Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
210-995-7420
Winner of the Hat Competition at Mother's Day Tea Party and Methodist fellowship Hall, Debbi Goodale
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by Yvonne Cones
Let us enjoy Spring while it lasts! Spring flowers are everywhere and Mothers' Day was a perfect time to give flowers to the mothers in our lives. That includes aunts, grandmothers, mothers-in-law and more! I had a wonderful mother-in-law who was also a good friend. The Coldspring Garden Club celebrated their last meeting before the Summer hiatus with a trip to the Irene Pawlowski Gardens in Conroe. The Club will meet again in September at the Coldspring Community Center on the first Thursday of each month.
San Jacinto County Women's League will also take a three month rest after their last meeting coming on May 14. This meeting will include the ceremony of swearing in the new officers for the next year 2026-27. It will also inform the membership of the donations to local organizations and scholarships for High School Graduates. These will be confirmed by a vote from the members. This information will be in next week's column. Again, the League will meet again in September on the second Thursday of each month.
Coldspring Methodist Fellowship Hall was the setting last Saturday for the Master Gardeners Mothers Day Tea Party. This is an annual event and includes delicious food, a competition for the most voted for hat and a Silent Auction. Each table was decorated by a member who invited family and friends to enjoy the Tea Party. The hall was beautiful with flowers on every table. Lovely china and glass ware and decorations made the tables sparkle. It was a wonderful gathering!
Another special lunch last week took place under the trees at Old Town Coldspring. By the Jail Museum, the Depot and other historical buildings the members of the SJC Historical Commission invited the staff of the SJC Treasurer's Office for lunch. This was a 'Thank You' to the staff who helped the Commission treasurer with her paperwork which can become very time consuming! The staff had asked for a tour of the museum but it is still being cleaned and repaired. The Commission met for their monthly meeting last week in the newly named San Jacinto County Texas Military Museum. This is open to the public when the Courthouse is open. It is in the basement of the building.
Shepherd Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for new member 'Wonderland Recreation RV' on Wonderland Rd. off Hwy 59 S. Mr. Roger Wells is creating a RV Park in a beautiful setting. I will be writing more on this new business as he expands. For information call him at 281-543-4754.
Vendors for July 4 in Shepherd and for the Community Market on Saturday May 23 can sign up now for these events. The Community Market in the Park by Shepherd Library will be free to vendors in May. Look for the forms on line at the Chamber web site or go to Shepherd Library to pick up one. Or, call me. If you do not get an answer, text me and I will fill out a form for you. If there is a Face Painter who would like to work on July 4, we would love to have you! We have the Hot Steppers, DJ Joe and Karaoke Services, Gregg Cones singing and games, food vendors and vendors with their goods and the American Legion opening with their ceremony. Fireworks at 9 PM will feature some special effects! Elected officials and community leaders are also speaking throughout the afternoon and evening.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
Lunch outside at Old Town Coldspring
Mother's Day Tea Party
Members of Coldspring Garden Club enjoying a trip to the Pawlowski Gardens
Ribbon Cutting at Wonderland