Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –January 13, 2020, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month – January 28, 2020, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –January 21, 2020, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –January 14, 2020, 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –February 3, 2020, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –January 30, 2020, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –January 20, 2020, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – January 15, 2020, 7:00pm at City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month – February 10, 2020, 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – January 14, 2020, 6:00pm at City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — January 23, 2020 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – January 15, 2020, 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.
Higher Up Texas – Day Camp
-January 14, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, Dickinson High School. The Khambrel Foundation will be hosting a “Social Responsibility and Giving Back Day Camp” with Higher Up Texas at Dickinson High School introducing their #MainlandKindnessRocksProject benefiting Vickie’s Hidden Treasures Daycare kindness rocks garden. For more information, call 409-655-5630 or visit khambrelfoundation.org.
PHP Agency Galveston Open House
-January 14, 2020, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Mall of the Mainland, Texas City. PHP Agency offers a free look at its office while also giving guests a free and fun presentation on how the Agency wants to help the Galveston County area. For more information, contact Dallas Gutierrez at 909-996-2023 or email at Dallasceo54@gmail.com.
Who is Your Santa Fe EDC?
-January 14, 2020, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, Santa Fe Fire & Rescue Station, 13112 SH-6, Santa Fe. Learn more about the economic development and improving the quality of life for your city. Meet and Greet is from 5:30pm to 6:00pm followed by the EDC Presentation. Limited seating, so RSVP at santafeedc@ci.santa-fe.tx.us or text at 409-692-6676.
Dickinson Home Remodel, Day 2
-January 18, 2020 beginning at 9:00am at 2703 Frostwood Circle, Dickinson. The public is invited to help finish the remodeling of a house for an Army veteran that is in the process of adopting three little girls. His house was badly flooded during Hurricane Harvey. For more information, visit SETexasHeroes.com.
Junk in the TRUNKfest @ Market on 3
-January 18, 2020, 10:00am to 4:00pm, 210 Highway 3, La Marque. Reserve a $10 spot, load up your vehicle, bring a table and sell, sell, sell. Vendors, food trucks and Southern Comforts Carnival will be onsite. For more information and to reserve a $10 spot, call 409-739-0521.
Yaga’s Chili Quest and Beer Fest
-January 18, 2020, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Historic Strand District, Galveston. The 11th annual event brings chili and beer lovers across the nation to Galveston Island. There is also live music, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, a washer pitching tournament and vendors along with the return of the Craft Beer Festival. Tickets start at $14 and can be purchased at etix.com. For more information, call 409-770-0999 or email at info@yagaspresents.com.
2020 MLK Banquet
-January 18, 2020, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, 2010 5th Avenue Wings of Heritage, Texas City. The Galveston County Coalition of Black Democrats will host the annual banquet, with this year’s theme being, “Envision Change: Act Now!” along with honoring leaders from across the Galveston County Community. Tickets run from $25 to $1,000. For more information, call 409-739-5665.
2020 MLK Parade Presented by La Marque Alumni Association
-January 20, 2020 beginning at 10:00am, 300 Vauthier, La Marque. Line-up starts at 8:30am at the LMHS parking lot. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Each car or truck entry must have signage indicating what group you represent. For more information, contact Parade Chairman Nakisha S. Paul at 409-766-0049 or John Humphrey at 409-934-1371.
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