The 6th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Run/Walk will be held on October 5, 2019 from 7:00am to 9:00am at the Rotary Pavilion, 2010 5th Avenue North in Texas City. Registration is now thru Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Lowry Fitness Center. Cost is $15 for ages 13 and up, and $10 for ages 12 and under. For more information, call 409-643-5990.
Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –September 23, 2019, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month –September 24, 2019, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –October 1, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –September 24, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –October 7, 2019, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –September 26, 2019, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –September 16, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – September 18, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month – October 14, 2019, 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – September 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, — September 26, 2019 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – September 25, 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.
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.
Sunday Market with Galveston’s Farmers Market
– September 15, 2019, 9:00am to 12:00pm, Galveston’s Own Farmers Market, 1315 21st, Galveston. All GOFM markets utilize only local vendors selling foods they grow or make themselves, which means at certain times of the year there is little produce. There is also live music and activities/information offered by the many community partners in the area. For more information 832-819-1561 or email at info@gofarmersmarket.com.
Grow with Google
– September 18, 2019, 11:30am to 1:00pm, TC-LM Chamber of Commerce, 9702 E.F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using a free business listing, search engine optimization (SEO) techniques, and online advertising. Tools such as Google Analytics and Google Trends will also be introduced. Presenter will be Maria Elena Duron, a speaker for the Grow with Google partner program. Registration is $10 and can be done at gcsbdc.com. For more information, call 409-933-1414.
Public Meeting to Consider Possible Tax Abatement Agreement
– September 18, 2019, 5:00pm, City Commission of Texas City, Kenneth T. Nunn Council Room, City Hall, 1801 9th Ave. North, Texas City. The City Commission of the City of Texas City will conduct a public meeting where it may consider a proposed tax abatement agreement for approval applicable to the Texas City Gulf Coast Reinvestment Zone 1. For more information, call 409-948-3111.
Women in Business Lunch
– September 19, 2019, 11:30am to 1:00pm, Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, 10700 Emmett F. Lowry, Texas City. Hosted by Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce. Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot. Fairfield Inn will be providing lunch in a great atmosphere. For more information, call the Texas City-La Marque Chamber at 409-935-1408. Tickets can be purchased at tclmchamber.chambermaster.com.
Taste of the Bay: Nautical Nights
– September 19, 2019, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, 2500 South Shore Blvd., League City. The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with Presenting Sponsor HEB, will host its annual upscale event. This event will feature restaurants from the area along with wine and craft beer tastings. Tickets are $40 online and $50 at the door. For more questions, call the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce at 281-338-7339 or email at jane@LeagueCityChamber,com.
80s Night with TBFP at Three Acres
– September 21, 2019, 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Three Acres Food Truck Park, 10648 Farm to Market Road 1764, Santa Fe. Last year’s 80s Night featured The Black Friday Project. They are back for this year’s 80s Night. Enjoy tubular tunes and radical refreshments, so wear your best 80s gear and jam with TBFP. For more information, call 281-910-9817 or email at 3acresfoodpark@gmail.com.
Movie at the Dike: Fireworks and Movie
– September 21, 2019, 7:30pm to 10:30pm, Rainbow Park, 800 Bay Street, Texas City. Join us at Rainbow Park for an outdoor movie experience you will never forget. Play on the playground and eat from local food trucks while waiting for the firework show and movie to start. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the movie outside. For more information, call 907-646-4423.
Kiwanis Club of La Marque Speaker Series
– September 24, 2019, 12:00pm to 1:00pm, 1309 1st St., La Marque. Funeral director Dylan Stopher is this month’s guest speaker and will be speaking on changing perceptions of the funeral industry. Attendance is free, and guests can choose from a variety of excellent Mexican cuisine. For more information, call Colleen Merritt at 409-795-0165 or follow at facebook.com/KiwanisLM/.
