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Taste of Columbus
Thursday, July 9 | 6 p.m. | Boys and Girls Club, 1368 Highway 71 Business | Columbus Teams consisting of three members from a local business or organization will compete for top appetizer dessert! Guests will also have the chance to bid on some great local finds in our live and silent auctions, all while enjoying live music. Tickets are $20 per adult and $10 per child 12 and under.
Rock Hounds
Friday, July 10 | 2:30–3:30 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Learn all about rocks, volcanoes and erosion in this discovery and adventure program. All ages welcome.
City-wide Garage Sale
Saturday, July 11 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Fayetteville Town Square Booths are available for rent on the Square, or you can request to be placed on the map that will be distributed online and in print. Contact the Chamber for information!
Native Plant Society Library Trip Saturday, July 11 | 9 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Please join the Live Oak Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, comprised of Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties at their next field trip meeting for a presentation on groundwater conservation.
Columbus Cardinal Band Benefit Bingo Sunday, July 12 | 11:30 a.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus Play bingo and win prizes from local businesses in support of the Columbus Cardinal Band Booster Club. Cards are $3 or four for $10; cash preferred.
Texas Snakes and more with The Snake Man Monday, July 13 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Learn about Texas snakes and reptiles from Mr. Clint “The Snake Man” from Texas Snakes. All ages welcome.
Movie Showing: The Croods
Monday, July 13 | 2 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus In the library meeting room. Admission is free, snacks and drinks will be provided, and this program is for all ages!
Dino Art Club
Wednesday, July 15 | 3–5 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Paint dinosaurs and rocks! All ages welcome.
Special Family Storytime
Thursday, July 16 | 10–11 a.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Please join us for a very special Family Story Time as we welcome Cynthia Fogleman from the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum. We will be reading “Flying Through Time”! All ages are welcome.
RMC Blood Drive
Thursday, July 16 | 1–4:30 p.m. | Rice Medical Center, 600 South Austin Rd | Eagle Lake Donors will receive a $25 electronic gift card and free A1c diabetes screening. Appointments preferred, but walkins welcome. Call Mallori Ramey at (979) 232-7019 to register.
Eagle Lake Backpack Drive
Saturday, July 18 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce, 303 E Main St | Eagle Lake Operation Backpack will distribute free backpacks while supplies last. Visitors can enjoy music, food and more. Donations are still being accepted. Call Joe Romo at (832) 687-1901 for more information.
Movie Showing: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Monday, July 20 | 2 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus In the library meeting room. Admission is free, snacks and drinks will be provided, and this program is for all ages!
Santa’s Summer Vacation
Saturday, July 25 | 4–6 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) and the Santa Claus Museum invite you and your family to kick off the holiday season early! Enjoy tasty bites, coloring fun, vendor goodies, Santa photos and more! Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
Weimar End of Summer Reading Splashpad Party Monday, July 27 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Weimar Pavilion and Splashpad, 106 W Market St | Weimar The splashpad will be open, and the library will have crafts, games and prizes and will announce all of our summer reading program raffle winners!
Nesbitt Summer Reading Ending Party Tuesday, June 28 | 10:30 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus The library will be drawing for the summer bundle prizes, and snow cones will be provided by R&R Shaved Ice. Admission is free, and this program is for all ages!
