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Light of the World
Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays
Box office opens at 7:00pm. Showtime at 7:30pm.
Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children.
Senior Citizen's Night
Mondays - $6 Admission
Around Town
October 2, 2017 - The student parking lot at Center High School will be unavailable for parking vehicles from 7am on Saturday, October 7 through 10pm Sunday, October 8th. On those days, the students participating in the "Paint Your Spot" fundraiser will be working on painting parking spaces. The entrances to the lot will be barricaded.
Students may arrive at 1pm Saturday and at 12:30pm on Sunday to paint. Do not arrive before!
Please plan to park at the FL Moffett parking lot or Panola parking lot for events such as little league football this weekend.
For questions, please email susan.penick@centerisd.org
41st East Texas Poultry Festival
Schedule of Events
Enjoy Entertainment throughout the Festival on the Frances Oates Main Stage.
The Creative Arts Show at the AgriLife Extension Gym includes the Quilt Show, Can-A-Rama, Art, Metal Work and Wood Work from all ages. The AgriLife Extension Gym is located at the Old Center Elementary School off the downtown square.
Friday, October 6, 2017
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
11:30am - Center Christian Academy Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
12:00m - Danny Paul and Sally and Friends
12:00m - Carnival Opens
1pm to 5pm - Carnival Rides (Arm Bands $18)
1:00pm - "Honky Tonk" with Lynette and Lefty (Entertainment)
2:00pm - Center High School Pep Rally
2:45pm - Center High School Drum Ensemble
3:00pm - Open Microphone
5:00pm - Carnival Continues
Feather in Your Crown Gospel
5:45pm - "Crusaders for Christ" Cheer Team
6:00pm - Maureen Kennon (Vocalist)
6:30pm - Strong Triumph Church
7:00pm - Charles Delaney (Vocalist)
7:40pm - Praise Team, Center UPC
8:10pm - The Parmer Family
9:00pm - "Hands of Praise", Revival Tabernacle UPC
Saturday, October 7, 2017
7:30am - Poultry Festival 5K Fun Walk/Run at the Windham Civic Center. Proceeds provide mammograms at March 2018 Health Fair
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
10:00am - 4-H/FFA Broiler Show Sift
12:00m - Broiler Show
12:00m - Carnival Rides Open (NO Arm Bands)
12:00m - Chassity Davis (Vocalist)
12:45pm - Kayden Davis (Vocalist)
1:00pm - "Honky Tonk" with Lynette and Lefty (Entertainment)
2:00pm - "Staying Healthy with Joclyn" FREE Zumba class with Jojo Cardio
2:45pm - "Crusaders for Christ" Cheer Team
3:00pm - Paul Shafer (Vocalist)
4:45pm - Award winning Lawn Chair Brigade
5:30pm - "Strut, Cluck and Crow" Chicken Clucking Contest
6:00pm - Lion's Club Jeep Fundraiser Drawing
7:00pm - 4-H / FFA Broiler Show Auction
Thursday, October 5, 2017
10:00am - Opening Ceremonies on the Historic Downtown Center Square
- Invocation by Bro. Bobby Bressman, First Baptist Church
- National Anthem played by Center HS Band, Director Chris Smith
- Pledge to the Flag recited by Timpson ISD Kindergarten
- Cutting of the Feathers by 2017 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen Macey Jo Hanson
- Welcome from County Judge Allison Harbison and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President Bryan Wages
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
12m to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10:10am - “Flashback to the Past” Shelbyville Fourth Grade Class
10:25am - F.L. Moffett Kindergarten Classes
10:25am - Fults, Thomas, Ritter, Sanford
10:35am - Grande, Araiza, Phelps
10:45am - Fitzgerald, Rogers, Conley
11:00am - Danny Paul and Sally and Friends
11:30am - Creative Arts Show Winners Announcement
12:00m - Center Elementary First Grade Classes
12:00m - Jureka, Penner, Cordray
12:10pm - Campbell, Tellachea, Trahan
12:20pm - Stewart, Sullivan, Ruiz, Araiza
12:40pm - Center Elementary Second Grade Classes
12:40pm - Hooper, Bates, Gregston
12:50pm - Radney, Hill, Helms
1:00pm - Hroncich, Tilley, Dickenson, Lee
1:10pm - Center Elementary Third Grade Classes
1:10pm - Parker, Clary, Bartlett, Bennett
1:20pm - Murray, Corbell, Crouch
1:30pm - Chisenhall, Wheeler, Dutton, Belrose
2:00pm - Open Microphone
5:00pm - Carnival Opens
5:30pm - Jacob Wheeler (Vocalist)
6pm to 10pm - Carnival Rides (Arm Bands $18)
6:00pm - "Elephants in the Room" Improv - Center HS Theater Beans and Strings Chicken Pickin'
6:30pm - Brandon Tyler (Vocalist)
7:00pm - Danny Paul Windham, Thomas Morrison and the Pack of Strays
8:30pm - Zach Mason and the Jars
October 5, 2017 - A highlight of Thursday activities is lots of young talent on the stage including fourth graders from Shelbyville, kindergarten students from F.L. Moffett, and first, second, and third graders from Center Elementary. Below are links to photo albums as well as clipped videos of their performances.
Shelbyville Fourth Grade - Photos
F.L. Moffett Kindergarten - Photos
Center Elementary First Grade - Photos
Center Elementary Second Grade - Photos
Center Elementary Third Grade - Photos
October 5, 2017 - Creative Art Show winners were announced on the Frances Oates Stage by Jheri-Lynn McSwain Thursday morning during East Texas Poultry Festival activities. The Creative Arts Show is on display at the AgriLife Extension Gym and includes the Quilt Show, Can-A-Rama, Art, Metal Work and Wood Work from all ages. The AgriLife Extension Gym is located at the Old Center Elementary School off the downtown square. To see a festival schedule and hours of the Creative Art Show, click here.
The results were as follows:
Adult Quilts Class 1: Hand Quilted
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Vivian Chamberlain
Adult Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Cindy McGuire
3rd place - Sally Dawson
Adult Quilts Class 3: Hand and Machine Quilted
1st place - Alicia Haak
Adult Quilts Class 4: Wall Hanging
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Nancilee Kaatz
3rd place - Lycia Evanoff
Adult Quilts Class 5: Baby Quilt
1st place - Wylma Beckham
2nd place - Margaret Smith
Adult Quilts Best of Show - Charlene McMillon
Adult Quilts People's Choice - Be sure to vote!
Adult Quilts Chamber President's Award - Margaret Smith
Youth Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted Beginner
1st place - An'Tiyah Giles
2nd place - Carsen Crouch
3rd place - Avery Lawson
Honorable Mention - Laura Ann Scull, Victoria Warren, and Molly Scull
Youth Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted Intermediate
1st place - Greyson Arwine
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Fatimo Romero
Honorable Mention - Gracie Boyd and Victoria Warren
Youth Quilts Best of Show - Greyson Arwine
Youth Quilts People's Choice - Be sure to vote!
Adult Horticulture Class 1: African Violet
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Horticulture Class 4: Succulents and Cactus
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Metal Art Class 1: Outdoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Delbert Beckham
Adult Metal Art Class 2: Indoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Norman Hurt
2nd place - Delbert Beckham
3rd place - Delbert Beckham
Adult Metal Art Class 3: Other
1st place - Norman Hurt
Adult Art Class 1: Non-professional
1st place - Ashley Whiteside
2nd place - Margaret Robertson
Adult Crafts Class 1: Crocheted and Knitted Items
1st place - Helen Haggard
2nd place - Helen Haggard
3rd place - Helen Haggard
Adult Crafts Class 4: Needlework
1st place - Mary Fausett
2nd place - Helen Haggard
Adult Crafts Class 6: Wall Hangings
1st place - Ellen Manning
Adult Crafts Class 7: Recycled/Reused/Repurposed
1st place - Michele Clark
Elementary Crafts Class 5: Miscellaneous and Novelties
1st place - Jacie Lee
Youth Crafts Class 5: Miscellaneous and Novelties
1st place - Avery Lawson
Adult Woodworking Class 1: Outdoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Jason Clark
Adult Canning Class 1: Canned Fruit
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
2nd place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 2: Canned Vegetables
1st place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 3: Jelly
1st place - Brandy Lewis
2nd place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 4: Preserves, Jams, Fruit Butters
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Canning Class 5: Relishes and Pickles
1st place - Kelly Wood
2nd place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
3rd place - Michele Clark
Adult Canning Class 6: Soups, Salsa, and Miscellaneous
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
2nd place - Billie Jones
Adult Canning Class 7: Honey
1st place - Wade Jones
Youth Canning Class 1: Canned Fruit
1st place - Rena Clark
Youth Canning Class 2: Canned Vegetables
1st place - Collyn Grammer
Youth Canning Class 3: Jelly
1st place - Autumn Alford
2nd place - Autumn Alford
3rd place - Raylee Askew
Youth Canning Class 5: Salsa
1st place - Autumn Alford
Youth Canning Class 7: Honey
1st place - Collyn Grammer
October 5, 2017 (Photo Album) - The 41st East Texas Poultry Festival has begun with the opening ceremonies having been completed October 5, 2017.
Josh Payne, 41st East Texas Poultry Festival Chairman, welcomed everyone to the opening ceremonies and introduced Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, as well as Bryan Wages, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President.
Bro. Bobby Bressman, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation and the Center High School band performed the National Anthem.
“On behalf of Shelby County I would like to welcome everyone to the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, it is an honor to be here this morning and I hope that this year’s festival is the best one ever,” said Judge Harbison.
Wages also welcomed everyone to the festival and expressed appreciation to many involved with the event.
“It’s a time to enjoy our community and salute the poultry industry, which is one of the major economic basis of our economy here in Shelby County,” said Wages. “I would like to take this time to extend many thanks and much appreciation to all the volunteers that give generously of their time and resources to help plan, prepare and carry out all the details to bring this event together.”
After each of the ETPF Queen’s court introduced themselves, Macey Jo Hanson performed the ceremonial cutting of the feathers and the 41st ETPF was declared open.
October 5, 2017 - Joaquin Masonic Lodge greatly appreciates the support we received in our recent fund raising sale of BBQ plates and Big Green Egg raffle. This support allows us to continue and expand our charitable activities. Thank you.
Jay Wilson/Secretary/ Joaquin Masonic Lodge
October 5, 2017 - Delta Gamma members toured the Patricia Smith Huffman NASA museum in Hemphill for their September meeting. Everyone enjoyed the night and look forward to field trips to the museum in the future with their class or family. Delta Gamma is the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, key women educators of Sabine, Shelby and San Augustine counties.
Submitted by Nora Robinson
October 3, 2017 - Eddie Hill who is a son-in-law of Rotarian Joe West and owns a team building company in Dallas called Team UP, Inc. spoke to the Rotary Club of Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 for a quick impromptu program.
Hill spoke about six things organizations need to do to be successful. He referenced DDI which is a leadership company for the six points for success - What are you trying to accomplish?, What is your plan?, Communicate, Involvement, Commitment, and Work as a team. For more information about Eddie Hill, visit teamupinc.com
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ctober 3, 2017 - Entertainment at the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival is proud to welcome several new acts to the stage including an Austin, Texas duo - Lynette and Lefty, Brandon Tyler, and Zumba!
Lynette and Lefty will be playing at 1:00 pm on both Friday and Saturday, October 6th and 7th.
Brandon Tyler will be performing at the East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday, October 5th at 6:30 P.M. Tyler said, "It is truly an honor to be able to play at such an amazing event, especially an event that I've attended every year since my childhood. Thank you Mr. Danny Paul and Mrs. Sally Windham for making this happen."
A FREE Zumba class will be at the Poultry Festival! With an incredibly fun way to help you achieve your ideal weight, Jojo Cardio, a Certified Zumba Instructor for 5 years, will get you ready to shake your tail feather on Saturday, October 7th at 2 p.m. in the Big Entertainment Tent!
October 2, 2017 - It's time for the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival with opening ceremonies Thursday, October 5th at 10am. The festival schedule is coming today with a full list of events and entertainment for everyone's enjoyment. Festival buttons are $5 and gives entry into the event all three days - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Carnival rides start at 6pm Thursday and run until 10pm, Friday from 1pm until festival close, and Saturday from noon until festival close.
Wrist bands are availabe for $18 on Thursday from 6pm to 10pm and Friday from 1pm to 5pm. No arm bands on Saturday.
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