Home and garden show, crawfish boil, Tough as Trails 5K and more coming up in Killeen-Temple area | Local News

Home and garden show, crawfish boil, Tough as Trails 5K and more coming up in Killeen-Temple area | Local News

by Home And Garden

While the Central Texas area may not be able to look forward to warm spring weather any time soon, it still has plenty of events to keep things exciting. Take a look at the listing for details on what’s going on.

Local Events

The Temple Area Builders Association Home and Garden Show will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 26, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121, Belton. This event will feature over 125 exhibitors featuring information on home builders, landscapers, plants and more. Admission is $10 per day; kids 12 and under are free.

The Carter BloodCare Blood Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights. Go to www.carterbloodcare.org for more information.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is hosting a Skate Night and Laser Tag Trip at 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Register by stopping by BOSS Headquarters, 9212 Old Ironsides Ave., Fort Hood. This event is open to all single and unaccompanied soldiers. Cost is $15 and includes transportation and activities.

The third annual Camp Caylor Crawfish Boil will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at 146 County Road 4814 in Copperas Cove. There will be drinks, live music, and plates of crawfish available. Admission is $15 per person and includes a plate. Go to www.campcaylor.com for more information.

The Tough as Trails 5K Hike, Walk, or Run will be at 8 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Cost is $15 for military affiliates and $20 for unaffiliated individuals. Go to https://bit.ly/353R47S to register online.

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting a Community Shred Day from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 26 at the CCISD Service and Training Center, 408 S. Main St. Attendees can bring up to four boxes of documents to be securely shredded, as well as drop off old hard drives, laptops, and cellphones for recycling. Contact Roxanne Flores-Achmadat rflores-achmad@copperascovetx.gov for questions.

The Phantom Warrior Scramble will be at noon March 4 at the Courses of Clear Creek, 52381 Battalion Ave., Fort Hood. The four-person scramble is open to all and registration is $40 per person with an optional $5 mulligan. Stop by the club to sign up beforehand or register on site from 11 to 11:45 a.m. the day of.

Volunteers are needed to sign up for the Love Your Park Day event from 8 a.m. to noon March 12 at Conder Park, 810 Conder St., Killeen. Those interested in helping clean up the park must sign up by March 1 by emailing yavlderrama-santana@killeentexas.gov.

Liv and Let Live Yoga, 3803 Levy Lane in Killeen, hosts Yoga for Those Who Serve from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. This free class is for military, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers of all skill levels.

The Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Avenue D in Temple, hosts its Country and Western Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at. Admission is $5 per person and is open to adults only. Coffee and punch are provided. Guests are invited to bring a snack to share.

The Mayborn Science Theater at Central Texas College, 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway in Killeen, hosts a variety of laser shows, movies, and other events based on astronomy. For show descriptions, a full schedule, and ticket prices go to www.starsatnight.org or call 254-526-1800.

Family Fun

The 10th annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. WS Young Drive. This year’s theme is “Mad Hatter Ball.” This event is for girls ages 5 to 12 and their fathers or father figures. Cost is $50 per couple and $20 for each additional child. Go to https://bit.ly/36b8tfu to register.

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church and Preschool, 2800 Trimmier Road in Killeen, is hosting its Shrove Pancake Supper and Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 1. Visitors can enjoy dinner, a book fair, bounce houses, tour of the preschool, and information on how to register for the next school year. Go to www.stchrisps.com for more information.

The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreations Spring Break Camp will be from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 14-18 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Avenue B. Cost is $72 per child and registration is open to kids ages 5-12. Attendees will play games, make arts and crafts, and enjoy indoor/outdoor activities. Stop by the office to register in advance. Call 254-542, 2719 for more information.

Axe Monkeys Fort Hood, 1707 Dubroc Drive in Killeen, hosts Family Night from 2 to 8 p.m. every Sunday. Families can enjoy 40{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} off lane rentals during this time. Go to https://axemonkeys.com/ft-hood-killeen/ for more information.

The Harker Heights Public Library, 400 Indian Trail, is hosting weekly, in-person children’s programs through the month of March including: Baby Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; Story Time for ages 2- 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays; and Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Call 254-953-5496 to register. The library also posts a variety of livestreams, children’s programs, story times, crafts, and other activities throughout the week on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/harkerheightspubliclibrary/. The Virtual/In-Person Book Discussion Club is at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. Email lyoungblood@harkerheights.gov to join.

The Killeen Public Library hosts Game Days for adults to socialize over cards, board games, and dominoes from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the Main Library, 205 E. Church Ave. The Main Library will also host weekly, in-person children’s programs throughout the month of March. Go to https://www.killeentexas.gov/171/Libraries for more information.

The Lampasas Public Library, 201 S. Main St., is hosting a Story Time event featuring “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss at 10:30 a.m. March 2.

The Last Drive-In Picture Show, 2912 S. Highway 36, Gatesville, hosts a double-feature movie every night of the week. This week’s drive-in lineup, showing nightly from Feb. 25 to March 2, will be “Uncharted” at 7 p.m. and “Spider Man: No Way Home” at 9 p.m. Admission is $10 per car.

Local Music

Bo’s Barn Dance Hall and Club is hosting live music by Craig Howell with Somewhere in Texas from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 25. Cover: $10. Texas Double Shot will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Feb. 26. Cover: $10. The dance hall is at 4984 W. Farm-to-Market 93, Temple. Catch karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Happy Hour is from 5 to 10 p.m. every Thursday, and 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Check out a free dance lesson from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. For more information, go to www.bosbarndancehall.com, or call 254-939-7131.

Chupacabra Craft Beer and Salado Lonestar Winery, 401 S. Main St. in Salado, hosts free live music by local artists every Friday and Saturday night. Chupacabra also hosts Open Mic Night for acoustic music and comedy every Monday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St. in Salado, is hosting free live music by Anna Larson from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 and Jared Johnson at 4 p.m. Feb. 27.

Fire Street Pizza, 10310 Farm-to-Market 439 in Belton, is hosting free live music by Trevor Heltfrom 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25, Beth Lee and The Breakupsfrom 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26, and an acoustic show by Martian Folk from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 27.

Bold Republic Brewing Company, 206 N. Penelope St. in Belton, is hosting live music by James Hearne from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 26.

The VFW Post 3892, 201 VFW Drive in Harker Heights, hosts Music and Karaoke Night with DJ Time from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. Call 254-213-3350 for more information.

Fred T. Venable VFW Post 3393, 424 County Road 4931 in Kempner, hosts live karaoke with Michael Gordon from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. No cover.

Local Markets

The Central Texas Farmers Market occurs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday at Kempner Farm, 4616 Farm-to-Market 2808, Kempner. There are local growers, artisans, vendors, food trucks, and more available. Interested vendors can go to http://www.kempnerfarm.com to find more information and an application.

Lampasas Trade Days will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at 2646 E. Highway 190. There will be vendors, antique dealers, craftsmen, artists, and more available. Call 512-734-1294 for more information.

Museums and Exhibits

The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum,315 W. Avenue B, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Every first Saturday of the month, the museum hosts a free, themed Family Day. Go towww.templerrhm.org for more information. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.

The Bell County Museum, 201 N. Main St. in Belton, is hosting a Celebrate Texas event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26. This free event is open to all ages and will include learning about Texas legends, painting bluebonnets, meeting a cowboy, and practicing roping. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The Mayborn Museum at Baylor University, 1300 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. A special exhibition, “Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit,” based on the television series, is on display now to May 1. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $8 for kids 12 and under.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail in Waco, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, $4 for kids 6 to 12, and kids under 6 are free.Go towww.texasranger.org for more information.

The Lampasas County Museum, 303 S. Western Ave., is hosting Paper Quilting for Kids during normal business hours. This event is free and no reservations are required. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 512-556-2224 for more information.

Master Gardeners: Is it luffa or loofah? | Home And Garden

Master Gardeners: Is it luffa or loofah? | Home And Garden

by Home And Garden

Editor’s notice: Luffa vegetation will be sold at the VCMGA Spring Plant Sale on April 2.

Last September at Rockport’s Hummingbird Celebration, my close friend Janet pointed to a substantial vine with very long cucumber-shaped gourds. She mentioned they are luffas and our learn gardener colleague Noreen was growing them.

Noreen claimed she purchased a packet of luffa seeds as an experiment. She planted 4 seeds previous February just after the previous frost and didn’t see green shoots right up until late June.

Noreen planted the seeds in raised backyard garden beds from 8-foot PVC pipes. To secure the plants from squirrels, she protected them with fowl netting. Her yield was 20+ luffa.







Luffa seed packet

Luffa seed packet




Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula) generally called loofah, sponge gourd or dishcloth gourd, are grown for their fibrous skeleton. Youthful fruits fewer than 7-inches prolonged and inexperienced can be eaten like clean squash or cucumbers.

Luffa has escaped cultivation and grows planet-vast in tropical woodlands, thickets and grasslands. It is a quick-increasing, generations-aged, once-a-year vine that is indigenous to tropical Asia. Vines can be 30-50 ft prolonged and need to have to be spaced 2 to 3 ft aside.

Luffa’s sunshine yellow blooms can be 4 inches wide, when its leaves can arrive at 10-inches vast. The 1- to 2-foot-very long fruits are cylindrical, easy and eco-friendly with a lot of flat, spherical black seeds.

Right before planting luffa seeds, scrape the seed coat with a file or make it possible for seeds to soak for 24 hours. This treatment will facilitate germination. Seeds are incredibly sluggish to sprout and demand gardeners to be client.

Sow seeds 8 to 12 inches aside together a robust fence or trellis immediately after the past frost. Luffa plants thrive in organic and natural soil in total solar. Hold vegetation moist but not saturated. To keep soil dampness unfold mulch all-around the vegetation but absent from the stem.

As soon as the plant starts to increase, clear away the very first bouquets and the to start with 4 lateral branches. This practice will consequence in extra vines and sturdier stems for much better fruit. The vines do want to be experienced on a sturdy trellis or tall fence for assist.







Harvested luffa

A harvested luffa.




Whilst luffa do not need pruning, trimming them retains them at a manageable sizing and will make it less complicated to prepare the stems. Trimming youthful luffa crops allows the stems to develop in an orderly pattern and generate much more buds. In addition, pruning promotes air circulation and minimizes pests and health conditions.

Prune luffa with extremely sharp and thoroughly clean chopping tools. Hold out right until the plant has at minimum four stems and minimize all the first stems back to the major stem. Continue on education the stems to the trellis or fence and permit them mature. Pinch off the 1st flowers which are male. The woman flowers will acquire up coming and will kind the fruit.

Ahead of harvesting luffa, make sure the fruit is totally ripened on the vine. As the fruit matures, it loses drinking water fat and its color lightens. The shell hardens and begins to separate from inside fibers.







Luffa "infants"

Luffa “infants” developed from seeds.




A typical rule is to take out the luffa fruit from the vine prior to the initially frost. Gardeners ordinarily break off the fruits outer shell by slamming it on a tough area or crushing it with a hefty resource. Once in a while soaking the mature fruit in h2o will make it a lot easier to peel. The spongy fiber within the shell wants to be eliminated, washed and squeezed to take away excess h2o. To curtail mildew, set the sponge in the sun right until it is absolutely dry.

Loofah is the fibrous inside of absolutely created fruit and the scrubbing sponge. Although the youthful luffa gourd is harvested as a vegetable. Same plant, two employs.

The Gardeners’ Dust is written by associates of the Victoria County Grasp Gardener Affiliation, an educational outreach of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Victoria County. Mail your queries in care of the Advocate, P.O. Box 1518, Victoria, TX 77901 or vcmga@vicad.com, or remark on this column at VictoriaAdvocate.com.

Weekend roundup: Area events include home and garden show, live music and more | Entertainment

Weekend roundup: Area events include home and garden show, live music and more | Entertainment

by Home And Garden

Spot events this weekend involve a dwelling and back garden display at the Bell County Expo Centre, a tummy dancing exhibit in Salado, reside audio and additional.

The Temple Location Builders Association’s annual property and backyard present will consider put this weekend at the Bell County Expo Heart, 301 W. Loop 121 in Belton.

The exhibit provides 100,000 square toes of reveals and sellers with the newest in products and solutions for everything from homebuilders, contractors, remodelers, making materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment devices, landscape style and design, kitchenware and far more.

Demonstrate several hours are 6-9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

As portion of the show, the Bell County Learn Gardener group will host various facts periods on Saturday. Jerry Lewis will focus on spring vegetable gardening at 11 a.m. at midday, Pam Dragoo will give a presentation on “Bokashi composting” Glenn Melton and Teri Marceau will current “Composting 101” at 1 p.m. Wayne Schirner will communicate on composting and temperature matters at 2 p.m. and at 3 p.m., Charles Newsom will communicate on the subject matter of fireplace ants.

SPJST will keep a vehicle clearly show in conjunction with the home and backyard present. The auto show will get spot inside the exposition making. The show is open up to vehicles from all would make, types and many years. For info or to sign up as a participant check out spjst.org/car-demonstrate or call  254-534-0807.

Wildlife images exhibit

The Bell County Museum has a new exhibit out there to the general public. “Wild Concentrate: 20-five Years of Texas Parks & Wildlife Pictures,” is on screen by way of June and capabilities 35 photographs from local images legend Earl Nottingham.

“Earl Nottingham has served the persons of Bell County and the point out of Texas for decades. His images opens our eyes to the organic wonders, historic destinations, and people today that make our condition unique and excellent,” Bell County Museum Government Director Coleman Hampton stated. “We are honored to be amongst the businesses to exhibit Mr. Nottingham’s do the job and hope anyone has a likelihood to take a look at.”

Nottingham grew up in Temple and served as chief photographer for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Section for 25 years. His images of Texas landscapes, mother nature, wildlife and persons inform the story of the point out and its untamed all-natural habitats. “Wild Focus” was lately printed by Texas A&M University Press as a compilation of Nottingham’s work as Texas’s preeminent nature photographer.

The museum is found at 201 N. Main St. in Belton. Hours of procedure are Tuesday by way of Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Museum entry and obtain to the exhibit are absolutely free and open to the public. For info phone 254-933-5243.

Gospel drama ‘Prodigal’ at UMHB

UMHB’s Association of Black Students will host a gospel play by KZAmore Enterprises, a religion-dependent enterprise, titled “Prodigal.” There will be two performances, one on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m., and then once again on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 3 p.m. in the Baugh Efficiency Hall in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Doing Arts Heart, 810 N. Primary St. in Belton.

Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado, will host a tummy dancing exhibit 6 p.m. Friday.

The party will aspect five dancers from Texas, together with Salado’s own Bridget Genevieve.

In addition to Genevieve, other performers will contain Jeanette, Bahia, Saqra and Rania. Each individual performer has their individual fashion and will provide a thing particular to the demonstrate. Jeanette melds American stylings with Egyptian. Bahia is a leader of the Texas tummy dance neighborhood with more than 20 years experience in the sector. Saqra is an award-profitable performer and instructor. Rania is a total-blooded Egyptian born and elevated in the U.S. and utilizes tummy dancing to reconnect with her culture. Genevieve, who began dancing at 12, has moves that can be explained as contemporary Egyptian with a exciting and flirty aptitude.

Corkys Wine and Beer, found at 13 S. Next St. in downtown Temple, will keep a comedy showcase 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15-$25 and the showcased performers consist of Mike Hudak, Charlie Mac, Aaron Seroussi and headliner Roderick McDaniel.

Trevor Helt will accomplish 6 p.m. Friday and Beth Lee & The Breakups will execute 6 p.m. Saturday at Fireplace Street Pizza, 10310 FM 439 in Belton.

Anna Larson will conduct 6 p.m. Saturday and Jared Johnson will carry out 4 p.m. Sunday at Barrow Brewing Co., 108 Royal St. in Salado.

Craig Howell and Someplace in Texas will execute 8 p.m. Friday and Texas Double Shot will complete 9 p.m. Saturday at Bo’s Barn Dancehall, 4984 FM 93 in Temple.

Wade Ralston will carry out 8 p.m. Friday at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 7425 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.

The Brazos Brothers will perform 6 p.m. Saturday at Kissing Tree Vineyards, 109 W. Third St. in Bruceville-Eddy.

Kyle Mathis will conduct an acoustic established 2 p.m. Saturday at 3 Texans Winery and Vineyard, 7536 FM 2409 in Temple.

Academy band booster baked potato meal

The Academy ISD band boosters will keep a baked potato supper 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Academy Center School, 501 E. Major St. in Minor River-Academy. The food prices $10.  

Knights of Columbus Council No. 7197 fish fry

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 7197 of St. Luke Catholic Church, 2807 Oakdale Push in Temple, will maintain a fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday at the parish hall.

Plates expense $12 each individual and consist of grilled fish and sides. Patrons could travel via or dine in.

Proceeds will support Knights of Columbus provider initiatives.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 3444 fish fry

The Knights of Columbus Council No. 3444, together with KJT Society No. 114, will keep a fish fry 5-7 p.m. Friday at the KC corridor, found at 2218 W. Ave. D in Temple.

Plates price $12 each individual and incorporate two boneless fish fillets, 3 sides and a consume (baked fish also will be offered). A child’s plate, which features one fillet, prices $7. Desserts will be out there for obtain. To-go plates will be available.

Proceeds from the fish fry will benefit St. Mary’s Catholic School.

The Buckholts Volunteer Fireplace Office will keep a washpot stew evening meal cooked by the Junek family members from 11 a.m. until bought out Sunday at the fireplace station, 201 Sixth St. in Buckholts.

Plates cost $12 each individual and include things like stew, cornbread, dessert and a drink. Patrons may possibly dine in or get plates to go.

Proceeds from the meal will aid assist the hearth division.

The Close friends of the Belton General public Library is slated to host its 17th once-a-year E-book and Writer Luncheon and Silent Auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the Belton Church of Christ, 3003 N. Primary St. in Belton.

This 12 months, 3 authors and writers with ties to the Central Texas neighborhood will be honored: award-successful Temple Daily Telegram reporter Patricia Benoit, who writes the newspaper’s Backroads columns Stephen Harrigan, who wrote the novel “Gates of the Alamo” and Carolyn Osborn, who wrote the memoir “Durations.”

For data or to sign-up take a look at FriendsBeltonLibrary.org. Proceeds from the celebration benefit the Lena Armstrong Public Library.  

Mid-winter utilised book sale

The Buddies of the Temple General public Library will host a mid-winter season made use of reserve sale Wednesday, March 2, by way of Friday, March 5, at the library, 100 W. Adams Ave. in Temple.

Sale hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 3-4 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

Objects for sale consist of publications, audio guides, CDs, DVDs and much more, with most things expenditures $1-$2 every single. For details speak to the library at 254-298-5556.

Submission rules: Activities and fundraisers may be submitted no cost of demand by emailing dwelling@tdtnews. com. All goods are thanks by midday Monday.

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Home and garden show, El Paso Symphony Orchestra

Home and garden show, El Paso Symphony Orchestra

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El Paso Symphony Orchestra: Enjoy a application that features two popular fifth symphonies by two brilliant composers, Beethoven and Shostakovich, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, and Saturday at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets readily available at epso.org

Property and Yard Clearly show: The 21st Once-a-year El Paso Property & Garden Demonstrate is back and absolutely free, from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the El Paso Conference Middle.

Los Actores: El Paso’s Spanish language and bilingual theater business, directed by Hector Serrano, will kick off its 2022 time with Federico Garcia Lorca’s masterpiece Bodas de Sangre. Performances, in Spanish, will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25-26, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Feb. 27 at Cathedral Significant School’s auditorium, 1309 N. Stanton. $10 common admission $8 for pupils (whole time), seniors (65 and more mature), little ones (12 and younger), energetic-responsibility military services, and 1st responders. For groups of 10 or more, $6 tickets are readily available when reserved in advance. 915-474-4275.

Cofer’s Home & Garden Celebrates 100th anniversary | Lifestyles

Cofer’s Home & Garden Celebrates 100th anniversary | Lifestyles

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Cofer’s Household and Backyard garden Showplace in Athens is celebrating its centennial birthday this calendar year. 

“It’s kind of surreal to feel about,” mentioned owner and Oconee resident Stuart Cofer. “If my grandfather could walk in here currently, he would have no clue that this is the firm he established, mainly because it’s not even near to what he commenced.” 

The Cofer loved ones business was initially established in 1922 by Stuart Cofer’s grandfather, Hal Cofer Sr. The keep opened on Lumpkin Avenue in Athens but moved to Wide Road in 1926. In the 1950s, the shop moved a several doors down to East Broad Road. 

The 1950s also noticed Hal Cofer Sr.’s a few sons come into the organization: Hal Cofer Jr., Richard Cofer and Donald Cofer. Hal Cofer Jr. and Donald Cofer ran the small business from the 1950s until eventually 2000. 

Stuart Cofer and his brother, Phillip, were being the sons of Hal Cofer Jr., and they arrived again into the household enterprise in the course of the 1980s and 1990s. The brothers experienced labored at the enterprise as young children and as college or university pupils. 

Stuart Cofer usually realized he wished to a single day run the household enterprise. 

“My mom discouraged us from coming into the company, simply because she realized how tricky my father and my two uncles worked,” Cofer said. “They struggled in the ’60s and early ’70s when making an attempt to elevate family members and operate the enterprise.”

But Cofer was undeterred. 

“It’s [about] the love of operating with relatives customers and being in your own business enterprise,” Cofer explained. “There’s a great deal of benefits for it.” 

Cofer’s Household & Back garden Showplace commenced out as a feed and seed and was a most important provider for the agricultural field in northeast Ga. At just one point, it was providing the orange concentrate for The Varsity’s frosted orange drink. And Hal Cofer Sr. essentially bought the University of Georgia the grass seed that was used to go over Sanford Stadium when it was initially developed. 

When Athens turned more urbanized as UGA expanded, the Cofer relatives business enterprise shifted to offering components, which include drills, hammers, pots and pans, seeds, fertilizers and chemicals. 

“My grandfather and my uncles [and] my father modified the nature of the business to meet what Athens had grown into,” Cofer explained. 

In 1987, the small business turned a “full-blown back garden center,” and in 1993, Cofer’s Property & Backyard Showplace moved to its recent locale on Mitchell Bridge Road. 

Cofer claimed his son, Stephen, plans to occur into the family business enterprise soon after graduating from the University of Georgia, which will mark the fourth generation to operate the business enterprise. 

According to Cornell University, only 3 p.c of relatives-owned organizations make it to the fourth generation or further than. 

For Cofer, the most satisfying aspect of getting a business proprietor is seeing the community filled with crops from his shop. 

“I guess you could say we’re the modern-day working day Johnny Appleseed for the reason that we assistance beautify the community we are living in,” Cofer stated. “It does give you a large amount of pride that your household held the enterprise heading for that extended, since most family members companies really do not make it this very long.” 

To rejoice the anniversary, Cofer has erected a memorabilia wall that showcases the heritage of the retail outlet. Sure items in the retail store will also be on sale and shown as 100th anniversary specials.

There will also be a seminar on Feb. 24 at the retailer entitled “Remembering the Past 100 Yrs of Record in Athens.” Speakers consist of Tommy Valentine, the government director of Historic Athens Peggy Tucker, president of the Back garden Club of Ga and Brad Davis from the UGA College of Surroundings and Design.

Cofer stays grateful for the aid the retailer has received about the many years. 

“It’s mainly because of the neighborhood assist that we’re nonetheless in this article,” Cofer said. 

For more on this story, see the Feb. 17 edition of The Oconee Enterprise, on sale now at usefulness retailers and grocery stores and newspaper packing containers throughout Oconee County. To subscribe, simply call (706) 769-5175 or check out the tab on our site.