Join us for the Heritage Festival in Downtown Lufkin from 2:00PM-8:00PM. We will have live cultural entertainment, food trucks featuring different cuisines, artisan vendors, and activities for the kids! Admission is FREE, so come join us for some community fun! *PLEASE NOTE each street is designed to a specific culture and heritage. Cultures include; Latin American, Asia, Africa and India.
Family Fun Weekend
If you weren’t able to go out and have fun with friends and family last weekend, don’t worry, there are events this weekend too! There are plenty more events coming up this weekend that you will not want to miss!
Pumpkin Fest is a family fun event with games for kids, a pumpkin carving contest and a pumpkin pie contest with judges and prizes! And don’t forget there will be wine tasting as well!
The 2022 Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers Catfish Cookout Fundraiser will have entertainment provided by the Lufkin Crime Stoppers Band, tables and chairs available to enjoy the food and the band, and take-out available by walk-up or drive-thru. You will not want to miss such a good cookout!
The Abilities Strong event features nonprofits, organizations and vendors who make life better for people with disabilities. Everyone is Welcome! There will be free hotdogs and snacks, dozens of fun events for the family, a petting zoo, and more!
Enjoy a movie night at the Library. The movie to be watched is called Space Jam, a cute family friendly movie to watch together! Popcorn and drinks will be served there!
Join in on the 936 Rydaz First Annual Trail Ride and Live Concert in Nacogdoches, texas! It’ll be a blast for you and your family!
There are so much more events to have fun at this week and next week! If you would like to know more about any of these events go to our event calendar here on our home page!
Rankings Clash
AC Soccer Teams Hosting Tyler on Wednesday
For the past two weeks, Angelina College’s soccer teams have maintained their positions in the national rankings. Despite the Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners winning several matches on the road during the two-week span, neither group has been able to advance.
“It’s because the teams ahead of us haven’t lost, either,” AC head coach Nataki Stewart said. “We just have to keep doing what we’re doing, especially with the post-season looming ahead of us.”
The rankings could change considerably after this Wednesday, however, as the No. 5 Roadrunners and No. 11 Lady Roadrunners host Tyler Junior College’s No. 2 Lady Apaches and No. 6 Apaches. Both matches take place at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex on the AC campus.
In the teams’ earlier matches in Tyler, the Lady Roadrunners dropped a 2-1 heartbreaker in double overtime, while the men pulled out a thrilling 3-2 win over the Apaches.
AC’s teams have been on the road since Sept. 21, with the Lady Roadrunners taking road wins against Northeast Texas Community College (2-0), Jacksonville College (1-0), No. 9 Navarro College (2-1) and Trinity Valley Community College (a 20-1 win). Liliane Clase leads the Lady ‘Runners in goals scored (12) and points (30); Marlene Flores is right behind her with 10 goals and 24 points. AC’s defense is allowing a miniscule .45 goals per match.
The AC men still haven’t lost a match despite losing several key players to injury. After a 1-1 draw at home against Coastal Bend CC on Sept. 14, the ‘Runners have bounced back with wins at Paris College (1-0), NTCC (1-0), Jacksonville (4-2) and TVCC (6-0). Juan Lopez continues to lead the attack with nine goals and 28 points, and a greedy defense is allowing just .90 goals per match.
Kickoff for Wednesday’s matches will take place at 5 p.m. for the women’s match and 7:30 p.m. for the men’s match. The game features an “Orange Out” where fans are asked to wear orange in support of the AC teams. The first 100 kids to sign up for the “Rowdy Kids’ Club” will receive free “Orange Out” t-shirts.
Admission to both matches are free.
The email address for AC’s Sports Information Director is gstallard@angelina.edu.
Movie Night at the Library: Space Jam
Enjoy a movie night at the Library, including popcorn and drinks on us! This selection is inspired by the NEA Big Read book selection, “Nothing to See Here”. All ages are welcome!
41st Annual Christmas in Crockett (Houston County)
There will be food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, and over 200 booths to shop and enjoy! Come for the festival but stay to explore Crockett, TX!
Entry points:
19th North at E. Goliad
East Houston Ave (Hwy 21 West) and 7th Street
Lake Livingston Gun Show (Polk County)
The Lake Livingston Gun Show will be held in Livingston, TX. Always check the promoters website for change in dates, cost or any discounts available. Each promoter and venue will have different promotions, attendance requirements and rules, as such it will be good to check prior to going to any show. This gun show is held at Polk County Commerce Center and hosted by Cochran Gun Show
Mystic Masquerade Ball (Jasper County)
Tickets to the Mystic Masquerade Ball include dinner, dancing, and the opportunity for us to share the progress we’ve made through RHN, our non-profit organization.
The Mystic Masquerade Ball is a FORMAL, BLACK-TIE event requiring black tuxedos for men and long, formal gowns or ball gowns for women.
As RHN works to garner support for our mission, address the issue of homelessness in rural areas, and bring awareness to local communities, the Mystic Masquerade is our most important event of the year. We have limited seating, and Masquerade Masks (not COVID masks) are required as we set the evening’s tone by the following assertion:
“Behind every mask there is a face, and behind that, a story …”
The homeless – especially those in rural areas – are largely masked from our view and our thoughts. Many were once filled with hope and promise, only to be knocked down by tragedy, discouragement, or other negatives in life. Some were successful professionals, some never had much of a chance; but all deserve the love of Christ. RHN will offer them hope and dignity, beginning with Veterans Village, a community of Tiny Homes for homeless Veterans, and expanding with many other programs and projects to address homelessness and near-homelessness.
More information about the Mystic Masquerade Ball is included, and we ask you to share the information with as many people as possible. Tickets are $100 each or you can reserve a private table of eight for your friends and family for $800. They can be purchased through our website, www.rhnetwork.org, as well as by calling the number at the bottom of the flyer. Your ticket ensures an unforgettable night of truly meaningful fun that will make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.
Santa Meet and Greet – Christmas Tree Auction (Jasper County)
The public can bid on the trees, including all décor on them, with all proceeds going to the Pineywoods Safe House and the Jasper Animal Shelter
The Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce is planning a community event to bring both residents and visitors together to celebrate the holidays. Join us on 11/29/22 from 4-6 to view the decorated trees. The event is free and open to the public. Children can meet Santa, get a picture with the man in the red suit himself, and families can enjoy a cup of cocoa.
Local businesses will be decorating the trees and they will be auctioned off. The proceeds will be split evenly amongst the two non-profits.
The auction will be online for a week. Potential bidders can view the trees (online/
The Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to support the auction with a bid on one of these beautiful trees.
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City of Lufkin Christmas Parade (Angelina County)
Parade in the street of Downtown Lufkin.
Applications for parade will be accepted November 2nd-22nd or until full.