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Anniversary Ribbon Cutting: Grand Oaks Antiques and Gifts Thursday, Oct. 1 | 4 p.m. | 1034 Milam St | Columbus GrandOaksAntiquesandGiftsiscelebrating its 14th anniversary and welcoming new dealers to the shop! Stop by their anniversary celebration and open house from 3–6 p.m. to browse the shop, meet the new dealers and enjoy Hound Song beer, sangria and light bites.
Ribbon Cutting for WC Finds
Friday, Oct. 2 | noon | 1021 Travis St | Columbus WC Finds is a local gift and home décor shop offering a variety of gifts, seasonal décor, and unique finds, including some of The Silver Barn’s former inventory!
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 | VeteransMemorialHall,503ParkDr|Weimar Enjoy dinner, an open bar, dancing, live music,asilentauction,gamesandmoreatSt. 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. | FriendsofZimmercheidtHistoricSchool,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
Wreath Making Class
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 6–9 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus Create your own beautiful, handmade wreath while enjoying a fun and creative evening. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Sold out!
Texas Oktoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 10 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Colorado County Fairgrounds, 1146 Crossroads Blvd | Columbus The Texas Oktoberfest will bring together the best of German culture and Texas hospitality, offering a full day of entertainment, exhibitors,foodandfamily-friendlyactivities. Learn more at texasoktoberfest.com/.
Rock Island VFD 2nd Anniversary Celebration Bingo Saturday, Oct. 10 | 1:30 p.m. | 2710 Niles St | Rock Island Celebrate the second anniversary of the new hall with bingo, raffle tickets, door prizes and more. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and games start at 4 p.m.
Frelsburg VFD Open House
Sunday, Oct. 11 | noon – 3 p.m. | 1669 FM 109 | Frelsburg Frelsburg Volunteer Fire Department invites friends, community members and donors to join them for an open house showcasing their brand-new fire station. Barbecue sandwiches, hotdogs, chips and cake will be served.
Sheridan VFD 3rd Annual BBQ Cook-Off
Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 | Logan Park, 5925 S Logan Park Dr | Sheridan Registration and check-in starts at 3 p.m. on Friday. Friday night turn-in is jackpot steals; Saturday night turn-in is brisket, ribs, half chicken, jackpot beans and jackpot margaritas. Awards presented Saturday at 6 p.m. $40 entry fee.
TrinityLutheranChurch GarageSale Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 | 8 a.m. – noon | Trinity Event Center, 2309 FM 1291 | New Ulm Checkoutfurniture,householditemsand décor, attic treasures, clothes, outdoor items and more for sale.
Wool Art Class
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6–9 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St | Columbus This class will guide you through the process of local artist Svitlana’s creative art style of using dyed wool to create ‘paintings’ with a 3-D flair. All supplies will be provided. Register online for $75.
Rock the Block
Friday, Oct. 16 | 6–11 p.m. | downtown Weimar Joincommunitymembersforanevening of live music by the Fender Bender Band, shopping, food, cold drinks, yard games, fire pits,dancingandmorefununderthelightsin downtownWeimar.Freeandfamily-friendly.
Turtle Wing Foundation’s 14th Annual Monster Dash Sunday, Oct. 18 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Jack and Mary’s, 610 Lyons Ave | Schulenburg The family-friendly Halloween event will feature the annual Monster Dash, where participants can race to the finish line, along with the Jack Hooper Costume Contest, an On Pointe performance, and “Boo Around the Block,” offering treats, tricks and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
