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ESD NO. 7 FOOD DRIVE

Liberty County ESD No. 7 and Hardin Fire/ Rescue are taking donations through Dec. 20 for non-perishable items for families in need at 10741 Highway 146 N in Liberty, TX. For more information, contact 936-298-2828

CELEBRATION

Hardin Helping Hands is once again hosting a Christmas Celebration for area residents on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m., at Hardin Elementary School. This year, there will be singing, hot chocolate, and cookies, as well as the annual Hardin Community Member of the Year announcement.

A VERY PRAIRIE CHRISTMAS

Tarkington Community Library is hosting a Christmas event on Dec.9 at the cafeteria in Tarkington Early Childhood School from 10 a.m. - to - 2 p.m. Enjoy pictures with Santa, a Christmas Vendor Market, food, silent auction, games and crafts, photo booths, goats in pajamas, and door prizes.

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. - to - 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.

LIBRARY CHRISTMAS PARTY

Liberty Municipal Library is hosting a Christmas Party on Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. Enjoy crafts, games, cookies, punch, stories, and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. For questions, please call 936-336-8901.

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND OPEN HOUSE

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center is hosting a holiday celebration on Friday, Dec. 15 and Saturday, Dec. 16, from 5 p.m - to - 8 p.m. Music, refreshments, photo opportunities, and visits and story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be among the entertainment. For more information, please call 936-336-8821.

PANCAKE SUPPER

Cleveland Lions Club is hosting a pancake supper on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 5:30 p.m. -  to - 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- 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.

MT. CALVARY CLOTHING DRIVE

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church is taking donations of student-size/style clothes for their annual back- to-school giveaway in July. They no longer give away adult clothes or household items but are returning to their program’s original intent. For more information, call 936-346-6244.

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 1950's and 2017, a group photo of firefighters in the 1990's 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 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. - to - 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 a.m. - to - 12 p.m. 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 a.m. - to - 12 p.m. 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 a.m. - to - 1 p.m, 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 a.m. - to - 4 p.m, 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 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. - to - 12 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. 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 a.m. 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 a.m. - to - 2 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 a.m. in council chambers.

DAYTON FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

11 a.m. - to - 2 p.m. 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 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

907 E. Houston St. Cleveland, TX 77327

DAYTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Regular Meetings. 3rd Monday of every month at 6 p.m. 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 p.m. 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 p.m. 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.