COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TEXAS COMMUNITY FUTURES FORUM

Want to address the most critical issues in Liberty County? On Thursday, April 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. join the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at the Cleveland Civic Center for an educational program on identifying the issues on a county level. Topics include Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family & Community Health, 4-H Youth Development, and Community Development and Leadership. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension office at 936-334-3230.

LMS & LHS BAND BOOSTERS FUNDRAISER

Liberty Middle and High School Band Boosters have a great new fundraiser. It’s another opportunity to donate to support the various events of these hard-working young musicians while buying something of great value that you already intend to buy. This time, it is mattresses; we all know someone who needs a mattress or two. All you need to do is show up at the Liberty High School Band Hall on Sunday, April 14, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. This is a one-day-only event, and mattresses range from $199 for a twin, $249 for a full, $299 for a queen, and $399 for a king! So come get a better night’s sleep AND support the Inaugural Liberty HS Band Mattress Sale! They carry 30 high-quality name-brand mattresses priced up to 50% off retail, with 15 that can be delivered anywhere in the country! They also sell adjustable bases, massage chairs, pillows, protectors, sheets and frames.

AGGIE MUSTER

The Liberty County A&M Club will be holding their annual Aggie Muster on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. located at the home of Jim ’71 and Sandra Sterling, 121 Feather Trace, Liberty. All Aggies and guests are invited, there will be a delicious meal prepared by Chef Dozier Partlow ’85. You must RSVP by high noon on Wednesday, April 17. Please call 936-336-3716 or email jimsterlingrealty@gmail.com for any questions.

TASTE OF CLEVELAND

Join the Greater Cleveland Chamber for Taste of Cleveland as they celebrate diners and drive-ins, while enjoying foods that bring back memories on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the Cleveland Civic Center, 210 Peach Ave., Cleveland. This unique business expo welcomes businesses of all kinds (not just restaurants) to set up a booth and serve 200+ sample-size servings to attendees. Attendees will get a plate at the entrance then set out on an adventure around the ballroom to get a “taste” of each business. They will also receive a bingo card that will be filled by visiting the exclusive bingo booths. Once completed, they are entered to win a fantastic prize. Regular booths are $30 (limited to 40) and bingo booths are $85 (limited to 14) and are offered to past bingo booths first then a waiting list. Prepaid tickets will be $10, walk-ins will be $15. For further information, contact the Greater Cleveland Chamber.

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR CRIME VICTIMS

Join the Liberty County District Attorney’s Office’s Candlelight Vigil to commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The vigil will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. located at 1829 Sam Houston St., Liberty.

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN – 80’S LADIES NIGHT

The Dayton Chamber of Commerce will host an 80’s themed ladies’ night on Friday, April 26, from 7 to 11 p.m. for a night full of fun to support women in business. This will take place at 801 S. Cleveland Street, Dayton. Individual tickets will be sold for $75, tables of 10 will be $700, and vendor booth space (limited to 25 vendors) will be $50. Sponsorship opportunities are available, contact the chamber for further information. There will be a dance party, food and drinks, door prizes, and so much more, you don’t want to miss it! A portion of the proceeds raised will be used to further encourage and help maintain a strong successful business climate for Women Owned Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs in Dayton and Liberty County. For further information, please contact the Dayton Chamber of Commerce.

CLEAN UP CLEVELAND

Cleveland will host a Clean Up Cleveland Trash-Off Event on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Stancil Expo Center and Arena. Acceptable items will be anything from toys, bicycles, small lawn furniture, moving boxes, small appliances, and small furniture. Unacceptable items will be concrete, gasoline, batteries, tires, large metal, household trash, and large appliances. Register Your Team Today. Oh… And the team with the most present and active members will be recognized and awarded. To request a registration form, please email: civiccenter@clevelandtexas.com or call the office at 281-592-2395. Deadline To Register is April 15 by 3 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

COFFEE WITH CLEVELAND MAYOR

Join the Mayor of Cleveland on the first Thursday of each month from 9–10 a.m. for a coffee and one-on-one conversation at The Crossing Coffee Shop at 125 N. San Jacinto Avenue in Cleveland, TX.

POPCORN FRIDAY

The Dayton Chamber of Commerce at 801 S. Cleveland St, Dayton, Texas, hosts a Popcorn Friday each week 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 a.m. to 12 p.m. at McDonald’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 from 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.

YARN CLUB

Every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m., the Yarn Club meets at the Dayton Community Center. There will be crocheting, quilting, knitting, cross stitch, embroidery, and almost 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.-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, 12:30–1:15 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 10 a.m. Donations are welcomed. Thrif-tee Food Center will sponsor the breakfast.

SENIOR BINGO

After lunch, Senior Bingo will be on Wednesday and Friday 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. – 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.

DAYTON FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

11 a.m. - 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; 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.