Current with the Citizen – Jan. 7, 2026

Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1:45-5 p.m. | Weimar Civic Center, 1754 Interstate 10 | Weimar 

Chess players aged five and up are invited to freely participate in the Weimar Chess Tournament.Thetournamentisdividedinto three age divisions and will have one round before an awards ceremony. Pre-registration is highly recommended as space is limited. Send name and age to [email protected] or text (979) 702-0302.

Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2 p.m. | New Greater Smith Chapel Baptist Church, 833 Preston St | Columbus 

Pastor Rev. Joseph Hargrove invites church members and guests to gather to praise God for the work accomplished through the church. Rev. Murray G. Martin, pastor at Holman Street Baptist Church in Houston, will serve as a guest speaker.

Monday, Jan. 12 | 6 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar 

All readers are welcome to attend the first meeting of the new Weimar Community Book Club for its January meeting. For January, the selected book is “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. Kamali’s website describes the historical fiction novel: “A heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against three transformative decades in Tehran, Iran.”

Wednesday, Jan. 14 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Lighthouse, 137 Milentz St | Columbus 

Cheryl Lannert will be sharing details about the wide variety of begonias and how to successfully grow them. Cheryl is a National Begonia Judge and member of Far Corners Garden Study Club in Houston. This intriguing program will be a fun and colorful break from the drab outdoor winterscape.

Saturday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Hruska’s, 109 W State Hwy 71 | Ellinger

Hruška’s Store & Bakery is looking for competitors for its upcoming Kolache Eating Competition—a fan-favorite event and a true Texas tradition. Learn more and sign up online via the Facebook event listing.

Saturday, Jan. 17 | 7 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus

Energize with a glow-filled Zumba class hosted with friends from Extreme Gym. Hound Song will have black lights, glow decor, and bracelets to set the vibe—just bring your energy and your best dance moves. One-hour class; $5 cash for entry.