March 11: Shoot for a cause
Journey School for the Uniquely Gifted & Talented will be hosting the Shoot for the Stars Clay Shoot Tournament with all proceeds going to the school for children with special needs. Every ticket purchase includes a cart, a light breakfast, lunch, and 72 clays. 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. $200 (single ticket), $750 (4 man team). 11400 FM 2854 Road, Conroe. https://www.simpletix.com/e/shoot-for-the-stars-clay-shoot-tournament-tickets-98571
March 12: Attend or participate in a chili cook-off
VFW Post 4709 will be having a St. Patrick’s Day Chili Cook-off where you can show off cooking or just enjoy the food. Besides chili, categories include bloody marys, something green and beans. 9 a.m. Free (admission), $10 (bloody mary or something green entry), $25 (beans or chili entry). 1303 W. Semands St., Conroe. https://z-p3-upload.facebook.com/events/4758368354250749/
March 12: Buy from a garage sale
Shop from gently used clothes, toys and other household items at the Grand Central Park community garage sale. Sales will be from individual homes throughout the community with maps available at The Lake House at 1039 Lake House Drive. 8 a.m.-noon. Free (admission). 1039 Lake House Drive, Conroe. https://www.facebook.com/events/2821949841436268/
March 12: Learn about gardening
Nature’s Way Resources will be hosting a spring and summer veggie gardening class where you will learn how to grow an edible garden in the coming months. The class includes learning about growing herbs, vegetables and fruit trees. 10-11 a.m. Free. 101 Sherbrook Circle, Conroe. 936-273-1200. https://natureswayresources.com/
March 12: Support young music artists
The Bach, Beethoven & Barbecue, a part of Young Texas Artists Fine Arts weekend, will feature a barbecue and concert with tickets sold separately for each. Along with the preconcert barbecue, the gala will feature the 2021 finalists' concerts and awards show. 5 p.m. (barbecue), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $16 (student concert ticket), $30 (adult concert ticket), $150 (barbecue, gala and concert). 3000 I-45 N., Conroe. www.ytamc.com/bach-beethoven-barbecue/
March 12-13: Shop guns and knifes
The High Caliber Gun and Knife Show will feature over 100 exhibitors displaying new and old guns, knives and accessories, and related items at discount prices. The buy/sell/trade event will also have coins, books and camouflage for sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (March 12), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (March 13). Free (children age 12 and under and law enforcement officers in uniform), $10 (general admission). Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road, Conroe. 281-412-4824. http://texasgunshows.com
