HAPPENINGS

AROUND PITTSBURG

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 13-14

Anvil Brewing in downtown Pittsburg is open Wednesday-Saturday featuring karaoke on Thursday nights and live bands every weekend. On the Pittsburg Feed & Seed Stage this weekend: Friday, July 13 is Open Mic Night and Buffalo Ruckus performs Saturday, July 14 at 8:30 p.m. The full concert schedule and ticket information are at anvilbrewingtx.com.

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards - July 13-14

Los Pinos Ranch Vineyards will feature live jazz by LaDarius Daniels Friday, July 13 from 7-10:30 p.m. and live music with Generations on Saturday, July 14 from 7-10:30 p.m. For the full 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 facebook.com/TheDenQuitman.

CHURCHES

Leesburg Singing – July 13

Leesburg Baptist Church will hold its Heavenly Highway singing on Friday, July 13th. Singing will start at 6:30 p.m. with fellowship to follow. The public is invited to join in. If you would like to be added to the list of singers or you need more information, please call Rose at 615-542-7885 or Ann at 903-767-8646. The church is located on Highway 11 in Leesburg.

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.

Living Green Homecoming - July 15

Living Green Baptist Church with Rev. W.L. Chism, pastor, will host its 26th annual homecoming on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker is Rev. Roy Miles of Pine Bluff Missionary Baptist Church in Naples. Everyone is invited to attend.

St. Stephen Usher Program - July 15

St. Stephen A.M.E. Church located at 419 West Street will have its 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.

Ebeneezer Rummage Sale - July 20-21

Ebenezer Friendship Baptist Church at 5513 FM 557 will have a rummage sale on Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 starting at 8 a.m. Annual Homecoming - July 15 Myrtle Springs CME Church will be hosting their annual homecoming on Sunday, July 15 at 3 p.m. Speaker is Rev. Adam Carrington, Brooks AME Worship Center, Corpus Christi. For more information, call Carolyn Turner at 903-856-3804 or Norma George at 903-856-5799. Dinner will be served.

Camping VBS - July 16-20

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church will be having their ‘Come Learn S’more about Jesus as we go camping’ Vacation Bible School July 16-20 from 8:45 a.m. to noon. They will provide lunch for the kids.

Game On! VBS - July 30 - Aug. 1

New Way Country Church located at 11757 US HWY 271 N in Gilmer will be having their ‘Game On!’ Vacation Bible School July 30 through Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. There will be food, games, Bible stories and music for children, Pre-K through grade school.

ONGOING

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.

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.

East Texas Hope Homeless

East Texas Hope Homeless is every second Saturday night with live ministries at 5126 FM 556 South in Pittsburg.