Category: Events

Bunches Attend Weds Lunch @ Mercy

The Company Was Great!  Join us for lunch every Wednesday at the Mercy Retreat Center on the Patio!  Next week – Hamburgers and Hot Dogs!  Good Food, Good Visiting Atmosphere!  You are going to love it!

Aug 25 – Blood Drive – Be A Hero & Give

Slaton Community – United Blood Services Labor Day Heroes Campaign “Be a hero by the simple act of giving.” BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY – AUGUST 25th 3:00pm – 7:00pm St. Joseph Hall located at 600 South 21st ALL DONORS WILL BE…

Septemeber- National Preparedness Month

Gearing Up for National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month (NPM) is just days away: are you ready for it? This year’s theme is “Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare.” NPM will culminate with National PrepareAthon! Day on September 30.…

5th Friday – Photo Giveaway

Tonight at Multiplicity Art Gallery, we will be giving away a beautiful photograph by Christena Stephens Photography.  Come by and register!  Be sure to check out all of our other artists and their original creations.  

Aug 16 – Cook / Cure Diabetes

The Cook for the Cure BBQ Cook Off benefiting the American Diabetes Association, August 16th at the Slaton Park, 15th & Garza Avenue. $100 entry fee for teams. Fun starts August 15th with the Friday Night Dance featuring Gary Nix and the…

Tonight – 5th Friday Slaton on the Square

TONIGHT: July 31 is our next 5th Friday Slaton (5thFridaySlaton.com) on the Square from 6 – 9 pm!  There will be street vendors with food, crafts, art and more!  Plus the merchants on the square will also be open for…

1960 Class – Meets July 4th – Reunion

This is part of the planning committee that met for the last time at the Meurer Agency for our 55th class reunion on July the 4th. Reunion time is 6:00 p.m. in the county club house at the park. The…

Kathy May Davies Featured @ Weds Lunch @ MRC

Slaton local author, Kathy May Davies will be featured at Wednesday’s Lunch today at Mercy Retreat Center!  Her many books will be displayed on tables while you enjoy lunch.  Everyone is invited to lunch today.  Come and go 11:30 til…

Airshow June 6!!!!!!

A message from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Visit their website for details and future events in Slaton! Click Here!

Santa Red & Blue $1000 Grant Award

At the park on the 4th of July, Santa Red & Blue was awarded a $1000 grant from Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment. Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment serves primarily Slaton and the surrounding area by supporting projects that address…

Another $100,000 Goal for Slaton Area Endowment

The community endowment announced their New Goal to raise $100,000 over the next 12 months.  The Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment is a community-based program that represents the area of Slaton. If you would like to learn more, please contact…

Attention Vendors Wanted!

Vendors are encouraged to particpate.  Details at www.5thFridaySlaton.com August 29 2014: 5th Friday Slaton On The Square, A free, self-guided, public event that takes place in Slaton, Texas.  The popular event includes great Texas artists, local merchants & stores, music,…

City of Slaton Hosted TML

The City of Slaton hosted the Texas Municipal League Region 3 Quarterly Meeting at the Legacy in Lubbock.  Pictured here is Mayor Dubbin Englund and his wife, Donna.   Over 50 towns belong to the region.  Slaton City Employees were present…

Upcoming Events…

Sep 19 Thu 12:00 PM SEDCO Mtg Sep 19 Thu 7:00 PM Mens Walk to Emmaus @ Mercy Center Sep 20 Fri 7:30 PM FB Slaton OPEN Sep 20 Fri 7:30 PM FB Southland @ Cotton Center Sep 21 Sat…

Elementary Football Clinic Big Success!

by Coach Chad Terry (iPhone) Tigers giving back to the 12th man… Varsity players put on a football clinic for all members of the 12th man elementary kids from kindergarten to 5th grade attended.

Sausage Festival Details – Oct 19 & 21

44 Years of the Best Wurst in Texas! Saturday, October 19th SALE – SAUSAGE BY THE POUND, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Regular Sausage $4.75/lb., Jalapeno Sausage: $5.50/lb., Habanero Sausage: $6.25/lb. Cash, checks, and cards accepted! Cash and check preferred.…

Mark Heinrich – Chairs Red Mass

Texas Supreme Court Justice, Phil Johnson, will be the keynote speaker at the Diocese of Lubbock Red Mass.  Slaton local, Mark Heinrich, is the chair person for the committee. More Details – Click Here

National Preparedness Month – Sept

Great Article – Click Here …This month reminds us that the focus is that while we may not be able to predict an emergency, we can be prepared for that emergency. It helps to keep us from feeling so helpless…

Sept 14-15 Buffalo Springs Lake Hot Air Balloon Round Up

by Spike Wideman (iPhone) Buffalo Springs Lake Hot Air Balloon Round Up Sat and Sun Sept. 14-15 Balloons start to launch at Sunrise (weather permitting) Approx. 7:30am-8:00am Adult entry (12yrs and up) $6.00 for both days Will receive wrist band to come both…

PIX: Thank You Slaton! Sr Citizens OPEN HOUSE

Close to 200 people shared a FREE burger (Lions Club) at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center OPEN HOUSE Saturday. Raffles, Silent Auction, BINGO and more was a Huge Success.  Thank You for your Community Support!

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KSSL Tailgating for Slaton & Post

Fans of Slaton & Post are invited to enjoy Sausage Wraps at the KSSL Tailgate Party before the Slaton vs Post game. Atmos Energy, Xcel Energy and Jackson Brothers Meat Market are joining forces with KSSL to make the ‘eats’…

Homecoming – Only Weeks Away

Homecoming is fast approaching!  It’s time to order your Mums & Garters! Locally-Owned Promums.com is taking orders now!  Order your mum or garter today! Discounted Rates! Click Here www.ProMums.com Homecoming Dates: Southland Sep 13, Cooper Sept 20, Slaton Oct 4,…

Car Club Presents Check to Chamber

The Caprock Classic Car Club presents a check to the Chamber of Commerce for the Car Show. Leslie Robinson, chamber manager, Mark Meurer, chamber board president, are presented a check from Rick Povlich, Car Club President and wife, Mary.

Jennifer Greer Art Studio/Gallery – Aug 30 Exhibit

Known Artist, Jennifer Greer, is moving her studio/gallery to Slaton.  The move will renovate a location on the north side of the square. Greer, formerly of the Tornado Gallery on Buddy Holly Ave in Lubbock, joins the ever-growing art community…

Art 5th Friday Next Week Around the Square

5th Friday Art Show Join us for the 5th Friday Art Show, August 30, from 6pm to 9pm on the square at 9th and Garza. The Art Galleries surrounding the Slaton Town Square will be hosting a hand-selected number of…

Volunteers Needed – Weekend Snack Program

by Lynette Swanner I hope you all are having a great week.  Just wanted to touch base and let you all know where we stand on the upcoming school year. First off, we have the food order placed, & will be…

Cook For The Cure Aug 17

Register to Cook – Click Here 806.548.1156 Cell/Text “Teams,..on your mark,..get set,..cook!”   Join us at the Slaton Park for great tasting barbeque on Saturday, August 17th at the 4th Annual Cook For The Cure BBQ Cook-Off. Proceeds raised benefit the…

Big Numbers at the Car Show

Updated 07.22.2013 Over 300 cars were at the Caprock Classic Car Club Show in Slaton Saturday.  85 of those Cars were in the Car Cruise on Friday Night. Weather was perfect!   Estimates of over 3500 people were in attendance. A…

Cruise Tonight – Car Show Tomorrow

—Click on Image to Enlarge— Car Show Time! Friday 7:00 Pm – Cars will Cruise Around the Square & Texas Ave. Saturday Morning – 200+ Vehicles will be on display around the Square. Saturday Mid-Afternoon – The Burn Out by…

Kart Races Slaton Speedway July 20

by Karen McGwier (email) This Saturday, the 20th, is the Mid Summer Shootout at the track.  There should be a lot of out of town karts attending.   Thank you and hope to see you there.  Races will start around 7:30ish.…

Jason Meurer & Taylor Brewer Wedding

Jason Meurer of Slaton, son of Mark & Gail Meurer, married Taylor Brewer of Lubbock, daughter of Monty & Ronda Brewer on July 13, 2013 at Christ The King Cathedral in Lubbock, Texas.   Jason is a fireman for the Lubbock…

Car Cruise July 19 & Car Show July 20

Cruise July 19    6:30PM  Friday night Cruise, cookout, and preregistration for CCCC Car Show in Slaton, TX Show July 20   “18th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise ”  @ Slaton, TX on the Square Details: Slaton Chamber…

Senior Citizens Center New, Menu, Info…

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for Thought – I don’t know about you but I am ready for Spring! Our February B and A Day had a good turnout. Those celebrating a birthday were Laurence King, Lucy Ferguson, Gene…