The Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Taste of the Town &
Auction at Doyle Center on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The event will
grant attendees the opportunity to stroll through food and beverage booths to taste some of the
best cuisine in town. Tickets are $25 for adults and $7.50 for children under 12. For more
information, call 409-935-1408.
Galveston County
County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of every month –May 7, 2019, 1:30pm
at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month –May 28, 2019, 6:30pm at the Community
Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –May 7, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club
House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –May 14, 2019, 7:00pm at
City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –May 6, 2019, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910
South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –May 30, 2019, 1:00pm at City Hall
Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –May 20, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall,
7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – May 15, 2019, 7:00pm at
City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month –May 13, 2019, 6:00pm at City Hall,
1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – May 14, 2019, 6:00pm at
City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — May 9, 2019 7:00pm at
City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – May 15, 2019,
5:00pm at City Hall, 1801 9th Avenue North
Other Events Throughout the Area
La Marque Library Art Club
-Tuesdays, 5:00pm to 6:00pm at La Marque Public Library, 1011 Bayou Road in La Marque.
The club will meet every Tuesday and is open to all ages. For more information, contact
Children’s Director Terri Walker at 409-938-9270 or email Mrs. Walker at
t.walker@cityoflamarque.org.
Yoga Therapy
-Tuesdays, 6:05pm to 7:00pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 13217 FM 1764 in Santa
Fe. Hosted by Innovative Alternatives, the stress-relieving yoga practice is part of the Santa Fe
Strong Resiliency Center. Participants can either bring a mat or borrow one available. For more
information, call 409-218-7129.
Train Rides at the Galveston Railroad Museum
-Saturdays at Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston from 11:00am to
1:45pm. The “Harborside Express” is an open-air caboose that travels a mile up Harborside Dr.,
then returns to the Galveston Railroad Museum. The train rides are approximately 15 minutes
long. Boarding for the Harborside Express begins at 11:00am, with the last train ride departing
the depot at 1:45 pm. The train is a standing ride without seats. Due to the caboose being open
air, the rides will sometimes be closed during inclement weather.
Hurricane Preparedness Seminar
May 6, 2019, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Nassau Bay Fire & EMS, 18295 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay.
Learn what you need to do before disaster strikes to protect yourself, your family, your property
and community. Among the speakers will be Nassau Bay Fire Chief Tom George, Police Chief
Tim Cromie, City Manager Jason Reynolds and Public Works Director Paul Lopez. For more
information, call 281-333-4211.
Thursday Market with Galveston’s Own Farmers
Thursdays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, 1315 21 st , Galveston.
Live music and activities is always offered by one of the Farmers Market community partners
along with “Wine at the Bryan.” Products available include kombucha, fresh bread, hand-roasted
coffee, olive oil, sea salt and fresh produce. For more information, call 832-819-1561.
Leadercast Live Leadership Conference
-May 10, 2019, 7:00am to 3:00pm, Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delany Rd, La Marque.
Leadership Live is the world’s largest one-day leadership event that is broadcast live from
Atlanta to hundreds of Host Sites around the globe. The 2019 lineup of speakers includes CBS
This Morning Co-Host Gayle King, author Patrick Lencioni and author and communicator Andy
Stanley. General admission tickets are $109 and VIP tickets are $159. For more information,
visit topstarevents.com.
Food Truck Friday
-May 10, 2019, 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Downtown 6 th Street, Texas City. There will be a host of
great food trucks and awesome vendors. Bring the whole family out and enjoy a movie and
music. Bring chairs and blankets to this kid friendly and pet friendly event. For more
information, call 409-916-2970.
Mother’s Day Hosted by Kemah Boardwalk
-May 12, 2019, 10:30am to 9:00pm, Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Avenue, Kemah. Join us for
an amazing Mother’s Day celebration. Mothers receive a free all-day ride pass with the purchase
of an all-day ride pass. For more information, call 877-285-3624.
Keep La Marque Beautiful Spring Cleanup
-June 1, 2019, 9:00am to 1:00pm, City Hall, 1111 Bayou Road, La Marque. Free bulk trash drop-
off, tire recycling and shredding for citizens of La Marque plus community cleanup volunteer
opportunities. Those participating in the bulk trash drop-off should visit La Marque City Hall
from 9:00am to 1:00pm, while those taking part in the street cleanup should meet at the La
Marque Community Center at 7:00am. For more information, call 409-938-9200.
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