COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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 336-6828 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.
AFTER HOURS MIXER
Join the Dayton Chamber of Commerce for their first Business After Hours Networking Event of 2024! Rave Financial sponsors this event, and it will indeed be filled with great opportunities to network and socialize over an adult beverage and hors d’oeuvre. So relax, make new business contacts, renew old ones and have a great time doing so! There is no fee to attend this event, but registration is appreciated for catering purposes. To register, please go to https://business. daytontxchamber.com/events. This event will take place on May 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 999 N. Hwy 146, Dayton.
TASTE OF DAYTON BOARD GAME NIGHT
It’s time for the 2024 Taste of Dayton and you’re all invited! The Taste of Dayton is on June 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center. This event is where community and business members of Dayton come together, meet, link, and have fun! This year’s theme is Board Game Night! Come on by for an exciting Taste of Dayton! Vendors will be decorating their booths to reflect a family board game! We can’t wait to see them all and enjoy the free food, plentiful laughs, family time, and community networking! Adult entry tickets are $5, and children are $3 for food, drinks, games, fun, laughs, creativity, and more! They are taking Vendor Applications now, but they are going fast. Contact 936-257-2393 for more information. Vendors must be a member of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on Thursday, June 6, at the Dayton Community Center from 4 to 7 p.m.
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.
WOMEN’S BAISC SELF-DEFENSE CLASS
Cornerstone Church of Cleveland is hosting a free Women’s Basic Self-Defense Class on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a limit of 50 ladies, ages 14 and up. Liberty County Constable Zack Harkness and Darcio Lira Jiujitsu sponsor this event. For more information or to register, please email cornerstonechurch105@ yahoo.com.
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/.
BACK TO SCHOOL SPECTACULAR
Cleveland is hosting a Back-to- School Spectacular Event on Friday, July 26, at the Cleveland Civic Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (drive-thru only). Children must be present to receive supplies. If you or your organization would like to be represented in the pre-stuffed backpacks by donating a school supply item(s) branded with your logo, please email the staff at the Cleveland Civic Center for more information.
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.
FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
First Baptist Church Devers is a proud partner of the Houston Food Bank, and it is making an ongoing effort to serve its local community by distributing free food to those in need. The food distribution occurs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 106 Ave A, Devers, TX 77538.
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 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 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 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 (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.