Community Calendar

Full schedule of events can be found here:
https://leonardchamber.com/annual-picnic/

The City of Leonard’s 146th Annual Picnic begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Festivities will include a carnival, live music, contests, a car show, a parade, and much more. Admission is free, although parking is by donation benefitting Leonard ISD student groups. Starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at Leonard City Park, located at 601 East Locust Street in Leonard.

🦅 Meet Birds of Prey at the Library! 🦅

Join us this Saturday, July 12 at 11:00 AM for a special visit from wildlife rehabilitator and educator DJ Ortman!

DJ will be bringing live birds of prey to the library and sharing fascinating facts about these incredible raptors, their habitats, and what it takes to care for them. This is an exciting, educational event for all ages—perfect for families, nature lovers, and curious minds!

📍 Commerce Public Library
📅 Saturday, July 12
🕚 11:00 AM

Don’t miss this wild encounter—no registration required, just come ready to learn and be amazed!

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At this quarterly meeting the Audie Murphy World War Two history chapter will hear a program given by Margaret Kincannon about operations in China during the war. This includes the story of General Claire Chennault, native of Commerce, Texas, and events from India across the mountains into China, and subsequent attacks on Japanese facilities. The evening is free, and all are invited.

Join Keep Ladonia Beautiful for a morning of community service at City Hall! On June 14th, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, volunteers will work on the front porch of City Hall in downtown Ladonia. The project includes painting and other tasks to help make City Hall more beautiful. We're starting early to beat the summer heat! Keep Ladonia Beautiful will provide all necessary materials, including paint, brushes, and any other tools required. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the beauty of our city and work alongside fellow community members.
What to Bring: Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that can get paint on it and closed-toe shoes. Bringing a water bottle is recommended.

Join us on July 26 as we celebrate National Moth Week at Magical Moth Night! Equipped with gentle light features to attract them, we’ll explore the hidden beauty of moths and other nocturnal creatures. This unique event offers an unforgettable look at nature’s most captivating night-time creatures. See the night as you’ve never seen it before!

Bread of Life Food Pantry distributes free food to those in need. Family and Senior Commodity Boxes available at all distributions. Located at 301 Hwy 224, Commerce, TX. Most boxes consist of canned vegetables, rice, pasta, peanut butter, cereal, juice, and canned meat. We also offer frozen meat, bread and fresh produce when in stock. New clients bring a photo ID and proof of address. For example, current utility bill. Our distribution days are the first Friday after the first Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm for seniors 60 plus, and everyone younger from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and on the 3rd Wed of the month from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. We also offer Emergency Boxes to families who can’t wait for a distribution day. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. Thank you. For Questions call 903-886-1515 or email us at bolfp@commercenazarene.org

❤️ APL WILL BE BACK IN WINNSBORO SATURDAY, JULY 12TH WITH LOW-COST PET SPAY/NEUTER AND VACCINATIONS ❤️
🐾 🐾 🐶 🐾 🐾 Animal Protection League travels with our spay/neuter/vaccination mobile unit to Winnsboro once a month. We park at Tractor Supply Co
801 E Coke Rd.
Vaccine clinic is first come, first serve 10AM-2PM. Spay/neuter surgeries are by appointment only, you can schedule using this link ⬇️
🔗 https://animalprotectionleague.as.me/schedule/6a0a4e49
The next few trips after Saturday, July 12th are :
🇺🇸 Saturday, August 9th
We also regularly travel to
❤️ Pittsburg
🤍 Mt. Vernon
💙 Quitman

Homeschoolers and their families are invited to join us for a day of fun and learning at the Heard. Families will enjoy a discount on event tickets: buy one, get one of equal or lesser value free. Be sure to use promo code HSDAY2025 when you purchase your tickets. Join us for special activities and visit with representatives from local organizations!

Reservations are required for the special event, save your spot today.

Activities include: Educational & Enriching Booths & Activities, Story Time, Animal Talks
Additional Activities: Coloring Sheets (while supplies last), Self-Guided Hikes, Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden, Explore our indoor exhibits, including our newest one, “The Cell Phone Connection to the Natural World”