San Jacinto County Women's League was visited by Ranger Eric Rosenthal, who gave an excellent talk on his work and also what Lake Livingston Lake Park offers to people.
I had never heard of mothing, or as the program reads, “Nighttime Moth Adventure.” This starts at 9 p.m. A large white sheet is hung up and flashlights play across it. Moths gather and land on the sheet to be described to the onlookers. I am not sure if the idea is to take some home, but you can do this in your back yard to show your children.
Ranger Eric talks on Sundays at 1 p.m. throughout October about snakes, join him in the Nature Center. Baby American Alligator is the subject at 3 p.m., also in the Nature Center.
Archery was another topic. At the Activity Center, Ranger Eric teaches the basics of Olympian style archery and range safety. The next session will be on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. October 30 from 8-10 p.m. features The Haunted Fishing Pier. Lots of activities here from pumpkin carving to a costume contest and live snakes and alligators. There are many other classes, adventures and talks which you can find on the website and Facebook page or call (936) 365-2201.
•Fun events coming up feature a Youth Fall Celebration at 1020 N. Byrd Ave., which is the Impact Center in Shepherd. From 5-10 p.m., there will be firepit, weenie roast, candy bags and games, pumpkin decorating contest, crafts and a whole lot more. The first 20 kids will get a free pumpkin to decorate, courtesy of Will Hall. Want to know more? Call (936) 499-2632 or go to the Impact Center Facebook page.
•On Nov. 10 at 12:15 p.m. there will be a mini health fair Q&A at SJC Senior Center in Coldspring. Learn more about open enrollment and meet the specialist from the Department & Protective Services who will talk and answer questions.
•There'll be a fundraiser for Valorie Barton, Democratic candidate for our District on Friday October 16 from 6-8 p.m. at The Family Restaurant on South Byrd in Shepherd. There will be refreshments from the restaurant. On Saturday there will be a No Kings Rally in Coldspring from 10 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
•Kolton Purvis and Faith Hartman were married on Saturday last week at Cornerstone Church in Cleveland. Kolton is on the board of Shepherd EDC. and Faith managed the Heaven's Army Store in Shepherd, until it closed, and also was a board member on Shepherd Chamber of Commerce.
My husband and I were invited to the wedding, which was a very special event, starting with the bride singing to her future husband as she entered the sanctuary and walked all the way down the aisle. She had a beautiful voice and never faltered. Later a lovely meal was served in Fellowship Hall and everyone got to speak to the couple afterward. Congratulations to them both and many blessings.
•Early voting starts in the coming week. There is a write-in vote for Precinct 2 Commissioner. This means there is a space to write in the candidate who was too late to be printed on the ballot. James Crowson has entered this race as an Independent.
•Shepherd Community Market has vendor forms on Facebook and Chamber websites. Small and home-based businesses — his is for you. Nonprofits are welcome to explain their business/charity. Vendors fee is $20. Hot food vendors $50. You may pick up a printed form from Shepherd Library. This is closed for Columbus Day.
•Constable Rae Phillips stands by her daughter Bailey and her son Braeden in the photo. Braeden graduated from Houston City College Police Academy and is a Patrol Deputy in San Jacinto County. Rae's daughter Bailey graduated valedictorian from Montgomery County Corrections Academy and is a Detention Center sergeant at San Jacinto County Jail. A family dedicated to serving in our county.
Contact the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce at (210) 995-7420 or the Coldspring Chamber at (936) 653-2184.
Yvonne Cones is president of the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Coldspring Chamber of Commerce.
