Several activities are planned in Tomball and Magnolia for the first weekend of March. Here are five things to consider participating in this weekend. Through Tuesday, March 7 Food drive Tomball ISD hosts a food drive to help stock local food banks for summertime. The donated goods will be picked up at all campuses on Tuesday, March 7. Donations requested include: non-perishable food, such as canned goods, rice, flour and baby formula; household items, such as paper towels and toilet paper; and toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant. 281-357-3220 ext. 2308. www.tomballisd.net Friday, March 3 Flag retirement ceremony Bear Arms of Texas hosts a ceremony to properly retire flags that have become faded, worn or damaged. The ceremony is open to the public, and attendees can bring damaged flags to retire. Free. 6-8 p.m. Bear Arms of Texas, 829 FM 1774, Magnolia. 346-703-0192. www.beararmstx.com Saturday, March 4 Cooking 4 Hometown Heroes Hosted by Texans United for Freedom and TUFF Kids, the event features chili and beans cookoffs, a dinner to honor local first responders, a raffle and a silent auction. Free (admission). $50 (cookoff entry), $25 (cookoff entry for first responders). 8 a.m. Behind Down the Road Burgers & Brews, 41902 FM 1774, Magnolia. www.tufffoundation.org/cooking4-hometown-heroes Saturday, March 4 Rally in the Alley The annual vintage auto show features more than 100 pre-1968 vehicles as well as live music and assorted vendors. Trophies will be awarded for best of show as well as in the hotrod, custom and truck categories. Free (general admission), $20 (to participate in auto show). 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. www.facebook.com/houstoncarshow  Saturday, March 4 Bluegrass music The Magnolia Bluegrass Friends hosts a monthly jam open to the public. The group plays—or jams—at the West Montgomery County Community Development Center. Attendees can participate in the jam or listen to the music. Free. 5-10 p.m. West Montgomery County Community Development Center, 31355 Friendship Drive, Magnolia.