It came quickly but we welcome cooler days and nights and can now say “It's fall.”
The Community and Children's Impact Center in Shepherd have been celebrating the seasons and events by decorating the tree outside their resale shop door. So, for now it is a fall tree. The Impact Center holds events and weekly “Get It Off Your Chest” meetings for young people on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Go to their Facebook page to know what is coming up or visit the resale location on North Byrd Street.
•DeeDee Bailey, who I featured last week at the dunking booth, was at a very different venue this last week.
The Memorial Park, located at the corner of Slade Street and Cochran Lane in Coldspring, is on its way. DeeDee says the parking lot went in last week and work is moving forward at last with this park, which will honor those who have died in service to our county. This will be a place for people to come to walk or rest, bring their children and talk with friends and neighbors. We can look forward to seeing it completed.
•Shepherd Library will have its Friends of Shepherd Library fundraiser on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $25. This is the second annual team trivia night.
Last year was a big success and a lot of fun. Gather your team of friends and family and win. You get extra points if you show up in costume. There is a wonderful silent auction with beautiful glass art and Christmas items and much more. Snacks and drinks will be available, Bill Powell will be the MC and the location will be the Shepherd Community Center. Call (936) 628-3515.
•Coldspring Library is breaking new ground as they plan to start yoga classes in early 2026. Call them to know more or visit them. (936) 653-3104.
•Coldspring Garden Club will meet on Thursday in Coldspring Community Center. Guest speaker is Nona Waxman from Cottage Sparrow in Coldspring. She will give a Tea Blending Workshop and guests and members will learn a lot about tea. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m.
•Women's League of our county have Bingo Night on Friday, Nov. 14, at Coldspring Senior Center. Tickets are on sale at the Senior Center for $25 for 10 games. Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30 p.m. You can call the Center at (936) 653-4175.
•Last Saturday some members of The Friends of Shepherd Library and Center for Spiritual Living Houston enjoyed a Garden Party at a member's home in Shepherd. Some of the church members have helped the Library with its fundraising and donations and everyone enjoyed the weather, cool but just right for sitting outside. The delicious food prepared by caterer Sylvia Scott and her sister, and was highly praised.
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.
