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2.3.2025

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Amy's Attic Self Storage would like to invite you to participate in our Community Through Cards program. This is an opportunity for us in the community to give back and highlight all the positive things a small group can do!


We are asking our community to purchase and/or decorate Valentine's cards that we can deliver to our Retirement Communities as well as area First Responders. All that are interested in participating are WELCOME! The more we have the better. We will have to have all cards picked up no later than February 10th . I can coordinate a pick up or you can visit any one of our locations.


2025 Bell County Youth Fair


The Bell County Youth Fair & Livestock Show is an annual event in Bell County, Texas, that showcases the talents and hard work of local youth in agriculture, livestock, and creative arts. It provides young participants, primarily from 4-H, FFA, and FCCLA programs, the opportunity to exhibit their livestock, ag mechanics projects, baked goods, arts & crafts, photography, and more.


For times and details please see the link below.


https://agrilife.org/bellctyyouthfair/


A Break from Books: The Office Trivia


Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica. Join us for The Office Trivia and themed drinks on February 4th starting at 7PM!

Historic Escape Games at the Bell County Museum

February 6, 2025


There has been a crime at the museum and it is up to you to find the culprit! You have 60 minutes to work together, solve the crime, and escape!


There are three times available for the Robbery game.

5:30pm, 6:45pm & 8:00pm


Tickets are $12/person. Pre-registration is required. Games are private and limited to 8 guests (ages 13 years and older) of the same group per game time. Players under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult player.


Please submit one form per group as all games are private. Please be mindful of the age requirements. Payments can be made through the payment link on the registration form below.


REGISTRATION

Treat yourself (or a loved one) this Valentine’s Day! Join us for a Sip & Shop event! Enjoy a Candy Coated Heart Mimosa, 20% off ALL retail, a chance to win a fabulous giveaway, plus bonus gift cards and much more!

Sly Fox's 2nd Birthday Bash

Saturday, February 8th

11 am ~ 2 pm


Mark Your Calendars for Sly Fox's 2nd Birthday Bash. There is a ton of surprises that are coming and we want you to be there. Keep following this event for more to come.

Marcia Ball Pianorama ~ Cultural Activities Center

Saturday, February 8, 2025


GRAMMY®-nominated keyboardist Marcia Ball assembles some of her favorite fellow piano players for a one-of-a-kind show she calls ‘Pianorama’. A mix of styles, decades of experience and the joy of spontaneous improvisation make this 88-key throwdown a uniquely satisfying musical experience. Join Marcia and her fellow piano professors—Nick Connelly, Floyd Domino and Red Young—show info here for “Pianorama."

She has been inducted into both the Gulf Coast Music Hall Of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame. The Texas State legislature named her the official 2018 Texas State Musician. In 2018, Marcia was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.

Join the fun on February 8, 2025

$60 - Standard

$65 - At the Door


It's time for our 'Soup'er Bowl (Cook off) Party on Sunday, February 9th!


Contestants:

-$20 to Enter (Includes a free beverage)

- bring your soup ready to serve in a crock-pot

- please bring at least 1 gallon (4qts) of soup

- provide your extras and bread (if you feel like it!)

- be present to serve attendees samples

- judging to be done by attendees

Attendees:

- $10 for Tickets (Includes a free beverage)

- sample as many soups as you care to

- 3 votes (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for the contest

PWBC:

- provide tables

- provide spoons and sample cups

- provide power

- provide cash prizes for top 3 (based on # of entries)



For more information or to enter as a contestant - call: 254-669-1031 or email: sharon@pwbctx.com

SUPERBOWL WATCH PARTY at BOLD REPUBLIC


Our good friends at First Texas Bank have generously sponsored a new 86 inch TV for the taproom, so what better way to take it for a spin than a SUPERBOWL WATCH PARTY

Join us Sunday February 9th, for our first ever Superbowl Watch Party. The fun begins at 5 in the taproom. We will have special pricing on Wings & Beer (dine in only) to make the day even better.

SUPER SUNDAY MADNESS at Spare Time Texas


The teams are set! Now the only thing you need to decide is where you'll be watching the Big Game! Join us on Feb 9th for Super Sunday Madness from 5PM-Close!

Madness includes rotational Bowling with shoe rental included, all-you-can-play Laser Tag, and Unlimited Video Game Play* for just $19 per guest.

*Redemption points, merchandise, and VR games not included. Must be 44" tall to play Laser Tag. Walk-ins only.

The Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce (IBCC) invites all Chambers of Commerce and the broader community to its 7th Annual Business Week, February 10-13, 2025, at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. This year's event, themed "Reshaping the Future with AI & Innovation," will focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across industries, with a particular emphasis on empowering Black-owned businesses.


RSVP HERE


Avoid the inevitable chaos on Valentine's Day by letting us cater to your every need!! This makes a GREAT Christmas gift. Sit back and relax with that special someone and make a new cherished memory that will last a lifetime! Why run around town and wait in line for hours when you can have it all?

Avoid the inevitable chaos on Valentine's Day by letting us cater to your every need!! This makes a GREAT Christmas gift. Sit back and relax with that special someone and make a new cherished memory that will last a lifetime! Why run around town and wait in line for hours when you can have it all?

We sell out every year so reserve your seats NOW by clicking on the link below!

http://779270.formovietickets.com:2235/


5:30pm Doors Open and Live Music Begins with Mark Warren Music

6pm - 7:30pm Gourmet Meal served right at your seat catered by the Pig & Pickle FT

7:30pm - 10pm The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Evening will include: Concert, 3 Course Dinner including dessert, Bottomless Champagne (Over21), Bottomless Fountain Drinks, Surprise Gifts, and Bottomless Popcorn for the movie!

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Style at the Grand Avenue Theater


Enjoy a romantic evening with:

A delicious dinner featuring ‘Marry Me’ Chicken or Vegetarian options

Wine & dessert

A 7 PM showing of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

$70 per couple – includes dinner, wine, and a large combo for two!

Don’t wait! RSVP by 2:00 PM on February 14 to reserve your seats.


Visit www.grandavenuetheater.com for reservations.

Grab your gal pals and an item to patch and head to OTR for a Galentine’s Day celebration full of laughs, love, and local charm! Enjoy delicious wines, tasty bites, and fun activities as you sip and celebrate friendship in style. Whether you're toasting to memories with old friends or making new ones alongside a new bunch, it’s the perfect way to spend the day with your favorite people!

Jason Eady - Schoepf's Backroom Sessions Live Recording

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 6:30pm


Doors open 6:30pm

Jacob Stelly at 7pm


TICKETS HERE

Get ready to FIESTA! We're thrilled to announce the 2025 Father Daughter Dance dates!

Join us on February 21st or 22nd at the Harris Community Center for an unforgettable evening of fun fiesta vibes, friends & delicious snacks!

Tickets go on sale January 2nd! More details coming soon - mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this night!


February 21st - 23rd, 2025


The TABA Home & Garden Show provides a fantastic opportunity to find the latest in products and services for everything from homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, building materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, landscape design, kitchenware, and much more.


Exhibitors, there is no better forum in Central Texas to touch base with current customers, meet new prospects, and demonstrate what is new and exciting with your company. Additionally, putting a face to your business is unique to this show and cannot be done as quickly or as cost effectively with any other form of marketing.

Little Joe Hernandez & La Familia ~ Cultural Activities Center

Saturday, February 22, 2025


Join us on February 22 to see Jose DeLeon Hernandez, known as “Little Joe”, is a five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning performer, a 2019 State Musician and humanitarian. Recipient of the 2023 National Heritage Fellowship awarded by the National Endowment of the Arts, which is the United States government ‘s highest honor in folk and traditional arts. Little Joe Y La Familia is a genre-blending band uniting elements of Latin, norteno, blues, jazz, country, pop, and classical music. “Las Nubes” incorporates violins and other strings, is the most popular recorded classic, a track, that details the Chicano experience of migrant farm work. Hernandez has performed with Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, and Don Henley. He began his career in 1955. Little Joe is an American Tejano legend who was born in a shack and raised in Temple, Texas. Tickets are $45 Adult and $15 for Students. 


Registration is NOW OPEN for the 8th Annual CASA St. Patrick’s Day 5K & Family Fun Run! 


Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Vista Real Estate on West Adams for a fun-filled morning supporting CASA of Bell and Coryell Counties. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.

Location: Vista Real Estate - West Adams

Start Time: 9:00 AM

Sign up today and secure your spot:


https://runsignup.com/.../CASAStPatricksDay5KFamilyFunRun

Rare of Breed LIVE in Belton, TX with Special Guests Joe Nester & Just Nate Musik at Schoepf's BBQ


Join us on Saturday, March 22nd at Schoepf's BBQ for an unforgettable night of music and testimony. Rare of Breed brings his message of hope, redemption, and faith to the stage. Special guests Joe Nester and Just Nate Musik will also perform, making this a night filled with powerful performances and uplifting stories.


The Texas Tenors, a Celebration of 15 Years ~ Cultural Activities Center

Sunday, March 30, 2025


The boys from Houston have stayed busy since making a run 15 years ago during Season Four’s America‘s Got Talent. The Texas Tenors are a three-time Emmy Award-winning classical crossover, trio vocal group formed in 2009 by country singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins, and opera singer John Hagen. The trio of Texas singers turned classic music into popular modern hits! Still touring the country, they share their talent and celebrate fifteen years during an afternoon performance, up-close and on stage at the Cultural Activities Center.

$50 Adult

$15 Student

Crossroads Church ~ Girlfriends Go Glamping

Hey, Girlfriends! Did you hear? We're going Glamping for our 8th year! Join us from Sunday, March 30th to Tuesday, April 1st as we head to Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX for a wonderful time of fellowship and activities with our Girlfriends. Registration will open on Sunday, February 2nd at crcbelton.com/events

Touch Root Gala 2025

...an opportunity to change lives together



Join us for a night of hope and transformation! This year's gala aims to bring the life-saving gift of clean water to five villages in Umulumgbe, Nigeria. Let's gather for an unforgettable evening, and the opportunity to change lives together. 


Shawn Colvin ~ Cultural Activities Center

Friday, May 16, 2025


In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Shawn Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. As a storyteller, Colvin is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy, and a searing sense of humor. In the 30 years since the release of her debut album, Colvin has won three GRAMMY® Awards, released thirteen albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.

$70 - Standard

$75 - At the Door

Asleep at the Wheel ~ Cultural Activities Center

Saturday, November 8, 2025


Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Although the band got its start on a farm in Paw Paw, West Virginia, Asleep at the Wheel became a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 GRAMMY®®® Awards and tours nationally and internationally.

They will be on the CAC stage, November 8, 2025

$60 - Standard

$65 - At the Door

The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX.

If you or the businesses you work with are not already aware, the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) offers a Texas Manufacturing Network where companies can register their business and then search for either suppliers or manufacturers in their area to connect with. Businesses that join this network can highlight their capabilities, access RFQs, use AI to assess technical data and determine if manufacturing capabilities match a company's parts requirements, and connect with state and federal manufacturing programs and resources.

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