Sept. 10: Shop ‘til you drop
The Cy-Fair Women’s Club is hosting its annual fundraiser at the Berry Center. Proceeds from the event will support local students with scholarships. The Shop ‘Til You Drop Marketplace will feature over 200 vendors offering clothing, beauty and skincare products, jewelry, home decor, artwork, handmade gifts and food. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (admission). 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress. 281-467-8545. www.cyfairwomensclub.org
Sept. 10: Participate in a 5K
Tunnel to Towers Houston and Harris County Precinct 4 are hosting a 5K run and walk to honor the first responders who saved lives on 9/11 and those who have come after them. 8-11 a.m. $15-$35. John Paul Landing Park, 9950 Katy Hockley Road, Cypress. 832-674-6344. www.runsignup.com/race/130253/
WORTH THE TRIP: Sept. 16-Nov. 4: Support a local artist
Cypress resident and artist Cassandra Bohne-Linnard creates art through painting and commemorating the lives of rare butterflies. Bohne’s exhibition “The Evolution of Beauty” will feature butterfly wall clocks and paintings. 6-9 p.m. Free. 1305 Sterrett St., Houston. 713-498-3015. www.bisonggallery.com
Sept. 17: Bet on Reach Unlimited
Reach Unlimited is hosting a casino night to benefit the nonprofit. The event touts an upscale casual dress code with diamonds, denim and boots as the standard. 7-10 p.m. $150. A Thousand Oaks Events & Retreats, 17011 Steinhagen Road, Cypress. 281-213-2582. www.reachunlimited.org
Sept. 17: Party with Brew:30 Taphouse
Brew:30 Taphouse is hosting Oktoberfest with 10 breweries, food from the Berlin Food Factory and live polka music from The Homebrewed Brass Ensemble. Admission includes a commemorative mug and 12 beer tasting tokens. 4-8 p.m. $25. Brew:30 Taphouse, 15914 Telge Road, Cypress. 281-516-9315. www.brew30taphouse.com
Sept. 17: Learn about contour drawing
In an interactive class hosted by the Women in Visual and Literary Arts, participants will learn from Shirl Riccetti about how contour lines can bring out objects in drawings. Supplies will be provided. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress. www.wivla.org
Sept. 17: Pickle for a Purpose
The D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA will hold a pickleball tournament to benefit the YMCA’s Be the Change Annual Campaign. Partners will be random for the first five rounds, and all rounds will be held indoors. 8 a.m. (women), 1 p.m. (men). $30 (includes T-shirt). D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA, 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-1481. www.ymcahouston.org
Sept. 17: Support police spouses
The Blue Bow Foundation is holding a Blue Plate Gala to support the spouses of police officers. The dress code is semiformal, and officers can nominate their partners for the spouse of the year award, which will be presented at the event. 6-10 p.m. $100-$1,000. Lindsay Lakes, 16536 Mueschke Road, Cypress. 281-799-1131. www.bluebow.org
Sept. 19: Try fine wine
La Viva Cantina is hosting a wine tasting benefit for local women’s shelter Wellsprings Village in Houston. The wine list was curated by the restaurant’s owner and will feature a sommelier to assist in service. Hor d’oeuvres will also be served. 6-8 p.m. $50. La Viva Cantina, 29040 Hwy. 290, Ste. A15, Cypress. 346-577-8820. www.lavivacantina.com
Sept. 20: Sample mead and enjoy a meal
Murdoch’s Backyard Pub is hosting a four-course meal featuring dishes paired with mead from Rohan Meadery. A cash bar with craft beer, ciders, hard seltzers and wine will also be open. Tickets are required. 7 p.m. $50-$80. Murdoch’s Backyard Pub, 18541 Mueschke Road, Cypress. 281-516-9753. www.murdochsbackyard.com
Sept. 22: Play in a golf tournament
The Texas Center for the Missing is hosting its fourth annual Amber Alert Pro-Am Golf Tournament. The scramble-style tournament includes lunch, refreshments and contests along the course as well as an awards dinner. Noon-6 p.m. $50-$15,000. Blackhorse Golf Club, 12205 Fry Road, Cypress. 713-986-3542. www.centerforthemissing.org
Sept. 23 through 24: Shop fall gifts
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Cypress is celebrating fall with its 16th annual Fall Gift Market. The event will feature local vendors, food and a silent auction with indoor and outdoor displays. Proceeds will benefit church-affiliated projects and outreach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (admission). St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 15415 N. Eldridge Parkway, Cypress. 505-228-5542. www.stmaryscypress.org
Sept. 24: Explore college options
The Chi Omicron Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the Phenomenal Pearls Educational and Charitable Foundation will host a virtual event to provide students and parents with information on college admissions and financial aid options. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Virtual. 832-262-7696. www.bit.ly/chiomicronomega
Sept. 24: Attend a community Muslim Family Day
The ICNA Outreach Center is putting on its seventh annual Muslim Family Day event for the community. The event is open to all and will include rides; halal and other food stations; a cultural bazaar with dresses, toys, souvenirs and art; and local entertainment. 2-8 p.m. Free (admission), $10 (unlimited rides). ICNA Outreach Center, 19025 Wilks Drive, Cypress. 844-888-4262, ext. 2. www.facebook.com/icnaoutreachcenter
October 1: Taste local eats, drinks
A Taste of Cy-Fair, the annual local food, beverage and shopping event supporting Cy-Hope, is returning this fall. Local restaurants and businesses will offer food, wine and beer samples, and attendees can enjoy live music and a silent auction. Tickets will go up by an additional $5 after Sept. 24. 4-8 p.m. (VIP), 5-8 p.m. (general admission). $15 (children), $35 (general admission), $75 (VIP admission). Lakeland Village Center, 10615 Fry Road, Cypress. www.atasteofcyfair.com
