Upcoming Events
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------FRIDAY, Jan. 27
• Vietnam War Vets remembered In observance of the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Accord, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will host a Memorial Observance for those who served in the Vietnam War. A wreath laying will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Shelby County Courthouse.
FRIDAY, Jan. 27
• Diamond B Coffee ribbon cutting Chamber Ambassadors welcome Marty Brandon and Diamond B Coffee to the Chamber of Commerce at 11:00 a.m. Diamond B Coffee serves hot and cold coffee and espresso, and breakfast items and lunch sandwiches. Open Monday thru Friday 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays 6 a.m. until mid-day. Celebrate with Marty at his ribbon cutting, and it’s his birthday, on the 27th. Located at 500 Hurst Street. contact the chamber at (936) 598-3682 or www.shelbycountychamber. com for more information.
MONDAY, Feb. 6
• Sabine County Beekeepers Sabine County Beekeepers monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Meetings every 1st Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce, on the square, downtown Hemphill. Public is welcome. No dues, or officers. For anyone interested in becoming a new beekeeper or an already experienced beekeeper. Call James at 409-625-4787 for information.
TUESDAY, Feb. 7
• Extension pesticide seminar Shelby County AgriLife Extension Service Pesticide Seminar at the Center Extension Office.
Programs include “The Curious Life of the Pest Ant and How to End It,” “Maximizing Pesticide Performance By Using Proper Adjuvant,” and “Drones and Other Spraying Considerations.”
Three General CEUs available. Admission is $20 with an RSVP by February 1 at the Extension Office or by calling 936-598-7744. Do not mail payment. Admission at the door is $30.
For more information, contact Lane Dunn, CEAAg/ NR at 200 Nacogdoches St. #7 in Center or by calling 936-598-7744. FRIDAY, Feb. 10
• San Augustine seedlings Texas A&M Forest Service drive-thru tree seedling give away in San Augustine beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ending when all the seedlings are gone. Sawtooth Oak, Bald Cypress, and Alleheny Chinkapin seedlings “first co me first serve” on the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce parking lot SATURDAY, Feb. 11
• Outreach Ministries fundraiser Shelby County Outreach Ministries Praise 2023 fundraiser at the John D. Windham Civic Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments plus live and silent auctions. Proceeds helping Shelby County Outreach Ministries feed the hungry and assist the needy. Tickets $10 each. Each ticket in a drawing for door prizes. Purchase tickets at Shelby County Outreach Ministries locations. Seating limited. More information call 936-598-4990.
SATURDAY, Feb. 18
• CAC Princess Ball Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center Princess Ball from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Open to girls ages 3-13 and their adult family member escort. Tickets are $25 and go on sale January 18. Table reservations for parties of eight are available for an additional $50. Tickets must be purchased at the CAC before the event—no tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets a at the Advocacy Center, 131 Tenaha Street, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or by calling 936-590-9864.
THROUGH Feb. 20
• A Matter of Balance Area Agency on Aging (AAA) of Deep East Texas workshops can help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults that have concerns about falling. Sessions over eight consecutive Tuesdays starting Jan. 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Senior Nutrition Site, 124 Haley Dr. in Center. There is no fee for participating in the program. To register for the workshop, or get additional information, contact Debbie Davidson, Deb.Davidson@detcog.gov – (936) 634-2247 ext. 5309 at the Area Agency on Aging of Deep East Texas.
Recurring Events
Weekly–Commissioners Court
• Shelby County Commissioners Court meets Wednesdays at 9 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, will begin at 6:30 each evening. Come enjoy the fun inside and outside games and Bible study.
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 – Second Tuesday
• Shelby County Cruisers car club business meeting 6:30 p.m. at TR’s Steaks and More, 892 Hurst Street in Center.
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.