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A Black History Celebration will be held Friday, Jan. 17, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Navasota Center, 103 Stadium Drive in Navasota.
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Holidays are a fun time for our family. I thank God I’m from a large family, but many are not as fortunate, or their families live far away and rarely get to see each other. Sadly, I’ve learned over the years there are many families that can’t enjoy each other because they don’t get along. Life is way too short to hold grudges or have hate in your heart.
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The monthly food pantry held in the fellowship hall at Iola Missionary Baptist Church Dec. 21 was well attended. All sort of good food including canned goods, turkey, bread, fresh vegetables and more were distributed. Around 100 people came for food and the food distributed will feed around 278 people. The pantry is open the third Saturday each month and is open to anyone that needs a helping hand.
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The lyrics “rain dripping off the brim of my hat” by Charlie Pride would have been an excellent tune Saturday at the cemetery. Since I don’t wear a hat, rain dripping from the ends of my hair was what happened.
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Merry Christmas Grimes County.
Midsouth scholarship applications for the class of 2025 are open. All applications must be submitted online, www.midsouthelectric.com/scholarships by March 21.
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Evergreen Baptist Church had their Christmas party Dec. 15. There were around 45 people present. A fajita meal with all the trimmings and desserts were served. Everyone had a good time. A variety of games were played and there was a gift exchange including gift cards, toys and other items. Everyone seemed happy with their prizes.
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A very nice appreciation gathering was held for Precinct 3 Commissioner, Barbara Walker, Dec. 18, at the Progressive Center in Navasota. Barbara served as commissioner for 12 years and will begin a new chapter in her life Jan. 1.
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Saturday, Dec. 7, was Pearl Harbor Day. That was the beginning of World War 2. Waymon Boney Blount, the son of Robert and Lillia Blount, died at Pearl Harbor. His parents had a memorial marker placed in Evergreen Cemetery in his memory. An American flag was also placed in his memory. That was 83 years ago.
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