Your ultimate local guide for events, business openings and meetings in the months of August and September:
Aug. 25: Join a new golf group for its first tournament
Title Golf Tour, a new group focused on providing a chance for experienced golfers to play for cash prizes, hosts its first tournament, the Longwood Classic. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. $99. Longwood Golf Club, 13300 Longwood Trace Drive, Cypress. 281-616-7899. www.titletour.com
Aug. 25: Cast a vote in Harris County flood bond election
Harris County hosts a bond referendum in an effort to secure $2.5 billion for the Harris County Flood Control District to use for buyouts and flood mitigation projects. Polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 713-755-5792. www.harrisvotes.com
Aug. 27: First day of school for Cy-Fair ISD students
The 2018-19 school year kicks off for students attending school at Cy-Fair ISD. Students in middle and high school are required to wear clear backpacks this year as a part of new security protocols. 281-897-4000. www.cfisd.net
Aug. 27: Attend opening of InSPIRE Rock’s Cypress venue
The rock climbing gym hosts a grand opening with giveaways, food trucks and drinks. A membership is required to rock climb. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (night party begins at 8 p.m.). Free (admission). 16730 House & Hahl Road, Cypress. 281-288-7625. www.inspirerock.com
Aug. 30: Check out the Wild and Scenic Film Festival
The Bayou Land Conservancy hosts a film screening to showcase natural settings around the world and educate the public on environmental topics. 6-9:30 p.m. $20. Star Cinema Grill, 114 Vintage Park Blvd., Houston. 281-576-1634. www.bayoulandconservancy.org
Aug. 30: Attend a League of Women Voters orientation session
The Cy-Fair chapter of the League of Women Voters—a nonprofit that encourages voters to be informed and involved—hosts its 2018-19 orientation. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Spring Creek BBQ, 25831 Hwy. 290, Cypress. www.lwvtexas.org
Aug. 30-Sept. 1: Shop at annual back-to-school consignment sale
Penny Pinching Mamas hosts a children consignment sale featuring toys and clothing. 3-7 p.m. (Aug. 30), 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Aug. 31), 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sept. 1). $5 (Aug. 30), free (Aug. 31-Sept. 1). Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.pennypinchingmamastx.com
Sept. 2-3: Break a sweat at the Towne Lake Triathlon
The youth event, for participants ages 6-15, takes place Sunday. Adult events take place Monday. 7:20 a.m. (Sept. 2), 7:10 a.m. (Sept. 3). $52-$76 (youths), $95-$151 (adults). Lone Star College-CyFair, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.bayoucitytriseries.com
Sept. 3: Note closures in observance of Labor Day
All Cy-Fair ISD schools and county offices are closed in observance of Labor Day. Other closures include post offices, most banks, all Harris County public libraries and county courthouses. www.harriscountytx.gov, www.cfisd.net, www.hcpl.net
Sept. 3-7: Work wraps up at West and Huffmeister roads
A project to connect Huffmeister Road from Hwy. 6 to West Road will be finished in the first week of September, county officials said. West Road, which is temporarily reduced to two lanes during construction, will reopen as a four-lane roadway.
Sept. 8: Get a flu shot at local nonprofit’s kickoff event
Shots for Holly, a nonprofit that works to provide flu shots, hosts an event to raise awareness about the start of flu season. Walgreens is on site to administer shots. 2-5 p.m. Free (admission). Creekwood Grill, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress. 713-553-4298. www.shotsforholly.org
Sept. 8: Shop ‘Til You Drop at event supporting Women’s Club
More than 350 vendors are brought in for the annual shopping event benefiting the Cy-Fair Women’s Club. Items for sale include home decor, jewelry, food and holiday gift ideas. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. www.cyfairwomensclub.org
Sept. 17: City of Jersey Village reviews budget, tax rate
Jersey Village City Council reviews the proposed city budget and tax rates for fiscal year 2018-19, which begins
Oct. 1. 7 p.m. Jersey Village City Hall, 17401 Lakeview Drive, Jersey Village. 713-466-2119. www.jerseyvillage.info
Visit an area water park before it closes
Typhoon Texas
555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy
832-426-7071
www.typhoontexas.com
- Open daily through Aug. 26
- Open on weekends from Aug. 27-Sept. 23
- Open Labor Day, Sept. 3, from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wet ’n’ Wild SplashTown
21300 I-45 N., Spring
281-355-3300
www.wetnwildsplashtown.com
- Open daily through Aug. 26
- Open on weekends from Aug. 27-Sept. 22
- Open for special hours on Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m.
- Open Labor Day, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Enjoy a play at a local theater
Stageworks Theatre
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
“Five Women Wearing the Same Dress”
Dates: Sept. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 (7:30 p.m.); Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30 (3 p.m.)
Cost: $17-$25
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.ph1960.com
“The World Goes ‘Round”
Dates: Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 (8 p.m.); Sept. 30 (3 p.m.)
Cost: $18 (adults), $15 (students, seniors and veterans)
Stop by Traders Village for a local festival
Traders Village, a 100-acre outdoor market, hosts a variety of events at 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston. Events are free to attend, and parking costs $4. 281-895-5500. www.tradersvillage.com
August
26 Texas All-Star Wrestling, 1:30 p.m.
September
2 Rock & Pop Tribute Concert featuring Thunder Pants, time TBD
8-9 Shrimp Fest, times TBD
16 Fiestas Patrias with Telemundo Houston, time TBD
