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DECORATE THE TRAIN ROUTE
Promote your business while decorating the train route at Dayton’s Spirit of Christmas event. 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 first-come, first-serve basis. To register, contact Tammy Alexander at 936258- 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 there will be 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-Daisett a 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 5:307:30 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 713-679-9189.
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 936-334-4088 or maryeconner@ sbcglobal. net or Venmo@MaryE-Conner.
HARDIN ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER
The Hardin Athletic Booster Club is hosting a gun raffl e 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 Mid-day 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 936-258-6630 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 936-258-6630.
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 (713562-4447). 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 936- 298- 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.
AMES CITY COUNCIL MEETING
As the city’s legislative branch of the City of Ames government, the City Council holds open public meetings where local laws, policies, and fundamental decisions are discussed and decided. City Council members are elected at large.
Notice for all public meetings and agendas are posted before the meeting. Minutes are posted after meetings have concluded.
CLEVELAND COUNCIL MEETING
Third Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers.907 E. Houston St. Cleveland, TX 77327
DAYTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Regular Meetings. 3rd Monday of every month; 6 pm; City Hall Council Chambers 801 S. Cleveland St. Dayton, TX 77535.
LIBERTY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
All members are elected at large. The regularly called meetings of the Liberty City Council are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm. Special called meetings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month; however, meetings may be reached at any time to conduct necessary business.
PLUM GROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Second Monday of each month Meetings start at 7:00 pm at City Hall.
Due to special circumstances, the start time and date of the council meeting may be adjusted. Check the Calendar for the actual time and place.