There were too many events this weekend for me to attend but one, so I chose the Pet Expo as it was the service organization that I have belonged to for the longest time. The Trinity Lions Club’s fall fundraiser was a huge success and a fun time for the entire community.
During the Pet and Talent Show inside the Trinity Community Center, the Trinity Police Department also assisted in an outside Trinity Community Center stray animal adoption program at this time. The weather was perfect.
•Groveton High School had its homecoming this Friday and from the looks of things, it was fabulous and full of color. Two girls I have known since birth were two of the Homecoming Queen’s Court. One girl was a princess and the other a duchess. Congratulations to the Kane sisters. They were beautiful in their homecoming attire.
•The next three events coming this weekend are: first, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s bingo and chicken barbecue is Friday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. Second event is Saturday, Oct. 25, and is the Wall of Honor fundraiser, hosted by the Trinity County Veterans, at noon on FM 356 at Scheelbillies. And third is Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church’s Fall Festival held on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11:30 a.m. at 401 N. Prospect St.
Last week I elaborated on the prizes to be given away at the Wall of Honor Fundraiser, and this issue I will announce the prizes for the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church for Sunday, Oct. 26. The raffle prizes include:
Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. The drawing is Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. You need not be present to win.
A personal side note: Lanora Ainsworth and I are going to have a booth at this fall festival. We have always attended this event but not participated in the fundraiser. We sell baked goods, candy, jewelry and fall item baskets, so please come out and support this Church’s charities and youth organizations.
•October Events
Oct. 18-31, Trinity Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch, Church Fundraiser
Oct. 18, Trinity Lions Club Second Annual Pet Show and Expo
Oct. 21, First Methodist Church of Trinity Dinner with Friends, 4:30 p.m., Stew on the Menu
Oct. 24, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Bingo Barbecue
Oct. 25, Trinity County Veterans Wall of Honor Society 18th Fundraiser
Oct. 26, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church Fall Festival
Oct. 31, Treats on the Street, Trinity Police Dept. Halloween Fest on Elm Street, 6:30 p.m.
•November Events:
Nov. 1, Haley Burk Foundation Decades Dash Purse Bingo
Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day Holiday
Nov. 13, 14, 15, First Methodist Church Rummage Sale on Elm Street
Nov. 24-28, Thanksgiving Holidays for students
Nov. 27, Thanksgiving Day
Two events coming in November that I will be attending are the Decades Dash Purse Bingo Bash at Camp Cullen and the First Methodist Church of Trinity’s Rummage Sale on Elm Street.
First, the Purse Bingo Bash, which is sponsored by Camp Cullen for the Haley Burk Foundation. This is a fun filled night with door prizes, food, and games. It is the Foundation’s second Bingo night held at the camp. At 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, the doors open to the most scenic atmosphere, delicious food, and awesome caterers.
The theme this year is “Decades Dash,” so please wear your favorite decade, and bring decorations for your table in the same manner. My favorite decade is the 1960s. Last year Tom Hester was the emcee, and he was delightful.
A single ticket costs $40 and a table costs $350. Tickets include dinner, one game pack, a dauber, and a door prize. Camp Cullen is at 460 Cullen Loop in Trinity. For more information, please call (936) 662-8180.
Second is the First Methodist Church’s Rummage Sale in the Church’s fellowship hall at 301 N. Elm Street, held from Nov. 13-15. Thursday and Friday, the hours are 8 a.m-5 p.m. and Saturday the hours are 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, please call Laura at (936) 594-3826. or to give or have donations picked up.
Next week I will start announcing the Elf Station event, where the boxes are and where they have donation drives, and who is sponsoring and preparing this event. Also, it is time to announce the Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 26th Christmas Show and activities.
•December Events
Dec. 6, TPCC Christmas Show at the Trinity Community Center at 10 a.m.
Dec. 6, TPCC Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown at 6 p.m. at RR Street
Dec.13, The Elf Station Opens at Mickey’s House, and at the ROTC Bldg. Across the Way.
Dec.18, Early release day for Christmas/Winter Break
Dec. TBA, on a Friday, Martin Senior Citizen Center will host a Christmas Dinner
Dec. 19, TISD Student Winter Break, Early Release Day
Dec. 25, Thursday, Christmas Day
Students return to school on Jan. 6, 2026
Martin Luther King Holiday of Service-January19, 2026
Trinity County Crime Stoppers Mardis Gras Cowboy Gala, Jan. 31, 2026
Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026
Lovelady Love Fest, Feb. 14, 2026
Presidents Holiday, Feb. 16, 2026
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Lent Holidays and Dinners TBA
Easter and more Church Events next week.
I hope to see you at the Pumpkin Patch downtown this week. They are open seven days a week now until Oct. 31, when Treats on the Street starts.
