Fall Foliage 2022 was a huge success in Canadian this past weekend. We had a great time visiting with the 350-plus people that came through the museum on Saturday and Sunday. Many of our visitors were here not only to tour the museum but to see our annual quilt show, which was on display in our Gallery Room.

Visitors and locals alike enjoyed the picture- perfect fall weather this weekend. People strolled Main Street in the crisp morning air, admired shiny rides at the car show, shopped at the amazing craft show, and even took to the air to view it all from 200 feet. Business owners and spectators enjoyed the energy and liveliness of Canadian, enjoying the extra boost in activity that the festival brought.

The Commissioner of Texas General Land Office manages 13 million acres of state lands, including oil and gas properties, which supply funds to the Permanent School Fund (PSF). The commissioner also chairs the Veterans Land Board, which administers programs for Texas veterans, administers disaster recovery funds and is responsible for environmental protection of Texas’ coast.

The Canadian High School art class received a special guest, George Mendoza, on Thursday, Sept. 29, whose exhibit, Colors of the Wind, is currently on display at the Citadelle Museum until November. After a tour of his exhibit, Mendoza spent time speaking with art students in Karol Ann Michelson’s advanced art class about his disability, his art, and how he used obstacles in his life as motivation.