Examiner-area calendar of events

Live music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 29, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Melissa Sterling perform pop/rock favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

July 30

Memorial Villages Farmers Market: The Memorial Villages Farmers Market is held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday at First Congregational Church-Houston, 10840 Beinhorn Road in Hunter Creek Village. For more information go to www.mvfarmersmarket.org.

Market at Grisby: The Energy Corridor District’s Market at Grisby is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, on Grisby Road in Houston. The event will feature a signature artisan market presented by Your Neighborhood Farmers Market Association, live music duo with Josie Arias, gift card giveaways to one of the five Grisby restaurants and more. Jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted soaps and oils, and more will be available. Parking available across from Watson’s House of Ales and in other Grisby parking lots. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/3ase3t5u.

West U pool party: The West University Place Parks and Recreation Department has announced its new, members only event — Pirates of Colonialbbean — from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Dress in your very best swashbuckling attire and be ready to party like a pirate. To purchase your membership go to www.westutx.gov/colonial.

Live music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Faith Lee perform pop/rock favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

July 31

Green Jobs: “Green Jobs” are all over the internet. What is the true intention of the term? Clearly, installing solar panels is a green job, but are green jobs limited to renewable energy positions? Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director of Houston’s Green Building Resource Center, for a multi-faceted presentation on the topic of green jobs. Stelzer’s talk will explain the various green and not-so-green interpretations out there in the job market. And, he’ll offer suggestions for “greening up” a conventional job. Time for interactive discussion with the speaker will be provided. Register for the Sunday, July 31, 6 p.m. event www.eventbrite.com at https://tinyurl.com/mvhffcpa. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.

Live music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Kameron Williams perform inspirational favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 1

Bellaire City Council: The Bellaire City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave. Agendas can be viewed at www.bellairetx.gov.

Aug. 5

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Dan Oviedo perform pop/alternative favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Bellaire Party at the Pavilion: Party at the Pavilion featuring Checkered Past Band (Classic Rock) is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Bellaire Town Square, 7008 South Rice Ave. Zoa Moroccan Kitchen will be onsite. Personal coolers are allowed. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/yc46zba7.

Aug. 6

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Jon David Finney perform pop/country favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 7

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to inspirational favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 8

West U City Council: The West University Place City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless otherwise noted, in the Municipal Building at 3800 University Blvd. Agendas are posted at www.westutx.gov prior to the meetings.

Aug. 11

Houston ISD board: The Houston ISD board of education is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11. For more information go to www.houstonisd.org.

Hedwig Village Council: The Hedwig Village City Council meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 955 Piney Point Road unless otherwise noted. Agendas are posted at www.thecityofhedwigvillage.com.

Dive-in Movie: The city of Bellaire is hosting its Dive-in Movie featuring “Spider-man: No Way Home” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bellaire Family Aquatic Center, 7001 Fifth St. Enjoy food, fun, and a movie at the pool. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door of the event. Purchase tickets online at www.bellaireparks.org.

Aug. 12

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Justin Pena perform pop/alternative favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 13

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to Melissa Sterling perform pop/rock favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 14

Li
ve Music on the Plaza: Live Music on the Plaza will be held 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. in Houston. Listen to inspirational favorites. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Aug. 15

Bellaire City Council: The Bellaire City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave. Agendas can be viewed at www.bellairetx.gov.

Aug. 16

Hilshire Village Council: The Hilshire Village City Council meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 8301 Westview. Agendas are posted at www.hilshirevillagetexas.com.

Bunker Hill Council: The Bunker Hill Village City Council holds its regular meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The agendas are posted on https://bunkerhilltx.gov 72 hours prior to the meetings.

Aug. 16

First day of school: The first day of school in Spring Branch Independent School District is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 16. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

Environmental Issues: The Big Four — Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions presented by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held online at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes of, effects of and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, and plastic pollution. Join this virtual lecture series to not only learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can take action as individuals, households, businesses, schools, and faith communities to make a difference. The Tuesday, Aug. 16, presentation will be Water Resilience with Professor Robert Mace. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.

Aug. 18

Environmental Issues: The Big Four — Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions presented by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held online at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes of, effects of and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, and plastic pollution. Join this virtual lecture series to not only learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can take action as individuals, households, businesses, schools, and faith communities to make a difference. The Thursday, Aug. 18, presentation will be Plastic Pollution with Professor Hyun-Min Hwang. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.

Aug. 22

First day of school: The first day of school in Houston Independent School District is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22. For more information go to www.houstonisd.org.

Piney Point Council: The Piney Point Village City Council meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall at 7676 Woodway. Notices for all city meetings are at www.cityofpineypoint.com, at City Hall and at the posting board outside Memorial Drive Elementary School, 11202 Smithdale.

West U City Council: The West University Place City Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless otherwise noted, in the Municipal Building at 3800 University Blvd. Agendas are posted at www.westutx.gov prior to the meetings.

Aug. 23

Spring Branch ISD trustees: The Spring Branch ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Spring Branch Education Center at 9016 Westview Drive in Houston. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

Spring Valley Council: The Spring Valley Village City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month in City Hall Council Chambers, 1025 Campbell Road. Agendas are posted on the city’s website at www.springvalleytx.com.

Environmental Issues: The Big Four — Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions presented by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held online at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes of, effects of and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, and plastic pollution. Join this virtual lecture series to not only learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can take action as individuals, households, businesses, schools, and faith communities to make a difference. The Tuesday, Aug. 23, presentation will be Air Pollution: Past, Present & Future with Professor Gunnar Schade. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.

Aug. 25

Environmental Issues: The Big Four — Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions presented by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held online at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes of, effects of and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, and plastic pollution. Join this virtual lecture series to not only learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can take action as individuals, households, businesses, schools, and faith communities to make a difference. The Thursday, Aug. 25, presentation will be Climate Change: Simple, Serious, Solvable with Professor Sylvia Dee. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.

Aug. 30

Environmental Issues: The Big Four — Major Global Environmental Issues: Their Causes, Effects & Solutions presented by Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will be held online at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 16-30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes of, effects of and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity, and plastic pollution. Join this virtual lecture series to not only learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can take action as individuals, households, businesses, schools, and faith communities to make a difference. The Tuesday, Aug. 30, presentation will be Biodiversity Loss with Professor Kerri Crawford. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.

Sept. 16

SBEF Style Show & Luncheon: The Spring Branch Education Foundation Style Show & Luncheon — being co-chaired by Stephanie Pancioli and Kristin Thomas — will help you take a break from the sweltering heat of the summer at the Soirée de Jardin on Friday, Sept. 16, at The Westin-Galleria. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 2. For more information go to https://sbef.ejoinme.org/2022StyleShow. For more information on the Spring Branch Education Foundation go to https://sbef.springbranchisd.com.

Oct. 28-29

Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Preserving lands and legacies: The Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative, made up of 25 conservation organizations, will bring landowners and conservation partners together to discuss the preservation of wide-open spaces in Texas. The conference will include a full day of workshops and presentations from 9 a.m-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remnant and restored prairies as well as working ranches and farms from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The conference takes place at University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058. The cost is $85 or $45 for students. For more information and registration go to www.prairiepartner.org/conference.