Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –August 26, 2019, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month –August 27, 2019, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –August 20, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –August 27, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –September 2, 2019, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –August 29, 2019, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –August 19, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – August 19, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month –Aug. 26, 2019, 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – August 27, 2019, 6:00pm at City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — August 21, 2019 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – August 21, 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.
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 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.
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.
Texas City Family Aquatic Center
– August 18, 2019, Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, 5th Ave. North, Texas City. Sunday will be the final day for families to use the Aquatic Center for the summer. For more information, call the Department of Recreation and Tourism at 409-643-5990.
TCHS Cheer Altitude Fundraiser
– August 22, 2019, 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Altitude Trampoline Park, 10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. Come celebrate the last days of summer and support Texas City High School Cheer Booster. Mention Texas City Cheer Booster in order to use the $15 for two hours special. For more information, call 409-316-9335 or email altitudetexascity1@gmail.com.
A Weekend of Hope and Encouragement with Bobby Petrocelli
– August 23, 2019, to August 25, 2019, Dayspring Church, 2215 FM 646 Rd. North, Santa Fe. Join Dayspring Church as it comes together as a community for a weekend of hope and encouragement. Bobby Petrocelli is sharing throughout this special weekend. All events are free of charge and open to everyone. The August 23 event will be held at Santa Fe High School Auditorium at 7:00pm, and the August 25 event will be held at Dayspring at 10:45pm and 6:00pm. For more information call 409-925-1682.
Daryl’s Place 5th Annual Old Smokey Competition
– August 24, 2019, 3330 Ave. A, Santa Fe. The event’s categories will be bacon wrapped (open), chicken wings (wings and drumlettes only), beef fajitas and pork ribs (St. Louis style), no baby back ribs. Cost to enter is $125 per spot (includes one #18 Old Smokey), with $500 added to the total payouts. For more information, call 409-316-9073.
Peace & Love Tour – Galveston
– August 24, 2019, The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston. Return to Woodstock with two hours of peace and music. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a rock and roll moment that changed history. Relive the music of the greats of the Woodstock era as performed by the national touring Paisley Craze Band accompanied by solo artist Robert Garcia and Harry Havery of California Toe Jam. Tickets can be purchased at tickets.thegrand.com. For more information call 409-765-1894.
Texas City Family Aquatic Center End of Summer
– Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, 5th Ave. North, Texas City. The end of summer operating hours will be from 1:00pm to 6:00pm from August 18, 2019 to August 25, 2019 and from August 31, 2019 to September 2, 2019. The center will close for the season on September 3, 2019. For more information, call the Department of Recreation and Tourism at 409-643-5990.
6th Annual Old Smokey Cook-Off
– September 14, 2019, 611 6th St. North, Texas City. Team entries are $100, and teams must cook their entries on an Old Smokey Grill. The three categories are chicken wings, beef fajitas and anything with bacon. Added to the event is a $25 Jackpot Rib-Eye entry. Each team will receive a #18 Old Smokey grill as part of their entry fee. Registration can be found at Eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-old-smokey-cook-off-registration-68162163867.
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