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Rated G. Movie ends 9pm
Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays
Box office opens at 7:00pm. Showtime at 7:30pm.
Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children.
Senior Citizen's Night
Mondays - $6 Admission
Around Town
October 19, 2021 - The Health and Fitness Fair is this Friday, October 22nd from 9:00am until 2:30pm at the Windham Civic Center. There will be a lot of health related information; Cline’s Family Medicine will be offering Flu Shots; Nacogdoches Medical Center will be offering COVID vaccines and booster shots with Moderna and Pfizer.
Come for lunch. The Center High School Culinary Arts students will be selling healthy box lunches for $10 between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Watch food demonstrations, play jeopardy, ride the smoothie bike, test the distracted driver simulator and much more.
A Scavenger Hunt will be held again with three drawings for the chance to win a 32” Flat Screen TV, an air fryer and an Instapot. Attendees and vendors are invited to participate in finding items throughout the fair.
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be on site with a blood mobile taking donations, to sign up to donate please contact Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682.
The fair is free to the public.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
October 19, 2021 - On behalf of the James/Antioch Community Center, we would like to thank everyone who came out Saturday and supported our fundraiser. It was a great success. I think the dumplings were a hit and we will be doing those again.
We still will be selling tickets for the quilt to be drawn for in December. You can contact Carolyn Chandler, Ellen Manning, Sammy Arnold, Donna Partlow, Robert Gregg, Shina Jernigan, Beulah Webster, Sandy Aigner, Johnny Lewis, Jerrie Barlow, Nora Robertson, or Deidra Hughes for tickets.
Thanks again,
James/Antioch Community Center
October 18, 2021 (Event flyer) - Tri-County Community Action is hosting a haunted fundraiser benefiting families in Shelby, San Augustine, and Sabine Counties. The Haunted Bed and Breakfast tour runs each Friday and Saturday through October 30th at 1012 Partin Road, San Augustine HS/EHS Center.
Entry is $5 per person and runs from 6pm to 10pm.
Have fun and support your community at the same time with all proceeds assisting families in your community. The fundraiser supports your local community action serving Shelby, San Augustine, and Sabine Counties.
From left: Michael Tran, Winner, and Sherry Harding, SCOM Executive Director
October 18, 2021 - And the winner is… Michael Tran with Sunflower Farms! Shelby County Outreach Ministries (SCOM) would like to congratulate Mr. Tran, who won the 2021 Kawasaki Mule SX. The Raffle was a tremendous success and will allow us to continue feeding the hungry and assisting the needy. Shelby County Outreach Ministries would like to thank everyone who either purchased a ticket, sponsored the event, or donated to our ATV Fundraiser this year! We wouldn’t have been able to do it without your support.
Shelby County Outreach Ministries would like to thank and acknowledge our sponsors:
Hope Medical Center, Shelby Savings Bank, Jack Brittain, Center Noon Lion’s Club, Ihlo Sales, JML Management, Texas Roof Support, Center Rotary Club, Tyson Foods, Zack’s Tint Shop, Shelbyville UMC Youth, ACE Hardware, Badders Law Firm, J. Lout, JTK Management, Shofner’s Washateria, General Shelters, Heather Chambliss, Boles Feed, Jack’s Saw Shop, and other anonymous givers.
SCOM would also like to give a special “Thank You” to:
Center Motor Company and its ATV division for taking care of us and displaying the ATV every day, Shelby Savings Bank for selling raffle tickets for us and letting the ATV be displayed at your bank, and Farmers State Bank for selling raffle tickets and letting us display the ATV in front of your bank as well. We are so grateful to each of you.
October 18, 2021 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, October 16th at the First United Methodist Church in Center TX. There was a workshop on “Food Photography” presented by Billie F. Jones in preparation for the next monthly challenge.
This club is for camera enthusiast of ALL skills and interests.
Our 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.
To view all the challenge photos follow our Flickr Page at https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/
To learn more about PWPS, follow our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto or Billie F. Jones, 936-591-2426.
October Challenge: Monochromatic
1st Place Favorite - Sunrise by Summer Koltonski
2nd Place Favorite - Dog Fight by Bobbie J. Wood
3rd Place Favorite - Jax by Donna W. Holt
October 12, 2021 - The James-Antioch Community will be serving Chili or Chicken and Dumplings on Saturday, October 16, 2021 from 11am until 1pm and from 4pm until 6pm.
This will be at the James Antioch Community Building just off HWY 7 E, down the road behind the James Store. Watch for signs.
Chili dinner includes crackers or Fritos, dessert and drink all for $8. Chicken and dumplings includes corn bread and dessert and drink all for $8. You can dine in or have take-out food.
Come and look for tickets for a quilt raffle and other items for sale.
WHY? We need money to maintain the building which is used for community events.
October 14, 2021 - Mathews Realty would like to welcome our new agent - Austin Nelams.
Nelams shared concerning his joining the Mathews Realty team, "I am blessed to work and be a part of the Mathews Realty team; with my determination and dedication, I am here to help you buy or sell in Shelby County and surrounding areas. It is my privilege to help find you, your perfect property."
He continued, "I understand when working with a realtor it is important to work with one you trust. As a resident of East Texas, with knowledge of the geography and topography of the land, I can better inform my clients of known information about the area. I want my clients to know how important their needs are, whether you are looking for your forever home or selling property. I am here to do what is in your best interest! I am a problem solver and a 'Go-Getter'."
Thinking about purchasing or selling a home, land, or farm? Nelams will work hard to make sure your transaction for buying or selling is as smooth and easy-going as possible.
Come see us at Mathews Realty, 616 Tenaha Street in Center, Texas.
Shelby Chick Sarah Scull is seen drawing the winning ticket during the Danny Foster Memorial Fundraiser.
October 13, 2021 - Center Noon Lion's Club held the Danny Foster Memorial Fundraiser drawing for a truck during the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
The drawing was under the big tent on the Frances Oates stage just previous to the broiler sale.
Lion's Club members Danny Paul Windham, Sammy Arnold, Jim Sawyer, and Stephen Gamble all participated in the drawing.
The Lions were accompanied by Shelby Chick Sarah Scull who performed the honors of drawing each of the tickets for the winners.
All of the tickets are within envelopes, and when the first one is drawn it's withheld until the others have been announced.
Winning the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab pickup truck was Matt Pritchard. The other four tickets drawn awarded $250 to each and those individuals were Willis Ferguson, Michael Holt, Fred Borders and E.K. Sowell.
Danny Paul Windham sold Fred Borders his winning ticket just before the drawing.
October 13, 2021 - (Album) - The 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Car Show was a visual and auditory delight for many as festival goers parused the variety of brightly colored entries revving for attention October 9, 2021.
The event, which was hosted by Zack's Tint Shop, a business located at 1419 State Highway 87 North just outside of Center.
After all of the vehicles had been on the square for display during the festival Saturday, the winners were announces and they are as follows:
Best of Show
Cindy and Bull Durham - 1996 Corvette Grand Sport
Motorcycle
1st Place: Ryan Chandler - 2009 Harley Street Glide
Pre 1972
1st Place: Denny Jernigan - 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
2nd Place: Ray Shoope - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
3rd Place: Ridley Smith - 1957 Chevrolet BelAir
1972 and Newer
1st Place: Jacob Hutchins - 1985 Chevrolet Silverado
2nd Place: Rick Murphy - 2021 Dodge Challenger Super Stock
3rd Place: Cindy and Bull Durham
October 13, 2021 - Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. World Wars I and II saw over 362,000 American women serving during war time. Today women make up 16% of the US military enlisted and 19% of the officer corps and their role has changed significantly over the years from clerical duties to ground combat soldiers to fighter pilots.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will honor the service and sacrifice of all women veterans with a Memorial Wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial, 1885 Historic Courthouse on Monday, October 18th at 10:00 a.m.
Center Police Department Patrol Corporal Angela Neal who is a five year veteran of the US Army will be the special guest and lay the Memorial Wreath. All Veterans and the public are cordially invited.
Questions or more information contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 936-332-0349 or email chiefhume95@gmail.com.
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