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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING FEAST
Trinity Baptist Church, 408 W. Clayton St, is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 23, from 11 a. m.- 1 p. m. Pick-up, delivery, and dinein are available. To order, please call Teresa at 936776-0754 or Tina at 281-7011599 between 9 a. m. and 8 p. m.

DINNER

Greater Faith Apostolic would like to invite the community to a free, first come, first serve Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov 23, from 1- 3 p. m. at Greater Faith Apostolic 2500 FM 1960, Dayton. Contact John at ( 903) 2444832 or Shyrra at ( 903) 6912156 for more information.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Jones Public Library hosts an adults- only Trivia Night on Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5: 30 to 7 p. m. The winning team/ individual will win a gift card for Los Compadres donated by the Friends of the Jones Library.

DECORATE THE TRAIN ROUTE

Promote your business while decorating the train route. Electrical outlets will be provided every 50 feet. You may use lights blowup décor, and your business name decorations must be up by 5 p. m., Friday, Dec 1. All spaces are on a firstcome, first- serve basis. To register, contact Tammy Alexander @ 936-258-2642 or talexander@ daytontx.org.

CHILI COOK- OFF

On Friday, Dec. 1, at Daisetta City Hall at 4 p. m., there will be a Chili Cook-Off that is free to enter and awards for the winner. For details and rules, contact 337- 226- 9439 or hdneat2020@ gmail.com

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY

Hull- Daisetta is hosting a Family Fun Friday on Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p. m. The Grinch Parade starts at the Hull- Daisetta High School parking lot, and the Visit from Santa begins after the parade inside the pavilion. The night’s last event is at the Daisetta City Pavilion parking lot, where “ How the Grinch Stole Christmas “ will be shown.

DONUTS WITH SANTA

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton will host Donuts with Santa from 8:30- 10:30 a. m. Kids and families can take pictures with Santa, make a craft, play a game, and enjoy a donut. Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton is located at 4031 FM 1960. Contact Pastor Ken Davis at ( 832) 643-5828 for more information.

SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS EVENT The City of Dayton invites the community to their Spirit of Christmas Event on Dec. 2 at the Dayton Community Center. The fun kicks off at 11 a. m. with the Nutcracker Market, followed by activities such as live music and other events. The parade will start at 6 p. m., followed by the Tree Lighting at 7 p. m.

HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS

The City of Cleveland is hosting its annual Hometown Christmas on Dec. 2 from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the Cleveland Civic Center. There will be vendors, live entertainment, a kids’ zone, food trucks, and a downtown lighted parade starting at 6 p. m.

THE MESSIAH

The Canterbury Chorale presents “ The Messiah” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 6 p. m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church on 2041 Trinity Avenue, Liberty.

LIBERTY CHRISTMAS PARADE The City of Liberty is having its Christmas Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6 p. m.

TEA WITH ELSA AND ANNA Dayton High School Drama and Choir Departments are presenting a Tea with Ana and Elsa on Dec 9. At the DHS cafeteria from 11 a. m. – 1 p. m. There are refreshments, photo opportunities, karaoke, face painting, and games. Tickets are sold at all DISD campuses—$ 15 for an individual ticket and $25 for up to a family of four.

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER

Mt Reah Church is hosting a fish fry fundraiser at 65 County Road 2149, Cleveland, on Dec. 9 from 11: 00 a. m. to 4: 00 p. m.

TUNA CHRISTMAS

The Valley Player will present their show “ Tuna Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec.10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $ 10 each

PANCAKE SUPPER

Cleveland Lions Club is hosting a pancake supper on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Senior Citizens Center on 220 Peach Ave., Cleveland, Texas. Tickets can be purchased at Brookshire Brothers- Tom Higgins, Austin Bank – Terrie Manners, and Texas Emergency Hospital- Chelsi Yorick/ Heidi Soles. For information, please call 713- 6799189.

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY

Raywood’s Big Christmas Giveaway is Saturday, Dec. 16, from 12 p. m. to 1 p. m. at Langtree Retreat Center, 2825 County Rd 190 in Liberty. Doris Lang Ministries will give away free toys via registration, bags of groceries, and door prizes. The giveaway is first come – first served, and an adult must accompany children to receive a toy.

2024 DAYTON FIRE/ POLICE MUSEUM CALENDARS

The new 2024 calendars featuring Dayton’s Volunteer Fire Department and Police Department have arrived and are available for purchase. Photos included are Frank’s Café fire in 1998, the Dayton VFD fleet of firetrucks in the 1950s and 2017, a group photo of firefighters in the 1990s and 2017, and cameo photos. The Price of the calendar is $ 15, with proceeds going to benefit the future Fire/Police Museum. Two hundred calendars are available, and they are sure to sell out quickly. To reserve yours, contact Mary Ellen Conner at 936- 3344088 or maryeconner@ sbcglobal. net or Venmo@ MaryE- Conner.

HARDIN ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER

The Hardin Athletic Booster Club is hosting a gun raffle with a winner every week for 52 weeks. Tickets are $ 50 each, and only 1000 tickets are sold. You must be 21 or over to enter. Tickets can be purchased from any athletic booster club member or the HABC Facebook page. For more information, please email hardinathletic@ gmail.com.

POPCORN FRIDAY

The Dayton Chamber of Commerce at 801 S. Cleveland St, Dayton, Texas, is hosting a popcorn Friday every Friday from 9 a. m. – 1 p.m. Stop by and meet your chamber staff while grabbing some free popcorn.

CONVERSATIONS & BREAKFAST

Pastor Ken Davis from Calvary Baptist Church in Dayton invites everyone to talk to him or pray with him on Friday mornings from 8: 30 am to 12 pm at MacDonald’s. You bring the conversation, and he buys the breakfast. You are also more than welcome to send him a Facebook message to leave a prayer request for him.

SENIOR LUNCHEON

Every Tuesday- Friday at the Dayton Community Center, a free senior luncheon will be held at the Dayton Community Center 11 am – 12 pm. All are sponsored by Grace Initiative, Dayton’s Meals On Wheels. Call 936- 258- 6630 to sign up for a meal.

SENIOR MID- DAY MOVIE

The Dayton Senior Midday Movie event is every Thursday after lunch at noon in the senior center. The movies are provided by Jones Public Library and hosted by the Dayton Community Center.

YARN CLUB

Every Tuesday, 11: 30 am –1 pm, Yarn Club meets at the Dayton Community Center. There will be crocheting, quilting, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, and just about anything you can think of with yarn! Call a Yarn Club member with questions at 281-385-5398.

INSIDE WALKING

Monday- Thursday, 8 am-4 pm, walk the inside air- conditioned hallway square/track ( 463 ft/0.088 miles) at the Dayton Community Center, 801 S Cleveland St.

SIT & BE FIT

There will be an indoor Senior Workout Class every Monday and Thursday, 12:30–1:15 pm, at the Dayton Community, 801 S Cleveland St. For more information, call 936- 258- 6630.

SENIOR BREAKFAST

On the third Monday of every month, a Senior Breakfast will be held at the Dayton Community Center at 9 am. Donations are welcomed. Thrif- tee Food Center will sponsor the breakfast.

SENIOR BINGO

After lunch there will be Senior Bingo held at the Dayton Community Center. It is free for all seniors. For more information, call 936258- 6630 or email communitycenter@ daytontx.org.

SENIOR POTLUCK

The Dayton Community Center will host a Senior Potluck in the Senior Center on the third Thursday of every month. Bring a covered dish. For more information, contact 936258- 6630.

DOMINOS

The City of Dayton will host Dominos 42 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am -12 pm at the Dayton Senior Center. If you are not into “ 42”, then bring some friends. There will be plenty of cards and dominos at the Senior Center. You can start a new group!

ALCOHOL CHEMICAL TREATMENT SERIES

A. C.T. S. is now being offered in Liberty by a trained, program- certified instructor. These classes will satisfy court orders and/or personal growth desires. Mondays at 7 pm at New Life UPC 2510 Jefferson. For additional information, call David Darbonne at 713-502-5685

ENCOUNTER THE BLESSINGS!

Join us on Sundays at 9 am and Wednesdays at 7 pm to experience the move of God. Children’s Church, Youth and nursery provided. You can meet us at 1610 FM 2830 South in Raywood across from the airport ( 713- 562-4447). It’s not church as usual!

HARDIN SENIOR CITIZENS

The Hardin Senior Citizens meet at the Hardin Community Center each week, Tuesday- Friday the center opens at 8: 30 am for anyone wanting a little breakfast at no charge or just to swing in to visit. For more information or to reserve your lunch, call 936298-3107. The Hardin Community Center is located at 414 CR 2010 in Hardin.

DAYTON OLD SCHOOL MUSEUM

The Dayton Old School Museum is open to the public from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturdays. The museum is located at 111 W. Houston St. in Dayton.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

The Family Church in Hardin hosts Celebrate Recovery, a weekly class every Friday at 7 pm. If you know someone who needs this class, please share this information with them. This is a Bible- based recovery program for alcohol, drugs, codependency, anger management, etc. The Family Church is at 9456 HWY 146 N in Hardin, Texas.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

The City of Liberty has Coffee with the Mayor on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 am in council chambers.

DAYTON FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

11 am - 2 pm every Friday at 111 N Church St. in Dayton.