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🍬 Good morning and happy Wednesday!
It's November 4th, and today is National Candy Day 🍫!
Here's a sweet little fact: Long before candy bars and colorful treats filled store shelves, people made sweets using honey 🍯 to coat fruits, nuts, and even flowers. We've certainly come a long way since then!
Whether you're a chocolate lover, a fan of sour gummies, or someone who still enjoys an old-fashioned piece of hard candy, here's wishing you a Wednesday filled with a little sweetness!
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone! 🍭
—The Newsletter Team ~ “Building community, one story at a time.”
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In This Issue:
📆 Greater Baytown Area Events
🎶 Chicago's Greatest Hits Come to Life at Lee College PAC This Friday!
👽 Nerd Con Is Coming Back to Mont Belvieu — And It's FREE!
🐾 Dayton Celebrates Grand Opening of New Animal Shelter Today
🚧 Fiery Crash Shuts Down Hwy 146 Near La Porte — No Injuries Reported
📽️ Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day
🏷️ Garage, Yard, or Estate Sales -
📰 Job Listings - Updated Job Listings
❓ Trivia is back ‘Old School’
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Note: Events with + in front indicates newly added event!
While we strive to ensure that all of our events are current and accurate, please always check to ensure that the event is still scheduled and that the information below is correct.
Beginnings - ‘A Celebration of the Music of Chicago’ - Fri. Nov. 6th
Lee College Performing Arts Center - 805 W Texas Ave, Baytown Buy TicketsSmall Business Market - Sat. Nov. 7th from 9am-4pm @ Amegy Bank Lacy Dr.
Main Street Trade Days - Sat. Nov. 7th. from 10 am-2pm
200 Block of Main Street and Five Points Town Plaza, La PorteMarket at the Park - Sat. Nov. 7th. from 8am-12 noon
10900 Eagle Dr. Mont BelvieuNerd Con Back to School! Sat. Nov. 14th from 10am-6pm
Middle School North, 9800 Eagle Dr, Mont BelvieuNorth Main Market Craft Show - Sat. Nov. 14th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VFW Post 8204 N. Main St, Baytown
Fall Market at Town Square - Sat. Nov. 21st. 10am-2 pm Rain or shine @ Town Square 213 W. Texas Ave., Baytown
Market at the Park Mont Belvieu - Sat. Dec. 5th from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mont Belvieu City Park, 10900 Eagle Dr.
Main Street Trade Days La Porte - Sat. Dec. 5th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Five Points Town Plaza, 100 S Broadway St., La Porte
2026 Car Show on Texas Avenue - Sat. Dec 5th from 10am – 4 pm
213 W Texas Ave.North Main Market Craft Show - Sat. Dec. 12th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
VFW Post 8204 N. Main St, Baytown
Our new and improved Local Events Calendar is back online and ready to help you discover all the fun happening around town! Plus, with just one click, you can add any event directly to your personal digital calendar so you won't miss a thing! Check it out here.
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Image Courtesy Lee College PAC
Chicago's Greatest Hits Come to Life
at Lee College PAC This Friday!
Fans of the legendary rock band Chicago are in for a musical treat this Friday, November 6th, when Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago takes the stage at the Lee College Performing Arts Center in Baytown!
Known for recreating Chicago's signature sound, complete with powerful horn arrangements and unforgettable melodies, Beginnings brings audiences a concert experience filled with the music that made Chicago one of America's most successful rock bands.
Get ready to hear favorites like "Saturday in the Park," "25 or 6 to 4," "You're the Inspiration," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," and many more!
Whether you grew up listening to Chicago or simply love great live music, this family-friendly performance promises an entertaining evening close to home.
📅 When: Friday, November 6, at 7:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Lee College Performing Arts Center, 805 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown
🎟️ Tickets: Get your tickets now!
🎥 Take a sneak peek! Watch Lee College's promotional video below for a preview of Beginnings and the music you can expect Friday night.
Nerd Con Is Coming Back to
Mont Belvieu — And It's FREE!
Superheroes, celebrity guests, cosplay, anime, comics, and plenty of family fun are headed to Mont Belvieu!
Nerd Con Back to School! returns Saturday, November 14th, bringing a full day of pop culture excitement to Barbers Hill Middle School North.
Meet special guests from familiar movies and TV shows, including Grease, Diff'rent Strokes, 7th Heaven, Stranger Things, and more! Plus, enjoy colorful costumes, vendors, and a chance to connect with fellow fans of all ages.
Best of all, admission is completely FREE! The event is presented through a community partnership led by the Chambers County Library System, with support from local organizations and businesses.
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
📍 Barbers Hill Middle School North, 9800 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Want to know more? Check out our October 28th article for the full celebrity guest lineup and additional event details.
Dayton Celebrates Grand Opening
of New Animal Shelter Today!
It's a new chapter for Dayton's four-legged friends! The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of the new Dayton Animal Shelter today, Wednesday, November 4th.
The new 4,156-square-foot facility represents an exciting step forward for animal care in the community. Residents are encouraged to stop by, see the new shelter, and join in the celebration!
🐶 When: Today, Wednesday, November 4th, at 12 noon
📍 Where: 2111 Waco Street, Dayton
🎉 Congratulations to the City of Dayton on this wonderful new facility and its commitment to caring for the community's animals! 🐶🐱
Fiery Crash Shuts Down Hwy. 146
Near La Porte - No Injuries Reported
A fiery multi-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill Tuesday morning, Nov. 3rd, shutting down Highway 146 in both directions over Port Road near La Porte.
According to ABC13, multiple vehicles caught fire, prompting an emergency response and lengthy traffic delays.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office.
TxDOT reported that the crash had been cleared and all lanes reopened around 11 a.m. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Hope This Brings a Few Smiles to Your Day:
Local Garage, Yard & Estate Sales!
Hosting a sale? Submit it by Tuesday at 5 PM to be included in this week's listings.
📌 Check back on Thur. & Fri.
Job Listings Now on a Separate Page! 🎉
To make scrolling easier for everyone, we’ve moved job listings to a separate page! If you're job hunting, check it out—if not, enjoy a quicker read! 😊👀
Sam’s Club is hiring for the new Baytown location.
Check link for new openings often.
La Porte ISD is hiring - See their current openings
On November 4, 1939, an automobile manufacturer displayed a car with a revolutionary new feature: air conditioning! Which automobile company introduced this innovation?
Last Quiz: What is the largest moon in our solar system?
Answer: C) -Ganymede
