Upcoming Events
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------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 FRIDAY, Feb. 10
• Domino Club organizing Richard Lundie is looking for a few good players who want to start a domino club in Shelby County. Anyone interested is invited to attend the first meeting Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at The Shop, 289 MLK St. in Tenaha, Texas located on 59 South next to the Railroad underpass. For more information, contact Richard Lundie at 910-637-4776.
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.
SUNDAY, Feb. 12-15
• Neuville Baptist revival Neuville Baptist Church will hold a revival February 12 through 15. Everyone is invited to attend. Sunday morning service is at 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15
• Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary observance of sacrifices made by Veterans of the Spanish American War and those who died aboard the USS Maine. At the Veterans Memorial located on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse at 10:00 a.m. Public is invited. For more information call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 936-332-0349.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15
• 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.
SATURDAY, Feb. 18
• Shelby County Author’s Day Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library inaugural Shelby County Author’s Day Feb. 18 at the John D. Windham Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local authors attending with published works ranging from thriller/ espionage fiction, Christian romance, inspirational, children’s picture books, historical non-fiction, and journalism.
SATURDAY, Feb. 18
• SCSO CPR/AED course Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) CPR/AED course for anyone wanting to attend. Two class times available: 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Windham Civic Center located at 146 Express Blvd in Center. Fee $35. Topics include CPR for adult, child, infant, anti-choking training. Includes certification for AED (automated external defibrillator). Certification card valid for two years. Limited to 20 attendees per course. Registration instructions and more information in related story elsewhere in this edition of The Light and Champion.
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.
TUESDAY Feb. 21-23
• Child passenger seat safety Certified technicians coming to Center can provide child passenger safety education, help parents with seat installations, be a technician at car seat checkups. $95 fee payable online to Safe Kids. Includes two years of certification and the training manual. Training is three days long. Sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Passenger Safety & KidSafe Initiatives in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation Lufkin District. Appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For more information contact: Megan Hackworth, Texas A&M AgriLife Passenger Safety & KidSafe Initiatives at 254-492-8012 or Megan.Hackworth@ag.tamu.edu FRIDAY March 24
• Center P.D. blood drive Help Center P.D. save lives. The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be at the Center Police Department parking lot from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. All donors will receive a $10 Tango digital gift card. One donation can help save three lives. Contact Amy at the Center P.D. at 936-598-2450 to sign up for scheduled times, or go to www.giveblood.org to schedule a time, or use the appointment link below.
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 409-6254787 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.