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Happening in Forest Country: September 24 – October 4

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By Bobbie Langston
Lee Miller, Publisher | (936) 674-5912

Sixteen things worth leaving the house for between Thursday and the first weekend of October, across all twelve counties.

This week

Thursday, September 24

  • Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting — 1:30 p.m., 411 Pan American Dr., Livingston (Polk County)
  • VFW Bingo — 6 p.m., VFW Post 10351, Hemphill (Sabine County)

Friday, September 25

  • Power Networking Breakfast — 8 a.m., Chamber Community Room (Angelina County)
  • Sandy Creek Barn Sale — 9 a.m., 1979 FM 2799, Jasper (Jasper County)
  • Fall Festival — 2 p.m. (Sabine County)

Saturday, September 26

  • Annual Fall Plant Sale — 8 a.m., Angelina County Farmers Market, Lufkin. The Master Gardeners sell native and well-adapted plants, and they sell out well before noon.
  • A Night Under The Stars — 5 p.m., VFW Post 10351, Hemphill (Sabine County)
  • Dinner at the Diamond — 7 p.m. (Angelina County)

Sunday, September 27

  • Fall Revival — 6 p.m. (Shelby County)

Next week

Tuesday, September 29

  • Free Couples Dance Lessons — 8 a.m., VFW Post 8568, Livingston (Polk County)
  • Unlock Your Business Growth — 5:30 p.m., J.H. Rowe Resource Center, Building 1 (Jasper County)

Thursday, October 1

  • 2026 Elected Officials Reception — 5:30 p.m., Crown Colony Country Club (Angelina County)
  • VFW Bingo — 6 p.m., VFW Post 10351, Hemphill (Sabine County)

Friday, October 2

  • Legislative Update — 11:30 a.m., Pitser Garrison Convention Center, Lufkin (Angelina County)

Saturday, October 3

  • Midnight at the Masquerade — 6 p.m., Coldspring Area Public Library (San Jacinto County)

Sunday, October 4

  • Karaoke at the American Legion — 7 p.m., 1000 Brazos St., Crockett

Worth putting on the calendar

Squirrel season opens Wednesday, October 1. Archery deer opens Saturday, October 3.

Six counties were under burn bans as of last Friday. If your weekend plans involve a fire, call the county first.

Have something happening in Forest Country? Send it to info@texasforestcountryliving.com and we will get it on the calendar. Times and locations as listed at press time — confirm with the organizer before you drive.

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