COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

The 29th Annual Liberty County National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2, at noon at the Liberty County Courthouse. This event will be held on the East Side Steps facing Main St. Everyone is welcome!

DRIVE-THRU PRAYER

Greater Faith Apostolic would love to pray with the community. They are encouraging anyone to stop in for prayer. GFA staff will be available from 7 to 10 a.m. on May 3 at 2500 FM 1960, Dayton.

FRIDAY NIGHT BITES

Dayton Enhancement Committ ee presents Friday Night Bites from May 3, from 6 until 9 p.m. This is a free-entry event. Entertainment, tequila tasting, food trucks, vendors, and more will be there. They will have a $20 minimum donation to DEC Projects as well. This will be located at 117 Cook St., Dayton. Entertainment will be DJ X and Ballet Folklorico.

HARDIN HELPING HANDS BBQ

FUNDRAISER

Hardin Helping Hands will have a BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4. Doors will open at 5 p.m., from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meal will be served at the Hardin High School Cafeteria, 501 FM 834, Hardin.

The door price is $16 per plate, and pre-orders will be $14 per plate (must be ordered before May 1; ages seven and under will have half off plates, a dessert is $2 extra. BBQ plates include brisket, sausage, beans, potato salad, onions, pickles, BBQ sauce, bread and a drink. Cash, check, Cash App, or PayPal will all be accepted.

There will also be a raffle and silent auction.

For any questions or to-go orders, please call 281-620-8101 or 936-298-6873.

ADULT AND YOUTH HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC The Liberty County Adult Horse Committee will host an Adult and Youth Horsemanship Clinic on May 4, starting at 5 p.m. John Williams will be instructing the class. It is $40 per rider, $10 to watch and learn, and your horse must have its TAHC/Neg Coggins before the event. This event will take place at 248 Masters Trail, Cleveland. It will be relocated to 1780 CR 301 N., Dayton, if it rains.

BLOOD DRIVE

First United Methodist Church, Liberty, along with Life Share Blood Centers, will be hosting our second blood drive of 2024, Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall, 539 Main Street, Liberty. Anyone who has not donated whole blood in the last 56 days, or double red cells in the last 112 days, is eligible. By donating blood, you are truly giving the gift of life. If you have any questions contact Tom Richert at 3366828 or 936-346-4575.

CUB SCOUTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Adventure is calling! Boys and girls ages 11 to 17 are invited to build an adventure with cub scouting. The Cub Scouting program is a year-round program that youth can join anytime. It is flexible enough to work with other programs in which youth might also be involved. There are six different categories, depending on grades, to which your youth will be in. Sign-up night is Monday, May 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at VFW Post 5621, 1520 N. Main St., Liberty. For more information, please contact Vince Padilla at vincepadilla74@yahoo.com or 713-378-1502.

ANNUAL REDNECK COOK-OFF Teagan is five years old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukemia B-Cell on December 28, 2023. He has spent multiple days admitted and has begun his third phase of chemo. On Saturday, June 8, Teagan and his family will host a cook-off. The categories include fajita and mixed drink ($20 entry/fee), chicken, ribs, brisket, beans and chef’s choice ($100 fee) double-blind. A live auction will start after 5 p.m.; pulled pork plates with a drink will cost $15 at 11 a.m. All of these events will be located at 480 CR 6769, Dayton. For more information and donations, please contact TJ at 936253-2957, Melissa at 936-3468156, or Stacy at 832-599-9278.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM EVENTS The Austin Memorial Library has a summer reading program in June and July with many fun events for all ages! June 3 is the first of many events throughout the next two months. July 31 will be the last day of the event and the End of Summer Bash! There are other events for children of all ages and teenagers. Some events require registration; for further details, please go to austinmemib.org.

80’S NIGHT PURSE BINGO

Prepare to break out your leg warmers and neon attire for a rad event benefiting a great cause! Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center is thrilled to announce its 80’s Themed Purse Bingo on June 14 (18 and up) and June 15 (Family Night) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center. This groovy event promises an evening filled with fun, games, and fabulous prizes. Attendees will have the chance to win stylish purses while enjoying the nostalgic vibes of the 1980s. Silent and live auctions, photobooths, a live DJ and bingo will occur through the night. Tables for the event can be purchased by contacting Rachel Ansley at 936-258-0400 or by visiting their Facebook page. In addition to table sales, Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center is also seeking donations and sponsorships for the event. Businesses and individuals interested in contributing to this important cause are encouraged to contact Rachel Ansley for more information.

KIDS AT COLLEGE

Get ready for the Greatest Summer Experience ever! The Liberty Center is hosting a Kids at College Event with Lee College from June 24 to July 26. Some of the events they offer include sports camps, swimming lessons, outdoor adventures, STEM, Culinary, Cosmetology, Art, and Theater camps, just to name a few! Camps are for children ages 5-17 and run throughout the Summer. For more information, please call 281-425-6311 or email workforce@lee.edu or visit www.lee.edu/workforce/ kids-at-college/.

SETX YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP If your kid is passionate about football and wants to advance their skills and fundamentals, this camp will provide the necessary tools to succeed. SETX Youth Football Camp will begin on July 27 at 9 a.m. and July 28 in Liberty County. This will be the first year the event will take place and hoping to gain momentum going forward. This camp is for all youth football players at no expense. For further information, please visit the SETX Youth Football Camp Facebook page.

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 281-3855398.

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 BRUNCH

Every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton, a light brunch will be served to all Seniors who attend. The type of food may vary depending on the volunteers and donations available. This will be at the Dayton Senior Center, 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton. Be sure to sign up by noon the day before. Please call 936-258-6630 for any questions.

FREE SENIOR BREAKFAST

On the Third Monday of each month at 10 a.m., there will be a free breakfast for Seniors. This event is hosted by South Liberty County, Meals on Wheels and Houston Food Bank. This will be held at 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton.

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!

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 (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 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 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 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.