March events coming in like a lion

It is hard to believe that two months of the new year have almost passed, and early voting is nearly over for local office seekers. By the time November comes, I will be sick of politics, but still thankful that I live in America where our vote still counts.

This weekend several events will take place, and March 1 is Friday. I will list some of the events that will take place that you can still attend this week, but some events will be dead and gone.

Also, I am going to list the Trinity Community Calendar presented by the Trinity Peninsula Chamber of Commerce for 2024, even though six major events have passed. When you review this calendar, if your organization is not listed, text me at (936) 537-8171 or email, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your information.

•On Tuesday, there was a meeting held at the VFW Hall on Caroline Street to discuss the making of a movie in Trinity County by Dream Weaver Productions. The movie will be a murder-mystery set in the fall. Areas of interest are the VFW Poat, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Bridge at the Trinity River, and wooded park sites. They will need extras for the movie. For more information call the VFW Hall at (936) 594-9467.

•On Friday, the Knights of Columbus Lenten Dinner will be held in the fellowship hall at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church on 401 Prospect Drive from 5-7 p.m. You can dine in or take out, and the cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children.

For more information, please call the Most Holy Trinity Church office at (936) 594-6664. The next Lenten dinner is March 1, and the remaining days in March are the 8th, 15th and 22nd.

•The seventh Annual Haley Burk Memorial Foundation is hosting the yearly softball tournament on March 2 at the Stadium Street baseball fields. The cost per team is $200. Please register before Feb. 28 to avoid a late fee. The tournament is co-ed, but ages 15-plus must have a waiver to play.

A concession stand and silent auction is planned for the day, and vendors are welcome for $100 a space. The Foundation will provide the food and beverage booths. Raffles and door prizes will abound. For more information, please call Shane Pringle at (936) 662-8180 or (936) 662-4658.

•Also on Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m. is the Eddie and Maxey’s Afternoon Dance at the VFW Hall. The cost of admission is $12. The band is The Good Timers, and the music is classic Country. For more information call Marilyn Barnes at (281) 782-8309.

•On Sunday, don’t forget the Trinity County 356 Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a barbecue and bingo fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are located at 12427 FM 356 and the cost is $14 per person.

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•There is a Cheerleading Clinic for sixth- and seventh-grade students who want to try out for Trinity Junior High Cheerleaders that will be held from March 4-7. Cheerleading tryouts are March 9.

•March 10 is clean-up day at the park (Veterans Black Memorial Park on Stadium Street). Come and go from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Join this workday to get the park looking good for our kiddos who start playing baseball and softball on March 23.

•March 12, 2024, “spring celebration” will host a guest speaker, Suzanne Loftin, at First Methodist Church at 131 N. Elm St. at 6:00 pm. the public is invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given away. For more information, please call Laura at (936) 594-3826.

•TISD spring break is March 11-14.

•On March 16, the Circle of Brothers is hosting a fundraiser for T.J. Allbright’s family at the pavilion at the Trinity Community Center at 640 S. Robb. The event starts at 11 a.m. and the live auction starts at 3 p.m.

Music will be provided by Larry Pelter from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Auction donations are welcome. BYOB. Fajita lunch plates are $15 each, and for more information, call Bobby at (936) 577-2917.

•In the previous issue, I talked about a Classic Car Show to be presented by the Trinity Lions Club. On March 16,2024. However, due to conflicting events we are having a Special Called Meeting to discuss the date and location change on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Watch this space for new information in the next issue.

•On March 16, the VFW is hosting a blood drive at the fellowship hall located at 400 Caroline St. Please call Marilyn Barnes to set up an appointment time at (281) 782-8309.

•Opening day for Trinity baseball-softball is March 23. Schedules will be posted soon. Activities for opening day include vendors, food and games.

•March 17 is the first blood drive of the new year hosted by the Knight of Columbus from the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Brookshire Brothers on Highway 19 South. Please come give to this much-needed noble cause.