Friends of Shepherd Library held its second trivia team fundraiser night on Saturday. The categories ranged from literature to 70s music and extra points were added if you came in costume.
The Madder Hatters group were a big hit, and the silent auction had some wonderful items. Not all of them sold so watch out for a chance to snag one at the Library in the near future. They make great gifts.
Bill Powell was the MC, and the evening included the hilarious marble race, which is shown on a large screen, and you have to bet on one of the marbles, all of which have unusual names. No money is involved; it just added points to your score.
The Library staff and Friends of the Library Board did a wonderful job setting up the venue at Shepherd Community Center. Food was available — Rick McIntyre did his famous Chili. Thank you, Director Terri, Alli and Vicki and all the Board, who worked so hard for this fundraiser in aid of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Everyone was supplied with cups, different tea leaves, bowls and spoons as well as tea strainers to create their “cuppa.’” The hostesses supplying the refreshments this month outdid themselves. I hope you can see from the photo the creative cookies and savories they created for this very special meeting.
Next month will be the Club's Christmas Party at the Senior Center. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and a white elephant gift for the game, keep it under $10. Lunch at the Center is at noon, meeting will follow at 1:30 p.m.
•Vendors are signing up for the Christmas event in Shepherd on Dec. 6. This year it will be in the park beside the Library and City Hall. Santa will be in the gazebo for photos, the DJ will be on the staging area and vendors will have the park area and some frontage along by the Library.
The parade starts at 6 p.m. but will start lining up at 4 p.m. Trophies for first, second and third will be given as well as Santa's Choice. Forms are available at Shepherd Library and online at the Shepherd Chamber of Commerce website. The Parade theme is “A Winter Wonderland.”
•Congratulations to those who were elected last week. There were a lot of things to work through, 17 amendments as well as the people on the ballot.
•The Republican Club of our county met on Tuesday in Coldspring . They are planning their Reagan/Trump Dinner for Jan. 31, 2026, at the County Shelter in Coldspring. Tickets are $100 each. You can order them online.
The Democratic Party of our county met on the same date and time. The location is The Family Restaurant in Shepherd, 2700 S. Byrd Ave.
Refreshments are served and guest speaker this month is Keith Coleman running for Congress Texas 8th District.
•State Rep. Janis Holt will visit Shepherd on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. at The Family Restaurant. This is a chance to meet her and hear from her. There will be a buffet table and a mix and mingle opportunity to talk with her and your neighbors. The original date had to be changed for health reasons.
•You will have read that the owner of Shepherd Texas Grill is now the owner of the Paradise Grill in Coldspring. Billy LaCoste will change the name to Texas Grill. Did you know that there is entertainment every Saturday by Dennis Redmon in the Banquet Room at the rear of the dining room? Dennis plays all instruments and his repertoire ranges from gospel to country classics and old-time rock ‘n’ roll. He plays from 6-8:30 p.m. Dennis played for well-known bands and artists around the country. He has settled down somewhat now but loves to play his guitar, fiddle and banjo and is very popular.
•The Coldspring Senior Center closed for Veterans Day on Tuesday. The Center has entertainment every Friday from DJ Ken Janek and Gregg Cones. Sommer Cathey joined Gregg for a rendition of "Jackson" last week.
The Center has classes in line dancing, texercise, bingo and much more. The resale shop is packed with bargains for only a dollar or two and the food is always good. Call to reserve your meal, you can also order to go meals now. Call (936) 653-4175.
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.
