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Colorado County Habitat for Humanity Pickleball Palooza
Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 | Columbus Athletic Barn, 2107 Walnut St | Columbus Play for a purpose, raffle for bucket prizes, toss bean bags in cornhole, swing in golf sims and more! Sign-up online now.
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. Quilting with a Domestic Machine Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. | Randolph Recreation Center, 653, E Pearl St | La Grange Anita Todd will showcase her award-winning talents to the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild.
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.
Fall Toddler Craft
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 10:30 a.m. – noon | Garwood Veteran’s Memorial Library, 502 Arthur St | Garwood Pumpkin craft, story time, light snacks and drinks.
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.
CHS Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally and Bonfire
Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Columbus High School, 103 Cardinal Ln | Columbus Parade begins at CHS with pep rally and bonfire to follow. Sign up online to enter the parade.
Hazardous Waste and Recyclable Materials
Collection Day Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd | Columbus
Texas ChalleNGe Academy Open House
Friday, Sept. 25 | 8–10 a.m. | 600 Hwy 3013 | Eagle Lake Tour the campus, learn about the program, chat with faculty and staff and enjoy tasty coffee and kolaches.
Church Garage Sale
Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26 | 8 a.m. – noon | Trinity Lutheran Event Center, 2319 Farm to Market Rd 1291 | New Ulm Furniture, household items and décor, attic treasures, clothes, outdoor items and much more will be for sale.
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.
Author Jayme Blaschke at Weimar Public Library
Friday, Sept. 25 | 10 a.m. | 1 Jackson Square | Weimar Exploring the far-reaches of a sci-fi galaxy, weaving the magic of a fantasy realm, or unearthing the dusty secrets of the Lone Star State, Jayme Blaschke knows how to tell a story. Hear about his real and fictional adventures.
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.
RCISD Bond Town Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Sheridan Lions Club, 5803 S Logan Park Dr | Sheridan Superintendent Kenny Center will provide a presentation on background, research and plans for the proposed $55 million bond for a consolidated elementary school. School board trustees will then answer questions in more detail.
Pizza with the Pastor
Wednesday, 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
Wednesday, 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.
Urban Sketching Roadtrip for Illustrators
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus Join fellow illustrators and aspiring illustrators for a day of urban sketching, networking, fresh air and fun alongside published and prepublished illustrators! Bring your sketchbooks/board, favorite supplies and a chair/stool.
Houndtoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Co., 535 Walnut St | Columbus Enjoy a full day of German-inspired food, beer, live music, ridiculous competitions, and plenty of Houndtoberfest fun. Live music from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. Bratwurst toss at 2 p.m. Stein holding competition at 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Houndtoberfest Costume Contest at 4 p.m.
Bishop Forest Class of 1971 Reunion
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 2 p.m. | Holman Dance Hall, 10204 FM 155 | La Grange Start at 2 p.m. with dinner to be served at 4 p.m. Please RSVP to Dennis Thumann at [email protected].
27th Annual Night on the Town
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. – midnight | Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Dr | Weimar Enjoy dinner, an open bar, dancing, live music, a silent auction, games and more at St. Michael Catholic School’s largest fundraiser. This year’s theme is “Night at the Derby.” Tickets are $75.
31st Annual Rice Medical Center Employee Volunteer Harvest Ball
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. – midnight | St. Mary’s Nada Community Center, 1261 Old Nada Rd | Nada All proceeds go towards RMC equipment and renovations. Honoring Vicky Jo Pavlu for her vision, leadership and commitment to the health and wellbeing of the community.
172nd Annual Mentz Picnic
Sunday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m. | St. Roch Catholic Church, 1600 Frelsburg Rd | Mentz Mass at 10 a.m. Barbecue beef, pork and sausage plates served starting at 11 a.m. Live auction at 1 p.m. Dancing and live music from 1–5 p.m. Hamburgers served starting at 2 p.m. Also enjoy plenty of kids’ activities, raffles and a cornhole tournament.
National Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 6 Historic Trail Dedication | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Friends of Zimmercheidt Historic School, 2184 FM 109 | Columbus Eagle Lake | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | 100 E Main St Columbus | 6 p.m. | St. Paul Luthern Church, 201 Veterans Dr Weimar | 6–8 p.m. | 100 Block of Jackson St
