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Flex, Stretch & Balance for Adults Every Monday and Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | 529 Washington St. | Columbus Stretching, breathing exercises and low impact movement at the Nesbitt Memorial Library.
Weimar Chess Club Meeting
Every Tuesday | 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Weimar Public Library All ages are welcome to come play and learn some tips to play chess with Scholastic Coach David McCall.
Fitness is Fun
Every Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 200 W Prairie | Eagle Lake Mindful stretching and strength exercises high/low impact as needed for those over 40. Takes place in the Methodist Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church.
Sponsored by Methodist Women.
Storytime at the Library
Every Tuesday | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 529 Washington St. | Columbus For ages 0-5. Located at Nesbitt Memorial Library.
Seniors Together group meeting Every first and third Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 201 Veterans Dr.| Columbus Located at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Lighthouse. Occurs monthly.
Eagle Lake Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry Occurs the first, second, and third Monday each month. | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |527 N Lake Ave. | Eagle Lake Located at First Baptist Church.
United Methodist Church Mobile Food Pantry Occurs the second Monday each month. | 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | 200 W Prairie | Eagle Lake
Columbus Food Pantry
Occurs the third Friday of each month at Family Life Center. | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | 419 Washington St. | Columbus
Columbus Garden Club Monthly Meeting Second Wednesday of each month from September through May | 9:30 a.m. | 201 Veterans Drive | Columbus Located at the Lighthouse of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Live Oak Art Center free after school art classes Every Wednesday and Thursday | 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | 1024 Milam St. | Columbus Located at the Live Oak Art Center. Register at www.liveoakartcenter.org under classes and events tab.
One-of-a-kind Santa Claus Museum Every Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 604 Washington St. | Columbus Kids five and under free. $5 per adult. For more information visit santamuseum.org
Acting UP! with Lucas Thompson – Live Oak Art Center free theater class Every Saturday | 11 a.m. - noon |1024 Milam St. | Columbus Located at the Live Oak Art Center. For ages 7 to 13.
Eagle Lake Friday Market on Main First Friday every month | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |100 E. Main St. | Eagle Lake First Friday of each month through November.
Saturdays on the Square
Second Saturday every month through December | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Columbus Columbus Farmers’ market. Vendors gathered from the corner of Walnut to the county courthouse.
Children’s Bible Study
Every Wednesday starting Sept. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Alleyton Views children’s bible study starting every Wednesday focusing on Awana. Ages 4-12. Must be potty trained.
Weimar Farmers Market
Every second Saturday | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
| 106 W Market St. | Weimar Vendors wanted, no fee for vendors but you must register online in advance.
Texas Fight Lab
Every day except Saturday | Varying times | 200 S Eagle St. Unit B | Weimar Gi jiu-jitsu, mini grappler, kids’ Brazilian jiu-jitsu, adult bjj, MMA and boxing classes all available. Contact 979-702-8749. Weekly schedule may change. The first class is free.
Columbus Country Market
Last Saturday of the month from March – November | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Downtown Columbus Farmers’ market located at the Courthouse Square.
Sheridan Elementary Food Drive
October 1 – December 12 | Sheridan Elementary School | Sheridan Help the community end hunger by donating non-perishable food items such as canned meats, milk, canned goods, box meals, noodles and more. Bi-weekly donation weighins for each class. The class with the most at the end of each week will win a prize.
Woods of Torment Haunted House Now through Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. every Saturday | Sheridan Tickets are on sale now for $24.99 with code “SCREAMS” at checkout.
Nora Fleming meet and greet at The Silver Barn Thursday, Oct. 17 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | The Silver Barn | Columbus Get a piece of your choice signed by Nora Fleming. All purchased serving pieces will receive the a-Nora-able butterfly.
First Inaugural Arbor Hills Trail Ride Saturday, Oct. 19 | 2:00 p.m. | Arbor Hills Public invited to join in the fun. Sponsor an elder with a trail rider t-shirt for $5. Contact Bobbie Jo Contretas.
Weimar Athletic Booster Club Annual Golf Tounament Saturday, Oct. 19 | 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. start times | Weimar Golf Course Three-person scramble. $330 entry fee per team. Come out and support the Weimar High School athletics department.
Gatsby’s Grand Gala Brunson Night Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 19 | 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center | Columbus Tickets are $50 per person available on website or in person. Includes red and white wine, beer, two cocktail tickets and food catered by Chef Raoul. Silent and live auctions will be held throughout the night.
Circus is coming to Weimar
Monday, Oct. 21 | shows at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | W US-90, Weimar City Soccer Field | Weimar
Lots of Treats by Jennifer Brune Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Columbus High School Parking Lot
Community Awareness Event Fire Safety and Prevention Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Columbus Fire Station | 602 Spring St. Hosted by Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and family and youth services. Fire safety and prevention presentation at 6:30 p.m. Door prizes provided by the Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley. Event is free for the entire family. Those in attendance vote for fire prevention poster contest community choice award recipient.
Steam Night by Clear Leadership Academy Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 1919 Bowie St. | Columbus Fun and creative steam activities. Drop off your kids for a night out. Hotdogs provided, snack bars $1 per snack. Call 979-484-9848 or email [email protected].
Lobsterfest benefitting Zimmerscheidt Historic School Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Colorado County Fairgrounds | Columbus Full lobster dinner with champagne, beer, wine with silent and live auctions. $150 individual tickets, $1,000 for a table of eight. Contact 979-732-7759.
Do Your Duty Club to host Square Fair Fall 2024 Antiques & Design Show
Oct. 10 – 27 | Round Top Maker or purveyor of handcrafted items? This is a biannual event. Handcrafted jewelry, clothing, jams, jellies, wind chimes, soaps, and pottery and more to be sold on the square. Contact Cathy at [email protected] for more information or to submit an application to participate as a vendor.
TruCare Living Center Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Columbus First inaugural Fall Festival. Actively looking for vendors to set up treat stations or an activity of choice. RSVP with Nieshia Evans at 979-733-0500
Kids’ Cooking Workshop: Halloween Snacks Saturday, Oct. 26 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Create Space | 717 Walnut St. | Columbus Kids kitchen academy. For questions contact Violeta Martinez at 979-702-8752. Limited seats available, register online at www. createspacetexas. com.
Trick or Treat around the Track “Swamp Style” Monday, Oct. 28 | setup at 6:00 p.m. | Rice High School | Eagle Lake 2024 Trick or Treat around the track “Swamp Style.” Event to start between 6:45 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Paws and Pints Harvest
Saturday, Nov. 9 | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Hound Song Brewing Company | 535 Walnut St. | Columbus Silen auction, raffle, door prizes, kissing booth and bougie barking fashion show (starting at 3 p.m., $10 entry fee.)
Flower Arrangement Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Red Bluff Hunting Club | Garwood Presented by the Garwood Veterans Memorial Library. Create a fresh fall floral arrangement with Amy Fucik. $15 tickets. Register by Nov. 6 at the library, on Facebook or texting a board member.
Shane Curtis ADDC Champion at Texas Fight Lab
Friday, Nov. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Weimar “The Gothlord No Gi” seminar. $65 tickets.