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Curtain falls on summer as autumn arrives
Published September 23, 2009
Yesterday was the first day of autumn. I just love this time of year, but I can’t wait for the temperatures to cool down so it really feels like fall.
The autumn season brings out a host of events the whole family can enjoy, those wonderful gatherings of family and friends we find at bazaars, craft shows, county fairs, pumpkin patches, haunted houses and fall festivals and right on in to the holiday season of joyous celebrations.
I have vivid memories of my parents loading all of us kids in the car and taking us out for a fun day at our Catholic bazaars or an evening at the county fair. These were such fun times for all of us as we visited with our friends, played games and ate lots of yummy food. There were always games for children of all ages, everything from moon walks to fish ponds, rollercoaster rides and Ferris wheels.
I remember we ate lots of snow cones, funnel cakes, candied apples, turkey legs, hamburgers and sausage on a stick.
Last Sunday was the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church’s annual bazaar in Damon, which I attend every year and help my cousin, Carol, sell baked goods. I’m talking about real baked goodies like kolaches (cream cheese, apricot, poppy seed, cherry and prune) apple strudels, cobblers, pies, brownies, cakes and cookies. We are selling nonstop from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.! The early birds get the kolaches because they are all sold by 10 a.m.
The Catholic bazaars are a child’s wonderland with all the games for them to play. Mom and Dad have lots of things to do after a delicious barbecue lunch. There are always bingo games, cake walks, plant sales and a terrific live auction and band.
If you missed taking your family out last Sunday then mark your calendar for these upcoming events for the whole family:
Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday morning, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Columbia, Highway 35 beside chamber office. Look for fresh-grown produce, plants, clothing and accessories, kitchen items, bird houses, homemade toys and much more. Booth spaces are available. For information, call the chamber of commerce at 979-345-3921.
Central Emergency Medical Service: This Sunday at the American Legion Hall, West Columbia. Serving fried chicken plates 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auction begins at 12:30 p.m.; raffle.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Sweeny): Sunday, Oct. 4. Bazaar is at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 36, Brazoria. They will be serving barbecue plates 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auction begins at 12:30 p.m.; raffle, silent auction, cake walk, pastry booth and lots of games for the kids.
St. John’s of Hungerford: Sunday, Oct. 4 at Hungerford Hall. Bazaar serves barbecue plates starting at 10:30 a.m. Auction begins at 12:15 p.m.; country store, bingo, cake walk and lots of games for the kids.
Needville Harvest Fest: Oct. 16-17; two days of fun held at Harvest Park, 3001 Violet St., Needville. Carnival, barbecue, talent show, raffle. Call 979- 793-4030 or visit www.needvillefest.com.
Holy Family of Wharton: Oct. 18 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wharton. Bazaar serves barbecue plates 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Auction begins at 11:30 a.m.; country store, cake walk and lots of games for the kids.
“Bones” at the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science: 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at The Center for the Arts and Sciences, 400 College Drive, Clute. Stories and crafts for children ages 4 to 7. For information, call 979-265-7831.
Every weekend offers a day to spend with the family having fun and eating some great homemade goodies. Take the camera and capture those big smiles on the little ones’ faces. Cherish these fun times together.
Jean Paul is a former resource program director for Youth and Family Counseling Services. Contact her at Jmpaul2(at)gmail.com.
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