BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
COLUMBUS - The Columbus Elementary PTO will have Breakfast with Santa Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Columbus Hall located at 3845 I-10 Frontage Rd. in Columbus. The event is free and everyone is welcome.
WALDECK FOOD TRUCK CHANGES
WALDECK - The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) has de - cided to discontinue serving food as a drive-thru format. Now the Waldeck food truck will have food distribution as a walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by CTFB, but if the client has their own wagon, please bring it. Waldeck food truck is on third Saturdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The last date for 2023 is Dec. 16.
CHAMBER HOLIDAY EVENTS PLANNED
COLUMBUS - The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night Out is set for tonight (Thursday, Dec. 7) from 3 to 9 p.m. Mov - ie night with "The Polar Express" is set for Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Hound Song Brewing Co. in Columbus. For more informa - tion, contact the chamber at 979-732-8385.
CHRISTMAS AT WINEDALE SLATED
ROUND TOP - Christmas at Winedale will be held Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be crafts and folklife demon - strations, music and theater performances, food and beverages, and more. This event is free. Winedale is located at 3738 FM 2714, Round Top. For information, call 979-278-3530.
WVFD TO HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY WINCHESTER - Mark your calendars for the Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department Community Christmas Party to be held Tuesday, Dec. 12. A social will begin at 6 p.m., followed by chili and chicken noodle soup made by the Franke and Kleiber families. Des - serts would be greatly appreciated. Canned food will be collected for the AMEN Food Pantry. There is a need for new firemen for the department. Please attend and check out how to become a volunteer. Fire trucks will be at the party for the community to see and explore. Bring the kids and learn about the fire department.
ROTARY CLUB SEEKS HEATERS/BLANKETS WEIMAR - The Weimar Rotary Club is seeking donations for their "Share the Warmth" campaign to help keep the residents of Weimar keep warm this winter. If you would like to donate, you can drop off new portable heaters and/or new blankets (both must be in original packaging) at Fayette Savings Bank, and Hill Bank and Trust Co. in Weimar. Monetary donations are accepted at Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar. Items will be distributed at the monthly Weimar FFA We C.A.N. Food Bank.
SENIORS TOGETHER OPENS IN WEIMAR Seniors Together, formerly the Colorado County Senior Connections, a place for senior’s, 55 years or older to socialize with others is held every first and third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Lighthouse Fellowship Hall at 201 Veteran's Dr. in Columbus. and at the Weimar Civic Center in Weimar on the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The events includes card games, board games, Bingo
with prizs, coffee and tea, movies, lunch provided, educational speakers, field trips including trips to casinos and social gathering.
EL HOLDS MARKET ON MAIN EAGLE LAKE - Eagle Lake holds its Market on Main the first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Eagle Lake. For more information, contact David at Moonside Macar - ons at 979-234-4080.
WEIMAR FARMERS MARKET WEIMAR - The Weimar Farmers Market, located in the green buildng at 201 W. Main, showcases local farmers every sec - ond Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. There is no fee to participate but vendors must register in advance by emailing info@weimar - chamber. com.
TCHCC TO HOST OPEN HOUSE LA GRANGE - The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) will host an open house on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, check out the gift shop and enjoy the decorated homes. TCHCC is located at 250 W. Fairgrounds Rd. in La Grange. For more information, call 1-888-785-4500 or visit www.czechtexas.org.
CHOIR TO PRESENT JESUS COLUMBUS - The Columbus Community Choir will present Jesus The Advent of the Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at the Columbus High School Auditorium in Columbus.
WALDECK FOOD TRUCK CHANGES WALDECK - The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) has de - cided to discontinue serving food as a drive-thru format. Now the Waldeck food truck will have food distribution as a walk-up meth - od. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by CTFB, but if the client has their own wagon, please bring it. Waldeck food truck is on third Saturdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The last date for 2023 is Dec. 16.
SATURDAYS ON SQUARE DATE CHANGE COLUMBUS - Saturdays on the Square has changed their date to Saturday, Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Colora - do County Courthouse square in Columbus. Vendors come one, come all to the last big market of the year. Santa Clause will be arriving via Columbus Volunteer Fire Department fire engine at approximately 9 a.m. Watkins Brothers BBQ will be there. Dress up in your holiday attire. The event will include plants, food truck vendors, duck eggs, pickles-jams-jellies-salsa, fall dried floral ar - rangements, and banana walnut bread (pre-order). For more in - formation, contact Debbie Damon by calling or texting 979-2226996.
