With a goal of generating $15,000 for the ALS Association of Texas, Friendswood High School senior Lily Hall has invited 30 students from various organizations and teams to get drenched with ice water at Henry Winston Stadium.
Where: 702 Greenbriar Drive.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: Donations can be made through Hall’s Go Fund Me account, www.gofundme.com/f/fhs-vs-als.
Price: Free.
Info: https://bit.ly/2Y3Iymv.
Oct. 7
Learn ‘All About Hummingbirds’
Susan Heath, director of the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, shares tips for spotting migrating hummingbirds during an Evelyn Meador Branch Library presentation.
Where: Online.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Details: Registration is required.
Price: Free.
Info: www.hcpl.net/events/47504 or 281-474-9142.
Chamber event celebrates Bay Area’s beverages, bites
The League City Regional Chamber of Commerce highlights the area’s diverse food and beverage businesses — from restaurants to breweries — during Taste of the Bay at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center.
Where: 2500 South Shore Blvd.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Details: “I welcome the community to attend this event as it is a great way to support local businesses after a devastating pandemic year,” chamber CEO and President Dewan Clayborn said. “Taste of the Bay is the perfect chance to get a taste of our diverse region.”
Price: $40-$50.
Info: www.leaguecitychamber.com.
Archaeologist presents virtual shipbuilding program
Chris Dostal, director of the Conservation Research Laboratory at Texas A&M University, reconstructs four 18th-century wooden ships using timber scans and 3D printing during “A City Built on Ships,” part of the Brazoria County Historical Museum’s Archaeological Lecture Series.
Where: Online
When: 6:30 p.m.
Details: Registration is required.
Price: Free.
Info: www.bchm.org.
Oct. 7, 21
Sci-fi, fantasy book club meets
The Clear Lake Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club gathers the first and third Thursdays of each month to review what members have been reading.
Where: Online.
When: 7 p.m.
Details: Call Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, 832-927-5420, for a Microsoft Teams invitation.
Price: Free.
Info: www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-county-freeman-branch-library.
Oct. 7-9
‘Carnage’ opens ACC theater season
Alvin Community College drama students launch the 2021-2022 season — and mark their return to the stage for the first time in 18 months — with “God of Carnage.”
Where: 3110 Mustang Road.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Details: The play follows two sets of Brooklyn parents attempting to reconcile an incident between their children on a playground.
Price: $7-$9.
Info: www.alvincollege.edu/drama/theatre-season.html or 281-756-3606.
Oct. 8
Friday lecture series takes a look at clay, cowboys
Learners get their hands dirty making pottery or keep them clean discovering more about the original cowboys of the Gulf Coast during University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Friday Morning Continuing Education fall program.
Where: 2700 Bay Area Blvd.
When: 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Details: UHCL art exhibitions coordinator Karen Fiscus rolls out clay coils to create a vessel during “Coiling Building with Clay” at 9:30 a.m. Then at 11 a.m., “The Legacy of the Early Cowboys” reveals the history of the men and women who settled along the Gulf Coast, long before Stephen F. Austin established a colony in the area.
Price: $18-$44.
Info: apps.uhcl.edu/ECommerce/Schedule/FridayCE.
Oct. 9
Expert reveals best vegetables for fall harvest
Galveston County Master Gardener Gene Speller digs into fall and winter vegetables during a workshop at the Galveston County AgriLife Discovery Garden in Carbide Park.
Where: 4102-B Main St.
When: 9-11 a.m.
Details: Speller will focus on members of the cruciferous family — broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard, kale, mustard and turnip greens — as well as several varieties of lettuce, spinach and Swiss chard. Many of the vegetables discussed will be available as transplants at the Galveston County Master Gardener fall plant sale Oct. 15-16.
Price: Free, but registration is required.
Info: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/favorite-fall-vegetables.
Oct. 9-10
Thunderbirds, Snowbirds take flight over Houston
Two jet teams—the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds—headline the 37th annual Commemorative Air Force Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport.
Where: Free shuttles run from Metro Park & Ride lots at 801 Bay Area Blvd., 11755 Sabo Road and 203 W. El Dorado Blvd.
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Details: “Between the hours of aerial performances, displays of vintage aviation, a classic car show featuring up to 100 vehicles, interactive areas for children and adults, live music and opportunities for guests to give back to the community, we have no doubt this year’s event will be filled with fun and entertainment for families and guests of all ages,” airshow Executive Director Bill Roach said.
Price: $50. Discounts available online.
Info: www.wingsoverhouston.com.
Arts, entertainment on display at craft fair
Unique gifts and decor, food trucks and live music highlight Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion.
Where: Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Details: Saturday’s performers are Brightwire at 10:30 a.m., Andrew Bateman at 12:45 p.m. and Wendy Elizabeth Jones at 3 p.m. Sunday’s lineup includes Kat Walters at 10:30 a.m., Matt Harlan at 12:45 p.m. and Anthony Puskas at 3 p.m.
Price: Free.
Info: www.visitpearland.com/2021artshow.
Oct. 9
Barktoberfest supports no-kill shelter
Animal lovers enjoy live music, food and drink, a silent auction, pet competitions, low-cost vaccines and microchipping, demonstrations and might even meet a new family member during Barktoberfest at Jackie’s Brickhouse.
Where: 1053 Marina Bay Drive.
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Details: Proceeds benefit Bay Area Pet Adoptions.
Price: Free.
Info: www.BayAreaPetAdoptions.org/barktoberfest
Shelter, support agency turns 30
Bay Area Turning Point celebrates 30 years of service in the Clear Lake community with a champagne gala at South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center.
Where: 2500 South Shore Blvd.
When: 7-10 p.m.
Details: Proceeds support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Price: $150.
Info: www.bayareaturningpoint.org/30th-anniversary-gala.
Oct. 10
Brookside Village launches local market
Local agriculture producers and backyard gardeners share their bounty at Brookside Village Farmers Market in the Lawhon Elementary School parking lot.
Where: 5810 Brookside Road.
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Details: The market will take place the second Sunday of each month.
Price: Free.
Info: www.brooksidevillagemarket.com.
Oct. 12
Chamber’s book club meets
Glenn Freedman facilitates a discussion of James Clear’s “Atomic Habits” during League City Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Book Club gathering at Black Bear Diner.
Where: 2481 Gulf Freeway.
When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Details: The book club will meet on the second Tuesday of each month.
Price: Free for members, $10 for prospective members.
Info: www.leaguecitychamber.com or briana@leaguecitychamber.com.
Oct. 13, 20
Library presents web design, blogging for beginners
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library instructors reveal how to create and manage a WordPress.com website.
Where: Online.
When: 2:15 p.m.
Details: During the second class, the instructor will answer students’ questions about their websites. Participants must have access to an email address. Registration is required.
Price: Free.
Info: www.hcpl.net/events/47693 and www.hcpl.net/events/47692.
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