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There comes a time in everyone’s life where you must put up or shut up. Tell it like it is or tell it like it isn’t. As old Hamlet in Act 3, Scene 1 said, “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Which begs the question - do we be or not be? Do we say or not say? Do we stay or not stay? Ah, those really are the questions of life.
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A good time was had by all at the Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser at the Live Oak Art Center Saturday, Oct. 17. The event raised over $20,000 to keep activities going at the art center.
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James Janik, Agency Manager at Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, was presented with the Marlin .22 Bolt Action rifle that he won in the 52 Card Quick Draw at the Denim & Diamonds fundraiser at Live Oak Art Center on Saturday. The gun was donated and presented by Secretary of the LOAC Board of Directors, Lindsi Graham.
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Saturday’s weather was beautiful, and the perfect setting for the record turnout of both vendors and patrons at the Columbus Country Market. Close to 50 vendors including artists, craftspeople, bakers, canners, wineries, barbecue, breakfast tacos, egg rolls and designer brownies were on hand for the large crowd of enthusiastic shoppers. In addition to the vendors, there was live music on the square. Columbus Country Market on the last Saturday of the month is truly the “Big One.” Courtesy
Read moreDo you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your family tree? Do you think you might? Membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors and preserves the legacy of your Patriot ancestor.
Read more(Columbus) - The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest, and everyone is invited to join the fun. There are two divisions – youth (under 18) and adult, and the rules are simple. Your scarecrow must be freestanding and be done in “good taste.” A $10 entry fee per scarecrow is required. The winner in each division gets one-half of the entry fees, and the Chamber keeps the rest. There is no limit on how many scarecrows you may enter.
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Columbus - The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual Drive-Thru Chili Dinner Fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring Street, Columbus. For only $10 a ticket, you’ll get a 16-ounce serving of delicious homemade Chili prepared by the Chamber Board of Directors, and served with homemade cornbread and an individual bag of Fritos.
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