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WEIMAR – 10 volunteers from Oakridge Ranch Wildlife Management Association showed up on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, to pick up litter on County Road 215. The organization said on the 3.1 miles from the North Gate to County Road 215, about a half a dozen bags of trash were picked up. The organization would like to thank everyone who participated.

COLUMBUS – Last week, Columbus Community Hospital recognized its auxiliary volunteers as part of National Volunteer Week.

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WEIMAR – The Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents and visitors to learn about the history and culture of Weimar by attending a “come-and-go” event at the Heritage Society Museum.

WEIMAR – Those interested in learning more about pecan trees can register for the 2023 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette Counties.

SCHULENBURG – The Turtle Wing Foundation’s Jack Hooper Day at the Park is right around the corner.

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COLUMBUS – A National Day of Prayer will take place May 4 at noon on the Colorado County Courthouse lawn, 400 Spring St.

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COLUMBUS – The Health and Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley also known as the Wellness Council, met to discuss developmental disorders and youth’s health.

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Commissioners held a regular meeting on April 10.

Can you feel the excitement in the air? So many local events are coming up in the next few weeks, and we at the Chamber would like to share them with you. Below is an extensive list of events for everything from the Bicentennial Log Cabin Raffle, with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organizations that work with children, to the music line-up for the Magnolia Days Festival.

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WEIMAR – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Parents as Teachers held a group connection safety training on Thursday, April 13, at the First United Methodist Church.

Colorado County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to participate in the District 11 Spring Spectacular Contest on Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14 in Victoria.

COLUMBUS – On Thursday evening, April 20, the community heard a presentation by Consul A. Saito of the Consulate General of Japan in Houston and his assistant, Kailey Royal.