Community Calendar - June 24, 2021
Blessings From God Food pantry
The distribution dates for the Blessings From God Food Pantry are: July 6 and 20 from 8-9:30 a.m.; August 10 and 24 from 8-9:30 a.m.; Sept. 7 and 21 from 8-9:30 a.m.; Oct. 5 and 19 from 8-9:30 a.m.; Nov. 9 and 23 from 8-9:30 a.m.; Dec. 7 and 21 from 8-9:30 a.m. The pantry is located at 1300 N. Austin in Cameron. They are still accepting donations, please call Franklin Glaser at (254) 455-0380 to donate. Mobile pantry will be at The Yards of Cameron every third Wednesday of the month.
Bea’s Kitchen Meals
Bea’s Kitchen is still giving out frozen meals every other Thursday. If you would like to receive meals, please call (254) 697-2243 as the number has changed.
Planning and Zoning applicants
The City of Cameron is looking for applicants for The Planning and Zoning Commission. Please pick up applications at the front office at City Hall, email Amy Harris at citycam@camerontexas.net or visit www.camerontexas.net. Applications will be due by July 31, 2021.
July 4th Celebration
The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the Milam County July 4th Fireworks Celebration on Sunday, July 4, at Fair Park in Rockdale. The countywide community is invited to this free event which will include food vendors and a spectacular fireworks display at dark. The Chamber is seeking local businesses to host games for the kids to enjoy. Kids can enjoy unlimited play for a $5 donation (which also gets them a festive red, white and blue glow in the dark bracelet). Businesses should contact the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce at info@rockdalechamber.com to sponsor this year’s festivities. It’s a great way to market your business to a countywide audience and show your support of this community affair.
Liberty Picnic
The annual Liberty Picnic and Liberty Community Cemetery Association will be held July 4. Please bring your favorite picnic lunch and join everyone for a day of fun and visiting with friends and relatives. The meeting starts at 11 a.m. in the Liberty Church with the picnic starting at noon. If you are unable to attend, please mail your contribution for the care of the cemetery to Bill Follis, 3370 County Road 237, Cameron, TX 76520.
Cameron Food Truck Fly-In
Cameron Municipal Airport will host a Food Truck Fly-In on July 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Blood Drive
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 is sponsoring a Baylor Scott & White blood drive on Sunday, July 11th at the Westphalia Parish Hall from 8am to 11:30am. The council is providing a pancake breakfast starting at 9am to anyone who signs up to give blood, as well as all parishioners of the Church of the Visitation.
A photo ID is required to donate. Masks are required to be worn during the appointment. To schedule your appointment go to BSWBLOOD.COM and find the July 11th blood drive. Appointments are highly encouraged; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Give blood, the gift of life!
Story Time
Children’s Story Time at the Cameron Public Library is on Wednesdays at two different sessions. Pick the one you want. Or come in anytime to browse for books. The times are 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hope to see some folks on Wednesdays.
Old Town Cameron Railroad Museum
The Milam County Railroad Museum and Old Town Cameron will be kicking off new hours for our guests. Beginning in June, summer hours will be 10-4 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. We also want to invite all of our Jr. Engineers to join us every Saturday from 10 until 12 to help us run the trains on the Old Town Cameron model and our training layout. Junior Engineers have been given a special Old Town Cameron pin. You must wear your pin when you attend. If you are between the age of 8 and 18, come to the Railroad Museum for a short training course so you can join the fun. We will be organizing a Junior Engineer Train Club this summer too! Stay tuned.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Is alcohol causing problems in your life? We have a solution. We meet Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 200 N. Travis in Cameron, and on Zoom 450 352 4520. Call 24/7 (979) 353-2538.
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