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WHEN: Wednesday, November 16, 12 noon (serving begins @ 11:45).
WHERE: Liberty Center, 1821 Sam Houston Street.
Program: Laurie Lomas Gonzales
, Wildlife Biologist at Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge in Liberty,
will give a presentation on the Knobby Knees and Great Egret's Trailhead hiking trail projects.
Laurie has lived in Liberty for 11 years, but prior to that she lived in Florida, New Mexico, California and the place where she grew up, South Texas. Laurie is from the Rio Grande Valley. She attended college at Texas A&M University--Kingsville where she double-majored in Animal Science and Biology, and then moved to New Mexico State University where she received her Master's Degree in Wildlife Science.
Laurie currently lives in Liberty with her husband, Chuck, and their two year old twin boys, Jake and Andy.
Catered by: Generations Coffee Shop (Tammy Trump, Owner). Telephone 936.334.1399.
Menu: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, Potato Salad, Crackers, Dessert and Beverage
Cost: $10
You can make your reservations in one of three ways:
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The ACE league is a new, non-profit organization established to give the special needs children in Liberty and surrounding areas a chance to play baseball. For information you can visit
The Ace League on Facebook or go to their website at allcanexperience.org. You can also contact Ashley Watson (President) at 936.336.3614 or Tammie Tousha (Secretary) at 936.334.6359.
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Mike's BBQ-Catfish-Steaks, 117 Bryan Street in Dayton, will be open Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 24th) for their
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet! Hours are 10:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Cost is $12.95 for adults, $7.95 for children ages 4-11. Children under 4 eat free! Mike is taking orders for Thanksgiving pies (orders must be turned in by November 10th) and complete Thanksgiving meals! Choice of ham or turkey, choice of vegetables, cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, and either pumpkin or peach cobbler. Michial "Mike" Griggs,is the owner. Call for details and prices - 936.258.3577.
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The Old and New Shoppe will again hold their
"One-Half Off Sale" during the month of November. They are located at 201 E. Clayton in Dayton. Hours are 10-5. Telephone 936.258.5959.
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Plants available from Ken Flournoy General Landscaping
Again, we are offering a wide selection of foil-covered poinsettias to compliment the Christmas season.
- A premium plant in a foil-covered 6 1/2 inch pot - ideal as a gift, a memorial, or one of many to decorate your church. $12.50 ea.
- A mid-range size. This plant is exceptional in a 2 gallon, foil-covered pot and is suggested as a more personal gift or as a great addition to seasonal home decor. $29.00.
- Our 3-gallon WOW!! size for banks, community centers, church foyers or altars. $36.50.
Contact Ken Flournoy @ 936.641.4015.
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The Chamber would like to thank BJ Ford, Inc. for the use of the Mustang convertible in the 2016 TVE Opening Day Parade, and Linda Taylor for the use of her red Corvette convertible.
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CHRISTMAS PARADE FORMS AND
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FORMS NOW ONLINE
The parade forms for Country Christmas (Nov. 29, 6 p.m. in Liberty) and Spirit of Christmas (Dec. 3, 6 p.m. in Dayton) are now online. Look for them under
Forms & Documents on the Chamber website.
As previously announced in last month's newsletter, forms for Citizen of the Year
can be found on our website as well. It is important to complete these forms and return them by the due date, 3 p.m. on December 6. Instructions are included within each form for Dayton and Liberty.
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TAKING SHAPE IN LIBERTY
Local business owners David Leonard and Bill Brackin, along with project developer Better Homes Building Co., Inc. are in the process of constructing four very nice single story homes on the corner of Magnolia and North Travis streets, across from Liberty-Dayton Regional Medical Clinic.
Each structure has a two-car attached garage, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom and a fourth flexible room that can be used for office or storage space. Living area is 1784 square feet, with a lot size of 75 feet in width by 150 feet deep (app.).
For more information on the project contact David Leonard or Bill Brackin at 936.346.2358.
CLEAN-UP EVENT
"Pick Up and Pitch In!" is a joint effort by the Liberty Woman's Club, Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Liberty to clean up along MLK Blvd. and other areas (as time and help allows). The event will be held Tuesday, November 15 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed! We will meet at the Liberty City Hall parking lot next to the gazebo. Local businesses who have donated items to the effort include Louis Potetz (trash bags), Novrozsky's Charles Conn (three $10 gift certificates), Wal-Mart ($100 in needed materials), Pesco (large trash bags), Tractor Supply (two rakes and a pack of gloves) and CVS (hand sanitizer). One of our local scouting troops will also be on hand to help. For information contact Helen Lamberth at 281.743.2136 or the Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce at 936.336.5736.
OPEN HOUSE EVENTS DURING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Some of our member businesses who will hold Open House events during the holiday season:
NOV. 25, FRI, 7:30 - 2:00
Buffalo Joe's Ranch Couture
1806 Sam Houston | 936.334.8834
Open at 7:30 am for door busters ... first 10 customers get a reusable tote with goodies inside, 20% off the entire store till 9:30 am. For the remainder of the day until 2:00pm, 10% off the entire store. Hot chocolate and mimosas while you shop with sweet treats! |
DEC. 1-3, THURS-SAT, 9:30 - 5:30
All That Glitters
1902 N. Main, Liberty |
936.336.3241
DEC. 10, SAT, 10 - 2
Brenna's Antiques & Home Decor
1816 Martin Luther King Drive
Liberty | 936.336.4006
Holiday sale items and refreshments.
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DEC. 7, WED, 8 - 5
City Florist and Gifts
1809 Jefferson St., Liberty | 936.336.7241 |
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MILITARY UNITS IN NEED OF SUPPLIES
(the following was transcribed from written requests received from Iraq and Afghanistan, and distributed through VFW - Post 5621).
From: Gary Vail, Platoon Sergeant.
E 227th Avn
APO AE 09855
In Iraq until March 2017
An Aerial Vehicle Company based out of Fort Hood, currently on their second deployment in Iraq, is in need of personal items for their soldiers. The unit consists of 25 males and 5 females. Items needed are as follows:
- Socks, boot socks (black or green), ankle socks (white of black), t-shirts (medium to XL), boxers (plain or colored, medium to XL).
- Hot sauce / seasoning - Siracha, Tapatio, Chipotle - plastic container.
- Baby wipes. (Showers don't work well, sometimes not at all).
- Beef jerky - the bigger the better. Usually a better bargain buying one large than three small. They share.
- Hard candy - lemon heads, hard candies that won't melt.
- Pictures - they want pictures of yourself, the family, your community.
- Personal care - antiperspirant, blue Gold Bond powder, tooth brushes, toothpaste, small soup, body wash, shaving cream, shower crocks because plastic flip flops break.
- #1 - Drink powder. Propel works well, but everything is better than plain water. Protein mixes, Gatorade, drink packers, etc.
From: Armstead Deas
PAT
OB Fenty
APO AE 09354
In Afghanistan until May 2017 (arrived June 2016)
Fifty-four males and sixteen females advising and teaching Afghan police. Living conditions okay. PB/BX almost always empty. Uses 110 and have laundry service and chow hall. Unit is from Georgia. Troops out of the wire every day. Need water flavoring, simple toiletries for both males and females - sunscreen, beef jerky and snacks for those who miss meals. Something with proteins would keep them going. Lotions for extremely dry skin. Popcorn for movie nights. Hair products for African American soldiers. Asking for hair oil, pumice stones, female body wash, loofas and cocoa butter.
Supplies are needed by November 18, 2016. We can use money for postage. If by check, make it to VFW - Post 5621. For any questions call Lucky Murphy - 936.334.7509 or VFW (Liberty) 936.336.6832.
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EVENTS HONORING OUR
VETERANS IN NOVEMBER
- 11/11 - 8:30 a.m.
Liberty High School Veterans' Day Breakfast & Program @ Liberty ISD Gymnasium. Breakfast and a ceremony to follow. Veterans can bring family members. Information: Cindy Liles - 936.336.7213.
- 11/11 - 11 a.m.
6th Annual Veterans' Appreciation Lunch @ Dayton Community Center, 801 S. Cleveland, Dayton. For all veterans and their spouses. Information: Amanda Wilson - 936.258.6630.
- 11/12 - 10:30 a.m.
2nd Annual Veterans' Tribute @ Liberty Health Care Center, 1206 N. Travis, Liberty. A tribute to all veterans (wear your uniforms!). The public is invited to dress patriotic and display our American flag. Parade and ceremony with 21-gun salute. Chopped beef sandwich plates, hourly drawings, pony rides and historic military display. The event will be broadcast live by K101.5 radio. Information: Tracey Parks - 936.336.7247.
Check with media sources in our area for other events that may be scheduled.
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ANGELS ABOVE US BLANKET AND PAJAMA DRIVE
Angels Above Us Home Health is again holding their yearly blanket and pajama drive thru December 16th. New pajamas of all sizes to those in need at CPS are needed - also, please donate a new, small stuffed animal to go with each set. New blankets are also needed. You can drop off your donations at 2345 N. Main in Liberty, 8-5 Monday thru Friday. For information call 936.336.2224.
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Lameka Trahan 1976-2016
Served as Chamber Director 2013-2015.
Lameka Anne Trahan, age 40 of Baytown, passed away in Baytown, TX October 31, 2016. Lameka was born June 18, 1976 in Baytown, TX. She attended Liberty High School and graduated in 1994. Lameka then went on and received a bachelor's degree from McNeese State University and then attended Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, TX where she received her Doctorate of Jurist Prudence and graduated with honors Cum Laude. She then received her master's degree in Juvenile Forensic Psychology from Prairie View A&M University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Lameka was a member of the Rotary Club, Chambers of Commerce, President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and a member of the Liberty ISD Education Foundation Board. She loved spending time with her CPS kids, education and loved her law work. Lameka was also a founding member of TAU Beta Sigma at McNeese State University. It was said that Lameka was a tenacious and passionate attorney, as well as a beautiful, compassionate and loving friend. Her presence in the courtroom will be greatly missed.
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PLC CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Eddie Presnull, President
1320 N. Main
Liberty | 936.336-5652
General contractor
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KEN FLOURNOY GENERAL LANDSCAPING
6005 Lakeside Drive
Liberty | 936.641.4015
Landscaping services and plants
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LIBERTY FARM BUREAU - AUDREY RAMIREZ
Audrey Ramirez, Agent
3600 Hwy. 90
Liberty | 936.336.8745 (o) | 361.254.0355 (c)
txfb-ins.com/agent/details/33440
Insurance - auto / home / life. Farm and ranch, annuities, IRAs.
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NOVEMBER 12 - SATURDAY, 10:30 A.M.
Hull-Daisetta Volunteer FIre Department
Hwy. 770
Daisetta | 936.536.1000
New firehouse facility - Open House from 10-2, ribbon cutting at 10:30. |
NOVEMBER 17 - THURSDAY, 10 A.M.
Liberty Farm Bureau - Audrey Ramirez, Agent
3600 Hwy. 90
Liberty | 936.336.8745
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NOVEMBER 8 - TUESDAY, 6:30 P.M.
Time of Remembrance Service @ Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel, 1304 N. Cleveland, Dayton.
NOVEMBER 11 - FRIDAY
Veterans' Day (Chamber offices closed).
NOVEMBER 12 - SATURDAY, 7:30 A.M.
3rd Annual Super Hero Fun Run @ Liberty Municipal Park.
NOVEMBER 15 - TUESDAY, 3:30 - 5:30 P.M.
"Pick Up and Pitch In" trash clean-up event along MLK Blvd. and other areas, a joint effort by the Liberty Woman's Club, Liberty-Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Liberty.
NOVEMBER 17 & 19 - THURSDAY & SATURDAY
Dayton Noon Lions radio auction on KSHN 99.9 FM. Thursday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon.
NOVEMBER 29 - TUESDAY, 6 P.M.
Country Christmas in downtown Liberty. Parade route will circle through the downtown area around City Hall.
DECEMBER 2 - FRIDAY, 9 A.M. - 11 A.M.
Coffee with a Cop @ Brookshire Brothers Cafe, 2325 N. Main, Liberty. A chance for citizens to meet with Liberty PD, ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in an informal setting. Sponsored by Brookshire Brothers.
DECEMBER 3 - SATURDAY, 10 A.M.
Liberty Rotary Club Chili Cook-Off and Craft Show @ War Memorial Stadium Parking Lot, Grand @ Bowie in Liberty.
DECEMBER 3 - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.
Spirit of Christmas parade. The parade route is along S. Cleveland Street to the Dayton Community Center.
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Highlights listed for the month are those occurring after the newsletter release date. Visit the online calendar at libertydaytonchamber.com for a complete and updated list of events, and to see recurring events throughout the year.
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