TO DO LIST: 7 things to do this month in Spring, Klein

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By Vanessa Holt | 7:00 AM Aug 13, 2018 CDT

Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings, meetings and more in the months of August and September

Aug. 15

Learn about flooding issues at seminar

Speakers address the topic of flooding along Cypress Creek, including experts from Rice University’s Severe Storm Center, the Harris County Flood Control District and other agencies. The event is presented by the community group Cypress Creek Association-Stop the Flooding. Noon-4 p.m. Free. John Wesley UMC, 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston. 832-656-7109. www.cycreekstoptheflooding.com

Aug. 17-18

See an Old West Melodrama production

The Old West Melodrama production “The Haunting of Bella De Ghosse” features an original comedic play set in 1890 after a hurricane in Louisiana. Plot elements include ghosts, pirates and voodoo, and the audience is invited to participate by throwing popcorn during the play. 7 p.m. (dinner), 8 p.m. (performance). $14-$19. Puffabelly’s, 100 Main St., Spring. 713-364-9190. www.oldwestmelodrama.com

Aug. 18-19

Listen to songs from around the world

Musicians of Home Place of Texas, a nonprofit organization that provides programs for adults with learning disabilities, will sing songs from around the world at its upcoming choir performance. 3:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Northwest Bible Church, 5503 Fellowship Lane, Spring. 281-257-1004. www.hpotx.org

Aug. 19

Remove invasive plant species from county park

Volunteers are invited to join staff to remove invasive plant species. Participants should bring tools and gloves. The event is recommended for participants older than 10 years of age, and reservations are suggested. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston. 713-274-4299. www.hcp4.net/tapevents

Sept. 11

Hear a string quartet

Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment hosts Apollo Chamber Players, a nonprofit strings quartet. 3 p.m. Prices $6-$12. John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive, Houston. 281-440-4850. www.cypresscreekface.org

Community Center

Big Stone Lodge
709 Riley Fuzzel Road, Spring.
281-893-3726. www.hcp4.net/community/communitycenters

Aug. 17 “Sizzling Hot Summer Fiesta” Senior adults 50 years of age or older are invited to a summertime luncheon featuring live music. Tickets are available until Aug. 15. 11:30 a.m.
$8 (suggested donation).

Aug. 23 “Fun with Crafts: Summer Wreath” A volunteer demonstrates how to make a festive summer wreath.
2 p.m. Free.

Live Theater

Stageworks Theatre Houston
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org

Aug. 25-Sept. 12 “Noises Off”
7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.),
3 p.m. (Sun.). $17-$25.

By Vanessa Holt

A resident of the Houston area since 2011, Vanessa began working in community journalism in her home state of New Jersey in 1996. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2016 as a reporter for the Spring/Klein edition and became editor of that paper in March 2017 and editor of The Woodlands edition in January 2019.

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