Around The County

The 40th anniversary for the Annual Equipping the Saints (ETS) sponsored by the Bluebonnet Conference of ELCA Congregations will be celebrated in 2024. The all-day event is being hosted by St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 400 N. Esplanade, Cuero on Saturday, Feb. 3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Understanding the Present and Preparing for the Future.”

Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book.

Church Annual Camp Meeting The Rock Island Full Gospel Church will be holding its annual Camp Meeting beginning on Monday night, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. It will continue Tuesday through Saturday night, Feb. 10 with daily services at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visiting ministers and singers from numerous states will be there to minister, sing, and fellowship. Meals and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend for a time of worship, refreshing, and fellowship.

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Noah Gonzales traveled to Shiner on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to participate in the 2024 Shiner Academic UIL Invitational Meet.

In last week’s Arts & Crafts program, Boys and Girls Club members got creative and made their own Pop-Up Valentine’s Day cards. They designed their own cards and added affirmations on each. Pictured here is Club member Adalyn Ellis.

Catholic Schools Week is here, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community”.

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The University Scholastic League had several competitions for students to participate in such as writing and chess. The Columbus Elementary School had several top performers after sending many to perform.

Columbus alum Carson Wray earned a significant honor at the University of Texas at Tyler following the fall semester. The fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll list features Wray’s name after a strong semester in the school’s Engineering program.

Columbus Education Foundation, Inc., was part of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Career Fair at CHS on Jan. 17. CEF volunteers engaged high school students in conversation to prompt thinking about career options whether they go on to higher education at college or attend trade school for services or technology.

National Catholic Schools Week 2024 is happening the week of Jan. 28, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Student teams comprised of all grades will participate in the week’s activities together with a teacher or staff member leading the way.

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The winners of the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus were presented their awards today. Pictured in the front row from left are first and second grade winners Luke Janecka in first place, Annie Wessels in second place and Claire Holman in third place as well as kindergarten winners Joe Marshall in first place, Nolan Holik in second place and Finlay Prichard-Jones in third place.

Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series in Winter/Spring 2024 focused on gardening and horticulture.

At one point or another, millions of adults across the globe have resolved to be more physically active. The benefits of routine exercise are too numerous to cite, but some of the more notable ones include a lower risk for chronic disease and illness, improved self-esteem and greater overall health.

The value of hobbies is undeniable. A 2014 study published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology found that employees who engaged in creative hobbies outside of work were more creative on work projects and had a better attitude on the job, while a separate study published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2009 reported that individuals who engaged in enjoyable leisure activities had lower blood pressure and a smaller waist circumference.

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Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist’s innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

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