Shepherd Chamber of Commerce
16 N. Liberty St, Shepherd, TX 77371
936-628-3890
www.greatershepherdchamberofcommerce.org
Did You Know?
by
Yvonne Cones
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce
31 N. Butler St., Coldspring, TX 77331
936-653-2184
www.coldspringtexas.org
The Benefit for Kaylee Scott will be held on Sunday, January 23 at the Pavilion beside Shepherd Community Center. This benefit is to raise money for her medical expenses after her accident at the Christmas Parade and many generous people have already donated items for the auction at 2 PM, although more are needed. The Cornhole Tournament starts at 11 AM and is hosted by the SJ Baggers. Sarah’s Snack Shack will be on hand to feed the crowd and will donate part of her takings to the cause. You can bring auction items to The Impact Center in Shepherd, call 936-499-2632.
The San Jacinto County Republican Club would like to remind everyone of their Reagan Dinner on February 5 from 6-9 PM in the Coldspring Community Shelter at 200, Hwy 150. Tickets are $75 and other sponsor opportunities are available. There will be a VIP Reception for sponsors at the Republican HQ from 5PM- 5.30 PM. You can buy tickets online or email chairman@sjcgop.org.
Coldspring Chamber of Commerce will soon be holding their annual ‘Best of SJC Banquet’. You can begin voting now for your favorite businesses and people. There is a form on the web site www.coldspringtexas.org which can be printed out or you can collect one from the office. Return the form no later than February 4. This banquet is a scholarship fundraiser for the graduates of COISD as they prepare for college or vocational school. The Chamber has 3 tiers of donating, Gold, Silver and Bronze. Donors receive advertising on our website and Facebook page, and at the Banquet where they will have a banner they may keep after the event. For more information on this call Mindy, the Office Manager, at the Chamber office.
Shepherd also has a scholarship fund for the High School seniors who will graduate in 2022. They will hold a fund raiser for this in the Spring.
Coldspring holds a 'Fri-Yay' on the first and third Fridays each month at participating shops. Special deals and promotions are available on those days so if you are in the area, shop around and catch a bargain.
Shepherd City is still accepting applications to the Public Works Department. Call the City for information at 936-628-3305. Happy Days Diner in Shepherd is also looking for more help. Wait staff and cooks are wanted at the location on 6230 US Hwy 59 S, call 936-628-6515.
Shepherd holds a Farmers’ Market in the park by the Library on the third Friday of each month from 9 AM onward.