Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –February 10, 2020, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month – February 25, 2020, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –February 4, 2020, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –February 11, 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 –February 27, 2020, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –February 17, 2020, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – February 5, 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 – February 11, 2020, 6:00pm at City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — February 13, 2020 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – February 5, 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.
LMHS Class of 2020 Panda Express Fundraiser
-February 3, 2020, 10:30am to 10:30pm, Panda Express, La Marque. Help the La Marque High School Class of 2020 raise money simply by purchasing food from Panda Express. Dine in or take out, just show the fundraising flyer so that 20% of event sales will be donated to the LMHS Class of 2020 to raise money for their prom. To order online, use 308299 in the promo box during online checkout. For more information, call 409-916-0100.
AFBCS Re-Enrollment
-February 3, 2020 thru April 17, 2020, 7:40am to 3:10pm, Arcadia First Baptist Christian School, 124828 Highway 6, Santa Fe. To complete enrollment, turn in the re-enrollment form and pay the re-enrollment fee. Those who complete it on or before February 14, then your spot will be secure for the new school year. For more information, call 409-925-2825 or email at afbcsoffice@arcadiafbc.org.
PHP Agency Galveston Open House
-February 3, 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.
Galveston Regional Transitional Expo 2020
-February 6, 2020, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Charles T. Doyle Convention Center, 2010 5th Ave. North, Texas City. Do you have a family member that has special needs? Make connections with services and support in the community that will help students succeed in entering adulthood. Community services will be available to answer questions. The event is free.
Rock the Red @ Marais
-February 6, 2020 beginning at 6:00pm, 2015 FM 517 Rd East, Dickinson. Benefiting the American Heart Association, there will be live music, red wine (and white) sampling, art everywhere with Debi Starr producing a live painting in the main dining room with raffles. For more information, call 281-534-1986.
CHS Parent Information Session
-February 6, 2020, 7:00pm to 8:00pm, College of the Mainland, 1200, N. Amburn Road, Texas City. Learn more about how Collegiate High School helps students earn an associate degree while simultaneously completing a high school diploma. For more information, call 409-938-1211 or email at admissions@com.edu.
Texas City Trade Days at Stuttgarden Vendor Event
-February 8, 2020, 11:00am to 4:00pm, Stuttgarden, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. Lots of local vendors will be available for last-minute Valentine’s gifts for that special someone. For more information, call 409-218-1818.
Mainland Mardi Gras Parade
-February 8, 2020, 12:00pm to 1:30pm, Texas City. Kick off Mardi Gras season on the mainland. Bring the whole family for a day full of fun, beads and tailgating. The parade route is Palmer Highway, from 29th Street to 6th Street. Registration is still available at mardigrasmainland.com/parade.html.
2020 Spring Plant Sale
-February 15, 2020, 8:00 to 1:00pm, Galveston County Fair & Rodeo, #10 Jack Brooks Park, Highway 6, Hitchcock. Choose from thousands of plants adapted to the Texas Gulf Coast growing area. There will also be quality yard and garden crafts for sale as well as a display of antique tractors. For more information, call 281-309-5065.
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