Julia’s Tidbits

Trinity seeing growth in the retail sector

The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has held two grand openings in the month of June, and we are excited to welcome new and old businesses to help promote prosperity to our city.

Last weekend was the 1-year anniversary of the Circuit Physical Therapy, and on June 17 was the grand opening of Rock ‘n’ Billie’s Tire and Small Engine Repair at the corner of North Robb Street and Highway 94. Wonderful events. I hope the pictures that I tried to take are good.

• I hope everyone had a Happy Father’s Day and enjoyed the not so hot Sunday. One sibling called to wish his father Happy Father’s Day and he was in Canada. That afternoon he was on his way to Alaska with his wife’s mother and father, and he said it was 54 degrees there. (My green envy worm came out.)

Just when I think we are going to calm down with a normal June, the tropical storms start. Now we must watch out for Alberto and see where he will land. The two longest days of summer will also happen this week.

• Summer exercise classes have started for the athletes of TISD, summer school is in full swing, and the Boys and Girls Club has started their summer programs, guest swimming at Westwood Shores’ facilities are coveted, and Vacation Bible schools are still happening.

The Lansberry Elementary School supply list for the coming year has been published and supplies are now being inventoried at various stores in the city and county. There are two major

By Julia McMichael

school supply events happening in July that are holding free events for student supplies.

One of them is the second annual Back to School Supply Drive set for July 27 and hosted by Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church, 502 W. Main St., in Trinity.

The event starts at 10 a.m. and ends when the school supplies are gone. Free backpacks and school supplies are for pre-k to eighth grades.

Donations or money can be dropped off at the church on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. or Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. at the church. Please help make this a successful endeavor.

For more Information, please call Charolett Clayborne at (936) 662-5947, the Rev. DeBose at (936) 355-1987, or Lula English-DeBose at (936) 355-3973.

• Sundale Senior Living in Huntsville is holding its summer festival on June 29, and they are looking for vendors. No charge for vendors, and this is a free event for all of Huntsville community. Please contact Sarah at (936) 2631468 if you are interested in becoming a vendor.

The Summer Fest takes place at 679 Interstate 45 South and runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The events include a bouncy castle, a classic car show, food trucks, food vendors, and arts and craft vendors, so come join the fun in Huntsville.

• On June 30, First Methodist Church of Trinity is hosting a band called Southern Hope (singing gospel music) after the Fifth Sunday potluck dinner at noon. For more information call Laura at (936) 594-3826.

• Fourth of July activities announced around the county so far are: —Westwood Shores Subdivision on July 29.

—Valley Ranch Fourth of July Fest on July 4 from 5-10 p.m.

—The city of Trinity’s fireworks on July 5 at dusk.

—The city of Groveton annual celebration starts at 1 p.m. July 4 with a parade, then the park opens at 3 p.m. with a variety of entertainment. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m.

—McLeod Fireworks Show on July 6 at Barrett’s Landing.

• VFW Post 6899 is hosting two events on July 6: a blood drive being held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., and a Eddie & Maxie dance from noon until 4 p.m. The Texas Thunder Band of Vidor will perform classic country music for your enjoyment. The cantina and snack bar will be open at this time and admission is $15.

For more information, call Marilyn Barnes at (281) 782-8309.

• SAAFE House will host its annual Denim & Diamonds Bingo fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m. July 13 at The Manor on Pinecrest Drive in Trinity. There will be food, a silent and live auction, door prizes and of course 10 rounds of Bingo with prizes for the winners.

Tickets are available for an Early Bird purchase for $50 and tables for $400 until June 26. Call SAAFE House at (936) 291-3529 for early bird purchases, Veronica at (936) 284-5580 or Tammy at (936) 284-5547.

• Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church is hosting Vacation Bible School July 8-12 at 201 N. Robb St. in Trinity. School starts at 8 a.m. and ends at noon. The theme for this VBS is “Breaker Rock Beach.” Children’s ages are completed kindergarten and fifth grade. For more information, call the church office at (936) 5943822.

• First Methodist Church of Trinity is hosting Vacation Bible School July 15-19. You may register now. The hours are 9 a.m. until noon Monday through Friday. The Cokebury’s VBS program this year is “Hero Hotline” called together to serve God. The church is located at 131 N. Elm St. For more information, call Laura at (936) 594-3826 or email firstmctrinitytx. org to register.

• The Annual Summer conference for the ROTC church will be held July 20 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Trinity Community Center. Prayer in the Park is held each summer to provide music, free school items, food, door prizes and spiritual aspiration to the community of Trinity.

This event is sponsored by many churches in our city and county, and for more information, contact Karen Dixon at (936) 5816531.

• The Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has a new president for 2024-2025. Her name is Areia Baker. Under her direction, new officers and board members will take office on July 1 and a meet and greet will be held soon.

The next meeting will be held on July 2, provided the new air conditioning units have been installed in the Chamber Building at 103 Stadium St. Our compressor died at the end of May.

Thank you, Higginbotham Brothers, for having window units in Trintiy.

See you around town.