angelina County)
2023-11-28 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Angelina College Student Center Cafeteria
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023, Wednesday, Nov 29, 2023

November 28th & 29th 5:30 PM-7:30 PM

Location:
Angelina College Student Center Cafeteria

9th Annual "Holiday, Hope, and Honor" AC Chorale and Friends (Angelina County)
2023-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Temple Theater on the Angelina College campus, 3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX, 75904, United States
NOV 28 | 6:30 PM | TEMPLE THEATER

Join the AC Chorale and Friends for our 9th annual holiday concert honoring our veterans USO-style! Special guests include: The East Texas Praise Symphony, Chorale alumni, and local children’s ensembles. Directed by Beckie Compton. The emcee is Gary Stallard.

Cheers with the Chamber (Angelina County)
2023-11-30 17:30 - 19:00 | 1609 S. Chestnut St. Lufkin
Join us Thursday, November 30 at 5:30 PM for a Cheers with the Chamber hosted by GLS as we celebrate their 40th anniversary!
Expand your network, exchange ideas, foster connections, and enhance your business growth. Remember to bring your business cards.
Location:
1609 S. Chestnut St. Lufkin
See you there!

Adopt A Family for Christmas (San Augustine County)
2023-12-01 08:00 - 17:00
Join the Family Crisis Center of East Texas for the heartwarming Adopt-a-Family program! This is your chance to bring joy and warmth to survivors of abuse and their children, who are determined to build violence-free lives.
Here’s how it works:
Send an email request to aturner@fccet.com or call Angela Turner at 936-639-1681 to adopt a family. The deadline is Friday, December 1!
Families of all sizes are available for adoption. You will be emailed the wish list of a family and instructions for gift delivery. Shop for two wish items plus an item of clothing or shoes per family member.
Outside of Lufkin? No problem! Unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the Nacogdoches, San Augustine, or Crockett outreach office too. Please include wrapping supplies so the parent can feel included in the joy of giving.
Last year, the incredible East Texas community made Christmas brighter for 86 families in need, including a total of 188 children. Let’s keep the tradition of kindness alive and shine a light of hope together!

Texas-Sized Growth: Maximizing Lufkin's Potential (Angelina County)
2023-12-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Crown Colony Country Club
Join us for the last First Friday Luncheon of the year, presented by Lufkin Coca Cola Bottling Company, and Business Hall of Fame Presentation, presented by Lufkin Economic Development Corporation, on Friday, December 1 at 12 PM!
We will hear from LEDC Director, Bob Samford as he shares how Lufkin is growing and how the growth is in a very diversified sectors of manufacturing and retail.
Save your seat by Wednesday, November 29 at 5 PM to be entered to win $100, brought to you by Servpro of Lufkin & Nacogdoches.
Location: Crown Colony County Club
Register here >> bit.ly/Dec-FFL-23

Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | San Augustine Chamber of Commerce Main Street
Come and get your Miss Merry Christmas forms, and tickets today. The deadline will be November 20, 2023, at 5 PM.
The San Augustine Main Street lighted Christmas parade will be on December 1, 2023, at 6 PM.
San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Miss Merry Christmas pageant will be December 2, 2023, at 2 PM.

Miss Merry Christmas (San Augustine County)
2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Augus Theater
It’s almost here. 2023 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant.
Saturday December 2, 2023 @ 2:00 PM
Come show support for our local beauties. For more info call 936-275-3610.
Location:
Augus Theater, San Augustine
Admission Fee:
$5.00

City of Lufkin Christmas Parade (Angelina County)
2023-12-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Lufkin, Downtown Lufkin, Lufkin, TX, United States
Bring the kids out for a magical night of lighted floats and Christmas cheer.
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 5:30 PM
Location:
Downtown Lufkin
