Updated: This post has been updated from its original format to include additional events to know this week.




Here are five things to know in the Conroe and Montgomery area this week, July 16-22:

1. Conroe ISD Board of Trustees meet Tuesday evening
July 17
CISD Board of Trustees meet Tuesday evening for the regular meeting to discuss and take action on numerous agenda items, including approving an order to hold a Nov. 6 election for the board of trustees and approving an interlocal agreement between Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare and CISD to launch a pilot program. Click here to view the full agenda. 6 p.m. Conroe ISD Administration Building, 3205 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-709-7752. www.conroeisd.net

2. Attend Fun After Five
July 19
A recurring event the third Thursday of each month, Conroe Chamber of Commerce hosts an after-hours networking event that includes food, drinks and live music from Southern County Line. Bring business cards to win door prizes. 5:05-6:30 p.m. Free. Woodforest National Bank, 3101 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.facebook.com/events/203433877119009

3. Learn about automated marketing tools
July 19
Attend this Chamber University: Automated Marketing Tools educational seminar to learn more about capturing and nurturing business leads. The workshop focuses on moving beyond email marketing solutions and how to use tools and features of automated marketing systems. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Registration required. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, 505 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org

4. Have coffee with businesswomen
July 20
The ladies of the Montgomery County Association for Business Women meet the third Friday of every month to network. Speakers present on business tactics. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. The Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce, 505 W. Davis St., Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org

5. Tour model homes
July 21-22
The Woodlands Hills is celebrating its grand opening on the weekends of July 21-22 and July 28-29 by opening six new model homes and hosting a public picnic. The Woodlands Hills is a new master-planned community being built north of Conroe. The event includes Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish barbecuing lunch on-site, live family-friendly music on Saturdays and DJs on Sundays, face painters and balloon artists. Noon-5 p.m. Free. The Woodlands Hills, FM 830. 281-719-6344. www.thewoodlandshills.com