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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 walk-ins welcome. Call Mallori Ramey at (979) 232-7019 to register.
Back-to-School Shoe Event for RCISD
Saturday, July 18 | 9 a.m. – noon | Wharton Elementary School Gym, 2030 E Boling Hwy | Wharton Sole Loved, in partnership with Communities In Schools of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County, will host a Back-to-School Shoe Event for students in several area school districts, including Rice CISD. Organizers ask that preregistered students attend with a parent or guardian to receive their new shoes. For more information, contact Ena Randall at 832-919-3534 or Shermyra Malone at 979-532-6800.
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.
Summer Bash
Saturday, July 18 | 4–11 p.m. | Magnolia Society, 920 Milam St | Columbus Enjoy live music by the Karl Rehn Trio on the patio while sipping season cocktail, tasting chef-crafted cuisine and celebrating summer.
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!
Christmas in July
Saturday, July 25 | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | downtown Columbus From photos with Santa to seasonal drinks, shopping, food, and festive fun, this is a summer celebration you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more updates to come!
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 | WeimarT he 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!
Colorado County Democrats Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, Aug. 1 | 6 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus More details and ticket info to come.
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, Aug. 2 | 10 a.m. | First United Methodist Church, 1229 Milam St | Columbus The new school year is approaching, and members of the congregation have written special notes of encouragement to supply students with love, faith, kindness and confidence for the year ahead. Pastor Sunshine will also pray over the students and their backpacks
