1. Various Veteran's Day events are happening locally this week.
- Benefiting the Lone Survivor Foundation, the Texans United for Freedom Cooking 4 Courage BBQ Cook-Off raises funds for therapeutic outdoor opportunities for American wounded service members and their families to optimize recovery. Sanctioned by the Lone Star BBQ Society, the event includes a flag retirement ceremony, a silent and live auction, as well as cooking competitions. The afternoon ends with a guest speaker and awards. Live music both Friday and Saturday. 4:30-midnight (Fri.), noon-midnight (Sat.). Free (public), $200 (to enter cook-off). Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 832-712-1760. www.tufffoundation.org
- To honor veterans, Magnolia ISD presents "Men of Magnolia" on Monday, Nov. 7. The concert features the Magnolia West High School Band and men's choirs from Magnolia Junior High, Bear Branch Junior High, Magnolia West High School and Magnolia High School. Free. 7 p.m. Magnolia West High School auditorium, 42202 FM 1774, Magnolia. www.magnoliaisd.org
- WhiteWater Express Car Wash is offering veterans a free car wash on Friday, Nov. 11. Free. WhiteWater Express Car Wash, 14614 FM 2920, Tomball.
832-559-7488. www.whitewatercw.com - Veterans and active military members can receive a free lunch at Texas Roadhouse on Friday, Nov. 11. The meal includes one of 10 entrees and a drink. Free (with proof of military service). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Texas Roadhouse, 24530 Hwy. 249, Tomball. www.texasroadhouse.com
- Veterans and active military members can adopt a pet from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter for $10 from Tuesday, Nov. 8, to Sunday, Nov. 13. $10 (with valid ID). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tue.-Fri.), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.). Montgomery County Animal Shelter, 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe. www.mcaspets.org
- McDonald's restaurants in the Greater Houston area are offering veterans and active military members a free sandwich on Friday, Nov. 11. The offer can be redeemed for any sandwich on the menu by telling employees, "I served in the U.S. military." Free. Various McDonald's restaurants in the Greater Houston area. www.mcdonalds.com
2. Hwy. 249 in Montgomery County from Decker Prairie to the Montgomery-Harris County line will be closed nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 11. Portions of FM 2920 and Business 249 in Tomball will also be closed nightly through the morning of Nov. 23.
3. Tickets go on sale Thursday, Nov. 10, for the new multi-day, Renaissance-themed music festival in Todd Mission. Middlelands will be held May 5-7 at the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, located at 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission.
4. Tomball City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in City Hall. The council is expected to discuss the condition of the old City Hall building and approve a zoning request for a proposed grocery store and commercial development between Hwy. 249 and Business 249 near Alice Road.
5. The Greater Magnolia area will soon have a single chamber of commerce, which will begin operating Jan. 1. Members of the Magnolia Parkway and Greater Magnolia chambers of commerce voted in late October to merge the chambers.
6. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Tomball and Magnolia residents can cast their ballot from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at their assigned voting location. Keep these tips in mind, and learn who will be on your ballot before heading to the polls. Follow along at communityimpact.com for election night coverage of local and state races.
Note: Story was updated to include McDonald's Veteran's Day event.
