Community Calendar

Book your appointment at our blood drive and help save lives. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Valid photo ID required to donate. Receive a plush blanket after you donate!

Schedule your donation time here.

ETAMU is excited to announce the completion of the 1976 East Texan Newspaper Project, a digital humanities project highlighting the businesses that existed in Commerce 50 years ago. The project combines ads from the East Texan student newspaper with a current map of Commerce to showcase the locations of the businesses in 1976. Visitors to the site can also use Google Street View to see what is present at those locations today. See the project on HistoryPin. https://historypin.org/collections/46226/

We will be hosting an in-person opportunity to view the collection on November 10th from 10am-12pm on the 1st floor of Waters Library. We hope to see you there!

If you have any questions, comments, or other feedback, please contact archives@etamu.edu.

Engaging stories, songs, and activities that foster early literacy and a love of reading! Every Tuesday at 10:30 am!

Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center is hosting free poker games each Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Learn, practice, and sharpen your chess skills through friendly games with other players. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm.

Create characters, roll the dice, and join an imaginative adventure. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5 pm.

Free tutoring and support for adults working toward their GED. Get help strengthening skills and preparing for the exam! Every Tuesday from 10 AM - 12 PM and 5-7 PM!

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for Switch & Stitch — a relaxed evening where everyone gets to do their thing.
🧵 Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or any craft project
🎮 Bring a kiddo (or two!) who likes to play the Nintendo Switch
While the kids play and take turns gaming, you can stitch, knit, and visit with other crafters. It’s a simple way to unwind and connect.
🗓 Second Tuesdays
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Commerce Public Library
No registration required — just bring your project and join us!

An evening of music at East Texas A&M University! This performance features the flute choir.

East Texas A&M University is proud to present its 36th annual Veterans Vigil. A light breakfast reception begins at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the student center. The main program starts at 10:30 a.m. in the RSC Conference Rooms and includes the Princeton High School Navy JROTC, the university Chorale, and the Percussion and Trumpet Studios. Retired Air Force Maj. Richard Holsinger is the featured speaker. During the program, Marine Corps veteran and student Brenna Turner will receive the $7,500 Army Specialist Training Program Unit 4813 memorial scholarship.

After the program, Student Veterans Association President Tyrone Williams will light the Vigil flame at the crossroads in front of the RSC. The flame will burn throughout the day, and a closing ceremony will be held at the flame site at 4:30 p.m.

Veterans receive a free meal at the Lions Mane Cafeteria and 10% off at the university bookstore with proof of veteran status, such as a Military ID, DD214, veteran’s card, or VFW or American Legion card.

Information is available from the Office of Veteran and Military Services.