By Julia McMichael
Despite the rain, this summer has been better than the summer we had last year. We had 46 days of over 100-degree heat not counting the heat index. It was unbearable to do anything outdoors.
I went to Houston this weekend, and the effects of Hurricane Beryl were devastating to see in most of the neighborhoods. Large and small trees laying in yards, streets, and everywhere.
I don’t know how long it will take for this mess to be cleaned up, but the real question is who will pay for the cleanup and where does the debris go to be discarded?
I believe summer school and vacation bible schools are finished, and parents must now get ready for the new 2024-2025 school term. My first thing to tell you is Aug. 9-11 is tax-free day in Texas to buy certain items, supplies, and clothes without sales tax.
With school starting on Aug. 7, I guess you must wait to shop that weekend if you want to save money. This event was never a good idea for me. The hustle and bustle, crowds, lack of sizes, and parking was never worthwhile to me to want to participate.
This week there will be activities at the Trinity Community Center for TISD District Teacher Training for both old and new teachers Wednesday-Friday. Speakers and refreshments are on the agenda, and Subway and Agavales will be providing lunches.
TISD Meet the Teacher Nights are Monday and Tuesday.
Lansberry Elementary Meet the Teacher’s Night is Monday, and the event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on their campus on Maple Street. Trinity Middle School and Trinity High School host their Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on their campuses on Highway 94 East or Caroline Street.
Meet the Tigers’ Night is Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. in the gym at the Trinity High School Campus. For your information, the four-day school week for students to attend school does not start until October.
• Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church will host a Grief and Share program that started Tuesday and ends Oct. 29.
The Grief and Share program is a weekly grief support group to find hope and healing after the death of a loved one. This program is sponsored by Dorcas Wills Memorial Baptist Church and will meet on Tuesday each week from 2 -4 p.m.
Surviving the Holidays, a similar group, will meet Nov. 5. The church is located at 201 N. Robb and the class meets upstairs in the Main Building in the Adult 1 Meeting Room
For more information call Paul or Caren Rawlings at (281) 799-976 or (713) 201-6542. You may also contact the DWMBC office at (936) 594-3822. Online registration is at www.grieshare.org/findagroup.
• On Saturday the Houston Food Bank will be at the Blanche K. Werner Public Library in Trinity from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., to service children under 18 years if age.
Each child will be given five meals that includes breakfast and lunch until supplies run out. You must bring your child to receive this program or proof of guardianship if they are not able to attend with you. For more information call Sophia at (936) 594-2087.
• Also on Saturday, the VFW is hosting Eddie and Maxey’s Afternoon Dance at the VFW hall at 400 W. Caroline St. from noon until 4 p.m. The Good Timers are a classic Country/Western band, and the cost of admission is $12. The snack bar and cantina are open. For more information call Angie at (409) 656-2548 or (936) 594-9467.
• Do not forget the SAAFE House Purse Bingo Gala has been re-scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Manor on Pinecrest Road at 6 p.m. For information or to purchase tickets or tables, call Tammy at (936) 2921-3529.
• Here are some save the dates for September occasions:
Sept. 2, Labor Day holiday.
Sept. 20, TISD Student holiday
Sept. 19-21, Trinity Community Fair
Sept. 22, Blood Drive, Knights of Columbus
•These are save the dates for October:
Oct. 4-6, Huntsville Fair on the Square
Oct. 12, Brick Street Harmony Quartet
Oct. 15, Pumpkin Patch Opens
Oct. 26, Trinity Lions Club Pet Show
Oct. 26, Trinity County Wall of Honor,
Oct. 31, Halloween Treats on the Street
I will elaborate on some of the occasions above that are newer and keep repeating regular events as they occur.
• The Brick Street Harmony Quartet will perform at the First Presbyterian Church at 405 N. Elm Street in Trinity on Oct. 12, at 4 p.m. This quartet is part of the Sweet Adelines of Nacogdoches. Save the Date and attend this event. All are welcome and a reception will follow this performance.
Call or text me if you want your organizations’ activities to be announced in this column. See you around.
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