Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Dogs and puppies ready for adoption at the animal shelter.
Carolyn and Dendra Butler, part of the Emergency Management team, who put together the Thanksgiving meals last week.
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by Yvonne Cones
I wore a sweater this week for the first time since last winter! Then we had much needed rain. That and Thanksgiving made it a memorable week! Shepherd Chamber of Commerce is busy with final arrangements for the Christmas event.
Christmas is near, Coldspring and Shepherd have decorated their cities and our Christmas event start this week on December 6 in Shepherd. The venue has changed to the park by Shepherd Library with the Gazebo as home for Santa for photo opportunities. Vendors may set up earlier but the welcome opening will begin with the American Legion Post 629 at noon. The Hot Steppers will perform at 2 PM and the Parade entries can begin to line up from 4 PM on. The Parade will set off at 6 PM and will have been judged by three judges with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Santa's Choice trophies.
Shepherd Library will have hot chocolate and sodas on sale and Coldspring Garden Club will be bringing plants and items for a fundraiser. Wrightway Plumbing Pros will be collecting donations of toys for children. Call Kimberley at 936-200-3757 if you want to know more.
After the Shepherd Super Center closed recently, Mr Green will have some of his store's merchandise for sale. These and more with food trucks and home made treats will be there. Our DJ will entertain as always and our singer Gregg Cones will perform.
To be a vendor or be in the Parade, call the Chamber and text if you do not get a person answering!
Coldspring Garden Club will meet for their Christmas Party on December 4, starting at noon at the Coldspring Senior Center with lunch. Please call them to reserve your place at 936-653-4175. The party will begin at 1.30 PM and the White Elephant Game will be played. Items can be bought at the Senior Center Resale Shop. To donate to 'Toys For Tots', bring an unwrapped toy.
On December 9 our State Representative Janis Holt will visit Shepherd at the Family Restaurant and Daiquiris To Go at 2700 S. Byrd Ave. This is also Loop 424 and all are welcome to come to hear Ms Holt and talk to her. The restaurant will provide refreshments. The meeting will begin at 2 PM till 4 PM.
Later that day the SJC Democratic Party will hold their Christmas Party instead of a regular meeting. This will be at El Taquito in Coldspring at 6 PM. Refreshments will be available.
On December 13, Coldspring Chamber of Commerce hold their annual Christmas event around the Courthouse with the Parade starting at 6 PM. Call the office for more information but I will give the details for this always wonderful event next week.
San Jacinto County Animal Rescue need volunteers. If you like to walk a dog or help feed, clean or generally help the people who look after the many puppies and dogs housed in the Shelter, call Ms Sandra Houston at 281-450-3676.
Last week I wrote about the amazing work in feeding many people with Thanksgiving meals organized by the SJC Emergency Management. Dendra Butler is the Administrator of this Board and Carolyn Butler is a Board Member. Dendra is also a Board member of Shepherd Chamber of Commerce and has a full time job too!
Santa will return to Shepherd on December 6th
First State Bank in Shepherd has decorated for Christmas!