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Toni Conner Art Gallery Ribbon Cutting
Friday, July 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Dorsett Dye & Associates Real Estate, 518 Spring St | Columbus Toni Conner’s gallery showcases pet portraits, human portraits and colorful scenes from the places she and her wife have explored together. Her goal is to invite people to experience art, spark meaningful conversations and continue contributing to the growing local art scene in Columbus. Come talk art, weather and small-town happenings while Conner adds a sketch of you to her Wall of Fame!
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 | 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, July 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 will provide free school supplies and 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.
FBC Columbus Ice Cream Fellowship
Sunday, Aug. 2 | 6 p.m. | First Baptist Church Columbus, 1700 Milam St | Columbus Join the church community for an ice cream social and ministry fair in the Family Life Center. Please bring your favorite ice cream with you, ideally a half gallon per family. Toppings will be provided.
