Montgomery ISD hosts a town hall meeting for district residents to ask questions and learn about the development of a bond proposal by MISD’s Community Bond Task Force. Town hall meetings will be held before the board of trustees votes in February on whether to call a May 7 election. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Montgomery High School auditorium, 22825 Hwy. 105 W., Montgomery. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org
Feb. 1: Learn bridge
The Lone Star Bridge Club launches its weekly beginner bridge lessons on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Methodist Church. The weekly course will span six weeks with a one-hour teaching session and one-hour supervised play. All materials will be provided. Lessons will be taught by Ron Paré. Masks are optional, but proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. 10 a.m.-noon. $5 (per session), $25 (six sessions paid in full at first lesson). 1100 W. Semands St., Conroe. [email protected]
Feb. 1: Attend a job fair
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair featuring businesses ranging from skilled and trained positions to entry-level jobs, including manufacturing, health care, administrative, food service and hospitality positions. Registration is not required for job seekers. Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring updated resumes. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). 2500 Lone Star Parkway, Montgomery. 936-597-5004. www.montgomeryareachamber.com
Feb. 2: Ask questions about MISD’s bond package
Montgomery ISD hosts a second town hall meeting for residents to ask questions and learn about the development of a bond proposal by MISD’s Community Bond Task Force. The board of trustees will vote in February on whether to call a May 7 election. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Lake Creek High School auditorium, 20639 FM 2854, Montgomery. 936-276-2000. www.misd.org
Feb. 14: Early voting begins
Early voting will begin for the March 1 primary elections. Registered voters in Montgomery County can cast a ballot at any early voting center in the county during the early-voting period Feb. 14-25. Races on the ballot include Montgomery County judge and commissioner, state and federal races. Times and locations vary. www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide
Feb. 19: Get ready to rodeo
The annual Go Texan Parade takes place in downtown Conroe with Brady F. Carruth, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo chair of the board, as grand marshal. The parade will feature decorated floats and hundreds on horseback. Businesses and entities can submit a parade entry until Feb. 12 with fees ranging from $50-$100 and free entry for nonprofits and youth. 1 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Conroe. 936-756-6644. www.conroe.org
