San Jacinto County Women's League met last week to enjoy a wonderful lunch from Caterer Mary Gray. The guest speakers were from Coldspring Library, Maggie Mosley and Marsha Brown spoke about the history of the library, it celebrated its 40th birthday last year. Maggie is the Library Administrator and Marsha is President of the Library Board.
The library relies on fund raisers and donations to be able to offer its many programs. Look for the Princess Tea Party, a very popular event, on Feb. 28. This is a Saturday and there will be two sittings. One from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and then another from 1-2:30 p.m. Princesses may dress up, of course. Ages from 3 years to 13 years are invited to this special event with a lovely meal and lots of fun. Tickets are $25 before the day, $30 on the day.
Look for many other programs and events at our libraries in Coldspring and Shepherd. Coldspring will host another Murder Mystery Event sometime in October. The last one was a big success. Shepherd Library will hold its annual Tea Party on Friday, Jan. 23, from 3-4 p.m. Don't forget your hat. Call for information at (936) 628-3515.
Both libraries need volunteers to help with events and also in the Library. Ask how you can help if you are interested.
•Both political parties of our county are working towards the coming primary election. They have posted the names of the candidates running for office on their websites and Facebook pages. Their meetings on Tuesday will give you the opportunity to meet and hear from them. Republicans will have their meeting at Coldspring Shelter and Democrats at Coldspring Community Center.
Republicans will have the Reagan-Trump Dinner on Jan. 31 at Coldspring Shelter, details on the website. Keynote speaker will be Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller with guest speaker Wesley Hunt. Call (832) 656-4092 or go to www. sanjacgop.com.
•SJC Democrats have a new County Chair. Dennis Ready will still be in the executive position as Treasurer but he welcomes Benita Malone as the new County Chair and says, "I have full confidence in her leadership and know the party is in good hands."
Visit the organization at http://www.sjcdemocrats.org.
Both parties have monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of the month.
•WWG will hold a Bingo for Baseball on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Coldspring Methodist Fellowship Hall. This is a fundraiser for the locally run Home Camp in June. It is from 6:30 p.m. till 8 p.m. Bring a friend and snacks to enjoy the evening.
•It is time to renew membership of Shepherd Chamber. Forms are available online on the website and at Shepherd Library. Call the Chamber if you have a problem. Members are chosen for Business of the Month have write ups and photos in this paper and online at many websites and Facebook pages.
The Chamber is working on a Saturday Farmers Market in Shepherd, in the park next to the Library. Interested? Call or text the Chamber with your information to be signed up for this.
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.
