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HAPPENINGS

AROUND PITTSBURG

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park - July 9

The overnight campgrounds at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park will be closing July 9 through Labor Day for needed repairs and improvements. The dayuse area will remain open, so visitors will still have access to the boat ramp, playground, fishing pier and pavilions. For more information, please contact the Park at 903-572-5531.

Beekeepers Meet - July 9

The Caddo Trace Beekeepers Association will meet Monday, July 9 at the AgriLife Extension Building at 1708 Industrial Road in Mount Pleasant. The question and answer session starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is invited. For info, call Rebecca Vanhoose at 903-573-4810.

Library Fun - July 9, July 13

The Pittsburg-Camp County Library’s The Library’s Summer Reading Club continues through July 13. Storyteller Dru Woods will visit July 9 at 3 p.m. For a schedule of events, visit pittsburglibrary.org or call 903-856-3302.

EBC Blood Drive - July 15

Emmanuel Baptist Church is hosting a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15 at 831 Texas Loop 179 in Pittsburg. The drive will be held in the church parking lot on the Carter BloodCare bus. For more information or to schedule an appointment time, contact Zach Tomlinson at 903-856-3411.

Camp Shiloh Camps - July 15-20, July 22-27

Camp Shiloh Retreat offers Christian-based summer camps. The Youth & Science Camp is July 15-20 and Kids Camp is July 22-27. For information on reservations and camp registration, visit campshilohretreat.org or call 903-855-1800.

Neighborhood Crimewatch - July 17

The 557 Crimewatch group will meet July 17 at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The meal is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pittsburg Fire Chief Carl Cravey. Contact Kenneth McCurdy at 903-960-0299 for more information.

LIVE MUSIC

Anvil Brewing - July 4, 6-7

Anvil Brewing in downtown Pittsburg is open Wednesday-Saturday featuring karaoke on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Live music by BJ Stephens on Friday, July 6 and Scoggins Band on Saturday, July 7. Check the concert schedule at anvilbrewingtx.com for live bands every weekend.

Los Pinos - July 6

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards will feature live music by Keith Rea at the Fork & Spoon Dining Room Friday, July 6 from 7-10:30 p.m. and Live jazz with Low D’s Jam Band on Saturday, July 7 from 7-10:30 p.m. For more info on the Los Pinos live music schedule, visit lospinosranchvineyards.com .

AROUND NORTHEAST TEXAS

Quitman - August 25

The Den Steakhouse & Grill presents the “Hot Summer Nights Concert Series” in downtown Quitman on Aug. 25. Musical artists Stoney LaRue, Mason Lively and Lee Mathis are scheduled to perform. For ticket information, visit facebookcom/TheDenQuitman..

CHURCHES

Spring Hill Homecoming - July 15

Spring Hill Baptist Church invites friends, former members and Faker Community members to its 38th Annual Homecoming Celebration Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. with Rev. John Brooks as pastor and Minister Bryan Shaffner as guest speaker.

Revival - July 11-13

Willow Oak Missionary Baptist Church located on Sunflower Road in Gilmer will be hosting their revival on July 11 through July 13 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening. Bro. Dicky Mauk will be officiating.

Summer Revival - July 11-13

Living Green Baptist Church, Rev. W.L. Chism, Pastor, will be hosting their summer revival July 11 through July 13 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Wednesday night is Rev. Jerral Walker from Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Omaha. Thursday night is Rev. John M. Brooks from Independent Hope Baptist Church and Spring Hill Baptist church in Pittsburg. Friday night is Rev. Herbert W. Jones from Mt. Gilmore Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant. Everyone is invited to attend.

26th Annual Homecoming - July 15

Living Green Baptist Church, Rev. W.L. Chism, Pastor, will be hosting their 26th annual homecoming on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker is Rev. Roy Miles of Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist Church in Naples. Everyone is invited to attend.

Annual Usher Program - July 15

St. Stephen A.M.E. Church located at 419 West Street will be having their annual usher program on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. E.A. Ballard, Jr. of Pine Bluff First Baptist church.

Rummage Sale - July 20-21

Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church at 5513 FM 557 will be having their rummage sale on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 starting at 8 a.m.

ONGOING

Fan Drive

The Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Services Committee is currently holding a fan drive. Fans will be given to seniors and others without air conditioning. Please bring a new box fan to Southern Wind Assisted Living, Pittsburg Nursing Center or God’s Closet. For info, contact Courtney Grigsby at 903-563-1608.

Splash Pittsburg

Splash Pittsburg at Fair Park is open Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. The park fees are $3 for a day pass per child or adult. Season passes and party rentals are also available. For info, visit pittsburgtexas.com or call 903.708.7518.

Pittsburg-Camp County Library

Children’s Storytime is held every Thursday at 4 p.m. For a schedule of events, visit pittsburglibrary.org or call 903-856-3302.

Anvil Brewing

Anvil Brewing hosts Two-Step dance lessons Thursdays at 3 p.m. and Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. every Thursday. For info, visit anvilbrewingtx.com.

Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum

The Depot and Farmstead museums are open Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For info, visit pittsburgtexasmuseum.com or call 903-946-3243.

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Bob Sandlin State Park offers a weekly Reading with the Ranger stories and activities program on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Pavilion through Aug. 23. For information, call 903-572-5531.

Pittsburg Farmer’s Market

The Pittsburg Farmer’s Market is now open each Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon at Texas Country Farm Supply.

God’s Closet

God’s Closet summer hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon-Sat. Summer Meals for kids hours are breakfast 9-10 a.m. and lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Senior fun time is 1-3 p.m. every Wednesday. Food distribution is at 9 a.m. to noon every Wednesday and Friday.

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The Pittsburg Gazette

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Pittsburg, TX 75686

Phone: 903-856-6629