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COLUMBUS — Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) will host a second town hall meeting on Monday, Oct. 2 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Buddy Rau Room of the Stafford Opera House in Columbus to provide updates on the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign.

COLUMBUS — The quarterly chamber mixer on Sept. 21 was hosted by the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus. A buffet fit for a king or queen was spread out for all to enjoy as the smile on Carrie McRee, of Edward Jones can attest. Refreshments were served from the full bar in the back and friends, and friendsto- be, introduced themselves and discussed the art on the walls and whatever else came to mind. Columbus Chamber Executive Director Becky Nutt struck up conversation with everyone who came through the door, at the well attended event.

COLUMBUS — What started as a not-so-simple window painting at The First State Bank in Columbus to show their Cardinal Spirit quickly became a friendly competition amongst businesses in town. Columbus State Bank accepted the challenge, followed by A Creative Touch, A Brighter Day Child Care, The Dewberry Café, Keyser Market, Leyco Real Estate, Columbus Outfitters, Harrell Dentistry, John John’s 2 Go, The Silver Barn, Trinity Logistics and Dairy Cone.