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COMPILED BY ALLISON DRINNON
Live Oak Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas Saturday, Aug. 8 | 9 a.m. | Fayette Public Library, 855 S Jefferson St | La Grange Marvelyn Granger, president of the Native Prairie Association of Texas (Fayette Chapter), will be speaking on the importance of native prairies and prairie restoration.
Columbus Voting Day of Action
Saturday, Aug. 8 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus See a voting machine in action, register to vote, and take home helpful voter resources so you feel confident and prepared for the November elections. A Children’s Voting Table will also be available, making this a great opportunity for the whole family to learn how democracy works.
Columbus, TX PRIDE Benefit Bingo
Sunday, Aug. 9 | noon – 1 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 525 Walnut St | Columbus Every bingo card purchased helps raise funds for future Columbus, TX PRIDE events, allowing the organization to continue creating welcoming, inclusive and meaningful celebrations throughout the year. Come test your luck, win some great prizes and enjoy savory food.
Mt. Sinai Church Anniversary
Sunday, Aug. 9 | 2 p.m. | Mount Sinai Evangelical Ministries, 510 E Prairie Ave | Eagle Lake Join the church in celebrating 20 years.
Columbus End of Summer Pool Party
Sunday, Aug. 9 | 6–8 p.m. | Columbus City Pool, 102 Legion Dr | Columbus Come celebrate the end of summer with a splash! Bring friends and family for live music, raffles, hotdogs and snow cones. Admission is $2 per person.
Texas Historical Shootist Society 2026 Hawaiian Match Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16 | 8:30 a.m. – noon | 1147 FM 1890 | Columbus
Annual Colorado County Back to School Bash
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 10 a.m. – noon | Columbus First United Methodist Church, 419 Washington St | Columbus This fun and free family event will feature educational booths, free school and hygiene supplies, resources and giveaways, games, door prizes, snacks and much more. Hosted in the Family Life Center.
Sisters in Grace Tea
Saturday, Aug. 15 | 10 a.m. | Mount Sinai Evangelical Ministries, 510 E Prairie Ave | Eagle Lake Open to the public. The theme is cultivating fruit. Registration is $10, and doors open at 9:15 a. m.
Eagle Lake Voting Day of Action
Tuesday, Aug. 18 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Wintermann Library, 101 N Walnut St | Eagle Lake See a voting machine in action, register to vote and take home helpful voter resources so you feel confident and prepared for the November elections. A Children’s Voting Table will also be available, making this a great opportunity for the whole family to learn how democracy works.
Colorado County Democratic Party General Meeting
Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 6 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 525 Walnut St | Columbus The group will have a 30-minute social before starting the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
