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!
Category: Events
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.…
Class of 1960 – 55 Years!
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Cook for the Cure
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Glimpse of 5th Friday Slaton – Yesterday!
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JOIN US TODAY – Wednesday Lunch @ Mercy Retreat Center
The meal is good and the company is great! You will love the atmosphere on the Patio at Mercy Retreat Center. Please park in the south lot at 19th & Division Street and enter under the big Welcome sign! Today’s…
Father-In-Law-Day
Jody Nix @ Cotton Club Last Night!
Good Fun & Good Food 5th Friday
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Plan On Aug 29th Slaton vs Floydada “5th Quarter Fellowship”
“5th Quarter Fellowship” August 29 Welcome All – High School & Jr High Kids At a FUMC Outreach Center 405 W. Lubbock St. Immediately following the Floydada Football Game. Food, Refreshments, Music, Xbox, Pool Table, Dart Board and more…
Slaton Area Endowment – Community Conversation – Discussion Begins!
This past Thursday the Mercy Ministries Slaton Area Endowment with the Lubbock Area Foundation hosted an open breakfast meeting at Mercy Retreat Center with Slaton-area citizens about a recent community survey. The aim of the meeting was to begin community…
First Day School 2015-2016!
1st Day School Today – Slaton & Area Schools! Welcome Students & Teachers!
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…
5th Friday TShirts NOW AVAILABLE Only $15 – OPEN TONIGHT
5th Friday TShirts NOW AVAILABLE Only $15 Quilts-N-More: 121 S 19th St, Slaton, TX 79364 (806)828-3222
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…
Saturday Join Meals On Wheels Breakfast Fundraiser
The American Legion of Slaton Post 438, Meeting Sept 15
The American Legion of Slaton Post 438 announces will be under new management. So if you served in the military during war time you qualify for membership and benefits. Monthly dinners and planning meetings. Many new officers to be elected. …
5th Friday This Week – Slaton Square! Please Join Us Downtown!
Event Date: 07-31-2015 6-9PM This coming Friday, July 31, we will once again celebrate 5th Friday Slaton on the Square! From 6-9 pm businesses on the Slaton square will be open to welcome you to celebrate small town Texas. There…
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…
Mercy Retreat Center – We Could Use Your Help Please!
Mercy Retreat Center – We Could Use Your Help Please! Deadline: August 15, 2014 for the First Phase! Please Submit Today! http://mercyrc.com/giving/ We invite you to be a part of the Century Club. The Century Club is an ongoing fund…
Everyone – Grilled German Sausage Today! @ Weds Lunch
Wednesday Lunch Menu @ Mercy Retreat Center Patio
“Stroll Around the Square” 5th Friday
This Friday! 5th Friday Slaton 5:30pm -9:00pm “Stroll Around the Square” www.5thFridaySlaton.com
Car Show Was HOT!
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5th Friday Slaton Next Friday!
Wednesday Meal Transition – SUCCESS!!! Thank You Slaton!
The Wednesday lunch “Change of Location” to Mercy Retreat Center from the Harvey House was a SUCCESS with dozens of folks enjoying the new location! The new location on the Mercy Retreat Center Patio will continue to be the location…
VIDEO – Burnout! @ The Car Show w/ Dale Lester
Today @ The Car Show! WOW!
TODAY 9 AM – Car Show!!!!!
Dutchman Sign- New Location Soon!
Chad Wilson and the Neon Park Team remove the legendary Dutchman Sign to prep for the New Neon Park coming to Slaton.
VIDEO – Cruise Tonight 7:30 – Car Show Saturday
Here’s a taste of last year’s Car Show!
5th Friday May 29th Downtown Slaton
A message from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Visit their website for details and future events in Slaton! Click Here!
Airshow June 6!!!!!!
A message from the Slaton Chamber of Commerce Visit their website for details and future events in Slaton! Click Here!
Car Show Weekend! Starts Friday 7:30 PM Cruise!
2 Weeks Away! 5th Friday!
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Public Invited – Beyond Your Breath… What If I… and Can’t… Sunday 6pm
From Dr Pastor Cleve Kerby Beyond Your Breath – Sunday evening, May 17th at First Baptist Church, 255 S. 9th in Slaton. It is natural for parents to want to protect and provide for their children. We take them to…
@ The Park Pix July 4
July 4th at the Slaton Park – Click Image to Enlarge
Snow Cone – Booster Club
Pic by Kay Klotz Castillo Young Mr Castillo enjoying a Booster Club snow cone at the park July 4!
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…
Happy! Happy! Happy! July 4th
Happy Independence Day – Freedom!
Independence Day – What is it? What… Where when… Click Here
Friday @ The Slaton Park
FIREWORKS – THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW – BUFFALO
Buy your fireworks at TNT Slaton – FM 400 – Google Directions
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Slaton Park 10-3pm Post Park 5-9pm
VOTE – Slaton
Save the Date! July 18-19
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…
Join Us Tonight
Slaton – FM 400 TNT Fireworks Opens Friday 6 PM
TNT Fireworks Opens Friday 6 PM Slaton – FM 400
You Are Invited to Attend – Tuesday 7:00 PM
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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,…
VIDEO: TV Commercial – Sausage Festival
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On Sept 25 – See You At The Pole – You Can Join Us!
You can join us – On Sept 25 7:45 AM Slaton & Southland – Students, Teachers, Parent & Friends will freely gather around the flag pole for a time of prayer. SYATP Website – Click Here
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
Cindy Hughlett @1st Bapt Sunday – MCM/ICM Recording Artist
Everyone is invited to see and hear the beautiful talent of MCM/ICM recording artist, Cindy Hughlett, this coming Sunday! by Pastor Cleve Kirby “Just a note to remind you that Cindy Hughlett will be our guest Sunday morning to do…
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
Signs of Patriot Day 9/11
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’…
Speedway Races – At The Track on FM 400
The Slaton Speedway will be racing Sept 18 and Sept 28 for the two final points nights. The trophy presentation awards ceremony will be Oct 12 prior to the nights races.
BINGO & GAME NIGHT Join Us! First Christian Church
You Are Invite to Join Us! First Christian Church 150 S 22nd Street Bingo and Game nights 6pm to 9pm Game Night Sept 14th Bingo Night Sept 21st Game Night Sept 28th
Learn More About Labor Day
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,…
Big Success! 5th Friday
The 5th Friday Art on the Square was a Big Success!
Crustys Pizza Serves 5th Friday Art on the Square
ART & FOOD DOWNTOWN TONIGHT 6pm-9PM
ART FRIDAY – Another Addition – Texas Tech School of Art
Texas Tech School of Art will be well represented in the Art Galleries surrounding the Slaton Town Square this coming Friday, August 30 when Slaton presents its 5th Friday Art Show on the Square, from 6pm to 9pm. School of…
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…
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS – Hamburger Sale! Open House!
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James SPECIAL EVENT Come join us for an open house at the Slaton Senior Citizens Center. This will take place starting at 11 a.m. Saturday April 11. We want you to see our center and all…
VIDEO: Cook for the Cure – Morning Time
Cook For The Cure TODAY
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…
Saturday Fiesta @ OLG
Pix & Video Fiesta de Slaton Parade Aug 3, 2013
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Today 10 AM Parade – Fiestas de Slaton
The parade starts at 10 AM today on the square. The Fiestas at Our Guadalupe today until midnight and Sunday til 10 PM.
VIDEO – Drive Slaton Car Show
A drive through a portion of the Slaton Car Show this past weekend.
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.…
TEAMS WANTED! – Cook For The Cure
Signup today – Team Registration – Click Here
Pete Christy KCBD Sports at First Baptist this Sunday
Special speaker this coming Sunday evening at First Baptist Church @ 6:00 p.m.: KCBD’s Sportscaster Pete Christy. Pastor Cleve Kerby extends an invitation to their Sunday Evening service to the community to listen & learn from Pete Christy.
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…
Class 1983 Reunion July 4th Slaton Park
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