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• AGES 6 TO 12 LEGO CLUB from 4 to 5 p.m. ET on the third Thursday of the month at Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
• HYMN SING at Panhandle Pioneer Settlement from 2 to 4 p.m. CT on the second Sunday of the month
• STORYTIME at all branches of Calhoun County’s public libraries start at 10 a.m. CT every Saturday
• Join local veterans as they gather at Sweet Magnolia Bakery from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Blountstown for COFFEE WITH A VET on the first Tuesday of each month.
• POST 272 AMERICAN LEGION members meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Calhoun County public library (back entrance). For more information call Anthony at (580) 560-9935.
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JUNE 2026
SATURDAY, June 6
• D-Day Anniversary – On June 6, 1944, at the height of World War II, the Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy to fight the German troops in what became known as D-Day. Operation Neptune, as it was formally designated at the time, started the effort to liberate France from German occupation. It was the largest invasion by sea in history.
TUESDAY, June 9
• Liberty County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. ET at the Liberty County Transit Office. Agenda includes regular quarterly business items and Service Plan updates.
WEDNESDAY, June 10
• K-3rd GRADE SUMMER READING PROGRAM from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET at Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
SATURDAY, June 13
• Community Firearms Classes at the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. Firearms and ammunition provided. Last one for 2026. Contact the LCSO for more information.
SUNDAY, June 14
• FLAG DAY – This day celebrates the birthday of the United States flag, which was first adopted on June 14, 1777. This day also coincides with the U.S. Army’s Birthday, founded on June 14, 1775.
WEDNESDAY, June 17
• K-3rd GRADE SUMMER READING PROGRAM from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET at Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
FRIDAY, June 19
• JUNETEENTH – The anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in Texas and other former Confederate states in 1865.
SUNDAY, June 21
• FATHER’S DAY
SATURDAY, June 25
• LCSO JR. DEPUTY DAY CAMP from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at W.R. Tolar School. Open to Liberty County Elementary & Middle School students, as well as home schoolers. Applications available at Tolar School and LCSO. Meet local law enforcement officers, take part in hands-on activities, including teamwork and leadership events, games, prizes and water slide fun.
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JULY 2026
THURSDAY, July 2
• CIVIL RIGHTS ACT – On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a transformative law that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This historic legislation, a cornerstone of the Civil Rights Movement, ended segregation in public places, prohibited employment discrimination, and laid the foundation for greater equality in the United States.
SATURDAY, July 4
• INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS:
• SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY PARADE begins at 10 a.m. ET in Bristol
• SWEET LAND OF LIBERTY FESTIVAL from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET on Harvell Street in Bristol
• ALTHA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION begins at 5 p.m. in Altha with fireworks at 8:30 p.m. CT
WEDNESDAY, July 15
• K-3RD GRADE SUMMER READING PROGRAM from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET at Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
THURSDAY, July 16
• 17th ANNUAL DEATH BY CHOCOLATE begins at 5:30 p.m. CT at Calhoun County Senior Citizens, 17773 NE Pear St in Blountstown
TUESDAY, July 20
• Voter Registration Deadline (book closing)
WEDNESDAY, July 22
• K-3rd GRADE SUMMER READING PROGRAM from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET at Harrell Memorial Public Library in Bristol
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AUGUST 2026
MONDAY, August 6
• Deadline to request Primary Election voting ballot be mailed
TUESDAY, August 8-15
• Early Voting Days for Primary Election: Aug 8-15
TUESDAY, August 18
• PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
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SEPTEMBER 2026
SATURDAY, Sept. 19
• Deadline for overseas and absent stateside voters on file to request General Election ballot
THURSDAY, Sept. 24
• Deadline for domestic voters on file to request General Election ballot
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OCTOBER 2026
MONDAY, Oct. 5
• Voter Registration Deadline for General Election (book closing)
MONDAY, Oct. 22
• Deadline to request General Election voting ballot be mailed
OCT. 24
• Early Voting Days start for General Election: 8 day period
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NOVEMBER 2026
NOV. 3, 2026
• GENERAL ELECTION DAY
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Celebrate your special day at the Pioneer Settlement by
reserving the Gym, Church or Pioneer Camp for family
reunions, bridal showers, weddings, baby showers and
birthday parties. Plan early by contacting the settlement
office for availability and pricing. Call (850) 674-2777 or
email at pioneersettlement@panhandlepioneer.us
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