Texas Forest Country Living

The Big Axe BBQ Competition
2023-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 1200 Ellen Trout Dr., Lufkin
Do you have a delicious recipe for mouth-watering BBQ?! Do you have what it takes to beat Brannon Ferrara on Saturday, September 16?
If the answer is YES, then enter the Big Axe BBQ Competition, presented by Ferrara’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc TODAY! Registration is easy! Put together a 4-person team; create your best BBQ recipe; cook it just right and win over the judges’ taste buds. Entry forms can be found HERE.
Deadline to enter is TODAY, Friday, September 8.

19th Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival Returns
2023-09-16 11:00 - 18:00 | Shreveport’s Historic Highland Neighborhood at Columbia Park
SHREVEPORT, LA (Sept. 5, 2023) – The 19th annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Presented by Louisiana Healthcare Connections will be held Sat., Sept. 16, 2023, in Shreveport’s Historic Highland neighborhood at Columbia Park. With music and fun for everyone, the festival will include nine bands playing on two stages from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This FREE music festival is a gift to the community from the Highland Area Partnership.
This year’s music lineup features musicians from the community and beyond. A local favorite, Grammy-nominated vocalist/guitarist, Buddy Flett will kick off the festival on the Pavilion Stage. More performances throughout the day on two stages will include Shreveport Regional Jazz Ensemble, De’Lontrell Thomas, Twang Darkly, Co-op Mode, Full on Pocket, Curtis Mills feat. Groove Minded, and Zach Edwards and The Medicine. Rounding out the day is headline act, J and The Causeways, a juggernaut ensemble that formed at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans with an endless energy of soul/R&B music. In addition to the stellar lineup, local school music groups, including the Creswell Elementary Blazin’ Beatz Bucket Drum Team, will perform between sets.
Pavilion Stage
11:00 a.m. – Buddy Flett
12:15 p.m. – Shreveport Regional Jazz Ensemble
1:30 p.m. – Curtis Mills feat. Groove Minded
3:00 p.m. – Zach Edwards and The Medicine
4:30 p.m. – J and The Causeways
BOM Gazebo Stage
11:30 a.m. – De’Lontrell Thomas
1:00 p.m. – Twang Darkly
2:30 p.m. – Co-op Mode
4:00 p.m. – Full on Pocket
In addition to music, there will be more than 70 food and art vendors onsite and a Children’s Area sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana with multiple activities planned throughout the afternoon. A designated Pet Area will also be sponsored by Heavenly Acres for Pets for furry friends. A FREE shuttle will run to Columbia Park approximately every 30 minutes from Mall St. Vincent in the north corner near Dillard’s.
More information is coming soon about festival weekend activities at www.highlandjazzandblues.org.

39th Annual Texas State Forest Festival (Angelina County)
2023-09-16 10:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-14 17:00 - 22:00 | George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Drive, Lufkin
Name: 39th Annual Texas State Forest Festival

Date: September 14, 2023 – September 17, 2023

Website: http://www.TexasStateForestFestival.com

Contact Information:

936-634-6644

San Augustine County Pro Rodeo
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-15 19:30 - 22:30 | 1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972
San Augustine County Pro Rodeo September 15th & 16th. Come see all the outstanding performances with the rodeo and then the concert to follow each night. Joey Ward Band Friday, and then Saturday night, General Patten is opening up for Joey Greer. It’s the best year yet. #sanaugustinerodeo #sanaugustinetx #joeygreer #joeywardband
Date/Time Information:
September 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm
Location:
1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972

The 2023 Pineywoods Car Show
2023-09-15 17:00 - 20:30 | George H. Henderson, Jr. Exposition Center, 1200 Ellen Trout Drive, Lufkin
Looking for a chance to show off your Car, Truck, or Motorcycle?
The 2023 Pineywoods Car Show, presented by BOM Bank, is back!
Location moved to pavement. The Car Show takes place on
Friday, September 15 at 5 PM. Space is limited.
Register online HERE. DEADLINE is TODAY, Friday, September 9.

Ribbon Cutting for Gobel West (Polk County)
2023-09-15 13:30 - 14:00 | 506A N Washington
Date and Time
Friday, Sep 15, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Location
506A N Washington
Livingston, TX 77351

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
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Ribbon Cutting (Shelby County)
2023-09-13 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-07 10:00 - 13:00 | 181 State Hwy 96 N in Shelby Center
Please join the Chamber Ambassadors, Board of Directors, and Staff for the following New Member Ribbon Cuttings:
Los Jarritos on Thursday, September 7 at 10:00 a.m. Owner is Angela Cruz-Hernandez. They are located at 181 State Hwy 96 N in Center.
Riley Jo’s Sip, Cake & Paint on Friday, September 8 at 5:00 p.m. Owner is Riley Jo Barnes. The location is 1135 Hurst Street, Ste 150 in the Center.
Noble Children’s Services on Wednesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. The owner is Elizabeth Andrusick. The location is 1306 Louisiana Street in the Center.

1st Annual Patriots Day Weekend Memorial & Celebration (Tyler County)
2023-09-10 09:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-09 09:00 - 22:00 | 301 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979
VFW #2033’s 1st Annual PATRIOTS DAY WEEKEND Memorial & Celebration will be Sept 9th & 10th. 9 AM – 10 PM
Location:

301 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979

They are still looking for Bands, vendors, businesses, farmer’s markets, sponsors, and more! We have 301 spots available for all vendor types, businesses, dealers, farmers’ markets, and yard sales. Special $20 for the weekend.

Looking for Music and Bands also!!

Contacts:
VFW Post Commander,
Mike King – US Army Retired
(318) 229-3386
OR Event Coordinator/ MAA
JW Kern – US Navy Retired
(409) 951-9977

Newton Go Texan Bingo (Newton County)
2023-09-10 06:00 - 11:00 | Howard Civic Center
Date/Time Information:
September 10 at 6 am – September 10 at 11 am
Location:
Howard Civic Center
Event by Toby Pennington and Debbie Fomby Pennington

$40 per person. Table for 8 $300. Guns! Designer Purses! Fire Ring and more! Door prizes and a light meal are included. Limited Seating Reserve your seats ASAP. Call Debbie at (409) 224-6173 or Toby Pennington at 4094893422.

Medicare 101 Presentation (Polk County)
2023-09-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Livingston Public Library
We will dive into Medicare, enrollment times, parts of Medicare, and Medicare options, also we will discuss resources that might also be available to assist you. There will also be a question and answer session after the presentation for any questions you may have.

Date and Time
Friday, Sep 8, 2023
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT

Location
Livingston Public Library 707 N Tyler Ave Livingston TX 77351

Fees/Admission
Free No Charge

Contact Information
9365373979
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SFA Part Time Job and Volunteer Career Fair (Angelina County)
2023-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Grand Ballroom, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Stephen F. Austin State University Campus
Companies and organizations interested in hiring current SFA students for part-time or volunteer work are invited to attend SFA’s Part-Time Job & Internship Fair. The registration deadline for companies/organizations is August 30th.

Date and Time
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT

Location
Grand Ballroom, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Stephen F. Austin State University Campus

Fees/Admission
Company registration is $75 and $50 for non-profit/government agencies.

Website
https://www.sfasu.edu/ccpd/upcoming-events

Contact Information
SFA Center for Career & Professional Development
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ETAL Coffee House Gathering (Jasper County)
2023-09-04 17:30 - 19:30 | ETAL Coffee House Gathering
Bring your music, poetry, books, tall tales, and your favorite dish. Come join the fun. It’s free and open to the public young and old.
Location:
364 N Austin
Jasper, 75951
ETAL Coffee House Gathering
Date/Time Information:
Monday Sep 04 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Monday Oct 02 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta (San Augustine County)
2023-09-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Jackson Hill Marina
What:
The Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta
Where:
Jackson Hill Marina
1705 fm 2851
Broaddus, TX 75929
When:
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Contact Information:
936-872-9266
WWW.OUTDOORFREEDOM.NETThe Great Sam Rayburn Cardboard Boat Regatta is upon us! Every SATURDAY in August prior to the Labor Day Regatta there will be a boat-building workshop at Jackson Hill Marina. Call to sign up. All materials will be provided to create your racing boat and you can take it home to paint and decorate as you wish. Call today at 936-872-9266.

Find more information at WWW.OUTDOORFREEDOM.NET

Lunch & Learn Seminars Continue Through August (Nacogdoches County)
2023-08-31 11:30 - 13:00 | M&S Pharmacy
Free to attend, but seating is limited. Call 936-205-3060 to save your place!
Are you ready to retire? Do you have any idea what rate of return you must earn on your savings to outlast your money? What will happen to your retirement if a catastrophic health event occurred affecting you or your spouse?
Join us on August 17 or 31, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at M&S Pharmacy, to learn the answers to these questions.
Presenters include:
Jim Roberts, Licensed Agent Specializing in Medicare;
Jeff Asher, Level Four Insurance Specialist.

Ribbon Cutting for PineCrest Retirement Community (Polk County)
2023-08-30 13:30 - 14:00 | Polk County Chamber Office
Date and Time
Wednesday August 30, 2023
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

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

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
Send Email

Virtual Tobacco Cessation Class (Angelina County)
2023-08-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Date/Time Information:

Tuesdays – August 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Location:

Virtual

Contact Information:

Carolina Lopez (936) 634-9308

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

N/A

Event Description:

Tuesdays – August 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm {Online, Virtual Classes!} FREE support classes, plus FREE nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges*! Join Project Quit! The Coalition, Inc. is providing FREE, virtual smoking cessation classes. This 4-session program is free for all participants and all materials are included. Participants will receive goodies and a workbook plus the support and guidance of a trained facilitator. Click below to sign up https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sc-CopjMtGdYAuG5KtfXX2o713yvsuO4E For more information visit our website (project-quit org), join the Project Quit Facebook group, or call The Coalition at 936-634-9308. *Free NRT provided with registration to the Texas Quitline.

Chamber 101 (Polk County)
2023-08-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Polk County Chamber Office
Date and Time
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

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

Website
The Chamber

Contact Information
936.327.4929
Send Email

West Sabine ISD Gifted and Talented Program (Sabine County)
2023-08-29 08:00 - 17:00
Have you seen all the great things about the Gifted & Talented Program at West Sabine ISD? Would you like more information on the program and the referral process for students? Please come join us for our Annual Gifted & Talented Informational Meeting. Your child does not have to currently be a part of the program to attend so please save the date and join us!
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 5:30 in the afternoon
Location:
West Sabine High School
109 Timberland HWY
Pineland, Texas 75968

Nunsense (Sabine County)
2023-08-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | 150 E Main Street Hemphill, Tx
Date and Time Information:
Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 7 pm
Friday, August 25, 2023, at 7 pm
Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 7 pm
Sunday, August 27, 2023, at 3 pm

Fees/Admission:
$10 Pre Sale
$12 at the door

Location:
150 E Main Street Hemphill, Tx

Contact Information:
541-554-5549

The Hilarious Musical comedy “Nunsense” opens in just 4 weeks and tickets are starting to sell fast. Hence, we encourage you to get your tickets soon so you don’t miss the opportunity to see this very funny audience participation production.
Meet Rev Mother. Sister Kristan Wood.

Kristan Wood owns Into the Woods Graphic Design company located in Pineland, TX. Besides Theatre, one of her passions is graphic design and art displays in a variety of mediums. If you have seen the murals on the side of the Pineywood Vineyard building: the “Welcome to Hemphill, Cow and Deer”, are her creations. Photography is another one of my favorite pastimes. She is so blessed to have my husband Daniel, and her daughters Ryia and A’laura, who not only support me but love to get involved in her projects. Kristan is not new to the Hemphill Little Theatre as she has performed in the “Odd Couple Female Version”& “Spitfire Grill” just to name a few shows.

She has also painted many of our show backdrops including “Aladdin” and now “Nunsense”. Now Kristan has spread her wings to try dancing (including the Can Can and Tap Dancing) and introducing you to a product called “RUSH”. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Kristan as Mother Superior. See you at the Hemphill Little Theatre.

Photo Credits: Hemphill Little Theater

Balloon Fest (Angelina County)
2023-08-26 18:00 - 21:30 | Kit McConnico Park, Kit McConnico Dr, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
Date/Time Information:

Saturday, August 26th, 6:00 pm-9:30 pm

Location:

Kit McConnico Park

Contact Information:

Brook Durham
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/jaballoonfest/event/balloonfest2023/

Balloon Fest will be held at Kit McConnico Park. There will be balloon rides, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, music, and a petting zoo. Purchase tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/jaballoonfest/event/balloonfest2023/

Yacht Rock Bingo (Nacogdoches County)
2023-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | 200 N Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
Boys & Girls Club of Nacogdoches presents its annual Bingo Dinner, this year’s theme is “Yacht Rock Bingo.” Please join us for one of Nacogdoches’ premier social events at the Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Date and Time:
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT

Location:
200 N Fredonia St, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Fees/Admission:
Individual Tickets are $75 for each Table of 8 $600

Website
Click to register

Contact Information
Katie Henson Special Events Director 936-560-6844
Send Email

Pickin and Grinin at the Speakeasy Lounge (Sabine County)
2023-08-26 15:00 - 2023-08-27 00:00 | The Speakeasy Lounge
Bring your instrument and jam all night long! Open 3 pm to 12 am
Date/Time Information:
Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 3 pm to 12 am
Location:
The Speakeasy Lounge
