“Community Roots” Online Auction: April 29-May 3
Help us celebrate 140 years of the Stafford Opera House! The” Community Roots” Online Auction runs April 29 through May 3. Bidding opens at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 29 and closes at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Browse the full catalog and place your bids at: https://chptcommunityroots2026.auctria.events/.
Magnolia Belle Orientation: June 6
CHPT invites all young ladies in grades 9-12 (including incoming freshmen) who attend Columbus High School or live within the Columbus ISD boundaries and are enrolled in a recognized educational program to attend the Magnolia Belle Orientation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Stafford Opera House.
Participants will learn the history of the program, the requirements to be a Magnolia Belle, as well as important pieces of Columbus’ history. Scholarship opportunities available for Magnolia Belles will also be discussed. Parents are welcome to attend. To register to attend, email jhvenglar2002@yahoo.com. For questions, call Jo Helen Venglar at (979) 453-1578. Be a part of a Columbus tradition!