Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –December 16, 2019, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month – December 31, 2019, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –December 17, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –December 24, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –January 6, 2020, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –December 26, 2019, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –December 16, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – December 18, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month – January 6, 2020, 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – December 24, 2019, 6:00pm at City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — December 26, 2019 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – December 18, 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, call the library at 409-938-9270.
New Directions Meeting
-First and third Mondays, 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 W. NASA Parkway, Webster. New Directions is a singles group for those over 60. There will be a pot luck dinner and may include guest speakers and/or group activities. For more information, contact Margarita, at 832-715-9658.
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.
Thursday Market with Galveston’s Own Farmers
Thursdays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, 1315 21st, 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.
Fetching Lab Trivia Night
Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Fetching Lab Brewery, 221 6th Street N., Texas City. Prizes will be awarded along with new beers to be released on Thursdays. For more information, call 281-414-7355 or email at fetchinglabbrewery@gmail.com.
Tremont Jazz Series at The Tremont House
Fridays and Saturdays, 6:00pm to 10:00pm, The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row, Galveston. Enjoy live jazz by Trio du Jour in the hotel’s 1888 Toujouse Bar. The Tremont House launched its Jazz series in September 2013 and has become hugely popular with locals and guests. For more information, call 409-763-0300 or email at tremonthouse@wyndham.com.
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.
Great Christmas Give Away
December 15, 2019, 10:00am to 12:00pm, Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delany Road, La Marque. Abundant Life Christian Center is excited to host the Great Christmas Give Away, as children from infants to 12 years old will receive a Christmas gift. Doors open at 9:00am for registration. All children must be present to get a gift, no exceptions. Each child must regsister with their parent/guardian at the Christmas Station in the Main Foyer and receive a wristband that will be shown at the appointed time during the event. For more information, call 409-935-1606 or email at info@alcc.org.
Kids Eat Free Night at Tanger
December 17, 2019, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Tanger Outlets, 5885 Gulf Freeway, Texas City. Receive one free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular combo meal of your choice of Auntie Anne’s Charley’s, Krispy Krunchy Chicken or Shanghai House. All purchases must be made in person. For more information, call 281-534-4200.
LM Band Holiday Showcase
December 17, 2019, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, La Marque High School, 397 Duroux, La Marque. Come celebrate Christmas as the La Marque High School and La Marque Middle School bands play some of their favorite musicals of the Christmas season. Attendance is free. For more information, call 409-938-4261.
Santa Claus is Coming to Kelley’s
December 17, 2019, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Kelley’s Country Cookin, 4604 Gulf Freeway, La Marque. Bring your kids and your camera because Santa is bringing toys and goodies on his sleigh. Come early because they’ll go fast! For more information, call 409-935-3131.
Louis’ Christmas Party
December 20, 2019, begins at 8:00pm, Louis Bait Camp & Restaurant, 3510 Highway 6, Hitchcock. Everyone is invited to the annual Christmas party, which will include a $20 white elephant that is open to the public following the employees’ Secret Santa. There will also be Karaoke, so please bring a dish and enjoy a great time. For more information, call 409-935-9050.
Merry Chefmas!
December 22, 2019, 9:00am to 5:00pm, Stuttgarden Tavern, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, #1346, Texas City. Calling all elves! We need your help to make some Christmas magic happen this season. Chef’s Table Charities is looking for nominations on their site to help deserving local families receive some love this holiday season. For more information, visit https://www.chefs-table-charities.org/merry-chefsmas.html and/or to sign up to volunteer, visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0549ABA92DA5FA7-merry.
Altitude Toy Drive
December 22, 2019, 10:00am to 7:00pm, Altitude Trampoline Park, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. Altitude Trampoline Park is paring up with Chef’s Table Charities to collect toys for local families that may need some extra Christmas magic this year. Altitude is collecting new, unwrapped toys between now and December 22. Anyone who drops off a toy to Altitude will receive a free hour of jump time with the purchase of one hour. For more information, call 409-316-9335.
Abundant Life Christmas Concert
December 22, 2019, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Abundant Life Christian Center, 601 Delany Road, La Marque. Christmas week begins with cookie decorating and pictures with Santa Claus at 5:00pm while the music, lights, songs, videos and performances begin at 6:00pm. For more information, call 409-935-1606 or email at info@alcc.org.
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