Jan 25 2014

Foster/Adopt Info Meeting (Jan 27)

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Buckner Children and Family Services is offering a free informational seminar about topics such as foster care and adoption in Texas, the Waiting Texas Children program, domestic infant adoption and international adoption programs. The need for loving families to foster and adopt in Texas continues to be very great. Everyone is encouraged to search your heart to see if adoption or fosterage might be right for your family. You can attend this workshop with no commitment required for any further participation or followup.

DATE: January 27, 2014 (Monday)
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 3402 Daniel McCall Drive in Lufkin (Buckner Children and Family Services)
REGISTER: Call Wendy at 936-637-3300 or email to wmcmillan@buckner.org



Jan 17 2014

Kid’s Hobby Fair (Jan 30)

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Nacogdoches Public Library will host a hobby fair for young people on January 30.

Different clubs, organizations and individuals will share information about their chosen hobby during the come-and-go event. This will be a great chance to meet people who are doing what you already love…..or want to learn more about. More about clubs & groups here.

If you would like to share your hobby, please contact the Library at 559-2970. Booth space is limited and reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis, so call soon.

INFO

Date: January 30, 2014 (Thursday)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (come-and-go)
Place: Public Library (1112 North Street)
Ages: all ages welcome

More info? Call the Library at 936-559-2970



Jan 17 2014

Lego Club (Feb 15)

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The Nacogdoches Public Library offers Lego Club usually once a month on a Saturday afternoon. Children ages 1 – 17 are welcome, and parents will want to stay with the younger children. It’s even recommended to stay with your older children, actually – why not set aside an hour for some focused time together, just relaxing and having fun together? This event is inside and includes free snacks – it’s perfect!

The library provides all the Legos you need, so there is no need to bring your own. The big meeting room will be set up with tables, and mats are available to identify your projects and work area. A huge tub of Legos is available – use as many as you need.

DATE: February 15, 2014 (Saturday)
TIME: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
COST: Free
AGES: 1-17

More info: Call the library, at 559-2970



Dec 08 2013

Church services for Christmas 2013

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
411 North Street
December 15th – children’s choir at 6:00 p.m.

FREDONIA HILL BAPTIST
1711 South Street
December 24th at 6:00 p.m.

LILLY GROVE BAPTIST
8187 FM 1638
December 15th – Christmas dramatic production

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC
2508 Appleby Sand Road
December 24th – midnight mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN
903 North Street
December 12 and19 – mid-day Noels
December 24th – 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
December 15 – Christmas caroling

Don’t see your service listed? Contact me to be added today. Also see the Church page for more of our many great churches in the Nacogdoches area.


Dec 06 2013

9 Flags Festival

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A few highlights about this weekend . . .

Friday 5:00 p.m. – “Old Fashioned Christmas” at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village

5:30 – Nacogdoches Community Band will play Christmas songs

Saturday 6:00 – Parade downtown, come early to get a good seat

after parade – fireworks!

See you soon!

Nov 25 2013

Republic of Texas – special speakers

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This year, the Nine Flags Festival will focus on the Lone Star flag as a special feature.

On November 26 at the Visitor’s Center, Dr. Kenneth Untiedt, Associate Professor of English as SFA, will give a presentation about the Lone Star flag and other important flags that have flown over Texas through the years. The Visitor’s Center is located at 200 E. Main Street, in the center of downtown Nacogdoches.

As a special second session to highlight history during the Nine Flags Festival, Dr. Morgan Scott Sosebee, Executive Director and Editor of the East Texas Historical Association will also speak. Dr. Sosebee will give a presentation on December 3, at 6:00 p.m., titled “Lowering the Lone Star: The Last Days of the Republic.”

Admission is free to both events.

You can have your Event advertised for free on Shangriladoches, also.

To send me your Event information, please contact me at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Elizabeth-Barr/369430686523957

Thanks!

Nov 25 2013

Wassail Fest Nov. 30 (Saturday)

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The annual (and fantastic!) Wassail Fest is here again, and will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday November 30, in downtown Nacogdoches.

This is also the official day for “Small Business Saturday” so it’s sure to be an extra-special day in downtown Nacogdoches.  Local business owners will offer non-alcoholic wassail made from their favorite (probably secret) recipes and visitors will have the chance to vote for the People’s Choice award.

There will also be great deals for local shoppers, so vote with your feet!  Stroll the magical downtown square, with more than 3 million Christmas lights twinkling, enjoy a tasty hot drink and support your local economy while getting some of your holiday shopping completed.

To learn more about the importance of local shopping, visit our Shop Local page here.

To have your event or local business advertised for free on Shangriladoches, too, please contact me.

 

 




Nov 25 2013

Job Fair, Dec. 4th

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A few extra dollars, or even a different full time job, would be welcome any time, but especially near the holiday season and Nacogdoches is ready to help you with your job search. A Job Fair is scheduled for December 4 at the C.L. Simon Recreation Center, (1112 North Street), from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend.

To get ready in advance, the Workforce center will be offering help with your resume on Monday, December 2nd, with two sessions available, either 9:00 in the morning or 1:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon. The Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas office is located at 2103 South Street. You can call them for more info about the resume workshops and job fair, at 936-560-1441, or visit the Workforce website here.

There is also still time for your business to get involved, as an employer seeking workers. Please contact Michelle Smith, Vice President of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO)) at 936-559-1255 or visit the NEDCO website here.

If you would like your event advertised for free on Shangriladoches, please contact me.

Nov 24 2013

Community Band Christmas Concert (Dec. 6)

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The Nacogdoches Community Band is growing every year and will present their annual Christmas Concert at Millard’s Crossing Historic Village again this year, at the fabulous Old Fashioned Christmas event on Friday, December 6, 2013.

Admission to the village is $10 for adults and $5 for children and ages 3 and under are free.

This is a great event every year, you don’t want to miss it.

The event gates will open at 5:0 and the Band will perform at 5:15, so come early, get a better parking place and beat the crowds.

Visit the website for Nacogdoches Community Band here.

Visit the site for the Old Fashioned Christmas event here.

and even more great stuff here . . .

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