Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Coldspring Senior Center, table centerpieces created by Johne Engleman
Barron's Sweet Cream Dairy Farm gives tours of the Farm. Children come at Easter time to see the cows and visit with the Easter Bunny
Trisha Falls sits by Blanca in El Taquito Restaurant in Shepherd in front of their new backdrop - a perfect spot for photo ops!
Did You Know?
by Yvonne Cones
There's a lot going on in San Jacinto County! October brings Halloween with two weekends where the Haunted Jail will be open. I will give you all the details soon! This organized event is a fund raiser of the San Jacinto County Historical Commission. Recently the Commission received a donation from Glen Jackson of a Rice/Wheat Huller to be put next to the Corn Shed at Old Town Coldspring. This is a small hand cranked machine used to harvest the crops.
Last Friday, Coldspring Senior Center served stuffed potatoes and delicious cake and ice cream. This meal was sponsored by Allan Graves in memory of his late wife Deborah. Unfortunately Allan had been taken ill a few weeks ago and had been hospitalized. He has moved to a rehab center since and is going home soon. Allan is a regular at the Center and counts it one of his favorite places.
October 3 is the Coldspring Library fund raiser, the Murder Mystery Dinner at Coldspring Community Shelter. Tickets are $70 each, elegant evening wear and masks are encouraged . Dinner is catered by Mary Gray Catering, Silent Auction and a cash bar add to the pleasure of the night. The actors are the same group as last year. They were excellent in the way they arranged the 'mystery' and revealed the 'murderer' at the end.
October 17 it is the Youth Fall Celebration at the Impact Center in Shepherd. From 5-10pm expect a fun filled night. Brenda Myers , founder of the Impact Center says all 'Kiddos are welcome and the first 20 get a free Pumpkin to decorate. You can also bring your own to decorate on site and enter the competition. Pumpkins have been donated by Will Hall of Shepherd. Bring a flashlight since there will be an egg hunt in the dark! Fire Pit and Weenie Roast, Smores, Candy Bags and Games with a Movie, Crafts and a Halloween Drawing Contest included.
On October 1, at 1;30 PM Coldspring Garden Club will visit Massey's Home Grown Quality Plants at 1502 Shraderville Road in Shepherd. Members will be shown around the gardens of flowers, bushes, fruit tree and more. And, yes, you may buy some if you wish! This excellent business has just joined as members of Shepherd Chamber of Commerce. There will be a ribbon cutting soon! Call them for more information at 479-790-8017.
El Taquito Restaurant in Shepherd has a new back drop, which is an excellent place for taking a photo! You are welcome to do this if you are eating there. (I love their Shrimp Quesadillas!)
Last Thursday, Dr Anita Wright and her team from the Community Church Outreach visited Woodland Park Nursing Home for a service with singing and delicious treats for the patients. This is a monthly gathering and the service is open to all. Call Dr Anita Wright for more information at 832-527-0154.
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce Secretary Tricia Falls and I visited the Barron's Sweet Cream Dairy Farm on FM 1725 on Saturday. We both bought milk, classified as A2A2 Diary, and bought a selection of breads and muffins too. Amber's husband Hunter also runs his Plumber's Business, Agape Plumbing call 281-610-4289. Amber runs Southern Shine Catering. All businesses became members of the Chamber, call 936-661-6031.
If you are a Trivia fan make sure to come to the fundraiser for Shepherd Library on October 24 at Coldspring Methodist Fellowship Hall. The Time Warp Trivia starts at noon but come at 11.30 AM to chat and grab some food. Time Warp? Yes, dress in a different era, anywhere from the 1920's to present day. There will be a Silent Auction and a contest for the best costume. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids and under 5 years are free. You can buy tickets at the Library, call 936-628-3515. Details are also on the Library Facebook page. The Friends of Shepherd Library are hosting this fundraiser.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
In memory of Deborah Graves sponsored by her husband, Allan
Sylvia organizes the treats at Woodland Park Nursing Home in Shepherd
Coldspring Senior Center's Fish Friday was sponsored last week by Carriage House Farm and Vineyard, owned by Mayor John & Judi Benestante.