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Three dogs found their new forever homes at the annual SPCA of Polk County “Paws in the Patch” event held recently at the First Methodist Church of Livingston’s pumpkin patch. The event also featured free vaccines and microchipping for dogs and cats, a blessing of the pets, a pet parade, a chili bar and a puppy kissing booth. The event raised almost $1,000 for homeless dogs and cats in Polk County. To make a donation to the SPCA of Polk County so that it can continue its mission to help dogs and cats find loving homes, please visit spcapolk.org/donate, call 936-755-3020 or mail in donations to SPCA of Polk County, P.O. Box 1403, Livingston, TX 77351, or visit 802 S. Houston Ave. in Livingston. The SPCA of Polk County is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit no kill animal welfare organization (EIN: 74-2119232). Courtesy photo

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The SPCA of Polk County’s annual Wine & Whiskers fundraising event held at Tempe Creek Vineyard recently brought in about $3,500 to assist the shelter and its residents. Participants got a chance to listen to Dr. B on the Keys, a Galveston musician. They also got to give and receive kisses from two rescue puppies, snack on charcuterie boxes and bid on silent auction items. To make a donation to the SPCA of Polk County so that it can continue its mission to help dogs and cats find loving homes, please visit spcapolk.org/donate, call 936-755-3020 or mail in donations to SPCA of Polk County, P.O. Box 1403, Livingston, TX 77351, or visit 802 S. Houston Ave. in Livingston. The SPCA of Polk County is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit no kill animal welfare organization (EIN: 74-2119232). Courtesy photo

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Rotarians Bev Reed (l) and Brenda Mahan (r) presented a program on the upcoming membership drive for the Rotary Club of Livingston during a recent meeting. The service club meets at noon on Thursdays at Cho-Yeh Camp & Conference Center. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Livingston and its mission, visit its two Facebook pages. One is Livingston Rotary Club and the other is Rotary Club of Livingston. Photo byEmily Banks Wooten

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From Enterprise Staff

Noon Dec. 15 is the deadline to submit nominations for the 88th annual Awards Gala of the Livingston-Polk County Chamber of Commerce which is slated for Jan. 25 at the Polk County Commerce Center.

The chamber will recognize and honor a large business, a small business, a non-profit organization, community service awards such as teachers, first responders or community volunteers and an outstanding Polk County citizen. Nomination forms may be printed from the chamber’s website at polkchamber.com or picked up at the chamber office at 1001 Hwy. 59 Loop North in Livingston. Once completed, the nomination form may be submitted online, emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., faxed to 936-327-2660 or dropped off at the office.

The large and small businesses of the year awards will recognize two businesses (one with 21 or more employees and one with 20 or less employees) that have been operational for at least three years in Polk County and have demonstrated professional integrity, financial stability, excellence in customer service, success through innovation and a commitment to the community. The businesses must be current members of the chamber.

The non-profit organization of the year, which also must be a current member of the chamber, will honor a non-profit organization or church that invests time and resources in the community. The recipient should demonstrate the action required to create awareness around the needs of others and take steps to meet those needs through education, connection and service.

Up to five community service awards will be presented, including, but not limited to, the following descriptions – teachers, first responders, community volunteers, etc. These should be people who have made a positive life-altering investment in the children of Polk County, people who are familiar faces and names for their generous time and service to the community and those who serve above and beyond the call of duty either in an outstanding circumstance or someone who has a history of being the one everyone can count on. These award recipients do not have to be members of the chamber.

The outstanding Polk County citizen should be someone who has made a significant contribution to Polk County through time, actions, talents, dedication, leadership and striving to make Polk County a better place. It should also be someone who has a passion for helping others in the community.

For additional information, contact the chamber office at 936-327-4929.