As October begins, a number of activities, community events and public meetings are scheduled in Tomball and Magnolia this week. A recovery fair is also scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 7, in Houston to provide assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Harvey.

1. Monday, Oct. 2
Tomball City Council meets at 6 p.m. and holds a public hearing for the proposed property tax rate. View the agenda for more details. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

2. Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3
Tomball ISD residents can chat with TISD Superintendent Martha Salazar-Zamora to learn about what is happening in the district. Guests can choose to attend Monday or Tuesday. TISD hosts the event at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Adriatic Cafe—located at 19004 Windsor Pointe Drive, Tomball—and at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at Nona’s Italian Grill, located at 1025 Alma St., Tomball. 281-357-3100. www.tomballisd.net

3. Tuesday, Oct. 3
The Tomball Police Department hosts a National Night Out celebration from 6-8 p.m. The free event is hosted by first responders from the Tomball Fire Department, Tomball Police Department, Northwest Emergency Medical Services and Tomball Public Works. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. 281-351-5484. www.tomballtx.gov

4. Thursday, Oct. 5
Lone Star College-Tomball’s Advising and Counseling department hosts its annual college fair for high school students, parents and currently enrolled college students to learn about four-year institutions. Hosted in the Beckendorf Conference Center, college and university representatives from over 50 institutions will discuss admission requirements, program offerings, career path opportunities and other information. Free. 6-8 p.m. LSC-Tomball, 30555 Hwy. 249, Tomball. 281-351-3300. www.lonestar.edu/tomball

5. Saturday, Oct. 7
The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management hosts a Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair from 6-8 p.m. Representatives from Harris County, the city of Houston, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Small Business Administration will be present to provide information about disaster assistance to residents affected by Harvey. Harris County Precinct 2 North East Community Center, 10918 Bentley St., Houston. 281-442-7950. www.hcp2.com