CALENDAR

JUNETEENTH PARADE

MY B.L.O.C will be hosting a Juneteenth parade and celebration this Saturday, June 11. The parade will start around 11 am on E. Houston at the Texan Theatre and travel east to Peach St., making their way through 787 and over to Samuel Wiley Park in Cleveland. This year’s Grand Marshalls are Veterans and active-duty service men and women. The theme is Founding Fathers of Freedom, The United State Colored Troops. There will be a program beginning at noon in Samuel Wiley Park. For more information, follow MY BLOC 77327.

NO COST SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS!

Find summer meals in your community this summer. There is no cost for kids 18 and younger and enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities. To find a meal location near you, text “FOOD” TO 304-304 or visit SummerFood.org

The Summer Meal Programs are brought to you by the Texas Department of Agriculture, Commissioner Sid Miller. This product was funded by USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

CISD NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

The 2022-2023 New Student Registration for Cleveland ISD is upon us. Online registration will open on June 1. You can visit their website: https:// www.clevelandisd.org/ parents-students/registration to begin the process. In-Person Registration Assistance will begin on July 13.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 22

Join the Olive Bethel Baptist Church staff in Hardin for Vacation Bible School on June 8-10 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Classes will be available for ages 3 through adults. They will have bible lessons, art, music, recreation, and food. Bible School will end with a Fun Day on June 11. The time for this event will be announced during Bible School. This year’s theme is Created in Christ-Designed for God’s Purpose.

CMSA CRAWFISH BOIL-OFF

CMSA Elite is hosting their 2nd annual Crawfish Boil-Off Fundraiser Saturday, June 11, from 10 am to 6 pm. The boil-off will take place at the Henderson Day Park, Luke St., Dayton, TX 77535. The winners for best tasting will be awarded first, second, and third place. There is a deal, three pounds of crawfish for $20 for families to enjoy. The entry fee per team is $85, as all proceeds will benefit the CMSA basketball players. For more information, contact Barry Pruitt at 832- 556-9721.

JUNIOR GOLF CLINIC

Does your kid like to play golf? Look no further, a Junior Golf Clinic will be held June 13, 14, and 15 from 8 am to 10 am. All kids ages seven to seventeen are invited. This event is at the Chambers County Golf Course, 1 Pinchback Drive, Anahuac, TX 77514. The maximum number of juniors is ten. Mervin Thomas will teach pro golf to those who would like to learn. Sign up or call the Pro Shop at 409-267-8235.

OLIVE BETHEL HOMECOMING

Join Olive Bethel Missionary Baptist Church for their 75th Homecoming Celebration Sunday, June 26, at noon. The event will take place at the church, 5830 FM 1011 Hardin, TX 77561. Pastor Marvin Etheridge of Trinity Valley Missionary Baptist Church will be providing the message. There will be a picnic-style dinner following the service. Masks are optional.

SHOOTING SPORTS MEETING

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting an Informational Shooting Sports meeting at the Liberty County Extension Office, 501 Palmer Street, Liberty, TX 77575. This event will take place on July 7 at 6 pm. Contact Amanda Brooks at 936-334-3230 or amanda.brooks@ag.tamu.edu to RSVP by July 5.

JONES LIBRARY ART CONTEST

The Jones Public Library will be hosting an Art Contest this summer in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program. Submissions are being accepted from June 1 to July 1, and the contest will run throughout the month of July. Patrons age thirteen and up are invited to participate. The art must fit the theme: “Oceans of Possibilities.” Any art mediums may be entered. Pieces may be submitted in person at the Jones Public Library. For more information about the contest, please call 936-258-7060 or email jonespubliclibrary@daytontx.org

ST. MILES PRAYER BREAKFAST

A Prayer Breakfast will be held at St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church, 120 East Main Hwy 90, Ames, TX 77575, on July 16. Registration begins at 8:30 am, and breakfast will be at 9 am. It is $5 for donation. Sis. Beth Randolph of Olive Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Hardin will be the guest speaker at this event.

WOMEN’S ANNUAL DAY

Everyone is invited to the Women’s Annual Day event with guest speaker Rev. Jason Dever from Greater Commission Family Church in Houston. This event will be held at St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church on July 17 at 10 am.

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY

The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, in conjunction with the Magnificent 10 and Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist Church, is hosting a Back To School Backpack Giveaway. They will be giving out 200 backpacks to Liberty ISD students on July 30, from 11 pm to 1 pm. It will take place at the school administration building, San Jacinto Elementary, 1969 Grand Avenue, Liberty. For more information, contact 936-346-7296 or 936-334-6464.

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 (713-562-4447). It’s not church as usual!

DAYTON SENIOR CENTER

The Dayton Senior Center is NOW open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Lunch is on Wednesday & Fridays with a $3 fee (Must sign-up and pay prior)

Sit & Be Fit workout class 12:30 to 1:15 pm; Mondays & Thursdays (starting August)

Other programs to come!

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 Tuesday 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 located at 656 CR 2010 in Hardin, Texas.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Trust the process. Narcotics Anonymous meets every Monday and Wednesday at 7 pm at 424 Main Street in Liberty, next to Jax Hamburgers. For more information, call 254-716-9965.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

The City of Liberty has Coffee with the Mayor on the third Thursday of the month.

DAYTON FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS

11 am - 2 pm every Friday on 111 N Church St. in Dayton.

AMES CITY COUNCIL MEETING

As the legislative branch of the City of Ames government, the City Council holds open public meetings where local laws, policies, and fundamental decisions for the city are discussed and decided. City Council members are elected at large.

Notice for all public meetings and agendas are posted in advance of the meeting. Minutes are posted after meetings have concluded.

CLEVELAND COUNCIL MEETING

Third Tuesday of each month Meetings start at 6:00

Meetings start at 6:00 pm.

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.