Texas Forest Country Living

40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival (Angelina County)
2024-09-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-09-19 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center, Lufkin Texas
Join us for the 40th Annual Texas State Forest Festival, presented by Brookshire Brothers, from September 19-22! Located at George H. Henderson Jr. Expo Center, Lufkin Texas.
Get ready for four days of non-stop fun and entertainment, including:
– Thrilling carnival rides
– Live music at the Swinging Axe stage, thanks to Visit Lufkin
– ‍♂️ The 5th Annual Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run, presented by S&W Expert Collision Repair
– Delicious food from BBQ to fresh-squeezed lemonade
– Local brews from Rusty Axe Brewing Company
– Bear Hollow Wood Carver live carving
– The 3rd Annual Big Axe BBQ Competition, presented by Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc
– New this year – Washer Tournament, presented by McWilliams Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
– Pineywoods Car Show, presented by Bryan’s Paint and Body
– East Texas Cheerleading & Pom/Dance Championships, presented by Integra Insurance
– New shows like Scott’s World of Magic and the Off-Axis Stunt Show
– The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show
– Children’s Festival, presented by Hijinx Trampoline Park and hosted by Angelina Beautiful/Clean and Texas Forestry Museum
– ️ Vendor Market Days for unique shopping on Saturday & Sunday
Visit TexasStateForestFestival.com for all the details, including entry forms, ticket prices, volunteer opportunities, and schedules. Don’t miss out on this incredible event – bring your family and friends for a weekend of unforgettable fun!
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Grand Opening Car Show (Coldspring and San Jacinto Counties)
2024-09-13 14:00 - 18:00 | 1155 State Highway 150 Coldspring TX 77331
Hey Coldspring and San Jacinto County friendsDon’t forget about the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our member, Hot City Automotive, happening THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 at 2!Ribbon Cutting- 2pm
Location- 1155 State Highway 150 Coldspring TX 77331Grand Opening and Car Show will follow from 2-6pmPlease contact Hot City Automotive for more information about the Grand Opening event and Car Show.

Justice is Served (Jasper County)
2024-09-13 07:00 - 09:30 | Elijah’s Cafe, Jasper TX
Justice is Served… is just around the corner!Join us at Elijah’s in Jasper on September 13th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for this annual fundraising event benefiting CASA of the Sabine Neches Region. Don’t miss out! Full breakfast provided.
Location:
Elijah’s Cafe, Jasper TXTickets and Sponsorships available.

Chamber Lunch and Learn Event (Jasper County)
2024-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | 500 South Wheeler St., Jasper, TX, United States, Texas 75951
Save the Date! Join us for a lunch & learn networking day. Specialty coffee bar, lunch and door prizes along with our keynote speakers, Eddie Hopkins, Nick the Wifi Guy and Jeremy Raley with Crime Stoppers, will make this an event to be sure not to miss! Seating is limited, please contact the Chamber as soon as possible to “Save a Seat.” This event is sponsored by; Hollis Tire, Green Star Realty, Jasper Java, First Insurance, Wiliford & Son, OCBM, Bobbie’s Bokay, Down Home Roots Herbal.
I will see everyone on Tuesday for the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber’s Lunch & Learn! What’s better than serving the public with knowledge and food!! We have a full house and look forward to seeing everyone for this event!
Date/Time Information:
September 10, 2024, from 10:30 am to 12 pm
Location:
500 South Wheeler St., Jasper, TX, United States, Texas 75951

Ribbon Cutting New Location - R&R Bilingual (Nacogdoches County)
2024-09-03 16:30 - 17:30 | 5021 Justin St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1306, United States
Join us for the one-year anniversary and new location celebration.
We are excited to announce that as of August 1st, we will be at our new location 5021 Justin Street Suite. A thanks to all who have supported our business we outgrew our current location.
Please mark your calendars for our 1 year anniversary and ribbon cutting which will take place on Tuesday, September 3rd at 4:30 pm at our new office.
Location:
5021 Justin St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1306, United States

Karaoke at the American Legion (Nacogdoches County)
2024-09-01 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

Christmas in July (Coldspring County)
2024-08-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Coldspring Courthouse Square
Coldspring Area Business Merchants Association had to reschedule their event, Christmas in July, to August 31st from 9 am-3 pm.
Location:
Coldspring Courthouse Square
1 State Hwy 150 Coldspring 77331
If you are interested in being a vendor for this event, please contact C.A.B.M.A. directly at (936)653-2332.

Cheers with the Chamber (Angelina County)
2024-08-29 17:30 - 19:00 | 521 Asa Read Road
Join us next Thursday, August 29 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at 521 Asa Read Road for Cheers with the Chamber hosted by the beautiful Eden Hill Event Venue.Eden Hill Event Venue is dedicated to hosting stunning weddings and special events, guiding their clients to create the most special experiences possible. This is your chance to tour the venue while networking with fellow Chamber Investors.Cheers with the Chamber is a great opportunity to network and build connections within the community. It is also a wonderful way for Chamber Investors to showcase their business and all they offer.We look forward to seeing you there!

Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call
2024-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | via GoToMeeting
Nacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call sponsored by Burke

Special presentation by Jeff Abt on the new EJ Campbell statue.Friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. (FoHNI) has selected sculptor Joel Turner of Colorado to create a slightly larger-than-life-size sculpture of notable historic African American educator E. J. Campbell in Nacogdoches to join our trail of statues (https://nacstatuetour.weebly.com/). We are on schedule to dedicate this statue in early Fall 2024!
Hear reports from local leaders.Calls are open to the public and held live. Recordings can be found on the Chamber’s YouTube Channel
GoToMeetingNacogdoches Chamber Stakeholder Conference Call – Aug 27 2025Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://meet.goto.com/371955197You can also dial in using your phone.+1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 371-955-197Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:https://meet.goto.com/install

Blood Drive (San Augustine County)
2024-08-26 09:00 - 13:30 | San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce Office
Scan the QR code on the picture or click the link below and make an appointment to get in and out. You will get a free backpack a pint of Bluebell ice cream and a $20 E gift card to use wherever you want. Plus Free lunch from the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce.
Call for more information at 936-275-3610 the sponsor code is 7506.https://www.commitforlife.org/…/drive_schedule/378940
Date/Time Information:
Monday, August 26, 2024, from 9 am to 1:30 pm
Location:
San Augustine Chamber

Lures and Lace Bingo (Coldspring County)
2024-08-24 18:00 - 22:00 | San Jacinto Community Shelter
Please join our members at SAAFE House for this exciting event! Mark your calendars, for August 24th, for a fun night of Bingo, dinner, live auction, silent auction, and more!
Time:
6 pm to 10 pm
Location:
San Jacinto Community Shelter
SAAFE House is a non-profit organization that serves sexual assault and abuse victims. Funds raised will help those that SAAFE House assists. For more information, please contact SAAFE House at the number and link below.

Back to School Bash (Jasper County)
2024-08-24 16:00 - 20:00 | 4185 SAM RAYBURN PARKWAY BROOKELAND, TX 75931
REMINDER!!!BACK TO SCHOOL BASH THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th 4-8 PM, AT 4185 SAM RAYBURN PARKWAY BROOKELAND, TX 75931INDOOR & OUTDOOR GAMES AND RECHOT DOGS & HAMBURGERSA TIME OF PRAISE AND A CHALLENGING MESSAGE FROM OUR SPECIAL GUEST, COACH CHRIS LOVELLIf you have questions, send us a message!

Bring Your Own Board Game Night (Shelby County)
2024-08-23 17:30 - 20:00 | 124 Nacogdoches St., Center, TX, United States, Texas 75935
No Charge!

Bring your favorite Board Game and invite your friends to enjoy our play space inside Collectors Row. We currently have seating for up to 24 Players!

From 5:30 PM – 8 PM enjoy our play space with your friends, enemies, or strangers.
Bring your favorite game or choose from our selection of great games to purchase in-store.

Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/BvzHAEEwzT. Here you can communicate with our other players and plan your next EPIC Game Night!
Location:
124 Nacogdoches St., Center, TX, United States, Texas 75935

New Doctors Reception: Meet Your Healthcare Heroes! (Jasper County)
2024-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Jasper Hospital District Office
YOU ARE INVITED!Friday, August 23rd, 5-7 pmJasper Hospital District offices155 North MainJasperSeveral new healthcare providers are coming to the district and here is your chance to meet them, ask questions, receive important information, etc!The healthcare providers who will be in attendance are:The Children’s Clinic of Jasper:George Fidone, MDJeff Glass, MDAlyson Vanya, MSN, RN, CPNP-PCKari Hunt, APRN, CPNPTotal Care at the Lake:Terri Davis Cheeley, PA-CNina Martindale, APRNPrimary Care Pavilion:Richard Pham, MDMorrell Dermatology:Peter Morrell, MDLauren Schaeffer, FNP-CGTI Pain Associates:Craig Charleston, MDEast Texas Foot Associates:Kayla Robinson, DPMComplete Healthcare Services:Chris Gilchriest, APRN-CNPAlso meet your elected Jasper Hospital District Directors!Our offices are located next door to the now opened The Jewel Bistro Cafe. We’re also just one block from Belle-Jim Hotel!Refreshments will be served or make it a date with one of these two fine eateries representing the Downtown Market District of Jasper, Texas.Hope to see you there!Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of CommerceKJAS RadioEast Texas Banner

Power Networking Breakfast: Speed Networking (Angelina County)
2024-08-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Get ready to kickstart your Friday with a burst of networking energy! Join us on August 23 at 8 AM for an exciting round of Speed Networking at our next Power Networking Breakfast, presented by Angelina College SBDC. This Speed Networking event is brought to you by the Commercial Bank of Texas.
Location:
Chamber Community RoomAttendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/PNB-0824.Don’t forget to bring your business cards and perfect those elevator pitches. See you there!

Eggs and Issues with Texas Railroad Commission (Nacogdoches County)
2024-08-22 07:30 - 08:30 | The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center, 200 N Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961, United States
Eggs & Issues is the Nacogdoches County Chamber’s monthly membership meeting. We strive to offer excellent professional networking opportunities and provide information that is relevant and useful to our business community leaders.The Railroad Commission of Texas will bring the program in August.

https://business.nacogdoches.org/…/eggs-issues-railroad…
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:30 am

Location:
The Fredonia Hotel and Convention Center
Fees/Admission:
$25 for Chamber members / $30 for non-members
After Tuesday, Aug 20, $30 for all registering.

Contact Information:

936-560-5533
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Hopestone Hospice (Coldspring County)
2024-08-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
ATTENTION Coldspring and Shepherd communities! Wednesday, AUGUST 21st at 2 PM!
Location:
Woodland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation
101 Woodland Park
Sheperd, TX 77371Next week we will be celebrating our member, Hopestone Hospice, with a celebratory Ribbon ribbon-cutting ceremony! We hope you can join us as we invite this business into our area. They have a heart to serve and we are fortunate to have them! You can learn more about Hopestone Hospice by visiting their website (Hopestonehospicetx.com) or their Facebook page.

Karaoke Night (Houston County)
2024-08-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Stesti Beer Garden
KARAOKE IS BACK!!! We want to hear your vocal talent!!! Grab your friends and make some memories together!
Karaoke starts at 7:30 pm on Saturday, August 17th with our host Eric Krug!
Dinner starts at 6 pm, dinner reservations are recommended! 936-636-9267
When:

Saturday, August 17, 2024, 7:30 PM

Where:
720 Commerce st
Lovelady, TX

For More Info:
936-636-9277
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Robin Futch & Kent White - Dream Vacations with A Ribbon Cutting (Angelina County)
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 1615 S. Chestnut | Lufkin
Join us TOMORROW, Friday, August 16 @ 10 AM as we celebrate Robin Futch & Kent White – Dream Vacations with a ribbon cutting.1615 S. Chestnut | LufkinWe hope to see you there!

Women Interested in Networking Opportunities (Polk County)
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Country Place Senior Living
Date/Time Information:
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Location:
Country Place Senior Living
1860 N Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

Website:
The Chamber

Contact Information:
936.327.4929
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Women's Networking Breakfast (Angelina County)
2024-08-15 08:00 - 09:00 | Pinecrest Retirement Community
Mark your calendars for August 15 for our next Women’s Networking Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Regions Bank. Join us at Pinecrest Retirement Community from 8 AM to 9 AM, for an inspiring talk by Jill Janes, MRC VP of Marketing. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow together!
Location:
Pinecrest Retirement CommunityThis is a free event but please make sure to register.
bit.ly/WN-824

Ribbon Cutting for Polk County College Center
2024-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 1015 Hwy 59 Loop N Livingston, TX 77351
Date/Time Information:
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT

Location:
1015 Hwy 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(214) 286-1299

Website:
The Chamber

Contact Information:
Contact 936.327.4929
Send Email

Chamber Governmental Affairs (Angelina County)
2024-08-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Office
Join the Chamber Governmental Affairs Program with featured guest US Congressman Pete Sessions on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 AM in the Chamber Community Room. This is your chance to connect with influential professionals, gain valuable insights into governmental affairs, and stay ahead in your industry. Don’t miss this unique opportunity for networking and learning.Attendance is free! While registration is not required, it is strongly encouraged to help us plan accordingly. Register today at bit.ly/GA-0824.We look forward to seeing you there!

Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting (Sabine County)
2024-08-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Sabine County Chamber Building
Join us Tuesday, August 13th at our Chamber of Commerce Monthly meeting. We will be AT the Chamber building located at 125 N Texas Street in Hemphill.Our speakers this meeting will be:Olive Branch Hospice &Shelby County Outreach MinistryJoin us! Everyone is welcome!
Time:
11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Open Houses for S.Y 2024-2025 (Jasper County)
2024-08-12 08:00 - 18:00 | JJHS Gymnasium
Jasper ISD is hosting our Open Houses for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 12. Please see your campus flyer below for the times for that campus. We have great things planned for the new year, and we are excited to see you!

For any students requiring immunizations, we will host our shot clinic from 1 pm to 4 pm in the Jasper Junior High Gym.
Info about each activity is indicated in each photo.

The Haggertys at Bear Hall, Crockett TX
2024-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Bear Hall, Crockett TX
The Haggertys are RAWK’n down to Crockett TX to BEAR HALL for a fun nite of 80s, 90s, & 00s rock music. Showtime is 7 pm-10 pm. $10 Cover at the door.
18+
First week back at school, sports, or just need to have a date night out and need to get some of that stress relief?? Bear Hall is the place to be! You will find yourself singing along to music from 3rd Eye Blind, Gin Blossoms, Matchbox 20, Dishwalla, the Cult, Foo Fighters, Sublime, Billy Joel, Cheap Trick, and many more!! Put it on your calendars!The Bear Hall Food Truck will be open to satisfy your hunger and of course, Bear Hall Bar can shake, stir, and mix just about whatever drink you want!See y’all there!!

Sue's Baby Kitchen: Kids Eat Free (Jasper County)
2024-08-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Sandy Creek Park, Jasper, TX, United States
Our chamber member, Sue’s Baby Kitchen would like to give back to the community by providing free food for kid’s events for all the kids going back to school. Sue’s Baby Kitchen will be at Sandy Creek Park, next to the splash pad area with their food truck this Saturday, August the 10th from 12-3 pm.
Location:
Sandy Creek Park
