Katy area calendar of events

Earth Day at LaCenterra:
Celebrate Earth Day at LaCenterra from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 22, at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. There will be a tree giveaway for the first 100 attendees that visit the LaCenterra booth; Earth Day craft activity for kids provided by Art Museum; educational booths and displays; free organic energy drinks provided by ASPIRE Healthy Energy; live acoustic music provided by John Acevedo; a 3-D anamorphic ground art photo experience; and two shredding trucks on-site for those wishing to clean house. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2p9wzpxy.

Creation-Focused Worship for Earth Day:
Creation-Focused Worship for Earth Day is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, online with Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. Join other Christians to celebrate Earth Day by participating in a streamed pre-recorded creation-focused worship service. The Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos will share the message of the day. This 45-minute worship service is in English with full Spanish translation, and does not include communion. Observe Earth Day by praising the Creator and giving thanks for God’s good creation in worship on April 22. Register to participate at www.eventbrite.com at: https://tinyurl.com/y8s5xfyn. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at [email protected] with any questions.

Ribbon Cutting: Scooter’s Coffee: The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 9-11 a.m. Friday, April 22, at Scooter’s Coffee at 2255 Fry Road in Katy. For more information contact Rick Ellis at 832-437-8465 or [email protected] or go to www.scooterscoffee.com.

Katy Area Safety Fest:
The 2021 Katy Area Safety Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Katy Mills Mall, 5000 Katy Mills Circle. The Katy Area Safety Fest is a free, family-friendly festival featuring personnel, equipment and activities from emergency response agencies serving the greater Katy community. For more information go to https://katyareasafetyfest.org.

Katy Sip N Stroll:
The Katy Sip N Stroll is scheduled for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at The ARK by Norris, 21402 Merchants Way in Katy. Tickets are $65 general admission and $95 VIP Zone. Tickets are $5 more at the door. For tickets or more information go to https://tinyurl.com/4mj6deuz.

Farmers market:
The Farmers Market at La Centerra is presented the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. There will be local vendors and artisans at Heritage Square selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and more. To become a vendor email [email protected].

City Council: The Katy City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in Council Chambers at Katy City Hall, 910 Avenue C. For more information go to www.cityofkaty.com.

Katy ISD board: The Katy ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2458bbdc.

April 28

Teachers of the year: The 2022 Katy ISD Teachers of the Year Luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Gerald D. Young Facility, 5825 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road in Katy. To register or for more information go to https://tinyurl.com/4w9pbvbj, or contact Natalie Latham at 281-644-3650 or [email protected].

Car Culture Show 2022:
Car Culture Show 2022 is held bi-monthly from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays in the Alamo Theater parking lot in LaCenterra at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. The next show is Sunday, May 8. There will be more than 50 exotic and muscle cars on display, along with a DJ spinning tunes and other exciting amenities. See more details at thecarculture.org.

Farmers market:
The Farmers Market at La Centerra is presented the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. There will be local vendors and artisans at Heritage Square selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and more. To become a vendor email [email protected].

City Council: The Katy City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, in Council Chambers at Katy City Hall, 910 Avenue C. For more information go to www.cityofkaty.com.

Katy ISD board: The Katy ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, May 16, in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2458bbdc.

Katy High graduation: The Katy High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Taylor graduation: The Taylor High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Mayde Creek graduation: The Mayde Creek High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Cinco Ranch graduation: The Cinco Ranch High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Farmers market: The Farmers Market at La Centerra is presented the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. There will be local vendors and artisans at Heritage Square selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and more. To become a vendor email [email protected].

‘Strike Out’ Autism: Together with Presenting Sponsor Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation, Hope For Three will host their 2022 Grand Slam Event of the year, “Strike Out” Autism on May 22 at Constellation Field. The Family Fun Day is an afternoon full of autism awareness, smiles, laughter and acceptance for more than 100 local families living with autism. Parents, siblings and children on the autism spectrum will feel like MVPs for the day and must register now because of limited availability. Reserved stadium seat tickets are available at www.hopeforthree.org/events. Team players (volunteers) wanted, and All-Star Sponsors and Underwriters needed to give help and hope to local families and children. Call 281-245-0640 or email [email protected] to learn more.

City Council: The Katy City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 23, in Council Chambers at Katy City Hall, 910 Avenue C. For more information go to www.cityofkaty.com.

Morton Ranch graduation: The Morton Ranch High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Seven Lakes graduation: The Seven Lakes High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Tompkins graduation: The Tompkins High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Paetow graduation: The Paetow High School graduation will take place at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Legacy Stadium at 1830 Katyland Drive. Tickets and parking passes are not required to attend Legacy Stadium graduation ceremonies. Parking gates will open at 6 p.m. Graduate assigned entrance gates will open at 7 p.m. Guests may enter through home and visitor gates at 7 p.m. Inclement weather make up information will be emailed by 4 p.m. the day of ceremony. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/bdfsu3my.

Maker Station Summer Camps: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents the Maker Station Camps focusing on creating something from nothing. Campers will create, plan, and build and much more. The camp is open to third- through eighth-grade students from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at the Fort Bend County Education Center at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. The cost $75 per camp which includes daily snacks. Campers should bring a packed lunch daily. For more information and to register visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/beyond-the-project/workshops-clinics-camps.

Katy ISD board: The Katy ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, June 27, in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2458bbdc.

Maker Station Summer Camps: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents the Maker Station Camps focusing on creating something from nothing. Campers will create, plan, and build and much more. The camp is open to third- through eighth-grade students from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30, at the Fort Bend County Education Center at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. The cost $75 per camp which includes daily snacks. Campers should bring a packed lunch daily. For more information and to register visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/beyond-the-project/workshops-clinics-camps.

Maker Station Summer Camps: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents the Maker Station Camps focusing on creating something from nothing. Campers will create, plan, and build and much more. The camp is open to third- through eighth-grade students from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Fort Bend County Education Center at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. The cost $75 per camp which includes daily snacks. Campers should bring a packed lunch daily. For more information and to register visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/beyond-the-project/workshops-clinics-camps.

Earth Kids Kind Kamp: Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for Earth Kids Kind Kamp. They will be exploring entomology, wildlife, nature and more July 18-22. The camp is open to third- through fifth-grade students from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. The cost $80 which includes daily snacks and camp T-shirt. Campers should bring a packed lunch daily. For more information contact Angela Romans at [email protected] or 281-342-3034.

Katy ISD board: The Katy ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, July 25, in the Board Room of the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2458bbdc.

Maker Station Summer Camps: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension presents the Maker Station Camps focusing on creating something from nothing. Campers will create, plan, and build and much more. The camp is open to third- through eighth-grade students from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Fort Bend County Education Center at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. The cost $75 per camp which includes daily snacks. Campers should bring a packed lunch daily. For more information and to register visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/beyond-the-project/workshops-clinics-camps.