Greater St. Matthew’s Baptist Church, located at 6333 Highway 6 in Hitchcock, will host a
Juneteenth Gospelfest on June 7, 2019, beginning at 7:30pm. The free event will be highlighted
by the quartet Endurance. For more information, contact Thelma Bowie at 409-939-4557.
Galveston County
County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of every month –June 4, 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 –June 4, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club
House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –May 28, 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 –June 17, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall,
7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – June 5, 2019, 7:00pm at City
Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month –June 10, 2019, 6:00pm at City Hall,
1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – June 13, 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 28, 2019 7:00pm at
City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – June 5, 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.
Mainland Toastmasters Bi-Weekly Meeting
-May 28, 2019, 7:00pm to 8:00pm, 9702 E.F.Lowry Freeway, Texas City. The event is open to
all interested parties and welcomes first-time visitors. For more information, call 409-599-1376.
2019 Hurricane Preparedness Public Meetings
-May 30, 2019, 10:00am and June 6, 2019, 6:30pm, Friendswood Library, 416 S. Friendswood
Drive, Friendswood. The public is invited to attend the Q&A session that will focus on the city’s
plans to handle the 2019 hurricane season. Admission is free. For more information, contact
Friendswood City Hall at 281-996-3200.
Friendswood Police Department R.A.D Training
-May 30-31, 2019, 6:00pm to 9:30pm, June 1, 2019, 4:00pm to 8:00pm and June 2, 2019,
2:00pm to 6:00pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 1804 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood. Rape
Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for
women. The R.A.D. System is a 15-hour course
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.
Monica’s Bidi Bidi Tribute Live in the Beer Garden
-June 1, 2019, 8:30pm to 12:30am, Stuttgarden Taven, 10000 Emmett F Lowry Expressway,
1346, Texas City. Monica’s Bidi Bidi tribute show to Selena returns to Stuttgarden Tavern TC’s
Beer Garden with a show for all ages. General admission tickets are $5 each, with premium seats
going for $15. For more information, call Stuttgarden at 409-316-9409.
Texas City Family Aquatic Center
-June 3, 2019, 10:00am to August 18, 2019, 6:00pm, Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, 5 th
Ave. North, Texas City. Come spend some of your summer time getting wet at the Family
Aquatic Center, which will be open daily (weather permitting) until the beginning of the 2019-20
school year. For more information, call the Department of Recreation and Tourism at 409-643-
5990.
School’s Out for Summer
-June 7, 2019, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Stevenson Park Gazebo, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood. Concert is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn
chairs, refreshments, dinner and/or snacks. All bands are family friendly. In addition to the
concert, guests will be able to enjoy face painting, food trucks, amusement rides and more. For
more, call the city at 281-996-3200.
Movie on the Dike & Fireworks
-June 14, 2019, 8:30pm to 11:00pm, Texas City Dike. Join us at the end of the Texas City Dike
for a great movie experience you will never forget. Eat some great food from local food trucks
and hang out on the beach while awaiting the fireworks show and movie to start. Bring your
blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the movie sitting outside. For more information, contact
James Hartshorn at jhartshorn@texascitytx.gov.
Juneteenth Poetry Slam
-June 14, 2019, 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Doyle Convention Center, 2010 5 th Ave. North, Texas City.
Enjoy a night of African elegance with social hour from 7:00pm to 8:00pm followed by a poetry
contest with a $1,000 purse that will also crown the King and Queen of Juneteenth Poetry.
African attire is requested. Reserve tables are available. Tickets are available at the Nessler
Center Ticket Window. For more information, call 409-939-8102.
Meet Orbit!
-June 17, 2019, 10:30am to 11:30am, Mae S. Bruce Library, 13302 6 th Street, Santa Fe. The
Astros mascot makes a visit to talk about reading, books and the importance of libraries. All ages
are welcome to attend. For more information, contact the library at 409-925-5540.
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