Angelina County
Rio Olympics at Your Library
Aug. 17 to Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cheer Team USA on at the public library. Snacks, blankets, and other comfortable items are welcome to bring. This event is free.
Located:
Buddy and Ellen Temple Community Room, TLL Temple Memorial Library, 300 Park Street, Diboll
Nacogdoches
Makerspace: Vortex Air Cannons
Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 5:30 to 6:40 p.m.
Head to the Nacogdoches Public Library to create a giant vortex air cannon and bring home the skills to make one again later. Crowds have previously loved this event. This event is free and requires no registration.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches ISD’s Meet the Teacher
Thursday, Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The school year is almost here, Nacogdoches ISD’s Meet the Teacher is too. The 2016-2017 school year is upon us, and we want you to meet your new teacher! Mark your calendars to come and meet your child’s teacher. Bring your child to meet their teacher. Questions will be answered to ease first-day-of-school jitters.
Located:
Location depends on the child’s school.
Chocolate Tastings and Pairings
Thursday, Aug. 18 from 6 to 7:10 p.m.
Who doesn’t love chocolate? Exercise your taste buds and learn about the different types of chocolate, as well as ways to incorporate it into your favorite recipes.
Ages 18 years and up. Please register by Aug. 17.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
End of Summer Bash
Friday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
As school quickly approaches, come spend a night celebrating the end of summer with chocolate, games, and a summer reading prize drawing. All ages are welcome, and no registration is necessary.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Lego Club
Saturday, Aug. 20 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The library has thousands of Lego® pieces from which to choose to build whatever you can imagine. It’s fun for the whole family! Some of the Lego creations can also end up displayed in the library. Ages 5-17 years. No registration.
Located:
Judy B. McDonald Public Library 1112 North St, Nacogdoches
Telephone and Email Etiquette Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 23 from 8:30 to 11 a.m.
This free workshop offers training in a very important skill in the workplace, phone and email etiquette.
Located:
Chamber Board Room
2516 North St.
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Polk County
Livingston Back to School Fair
Thursday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We’re giving away school supplies again this year to all students in Pre-K through grade 12. There will be giveaways, health information, safety, nutrition, and more. One backpack with school supplies will be given to each school aged child while supplies last. An adult must accompany the child. No income varification is necessary.
Located:
Edward Jones Perspective Seminar
Friday, Aug. 19 from 12 to 1 p.m.
What’s your reaction to low investment returns? Do you feel like giving up on investing? In this month’s Edward Jones Perspective Seminar, we’ll take a closer look at market pauses and what they might mean for investors. Lunch included by our friends at Pine Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
Located:
Pine Ridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation, 1620 Hwy 59 Loop N, Livingston
Polk County First Responders Appreciation Dinner and Benefit
Friday, Aug. 19 from 5 to 10 p.m.
This will be a dinner and benefit so the community can show their support and give thanks to our first responders. All proceeds will go to the Polk County Peace Officers Association. BBQ Plates will be $10. We will have a live auction, silent auction, raffles, 50/50 raffle, live music and more!!! We hope everyone can join us. Laci Booth and The David Allen Band will be providing entertainment.
Located:
American Legion Post 312, 816 US 59 Loop N, Livingston
San Augustine County
Meet The Wolves
From Aug. 19 to Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The San Augustine Wolves will be at Wolf Pack Stadium from Aug. 19 to Aug. 22. Come out and meet the Wolves!
Located:
200 High School Dr, San Augustine
San Jacinto County
Hamburger/Hot Dog Cookout
Thursday, Aug. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m.
This free cookout held by the Coldspring Senior Citizen Center is sponsored by Texan EMS, Timberwood, Health South, Carter Healthcare, Aero-Care, and Gentiva.
Located:
Coldspring Senior Citizen Center, 60 Butler St, Coldspring