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December 2, 2021 - The Joaquin Masonic Lodge #856 is hosting an open house on Saturday, December 4th during the Joaquin Candy Cane Lane Christmas Festival in downtown Joaquin. Festival activities begin at 10am.
The lodge is also hosting a Hamburger Plate fundraiser for its Scholarship Fund. Plates are $10 and includes a Hamburger, chips, and a drink. The Masons look forward to visiting with all who come out.
December 1, 2021 - Pineywoods Outreach Center announces Christmas Stocking and Toy Drive. Please bring New toys, stockings and gift cards. Deliver Gifts to 255 Haley Dr., Center, TX 75935. For questions please call Bishop Martin at (936) 591-7299.
November 30, 2021 - The Taste of the Holidays, Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank will be this Thursday, December 2nd from 4:30-7:30 pm at the Windham Civic Center. It is a great way to kick off a fun holiday weekend and the December count down to Christmas.
Tickets are available for $15.00 person and will be sold at the door. Children 5 and under are free.
Come sample cuisine and wine from local restaurants and caterers and enjoy a fun festive evening.
Holiday music will be provided by Center High School Band Ensemble. The Center High School Theater Department will at the Taste in fun festive costumes.
Local florists will provide the beautiful centerpieces which will also be given away as door prizes. Thank you to Center Floral and Watson Tucker Florist.
Thank you to our Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor, Shelby Savings Bank; Gold Sponsors, Sabine State Bank and Spector, Inc.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.
November 29, 2021 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting the 8th Annual Taste of the Holidays, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, an eclectic culinary sampling and dining experience, on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the John D. Windham Civic Center.
Tickets are available to be purchased at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office.
Space is limited and advance tickets are $15 per person. No tickets will be available at the door.
Those showcased in the exclusive Taste of the Holidays are local chamber member restaurants, caterers, florists and other specialty businesses.
Gold sponsors for the Taste of the Holiday event are Specter, Inc. and Sabine State Bank.
For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
November 29, 2021 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2021 parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th beginning at 6:00pm. The Parade is presented by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. The theme for this year’s parade is “Christmas Through the Decades”.
Categories for the 2021 Parade will include: Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category. The Float Competition Sponsor is the City of Center.
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by Monday, November 29, 2021.
We hope there will be a lot of entries. Decorate your pick up truck, golf cart, horse and buggy etc. Join in the holiday festivities and have fun!
The Rio Theatre will open concessions on parade day at 5pm. The movie showing will to be announced soon, so stay tuned!
The Taste of the Holidays, sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Thursday, December 2nd at the Windham Civic Center from 4:30-7:30pm. There will be delicious food samplings available.
For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com, or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
November 24, 2021 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary, Center, Texas proudly announce Lucinda David, 7th grade student at Joaquin Jr. High School as their post Patriot’s Pen essay contest winner. She received a PP Medal, framed certificate and check for $100 from Post Sr. Vice Newton Johnson, Jr.
Lucinda competed at the district level and it was just announced that she placed second and will receive an engraved plaque and check for $200. Truly an “Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom.”
VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary, Center, Texas proudly announce the co-winners of their post Voice of Democracy competition. From Joaquin High School, senior Cullen Freeman and from Tenaha High School, senior Sarahi Flores.
Each received a VOD Medal, framed certificate and a check for $100 from Post Commander Gene Hutto. Congratulations to both.
November 23, 2021 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting Saturday, November 20, 2021. The workshop was a tutorial on how to photograph Holiday Lights, inside and outside and a field trip was planned to photograph Christmas lights using the tips and techniques learned in the workshop.
The Piney Woods Photographic Society’s goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. Featuring programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member.
Follow us on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto.
View all the challenge photos on a Flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/
The top 3 Food challenge favorites are as follows:
November Challenge “FOOD”
1st Place Favorite - "The Real Thing" by Billie F. Jones, Center, TX
2nd Place Favorite - "Caramel Apple Dip" by Anna Jones, Center, TX
3rd Place Favorite - "Lollipop" by Bobbie Jean Wood
November 22, 2021 - The 8th Annual Joaquin Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Thursday, November 25th at the Joaquin Community Center, (Senior Citizens Center) in downtown Joaquin.
Prayer of thanksgiving will be at 10am with serving to follow. This is for anyone who would like to participate. Delivery is available (within reason) for those who cannot get out. Drive through and carry out will also be available.
To volunteer or to request delivery please contact Kimberly Sam Walton on Facebook or text 903-754-0237.
From left: Robbie Kerr, Gwen DeWitt (TGC), Carolyn Bounds, and Cherry Jones
November 19, 2021 - On November 10, 2021, Center Garden Club members Robbie Kerr, Cherry Jones, and Carolyn Bounds traveled to Palestine, Texas to attend the District III fall meeting held at the lovely Harvey Woman’s Club. Texas Garden Club (TGC) President Gwen DeWitt recognized Center Garden Club in honor of its 65th anniversary. The club was federated in 1955 and has enjoyed learning, beautifying, sharing, and growing since it’s inception.
November 19, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, November 4th at the FUMC fellowship hall.
Janene Walker presented her report on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Janene chose this book because it has made an impact on not only herself, but millions of others. Having worked in the real estate title/tax business in Houston, she felt the stress of December 31st as deadline in a very busy month. “Bah Humbug” was not an uncommon feeling at times.
Charles Dickens lived during a time in England, the Victorian era, where there was a stark contrast of society – the beauty and richness of the aristocracy and the incredible poverty and depression of the poor working class. A middle class did not exist.
With no network of governmental social services, charitable enterprises for the poor and unfortunate of all types were run by churches and private organizations, many of which were guided by questionable motives or methods. For Dickens, this was unacceptable – the working and living conditions, and the lack of support.
While walking through the dark damp streets of London one night, Dickens came up with an idea for a new story. He was determined to change the way society thought about the poor.
Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in six weeks. He published it himself right before Christmas. The book sold out by Christmas Eve. It became one of the greatest influences in “keeping Christmas.” The story also increased charitable giving in Victorian England almost overnight.
Guests are always welcome. Please contact the club membership coordinator, Monty Jones, at 936-598-5757 if you are interested in visiting the club.
Submitted by Stephanie Elswick
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