Sept. 8: Friday Night Bites helps out hurricane survivors
The Bridgeland community is hosting its monthly food truck event, this time with the chance to help Hurricane Harvey victims by donating cleaning supplies, gift cards and baby supplies. Several food trucks, including Buttz Food Truck, The Cuban Spot, and Twisted Catfish as well as a car show. A portion of the profits will be donated to the United Way Relief Fund. 6-10 p.m. Free. Lakeland Village Center, 76669 Fry Rd, Cypress. 281-304-5588. www.bridgeland.com/playing-in-bridgeland/events/friday-night-bites/
Sept. 8: Darwin Macon live at Frio Hill Country Grill
Country artist and singer/songwriter Darwin Macon will play Frio Hill Country Grill, which is continuing its weekly live music every Friday after being delayed by Hurricane Harvey. 8 p.m. Free. Frio Hill Country Grill, 16410 Mueschke Road, Cypress. 281-256-3746. www.friogrill.com
Sept. 8: YMCA hosts Operation Backpack 2.0: Hurricane Harvey Relief
YMCA is hosting an extra Operation Backpack in response to Hurricane Harvey. Donations can be taken at several YMCA locations in the Houston area, particularly school supplies and teacher supplies. Donations can also be made online 6 a.m-6 p.m. D. Bradley McWilliams Family YMCA, 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-1481. www.ymcahouston.org/HarveySchoolSupply
Sept. 9: Vans shoe and T-shirt giveaway
Cy-Hope has partnered with Vans shoe company to giveaway free shoes and T-shirts to the community in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. 9:30 a.m.-noon. The Hope Chest Resale Market, 12015 Barker Cypress, Cypress. 281-758-1003. www.cy-hope.org
Sept. 9: Shots for Holly hosts fourth annual Flu Season Kickoff Party
Raffle prizes, information about flu prevention, flu shots and live music will kickoff the celebration awareness for flu season and prevention. Pictures with the Shots for Holly van will be available at the event. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. The Shack Burger Resort, 12710 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-256-8914. www.facebook.com/theshackburgerresort2
Sept. 9: Kiddie Academy hosts Storytime Live
Curious George will visit this storytime event brought to life with a visit from the main character. Refreshments and the chance to learn more about the Kiddie Academy will be available at the event. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Kiddie Academy of Northpointe, 18002 Shaw Road, Cypress. 619-234-0345. www.kastorytime.com
Sept. 10: Bridgeland resumes Farmer’s Market
Bridgeland’s monthly Farmer’s Market will offer a fall gardening class by Ready to Grow Gardens, live music by Magpie and Loon and the opportunity to donate canned food and cleaning supplies to Hurricane Harvey survivors to Cy-Hope. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Free. The Farmer’s Market at Bridgeland, 16902 Bridgeland Landing Drive, Cypress. 281-304-1318. www.farmersmarketatbridgeland.org
Sept. 11: Koala Kolache gives students free donuts on first day of school
Free donuts with cherry, chocolate or vanilla frosting with cereal toppings, like Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms, will be given to children on the first day of school. Limited quantities will be available for today only. Free. Koala Kolache, 14502 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 300, Cypress. 281-246-1579. www.koalakolachebakeryhouston.com
