The Booker T. Exes will sponsor the First Annual Gospel/Spiritual “Evening in the Park”
The Booker T. Exes will sponsor the First Annual Gospel/Spiritual “Evening in the Park” on November 2, 2019 at 501 4th Ave. North/New MLK Jr. Street from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Church choirs, groups, soloists and duets are invited to the African-American Historical and Cultural Park. The event is free to the public and will have free hotdogs and drinks. For more information, contact Lynn Ray Ellison at 409-354-3377, Hazel Mayes at 409-359-3388 or Bobby Garrett at 409-935-3377.
Galveston County
County Commissioners meet every other Monday of every month –November 4, 2019, 9:30am at County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston
Bayou Vista
City Council meets the last Tuesday of every month –October 29, 2019, 6:30pm at the Community Center, 783 “C” Marlin
Clear Lake Shores
City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of every month –November 5, 2019, 7:00pm at the Club House, 931 Cedar
Dickinson
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month –November 12, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 4403 State Highway 3.
Friendswood
City Council meets the first Monday of every month –November 4, 2019, 4:30pm at City Hall, 910 South Friendswood Drive
Galveston
City Council meets the last Thursday of every month –October 31, 2019, 1:00pm at City Hall Council Chambers, second floor, 823 Rosenberg
Hitchcock
City Commission meets the third Monday of every month –November 18, 2019, 6:30pm at City Hall, 7423 State Highway 6
Kemah
City Council meets the first and third Wednesday of every month – November 6, 2019, 7:00pm at City Hall, 1401 State Highway 146
La Marque
City Council meets the second Monday of every month – November 11, 2019, 6:00pm at City Hall, 1109-B Bayou Road
League City
City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month – November 12, 2019, 6:00pm at City Council Chambers, 200 West Walker St.
Santa Fe
City Council meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month, — November 14, 2019 7:00pm at City Hall, 12002 State Highway 6
Texas City
City Commissioners meet the first and third Wednesday of every month, – November 6, 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.
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.
Hitchcock Halloween Festival
October 27, 2019, 10:30am to 3:00pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 10114 Highway 6, Hitchcock. Come and enjoy good food, carnival games, a haunted house, vendor booths, a silent auction and raffle among the surprises. The event will be held in the pavilion and Madonna Hall. For more information, call 409-925-3224 or email at alebourgeois@ololchurch.org.
Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary Book Character Sidewalk Parade
October 31, 2019, 8:30am to 9:15am, Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary. 301 16th Ave. N., Texas City. Come celebrate great books with the 18th Annual Book Character Day and Sidewalk Parade. Parade viewers are welcome. For more information, call the school at 409-916-0200.
Halloween Cruise in & Costume Party
October 31, 2019, 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Three Acres Food Truck Park, 10648 FM 1764, Santa Fe. Everyone who arrives in costume will get a raffle ticket for a $20 Three Acres Gift Card. Those who decorate their vehicle in the cruise in get five raffle tickets. Please bring candy for trick or treaters. The Shepard Mix Food Truck and Cool Shack Shaved Ice are confirmed with more to come. For more information, call 281-910-9817 or email 3acresfoodpark@gmail.com.
TCISD Parent-Teacher Conference Day
November 1, 2019, 7:30am to 4:30pm. There are no classes for students, so parents can meet with teachers regarding their child’s academics. Parents of elementary students and Levi Fry should make an appointment to meet with their child’s teacher. Calvin Vincent Head Start parents should contact their child’s teacher to schedule a home visit. All Pre-K teachers should make an appointment for classroom conferences. For more information, visit the TCISD website.
Free Tire Recycling Event
November 1, 2019, 7:00am to 10:30am, Dickinson Public Works building, 3120 Deats Road, Dickinson. Any Galveston County resident may drop off up to five tires for recycling. The free event is for residential use only, and not commercial disposal. Residents must be able to load and stack tires into the recycling trailer, as assistance will not be available. For more information, contact the City of Dickinson’s Public Works Building at 281-337-6267.
La Marque Fall Sweep
November 2, 2019, 9:00am to 1:00pm, City of La Marque. Groups will meet in the La Marque Community Room and be provided with materials. A contest for most bags of trash collected is planned. Volunteer check-in will be at 8:00am. Materials will be turned in and lunch will be served at 11:00am. For more information, call Kierra Nance at 409-938-9225 or visit beautiful.cityoflamarque.org.
Pumpkin Spice Marker
November 2, 2019, 9:00am to 1:00pm, Three Acres Food Truck Park, 10648 FM 1764, Santa Fe. The 2nd Annual Pumpkin Spice Market will have over 30 vendors set up with their fall goods. Market items to include clothing, jewelry, home décor, garden gifts, Texas handmade goods accessories, candles, yard art, soaps and more. Mugshots Coffee Bar will be on site. For more information, call 281-910-9817 or email at 3acresfoodpark@gmail.com.
1st Annual Galveston County Fall Festival & BBQ Cook-Off
November 2, 2019, 11:00am to 4:00pm. Walter Hall Park, 807 Highway 3 N, League City. Enjoy free family-friendly activities such as a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and numerous other fall-themed activities. All activities provided courtesy of Galveston County Judge Mark Henry. There will also be a BBQ cook-off with 20 teams competing to win over $8,000 in prizes. Tickets for the cook-off are $10 per person. For more information, visit judgehenry.com.
Abundant Life Presents 2019 Unshakeable Conference
November 3, 2019 to November 6, 2019, Abundant Life Christian Center, La Marque. Pastor Walter Hallam will minister the opening service at 10:00am on Sunday and will team up with an amazing lineup of preachers that will include Nathan Morris, Samuel Rodriguez, Jesse Duplantis and Ron Carpenter. For more information, call Abundant Life at 409-935-1606 or visit the website at alcc.org.
Life & Love Festival
November 9, 2019, 11:00am to 2:00pm, 602 6th Street, Texas City. The event not only offers a free family-friendly outing that will also educate families about the programs that the Parenting and Pregnancy Support Center offers and other services the county provides. For more information, call Sue Meersman at 713-232-9409 or email at meerztex@gmail.com.
Heritage Festival – Miss Santa Fe Pageant
November 9, 2019, 12:30pm to 2:00pm, Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, 12425 Highway 6, Ste. 1, Santa Fe. The Texas Heritage Festival Tiny Miss, Little Miss and Junior Miss Pageant, sponsored by DE Florals & Gifts, will be the highlight of the event. Applications may be downloaded from the Chamber’s website at https://www.santafetexaschamber.com/events/details/heritage-festival-rodeo-old-smokey-cook-off-veteran-s-day-celebration-2019-6671. For more information, call the Chamber at 409-925-8558 or email at sfchamber@comcast.net.
Texas City Christmas Parade Registration
Current through December 2, 2019. Those interested in registration can go on the City of Texas City’s web site for an official registration form. The parade will be held on December 5, 2019 beginning at 5:30pm. For more information, call 409-643-5990.
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