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Sheridan Lions Club Bingo for Bags and Bling
Saturday, Sept. 12 | Sheridan Community Center, 5803 S Logan Park Dr | Sheridan Must be 21 years old or older to attend; bring your own booze. All proceeds to benefit community projects. Prizes include authentic designer purses, jewelry and men’s items. Tickets are $40 each or $500 for a table of 10. Contact Carol Drozd at (361) 772-5631.
Faith Lutheran Church Annual Fish Fry
Sunday, Sept. 13 | 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Faith Lutheran Church, 615 S Eagle St | Weimar Enjoy a homecooked meal of fried catfish, mac ‘n cheese, hushpuppies and coleslaw for $15 per plate. Peruse a bake sale and enter into a raffle for prizes.
Game Night at the Stafford Opera House
Monday, Sept. 14 | 5–8 p.m. | Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring St | Columbus Come with friends — or be prepared to make some! Grab a table, pull up a chair, and settle in for a fun, casual evening in the Buddy Rau Room. You bring the games — we’ll provide the tables and chairs!
Lunch and Learn: Preparing a Fall Garden Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 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. For questions, call (979) 732-2082.
Blend Hair Salon Ribbon Cutting
Friday, Sept. 18 | 4 p.m. | Blend Hair Salon, 524 Walnut St | Columbus Blend Hair Salon was created by stylists KJ Guentert and Charlsie Atteberry with a vision to bring an elevated, modern hair experience to the heart of Columbus. Offering blonding, color, styling, extensions, tanning, and more, Blend combines a polished salon experience with the warmth and comfort of a small-town atmosphere.
Wine Glass Painting Class
Friday, Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Painted Tree Emporium, 119 E Main St | Eagle Lake Sip, paint, relax and have fun. BYOB, and snacks will be served. Tickets are $40 each.
Pagewalkers Book Club First Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 11 a.m. – noon | Wintermann Library, 101 N Walnut Ave | Eagle Lake Get a library card, order a copy of the club’s first book A Deadly Inside Scoop for $19 cash, give your t-shirt size, and meet fellow readers and get to know the Pagewalkers community.
Colorado County Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser
Saturday, Sept. 19 | 5 p.m. | Nada Community Center, 1245 Old Nada Rd | Nada Prime rib dinner with beer, wine and fixings for $50. Happy hour from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Tickets available online at coloradocountygotexas.org/.
New Ulm VFD 75th Annual Celebration
Sunday, Sept. 20 | 10 a.m. | New Ulm Fireman’s Park, 1899 Track Rd | New Ulm Meal sales to go for $20 starting at 10 a.m. Drive-thru line for plates to go at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue beef and pork serving starts at 11 a.m. with per plate tickets priced at $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6-12. Auction and silent auction with all proceeds going toward firefighting equipment to start at 1 p.m. Special attractions include raffle drawings, kids games, cake walk and plant bingo.
Weimar Library Movie: Goat (2026)
Monday, Sept. 21 | 3:45 p.m. | Weimar Public Library, 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Free popcorn and bottled water.
Columbus Fall Chamber Mixer Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Cavender Polaris, 4850 Interstate 10 | Columbus Enjoy refreshments while connecting with fellow Chamber members, local business leaders and prospective members. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships, exchange ideas and make new connections within our business community. RSVP by Sept. 18 to [email protected] or call (979) 732-8385.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 5–7 p.m. | The Painted Tree Emporium, 119 E Main St | Eagle Lake All chamber members and those wishing to join are welcome to attend. Come mix, mingle and learn more about what’s happening in Eagle Lake.
Jenkins Family Golf Benefit Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9 a.m. | Eagle Lake Golf Course, 210 Golf Course Rd | Eagle Lake Tee up to benefit Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins’ sons. The team format is a four-person scramble with cash prizes. Hamburger plates to go available. Organized by the Eagle Lake Recreation Center and Rice CISD Athletics. Register by calling (979) 732-0563.
5th Annual Columbus VFD Fundraiser
Monday, Sept. 28 Proceeds from raffle drawings (18+ years old) and tickets will go towards purchasing vital equipment. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 and purchasable through any CVFD firefighter or at select businesses. Prizes may be picked up at M-G Farm Service Center in Weimar following the drawing.
Pizza with the Pastor
Thursday, Sept. 30 | 5:30 p.m. | Bel Tavolo Pizzeria, 123 Main St | New Ulm Hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church Frelsburg. Drop in and join the fun anytime throughout the evening.
Young Adult Movie Night: Studio Ghibli’s The Boy and the Heron
Thursday, Sept. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St | Columbus For young adults ages 18 and older. Free popcorn and drinks provided.
