Twilight Firelight, Sheriff's Car Show this weekend
Evelyn Szymczak, coordinator of the Grimes County Senior Center, thanks everyone that donated or supported their annual fundraiser recently. Proceeds help maintain and keep the center running. Winners of the raffle were: Handmade quilt – Brac Jones; 2 round bales of hay – Mark Alsup; Benchmade skinner knife – Andrew Duncan; $200 Photo Shoot – Dawn Spence; 25 lbs. hamburger meat – Ray Bullock; $100 Visa card – Brac Jones; $100 Darden Restaurants card – Patti Ermis; $100 Walmart card – Linda Copley; $100 Christmas Party Décor Package – Linda Wallcek; Basket and $40 certificate to Cathy’s Dog Grooming – Bitsy Key; $50 certificate to Juan and Linda’s Restaurant – Erna Freeman; Christmas wreath – Blake Vezurk; Gift party basket – Nancy Hock; $45 card to 57 Bloom Florist – Justin Mock; Avon and Misc. basket – Terry Licce; Country Cut & Curl gift basket – Lauren Stewart; Combination wrench set – Carolyn Neuman; and 2 large chicken fried steaks at Kott’s Café – Mary Flores.
One of my favorite events of the year is Twilight Firelight at Fanthorp Inn which always happens on the Saturday evening after Thanksgiving. This year it is Saturday, Nov. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at the Inn located at 579 S. Main St. Activities begin at the Grimes County Courthouse where you can board the stagecoach or wagon for a ride down Main Street to the Inn. Once there, you will step into the 1850s as the soft glow of candle flickers in the parlor window and the sound of fiddle fills the air. Wa-la, the atmosphere will bring this holiday season to life.
For more info, contact Chandler Wahrmund, chandler.wahrmund@thc.texas.gov. There is no admission fee but a cash donation of $10 for adults and $5 for students (12 and under) is suggested. Tickets will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. near the Courthouse parking area where the stagecoach and/or wagon rides to the Inn will begin. Please dress appropriately for the season and be prepared for the weather as the event will take place in a period setting with some portions outdoors. Attendees will be able to visit the first floor of the Inn as well as the barn and restrooms.
The inaugural Sheriff Don Sowell Classic Car Show is Sunday, Nov. 27 from 12-3 p.m. on Main St. in front of the courthouse. Pass the word. Entry fee is $25 per vehicle with registration onsite the day of the show. The show is free to the public and proceeds will benefit the Grimes County True Blue Foundation. Categories will include: Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Original, Best Car, Best Truck, Best Patina, Best Rat Rod, Best Unique and Don’s Choice. For more information, contact Charlie Diggs, Charlie@charliediggs.com.
Upcoming events
• Dec. 3 - Anderson Holiday Fest from 2-10:30 p.m. features Tracy Byrd, Jason Cassidy, Bri Bagwell, Rick Trevino, Jeff Canada and others. For tickets and info visit andersonfest.com.
• Anderson Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Parade entries will line up at Justice Center at 5:30 p.m. Various float categories will be awarded. To participate, call Samantha, 936-870-6438 or Marcy, 936-661-6662.
My cousin, Betty Keasling Lott of Richards, turned 90 on Nov. 22. In honor of this special occasion, her family threw a birthday party Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19, at the home of her brother and his wife, Floyd and Cynthia Keasling. Sixty family members and close friends enjoyed the day visiting and feasting on delicious food and desserts. A day for the memory books for sure!
Our very dear and longtime friends, Thomas and Lois Finke of Navasota, will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary Saturday, Nov. 26. This couple was married at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Anderson by Fr. T. W. Kappe in 1955. Congratulations to this sweet couple.
Happy Birthday to those celebrating this week: Nov. 24 – Christy Nienstedt, Reyann Davis and Austin VanTassel; Nov. 25 – Amy King, Frances Molitor, Jaeden Hoffart, Kaky Wetuski; Nov. 26 – Kari Lynn Eisenman, Jessica Johnson, Khennadie Pavlock; Nov. 27 – Reece Wrobleski, Chantel Derrett, Judy Corley; Nov. 28 – Freddie Foy, Chelsey Allen, Carolyn Tennyson, Nadine McVey, Lester Underwood; Nov. 29 – Amanda Ghazi, Adam Dobyanski, Leon Kimich, Joyce Horton, Joe Imhoff, Morgan James Wetuski; Nov. 30 – Cheryl Bachmeyer and Joe Shead.
Happy Anniversary to those celebrating this week: Nov. 26 – Thomas and Lois Finke, 67 years; Nov. 28 – Bill and Gloria Boehm, 54 years; Nov. 29 – Willie and Sharion Leiber, 53 years; Nov. 30 – Brett and Rachel Muegge, 9 years; Nov. 30 – Charles and Mary Yorek, 59 years.
If you have special news about what goes on in your family or life, let me know by calling 936-870-6842 or email me at gailmsowell@yahoo.com.