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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 979-7028749. 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 weigh-ins for each class. The class with the most at the end of each week will win a prize.
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity First Veterans’ Lunch Friday, Nov. 22 | 12 p.m. | St. Paul Lutheran Lighthouse | Columbus RSVP via text to 979-732-5677 or [email protected].
Pink Friday
Friday, Nov. 22 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Pick an ornament for discount. Sangria cheer cocktails. Swag for the first 10 customers. Sidewalk sale $10 rack.
Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department Bingo
Saturday, Nov. 23 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | 2710 Niles St. | Rock Island $5,000 in cash payouts. 12 pack paper $10 and $4 each extra booklet per person. Drinks and food available, all children must have a paid receipt. At the Rock Island VFD new event center.
Step Into Salem’s Past: The Witching Table Saturday, Nov. 23 | Marley Giddens Building | Columbus Menu includes fresh salad and a sourdough roll, asparagus and white cheese stuffed chicken over rice, roasted butternut squash medley and a spice apple crumble. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from any student.
Columbus Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Worship Sunday, Nov. 24 | 6:00 p.m. | First Baptist Church | Columbus Join pastors from all denominations to celebrate Thanksgiving and to worship together as a community.
Columbus First United Methodist Church Drive Through Thanksgiving Lunch Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m. | 419
Washington St. | Columbus
Santa Photos Benefitting Deuce’s Dream Hunting Dog Sanctuary
Saturday, Nov. 30 | Alleyton Hosted at Forthebirds Farms. Family and pet friendly.
Santa Photos hosted by For the Birds Farms Saturday, Nov. 30 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Deuce’s Dream Hunting Dog Sanctuary by appointment or walk-in. Donations encouraged but not required.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 6 p.m. | Downtown Columbus Presented by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Tree lighting and caroling. Free photos with Santa. Free cocoa and cookies. For more information, contact the Columbus Chamber of Commerce at 979-732-8385 or email [email protected].
Ladies Night Out
Thursday, Dec. 5 | 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Downtown Columbus Commemorative wine glasses. Horse and carriage rides. Join us for a night out on the town with friends and family for shopping, wine, tasting food and more. Glasses on sale today.
Holiday Shopping Spree Raffle Draw Friday, Dec. 6 | Stafford Opera House 300 tickets sold. Tickets are on sale every day until Ladies Night Out. $20 a ticket or 6 for $100. $1,000 grand cash prize. Proceeds go towards the Columbus Chamber Junior Ambassador Scholarship Fund.
Weimar Downhome Christmas Thursday, Dec. 12 | 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Downtown Weimar Lighted parade. Santa. Vendors. Food. Parade through downtown, Santa at Gazebo, vendors and food city pavilion.
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights and Christmas Mall Saturday, Dec. 14 | 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 303 E Main St. | Eagle Lake Holiday fun for the whole family. Shopping, vendors, food, music and pictures with Santa after the parade. Parade donations greatly appreciated.
Colorado County Sheriff’s Office Presents Deputy Santa Saturday, Dec. 21 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Colorado County Fair Grounds | Columbus Pick up applications at 2215 Walnut St. Applications must be turned in by Nov.
22. For more information about the program or donations contact Katlyn Perales at 979-732-2388 ext. 241.
