Aug. 22: Chat with the mayor

Montgomery’s annual Snoballs with the Mayor returns with Mayor Sara Countryman. Residents are invited to ask questions and chat with neighbors. 4-7 p.m. Free. 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery. www.facebook.com/events/919870141921805

Aug. 28: Spend a Saturday at the Artisans Festival

B.E. Winery in Conroe will host its August Artisans Festival. Small-business vendors will set up booths selling homemade snacks and unique handmade items. Straggler’s BBQ will also be providing food for the event. Noon-6 p.m. Free. 400 Bryant Road, Conroe. 281-967-9799. www.facebook.com/bewinerytx

Aug. 28-29: Attend the Home & Outdoor Living Show


The Montgomery County Home & Outdoor Living show will feature speakers and more than 200 exhibitors sharing products and services workshops on home improvement. Vendors and exhibits will also be showcased. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Aug. 28), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Aug. 29). $9-$10 (at the door), $6-$7 (online), free (guests age 12 and younger). 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. www.texwoodshows.com/live-shows/montgomery-show

Sept. 10: Shootout clays for charity

The Montgomery County Food Bank will hold its ninth clays tournament fundraiser, Shootout Hunger. Proceeds will help food-insecure children, families and senior citizens. All experience levels are welcome. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $250 (individual), $1,000 (team of four). 11400 FM 2854, Conroe. 936-271-8822. www.mcfoodbank.org/shootouthunger

Sept. 11: Walk the Relay for Life


The Montgomery County Fairgrounds will host the Relay for Life and Bark for Life honoring the lives of cancer survivors, those who have died from cancer and the contributions of canine caregivers. Donations can be made on Relay for Life’s website. 10-6 p.m. Free. 9325 Airport Road, Conroe. 936-520-0718. www.relayforlife.org/mocotx

Sept. 11: Commemorate the anniversary of 9/11

The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission, the Montgomery County Fire Chief Association and Texans United for Freedom will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the World Trade Center. 8-9:10 a.m. Free. 1 Freedom Blvd., Conroe. Contact Janeen McSwain at [email protected].

Sept. 18: Raise a glass at the Wine Festival


The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wine Festival will feature wines from 14 different Texas vineyards. Live music and food will also be available at the venue. Wine tasting packages are $25 for presale and $30 at the gate. Additional tasting tickets are available on-site for $1 each. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; guests are advised to redeem their tastings before 6:30 p.m. 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery. www.montgomerywinefest.com