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Columbus Country Market
Last Saturdays from March to November | 9 a.m. – noon | County Courthouse Square, 400 Spring St | Columbus
Eagle Lake Market on the Square
Third Saturdays | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. |100 E Main St | Eagle Lake
Stop and Shop on Milam Street
Saturdays | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Milam Street | Columbus Participating vendors will be offering store specials.
Weimar Farmers Market
Second Saturdays from January to November | 8 a.m. – noon | City Pavilion, 106 W Market St | Weimar
COMMUNITY SERVICES Columbus Food Pantry
Third Fridays | 8 a.m. – noon | Family Life Center, 419 Washington St | Columbus
Dementia support group
First Tuesdays | 2–3 p.m. | United Methodist Church, 200 W Prairie Ave | Eagle Lake Dementia Practitioner Tonja Moon leads the group in engaging conversations, learning effective approaches for communication and introducing activities and therapy techniques designed to promote connection and inclusivity.
Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry
First and fourth Mondays | 9:30– 11:30 a.m. | First Baptist Church, 527 N Lake Ave | Eagle Lake
Seniors Together
First and third Wednesdays | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Church Lighthouse, 201 Veterans Drive | Columbus
United Methodist Church Mobile Food Pantry
Second Mondays | 9:30–11 a.m. | United Methodist Church, 200 W Prairie Ave | Eagle Lake
HEALTH AND FITNESS Columbus R.I.S.E.
Fourth Mondays | 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus A senior healthcare series for anyone ages 55 and older. Light refreshments provided. For more details, contact Tammy at (979) 274-9661.
Fitness is Fun
Every Wednesday | 10–11 a.m. | United Methodist Church, 200 W Prairie Ave | Eagle Lake Mindful stretching and strength exercises with as high or low impact as needed for those over 40. Takes place in the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Sponsored by Methodist Women.
Flex, Stretch & Balance for Adults
Every Monday and Wednesday | 9–9:45 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Stretching, breathing exercises and low impact movement.
Library in Motion
Every Wednesday | 10 a.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Activity changes every week. Check the library website for activities at weimar. ploud.net.
Water Aerobics
Tuesdays through July | 10–11 a.m. | Weimar City Pool, 106 W Market St | Weimar Hosted by Misty Strode. This event requires registration. You will need to pay pool entry fee or have a pool membership.
EDUCATION, READING AND ARTS
Colorado County Lunch and Learn
Third Wednesdays | 11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | County Services Building, 305 Radio Ln | Columbus Free educational seminars on various gardening topics delivered during lunchtime and hosted by the Bluebonnet Master Gardners Association. Aug. 19 – Fruit Trees with Stephen Janak. Sept.16 – Preparing a Fall Garden. Oct. 21 – Pruning Oak and Fruit Trees. Nov. 18 – Holiday Gift Ideas with Herbs with Cindy Meredith. For questions, call (979) 732-2082.
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild
Fourth Tuesdays | 6 p.m. on even months, 10 a.m. on odd months | Randolph Recreation Center Room A East, 653 East Pearl St | La Grange Learn quilting skills, craft community service projects, compete in shows and meet other artists. Learn more at coloradovalleyqg. com/.
Family Storytime
Every Thursday | 10–10:30 a.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Followed by Preschool Discovery Activity Time.
Mother Goose Storytime (Ages 0-5) Every Tuesday | 10:30–11 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus
Nesbitt Memorial Library Book Club Second Thursdays | 10:15–11:15 a.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus September – Bloodlines; October – The Red Tent; November – Night Watch
Sip and Study
Every Thursday | 4–7 p.m. | Moonside Macaron, 102 W Main St | Eagle Lake Students of all ages can gather to enjoy drinks and snacks while working on homework and receiving tutoring. Volunteer tutors needed.
Weimar Book Club
Second Mondays | 6 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar
YA for Adults Book Club
Monthly on select Thursdays | 5 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Visit the library’s website for dates and books at www.columbustexaslibrary. net.
ENTERTAINMENT
Anime Night (Kids all ages)
Every Friday | 6–8 p.m. | Moonside Macaron, 102 W Main St | Eagle Lake Kids of Eagle Lake will check out exciting anime shows, chat with friends and enjoy Japanese snacks and food.
Bingo Night at The Rez 1908
Third Fridays | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 E Main St | Eagle Lake Play free bingo with friends for a chance to win awesome prizes. Enjoy delicious food and cold drinks available for purchase in a fun, laid-back atmosphere for everyone.
Game Night (Kids all ages)
Every Saturday | 4–8 p.m. | Moonside Macaron, 102 W Main St | Eagle Lake Kids and community members of all ages are welcome to try out various board, card games and more while engaging critical thinking and building new friendships.
Lego Club (Ages 2-6)
First and third Tuesdays | 4–5 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Lego Club for ages six and up. Lego Duplo for littles ages two to five.
Teen Dungeons and Dragons Club (Ages 12-18) Second and fourth Tuesdays | 4 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Learn and play the world’s greatest tabletop role-playing game! Gain problem solving skills, socialize with friends, use your imagination. No character? No problem. For questions or information, contact Dungeon Master Cody at 979-732-3392 or [email protected].
Weimar Chess Club
Every Tuesday | 3:45–4:45 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar For all ages, no membership required. Lead by Scholastic Coach David McCall who teaches you how to play chess and gives you winning tips.
YA Movie Night (Ages 18+)
Last Wednesdays | 6:30 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus Drinks and popcorn will be provided for free.
