UPCOMING EVENTS
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Events should be open to the public and free to attend. For maximum exposure, information should be submitted two weeks prior to the event. Email the who, what, when and where, including a street address and a contact for more information. Calendar items are not taken on the phone to ensure accuracy. Email to news@lightandchampion.com. Calendar information runs in date order as space is available.
NOW
• CAC back to school drive The Shelby County CAC is asking everyone to help child abuse victims by providing backpacks and supplies. Take general supplies or donations to the Shelby County CAC at 131 Tenaha Street in Center Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 3:00 p.m. Call 936-590-9864 with any questions. Please donate! Children receiving backpacks benefit from life-changing programs made available by the SCCAC.
NOW through MONDAY, July 17
• Farmers State Bank East Texas Photo Contest and Exhibition Farmers State Bank is proud to host their inaugural photo contest exhibit in their Main Lobby on the downtown square in Center, Texas. The People’s Choice Award will be announced on Monday, July 17. Visit the exhibit and vote for your favorite photo.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY July 7-9
• Northside Church of Christ Everyone is invited for a weekend of lessons presented by B.J. Sipe of Danville, Kentucky. See news article in this edition for times and topics for each of the lessons. The Northside Church of Christ is located at 192 Hwy 96 north in Center. Contact Nathan Cox, minister, at 936-332-1091. Website northsidechurchincenter.com Facebook - @northsidechurchofchristcentertx SATURDAY July 8
• Scrap Happy quilters The Scrap Happy Quilters July meeting will be Saturday, July 8 at 9 a.m. at the James Community House. Meeting dates will resume to the first Saturday of the month on August 5. Everyone is invited. Bring your sewing machine and supplies like any other class you take.
To help the James Community House with expenses, the club asks for a $2 donation each month you attend. Thank you for understanding. Hope to see you there. Happy Quilting!
SATURDAY July 8
• Benefits and Resale for Medical Expenses Catherine’s Benefits and Resale benefit and bake sale for Cody Anthony has been moved to Saturday, July 8.
SUNDAY July 9
• Old Home Day Old Home Day Sunday, July 9 at 11:00 a.m. with special music and a sermon by Pastor Hollis Bass. A covered dish lunch will follow. cemetery Meeting Saturday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. Meeting open to the public. Call or text 936-332-9293. We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY July 9
• Community Party at First Baptist Center First Baptist Church of Center invites the community to a Show and Tell Fellowship Sunday, July 9 beginning at 5pm. The gym will be filled with all sorts of crafts, collections, artwork, and hobbies. Be their guest and enjoy homemade ice cream and Blue Bell, a sweet treat on a summer Sunday evening.
WEDNESDAY July 12
• Joaquin ISD Substitute Training Joaquin ISD will hold Substitute Training on Wednesday, July 12 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Annex Building. Contact Donna Vergo at (936) 269-3128 for information.
THURSDAY July 13 and July 20
• Shake Up Shake Down, the Health Fair is in Town! The Tri-County Community Action, Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start will be hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Thursday, July 13 at San Augustine Center Base located at 1012 FM 1277 in San Augustine, Texas from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Community Health and Wellness Fair will also be held on Thursday, July 20 at the Open Door Worship Center located at 900 Cotton Ford Road in Center, Texas from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The Community Health and Wellness Fair offers health screenings, vendor boots and free consultations. Free admission and giveaways. For detailed information, contact Susan Woodrome at (936) 5986315 ext. 213 or swoodrome@tccainc.org.
FRIDAY July 14
• New Union Grove revival Refueling, Replenishing, and Reviving at New Union Grove Baptist. Everyone is invited for a one-night revival at 7 p.m. Speaker of the hour will be Pastor Damien Reese, Sr. The church is located at 154 CR 331 in San Augustine.
NOW through July 14
• John Harris Community Fund The John Harris Community Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) in Tyler is accepting grant applications now through Thursday, July 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The John Harris Community Fund was established to support worthy civic, religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational projects which benefit the Center, Texas, community. Applicants must be tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a governmental unit. Requests should not exceed $10,000 but there is no minimum. Recipients will be announced in August. Applications must be submitted electronically by visiting the nonprofits tab at www.ETCF.org MONDAY July 17 to SUNDAY July 22
• Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church Revival Come join us for 5 days of uplifting revival. Revival starts Monday July 17 through Friday, July 21 at 7:00pm. Brother Lamar Denby will lead the revival Monday to Wednesday; Brother Dave Boyd will lead Thursday and Friday evenings and Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m.
Music provided by the Mount Calvary Praise & Worship Team; specials are welcome. Finger Foods will be served after Friday evening Service. For more info call 936-590-1040 THURSDAY August 3 to SATURDAY August 5
• Revival at East Hamilton Church Brother Jamie Lindley and East Hamilton Church of Shelbyville would like to invite you to a revival beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3 through Saturday, August 5. A special message brought to you by Brandon Digilormo of Insane Ministries. Food & Fellowship to follow on Saturday night, bring a dish to share. East Hamilton MBC 7325 FM 2261 is located 7.2 miles from Hwy 87 S. Turn onto FM 2261 at the old Patroon Store, now known as Boondox Steakhouse.
MONDAY August 7 and August 21
• Money Matters In the Kitchen Learn to plan and cook meals on a budget. Free course in two sessions on Monday, August 7 and August 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1063 Southview Circle. Includes free meal each session. Sessions limited to 20 participants. Call (936) 598-3223 for reservations. Sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife, Abundant Love Ministries and St. John’s Episcopal Church.
CONTINUING EVENTS
• Latham Cemetery needs donations / funds for maintenance and care. Please make deposits at Citizens Bank in Center in the Latham Cemetery account.
RECURRING EVENTS
Weekly - Tuesdays
• DivorceCare, a weekly divorce recovery and support group, meets Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at New Life Church located at 822 Hurst St. in Center. Find help, discover hope, and experience healing. For more info call 210-215-2602. Weekly - Wednesdays
• Shelby County Commissioners Court meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Shelby County Courthouse.
• NA/AA - We can help. Meetings Fridays and Saturdays 6:30 to7:30 at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Highway 96 South across from High Rollers in Center.
• Youth Wednesday night services at Mount Calvary Full Gospel Church located at 5527 FM 417 East, Shelbyville at 6:30. Fun inside and outside games, and Bible study.
Monthly – First Saturday
• Scrap Happy Quilters at 9 a.m. at the James Community House at 348 FM 2608, about 1/4 mile on right. Bring sewing machine, supplies, and $2 donation to help James Community House with expenses.
Monthly – First Monday
• Sabine County Beekeepers meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce on the square, downtown Hemphill. Call James at 409-625-4787 for information.
Monthly - Third Monday
• Shelby County Veterans of Foreign War Post 8904 meets at the Post Home 617 Highway 96 North at 6:30 p.m. Prospective members welcome to sit in on the meeting. For more info call 936-332-0349.
Monthly – First Tuesday
• Christian Motorcyclists Association meets at T&R Steaks and More restaurant at 6:00 p.m. for greet, meet and eat. Business meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Monthly – Third Monday
• Golden Harvest Club meets at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Cora Street for a potluck luncheon. Join us for music, food, fellowship and a guest speaker. For more info call 598-5605.
Monthly – Third Tuesday
• Shelby County Cruisers car club cruise night 5:30 p.m. in Center varies location. Whataburger on Hurst Street or the Sonic on Tenaha Street.
Monthly – Third Saturday
• Piney Woods Photographic Society meets 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Monthly – Second and Fourth Monday
• Center City Council meets at 5 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall.
Monthly – Second and Fourth Thursday
• Center ISD School Board meets at noon at the ISD administration building on Hwy 96 north.