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CLEVELAND FOOD TRUCK FUSION
The Cleveland Civic Center and CVB and Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce will be bringing the Food Truck Fusion back in a new and exciting way. This event will be set up at a new downtown location (on the old fire station lot), 106 West Hanson St, Cleveland, TX 77327, with shorter, more convenient hours and maybe a few surprises. It will occur on the last Thursday of each month; June 30, July 28, and August 25 from 11 am to 1 pm with limited time pop-up events.
DAYTON GROCERY GIVEAWAY
The City of Dayton, Journey Fellowship, Houston Food Bank, and Trinity River Food Bank will be sponsoring the Grocery Giveaway on July 6, lineup starting at 10 am. The mobile food distribution will be at the Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland St., Dayton, TX 77535. Volunteers are still needed to help hand out food to the community. If you would be interested in volunteering, call the Dayton Community Center at 96-258-6630.
VALLEY PLAYERS RESCHEDULED
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are postponing the remaining performances of 9 to 5. We will be rescheduling for July 7, 8, 9, and 10. We will be happy to exchange your tickets for the same day of the week you have now. For example, if you have tickets for Thursday, June 23, your tickets will now be changed to Thursday, July 7. If that date isn’t convenient for you, please contact us at thevalleyplayersliberty@gmail.com and we will discuss other options for you. Again, we are terribly sorry for any inconvenience this might cause. Thank you for your understanding and support of The Valley Players.
JONES PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING
The Summer Reading Program is almost here at the Jones Public Library! Registration runs through July 8th. The Opening Day program will be held on July 1st in the Community Center ballroom. TaleWise will be performing a STEM inspired Pirate Show! Activities will be held daily throughout the month of July. More information can be found on Facebook and on the Jones Public Library website.
LADY PANTHERS CELEBRATION
The Liberty Lady Panthers will be celebrating their back-to-back State Championship on Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 pm. This event will take place at the City Hall Gazebo in Liberty. Come celebrate the Liberty Lady Panthers State Championship where there will be music, food, and drinks!
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 Summer-Food.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.
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
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.
ESD NO. 3 BBQ FUNDRAISER
Liberty County ESD NO. 3 VFD will be hosting their first annual BBQ Fundraiser at the Alibis Icehouse at 9643 FM 1409 in Dayton. They will begin serving plates at 11 am until they are sold out on July 9. The BBQ plates consist of chopped BBQ sandwich, chips, and water for $12. The Liberty Co. ESD #3 VFD also wants you to come by to not only eat but to get to know your firefighters and have some fun. You can dunk a firefighter 1 try for $3 or 3 tries for $5. If you are feeling a little frisky, just punch the button for $10! There will also be a bounce house for the children while you eat or even have a few “responsible” drinks from Alibis Icehouse.
CLAIM YOUR CROWN VBS
St. John Baptist Church will be holding the Claim Your Crown VBS, July 13-15, from 6-8 pm for ages 5 and up. They are located at 3709 N. Main, Liberty, TX 77535.
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.
MT. CALVARY CLOTHING GIVEAWAY
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church invites all area families to a FREE clothing (all sizes), household items and school supplies giveaway. This event will be Wednesday, July 27 through Saturday, July 30 from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Mt. Calvary is located at 2988 HWY 105 East (3 miles East of Moss Hill). For more information, call 936-346-6244.
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.
2022 TVE BABY PARADE
The Trinity Valley Exposition will be hosting their annual Baby Parade through downtown Liberty on Main Street Saturday, October 15 at 10 am. This year’s theme is “DECADES”. Participants must be ages infant through kindergarten. For more information, contact Brittany Hudnall at 281-658-7932 or Jennifer Regen at 713-540-3708. You can also email at tveparade@hotmail. com. For rules and entry form, visit their website: https://www.tvefair.com/events/2022/baby-parade.
2022 TVE BBQ COOKOFF
Trinity Valley Exposition asks that the community join them for another fun filled weekend of cooking and fun at the annual BBQ Cook-Off starting October 14 at 8 am and ending October 16 at 10 am. It will be at the TVE Fairgrounds, 321 FM 563 (Wallisville Road) in Liberty. The cost to reserve a space, which is 40x40 in size, before October 7 is $120.00 per team, after October 7 is $170.00. This event is free to the community. Your team cannot charge the public to enter your space. For more information, contact Brittany Hudnall at 281-658-7932 or visit https://www.tvefair.com/events/2022/tve-bar-b-que-cook-off
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 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.