The 5 th Annual Firefighter Games on 6 th Street will be held May 17 & 18, 2019 at Downtown 6 th
Street in Texas City. The annual event will benefit the United Way Galveston County Mainland.
There will also be a Bay Street 5K that will be held on May 18, 2019, at Rainbow Park at Texas
City along with a BBQ competition and a parade of antique fire trucks. For more information,
visit the Firefighter Games on 6 th Street website on Facebook
Galveston County
County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of every month –May 21, 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 21, 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 –June 3, 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.
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.
Ladies Night in TCHS Cosmetology
-May 9, 2019, 12:30pm to 8:00pm, Texas City High School, 1431 9 th Avenue North, Texas City.
Come get pampered and get your shine on by getting your hair, nails and makeup done in the
TCHS Cosmetology Building. Book your appointment by calling 409-916-0823. The event is for
women ages 18 and older.
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.
Volunteer Orientation for the Animal Resource Center
-May 11, 2019, 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Galveston County Animal Resource Center, 3412 25 th
Avenue North, Texas City. The bi-monthly event introduces volunteers the opportunity to
receive training on animal behavior and dog/cat companionship along with a tour of the facility.
Volunteers between ages 16-18 can do so after orientation without a guardian. Volunteers under
18 will need a guardian present at orientation.
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.
Send your Community Calendar information including event, date, time and contact person to
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