Community Calendar

In partnership with the Honors College at East Texas A&M University, this summer discussion series is designed for current college students, high school students preparing for college, parents, and community members interested in learning more about navigating the college experience successfully.

Over the course of several weeks, participants will discuss Hacking College and explore topics such as:
*Study skills
*Time management
*Campus involvement
*Networking
*Making the most of the college experience

The study will be facilitated by Dr. Erin Webster Garrett and Wyman Williams..

Book: Hacking College by Ned Scott Laff and Scott Carlson

Books will be provided to participants at the first session.

We hope you’ll join us for this practical, supportive, and engaging summer series!

The Planetarium at East Texas A&M University is holding Wednesday matinee events this summer.

This Wednesday, "Perfect Little Planet" will run from 1 p.m.- 2 p.m., followed by "The Stellars: Mission Green" from 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

Perfect Little Planet description:
Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known dwarf planet. Dive down the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.

The Stellars: Mission Green description:

Imani, Aki, and John are three friends from an alien solar system. While on a space exploration mission, something routine for their tribe, they distractedly neglect their onboard “chores,” leading their ship to crash on an unknown planet – Earth. The accident damages the life-support system that sustains the cherished forest they keep onboard, which gives them their vital Yumi-Plumi fruits. However, forests in their society are usually taken care of by robots.

With no knowledge of plant care or any means of contacting their elders, they are fortunate to be able to turn to the planetarium audience for help. All hope now rests on the Earth children, who help the Stellars discover what plants need to survive and to rescue their Yumi Plumi forest. There is a race against time – will the children be able to figure out the successive elements needed to nourish the plants?

The Tour de Paris began in 1984 with just a few enthusiastic cyclists. Since then, it has become a community favorite that boasts over 1,700 cyclists and volunteers.

Official Start will take place at 8 am.

Packet Pick-up and after ride activities will be held at the Love Civic Center.

Bikes must be in good working order.
Helmets are required anytime you are on the bicycle.
Riders are encouraged to carry their own water bottle, pumps, tubes and tools. Water is available at start / finish and all Rest Stops.
Riders are responsible for their own repairs.
The Tour de Paris features multiple routes that are tailored to riders of all skill levels. These include the 14 & 24 mile off-road on the Northeast Texas Trail and the 22, 35, 57, 68, and 80-mile county routes.

T-Shirt ordered separately $10.00

ON-SITE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Friday, July 17th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Love Civic Center – 2025 S. Collegiate
$5 Chicken Spaghetti Dinner opens at 4:00 PM

EVENT DAY:
Saturday, July 18
Love Civic Center – 2025 S. Collegiate
Packet Pick-up & On-site Registration from 6:00 AM – 7:45 AM
$5 Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
8:00 AM Start

Registration Dates/Deadlines

Feb. 1st – May 1st
Adults $35
12 and under $20
Tandem $45
May 2nd – July 18th
Adult $40
12 and under $22
Tandem $55
Day of Event
Adults $60
12 and under $30
Tandem $80

903 Sunsets is a free summer concert series in Downtown Paris, Texas.

Happening each Thursday in June, enjoy an evening filled with the sounds of summer!

Evening Schedule:
5:00 PM – Food vendors and activities open
6:00 PM – Opening act (located on 1st Street)
7:00 PM – Main stage performances begin

2026 June Lineup:
June 11: Ally Venable with Mix Society
June 18: Mystery Guest with Bulletproof PTX
June 25: Animals (Maroon 5 Tribute) with Common Ground

Join the Commerce Public Library for a Dinosaur Earring Workshop! You'll be able to create a pair of prehistoric accessories that are at least 65 million years in the making.

Led by local artist and The Marigold Creative Studio owner Chrissy Bratton, this craft night is open to teens and adults and requires absolutely no artistic talent, just a willingness to embrace your inner paleontologist-fashionista.

You'll leave with:
A custom pair of dinosaur earrings
New crafting skills
The ability to say, "Thanks, they're dinosaurs," whenever someone compliments your jewelry

Space is limited, so register today before this event goes extinct!
Registration is free, but spots are limited. You can sign up by clicking the "Get Tickets" button below.

This month Randy and Kelly Wineinger will be the hosts of this luncheon with the Chamber.

The monthly luncheon and fellowship is a fun way to come and meet your fellow chamber members, local governments, school districts and more. A great source for making contacts and making sure your business is noticed!

This Civic Season, visit the Sam Rayburn House as we have Civics and Democracy, a free come-and-go program with a focus on the definition of civics, how voting works, and the benefits of volunteering in your community. We will also have supplies available for you to create a campaign poster for yourself or Sam Rayburn, the longest serving Speaker of the House in U.S. history. If you are between ages 18 and 30, this program is for you to learn about the democracy that you will inherit! But all ages are welcome - knowledge is power at any age. This event is presented as part of Texas America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Silent Auction Fundraiser June 19-29 at the library!

bidding starts at 6 p.m. on the 19th, and ends on 6 p.m. on the 29th.

All items can be viewed at the library Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064605102917

Reservations accepted until Noon on Friday
Reserved tickets will be held until 10 minutes before showtime.

7:00 PM – The Stellars: Mission Green
A fun-filled adventure for audiences of all ages that highlights the importance of protecting and caring for our planet.

8:00 PM – Phantom of the Universe
Explore one of the greatest mysteries in modern science: dark matter. Travel from the discovery of this invisible substance to the cutting-edge experiments of today, including the Large Hadron Collider, in this visually stunning planetarium experience.

Admission is $5.00 per person, per show
Seating is limited to 81 guests.

To reserve seats for Friday's shows, call 903-468-8650 or email Planet@etamu.edu.
The ticket office will open 30 minutes prior to the first show on both days!