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The City of Magnolia and the Magnolia Community Foundation will be hosting Mardi Gras on the Stroll, Feb. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will include live music, a Cajun Cook-off and an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Record for number of participants in a dancing umbrella parade. Visit www. magnoliacommunityfoundation.org or call 713-806-3453 for more information.

More than 1,080 participants carried brightly-colored and decorated umbrellas during The Magnolia Mardi Gras on the Stroll event, Feb. 9.  Magnolia's attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest umbrella parade came up short, however participants vowed to try again next year. This year's winning "Spirited Business" marchers were from Magnolia Glass, the Magnolia YMCA, MYLA, Nichols Sawmill Elementary and J.L. Lyon Elementary.

U.S. Army Pvt. Manuel Ortiz (left) Lancaster, Calif., and U.S. Army Pfc. Cody Crutchfield (right),of Magnolia, examine a model-improvised explosive device (IED) during the Counter IED Training Class Feb. 9 at Camp A in Phitsanulok province, Kingdom of Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The training will be used to teach the Royal Thai Army and the U.S. military effective techniques in identifying IED's. The soldiers are both members of 3rd platoon, Baker Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment.

The Magnolia Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member, Savior Anglican Church, with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Savior Anglican Church is located at 18423 Suite E, FM 1488 in the Magnolia Bend shopping center. Above, Father Craig Heenan does the honors at the ribbon cutting. For more information visit, savioranglican.org.

The Magnolia Rotary Club welcomed Peter Morse as its guest speaker Jan. 15. Morse is a member of the Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) group. He told Rotary members about his groups goals and that Watch DOGS was founded as a way to engage men to inspire students, discourage bullying and enhance education environments.

With transportation being critical to the Magnolia area and transportation improvements in progress and on the way, the Greater Magnolia Chamber of Commerce will host a Transportation Update. This forum featuring Dr. David Ellis of the Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Lamar Casparis of the 249 Partnership will be at the Chamber's Monthly Business Luncheon, Feb. 28.

Ellis is a senior research scientist and manager of the Infrastructure Investment Analysis Program at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute. He is also a visiting professor of urban planning in the Department of Urban Planning, College of Architecture at Texas A&M University. He received his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, a master's of Urban Planning, and a doctorate in Urban and Regional Science, all from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest include transportation finance and economics, demographics, and tax policy.

Casparis is a founding member of the 249 Partnership, a regional alliance dedicated to developing the SH 249 area from Houston to Bryan-College Station and beyond. He is also the 2013 chairman of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. As a certified public accountant with Fitts Roberts & Co., P.C. in Houston, Casparis holds multiple credentials in valuation and forensics and is a certified information technology professional. He is the current chairman of the American Board of Forensic Accountants.

Both Ellis and Casparis will offer an update on transportation in the greater Magnolia area. Mont-gomery County Commis-sioner Craig Doyal will be the chamber's special guest as well.

Doors for the MACC Business Luncheon open at 11:30 a.m. in the Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Road. This Monthly Business Luncheon is open to the public and RSVPs are available by emailing, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling the Chamber at 281-356-1488. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

ONGOING EVENTS

MONDAYS:
Line Dance, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. Sign up by calling, 936-931-5030.
Wibbley Wobblers Story-time, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 10:30 a.m. For babies walking unassisted through 15 months. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
TUESDAYS:
Rotary Club of Mag-nolia, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd., noon. For more information, call 281-380-0332.
Quilting Group, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
'88' Dominoes, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Mommy & Me Yoga, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Stretch and Tone, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9:30 a.m. Call 936-931-5030 for details.
THURSDAYS:
Oil Painting, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Pilates, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 10 a.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
FRIDAYS: 
Games, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
Hand-n-foot, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 12:30 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.

LOCAL EVENTS
Feb. 4 Word: The Basics class, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 9 to 11 a.m. This free, four part class will meet in room L216. For details, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 4 Yarn Wreaths for Valentine's Day Craft, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Feb. 4 Deadline to register for Art Explorers Around the World on Feb. 11, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. 2nd - 6th graders will explore Tibet. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 4 Tomball Garden Club meeting, Amegy Bank Community Meeting Room, 28201 SH 249, 9:30 a.m. Topic will be Shade Gardening presented by Charlyn Brown. For details, contact tomball
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Feb. 4, 18 KIDLIT, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 1 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade. Enjoy crafts, puzzles, discussion, games and snacks. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 5 Black History Month Game Day, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 p.m. Ages 3-12. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 5 Cross-Stitching class, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 936-931-5030.
Feb. 5 Afternoon Book Discussion, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 3 p.m. Group will discuss, "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society," by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 5, 19 Children's Garden Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Ages 5-12 learn to garden and work on Jr. Master gardener certification. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
Feb. 6 Juliet's trip to Sam Moon with lunch at Sweet Tomatoes, Tomball Com-munity Center. Group will depart the center at 9:30 a.m. and return around 2:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
Feb. 6 Workforce Solution Seminar, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. Creating a Resume/ Completing the Application. For details and to register for free, call 832-559-4211.
Feb. 6 Free Health Screening, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Open to the public. Call 936-931-5030 to register.
Feb. 6 Resume Lab, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 3 p.m. For details, call 832-559-4211.
Feb. 6 Facebook, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 to 3 p.m. This free, three part class will meet in room L216. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 7 Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St., 7 p.m.  Guest speaker Tomball Mayor Gretchen Fagan will speak on, "The State of the City." For information, call 713-851-0737 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 7 50-plus trip to the college for a 2-hour class, Tomball Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 7 Tomball Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Tomball VFW Post 14408-A, Alice Road, 6 p.m. For more information, contact 832-303-9464 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 7 50-plus trip to Chick-Fil-A for a morning of fun, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 8:30 a.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
Feb. 8 The Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chairman's Ball at Tin Hall in Cypress. For details, call 281-351-7222 or visit tomballchamber.org.
Feb. 8 Deadline to sign up for A "Special 50-plus Luncheon, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 9 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m.
Feb. 9 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feb. 9 Lunar New Year Celebration, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. This event will include snakes, crafts and educational activities. Call 832-559-4200 for more information.
Feb. 9 Pokemon League, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 10 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m. For details, call 713-870-1010. 
Feb 10 Griefshare Seminar, Gateway Christian Fellow-ship, 25314 Zube Rd. in Hockley, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Griefshare is a weekly video seminar featuring some of the nation's foremost experts on grief recovery topics. Group will meet for 13 consecutive weeks. For more information, call 713-826-1995.
Feb. 11 Dinner with the Wildcats, Tomball Memorial High School, 19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser benefits Northpointe Intermediate School, Willow Wood Jr. High and Tomball Memorial High School Bands. Enjoy dinner along with a concert and silent auction. For details, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 11 Waller High School Financial Aid Night, Waller High School, 7 to 9 p.m. For details, call 936-372-3654 or contact cvsmith@wallerisd. net.

MONTHLY EVENTS
Feb. 4 Free Monthly Legal Hotline - Local volunteer attorneys answer the phones at 281-645-6344 on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. to answer legal questions and provide resources to Montgomery County residents. 
Feb. 5 Field Store 4H Club, Field Store Community Center, FM 362 North at 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-591-5886.
Feb. 5 Tri-County Quilt Guild meeting, Fairfield Baptist Church, 27240 SH 290 (between Muescke and Mason Road), 7 to 9 p.m. For information, visit tricountyquiltguild.org.
Feb. 5 Magnolia-Tomball Bass Club, Harris County Smokehouse, 14239 FM 2920, 7 p.m.
Feb. 7 Book Discussion Group, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 1:30 p.m. Group will discuss "The Third Gate," by Lincoln Child. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Feb. 7 Greater Tomball Pachyderm Club meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St., 7 to 9 p.m. Open to public. Dinner is Dutch treat. For more information, call 713-851-0737 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 9 Second Saturday Event-Real Pig Tale, 201 South Elm Street, 5 to 8 p.m.  Enjoy live music by Tori McClure,  games and food along with Rusty's Family Feature, "Charlotte’s Web,” starring Dakota Fanning. Also, decorate your own piggy bank while supplies last. For information, visit ci.tomball.tx.us.
Feb. 11 Shining Star 4-H, Smith Elementary, 7 p.m. For details, call 281-259-9161.

GET OUTTA TOWN!
BOOTS ON THE BEACH - Galveston: Feb. 8 Located at 2102 Seawall, 4 p.m. to midnight. Country- western festival includes performances by Jerry Jeff Walker and Joe Ely, among others. For information, visit BeachCentralGalveston.com.
"THE GREAT MALE ORDER STING OF INDIANOLA" - Old Town Spring: Feb. 8-9 Puffabelly's Depot Restaurant, 100 Main. For more information, call 713-364-9190 or visit oldwestmelodrama.com.
MARDI GRAS GALVESTON - Galveston: Feb. 8-10 Historic downtown, 2314 Strand. For more information, visit mardigrasgalve
ston.com. 
BOLIVAR PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE KREWE MARDI GRAS PARADE  Crystal Beach: Feb. 9 Begins at 11:30 a.m. on Texas 87. For more information, visit boli
varchamber.org.
YACHTY GRAS BOAT PARADE - Kemah: Feb. 9 The parade begins at the Seabrook Channel and proceeds past the Kemah Boardwalk. For details, call 713-882-4040 or visit yachtygras.com.

MONDAYS:
Canasta, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., noon. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Exercise class, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 9 a.m. The building opens at 8 a.m. for early walking.
TOPS - (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Magnolia Methodist Church, Commerce and R. L. Butler Street, Magnolia, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 713-582-6904.
Knitting, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
TUESDAYS:
Depression Bipolar support group, Tomball United Methodist Church, 1603 Baker Drive in Tomball, 7 p.m. For more information, call 281-259-5901.
Rotary Club of Magnolia, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill Rd., noon. For more information, call 281-380-0332.
Quilting Group, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
WEDNESDAYS:
Walking Inside/Outside, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Bridge, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For details call 936-931-5030.
THURSDAYS:
Ballroom, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Choo Choo Club, Lone Star College Tomball Com-munity Library, 1:30 p.m. Ages 3-6 and their parents. Registration is required. For details, call 832-559-4235.
Jewelry Making Class, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Sign up by calling 281-255-6221.
FRIDAYS: 
Senior Covered Dish luncheon and games, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call 936-931-5030.
Alanon discussion meeting, 23802 FM 2978, 6:30 p.m. For more information, 281-744-5233.

LOCAL EVENTS:
Feb. 11 Dinner with the Wildcats, Tomball Memorial High School, 19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fundraiser benefits Northpointe Intermediate School, Willow Wood Jr. High and Tomball Memorial High School Bands. A dinner along with a concert and silent auction will be held. For details, contact TMHSBBC@hotmail. com.
Feb. 11 Waller High School Financial Aid Night, Waller High School, 7 to 9 p.m. For details, call 936-372-3654 or contact cvsmith@wallerisd. net.
Feb. 11, 18 Volunteers with calm, friendly and obedient dogs are needed for Therapy Pet Pals of Texas. Deadline is Feb. 20 to make reservations for the Qualifying/Training Class on Feb. 27. For more information, visit therapypet
pals.org and then call 512-347-1984 for pre-screening. 
Feb. 12 Precinct 4 Senior Adult Program trip to the 2013 Senior Day at the Capitol, Lone Star College, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 7 a.m. Park in the lot near the tennis courts. Extensive walking is required. To reserve your space, call 281-893-3726 or visit hcp4.net/senioradult.com.
Feb. 13 Stop Stress Damage, Hockley Com-
munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 936-931-5030 for more information.
Feb. 13 Files and Folders, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 p.m. This free, four part class will meet in room L216. Sign up by calling 832-559-4200.
Feb. 13 Lovebug Boogie Concert and Dance hosted by Harris County Precinct 4's Senior Adult Program, Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, 1 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For ticket information, call 281-893-3726.
Feb. 14 Montgomery Association of Business Women Mixer, The Forum at The Woodlands, 5055 West Panther Creek Drive, 5 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-256-8002, or visit MCABW.org.
Feb. 14 Inspirational Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 to 9 p.m. Group will discuss the memoir "One Mountain Away," by Emilie Richards. For details, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 14 50-plus trip to the college for a 2-hour class, Tomball Community Center, 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
Feb. 16 The Tomball Pregnancy Center will host its third annual Banquet. For details, call 832-559-7817 or visit tomballpregnancy.com. 
Feb. 16 2nd Annual Pleasant Hill Masonic Lodge #380 A.F. & A.M. Chili Cook-off and Car Show, Field Store Rodeo Arena, 30628 FM 1488, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event to benefit the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department. For more information or to enter, call 281-389-5620.
Feb. 16 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m.
Feb. 16 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Feb. 16 Pokemon League, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
Feb. 17 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m., every Sunday. For more information, call 713-870-1010.
Feb. 18 Waller Works Career Fair, Holleman Elementary, 2200 Brazeal St., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Employers looking for qualified employees. Participation is free. Reserve your space by calling 936-372-5300 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 18 KIDLIT, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade. Enjoy crafts, puzzles, discussion, games and snacks. For details, call 832-559-4235.

MONTHLY EVENTS:
Feb. 11 Shining Star 4-H, Smith Elementary, 7 p.m. For details, call 281-259-9161.
Feb. 12 Magnolia City Council, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 7 p.m.
Feb. 12 Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom's Club "Howdy" Party, Houston Distributing Company, 7100 High Life Drive and Cutten Road, 7 p.m. For information, visit nwhcaggiemoms.org.
Feb. 12 Magnolia 4-H Club, J.L. Lyons Elementary School on Nichols Sawmill Road, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14 Tomball Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association meeting, Lone Star College Tomball, 30555 SH 249 in the Elmer Beckendorf Conference Center. 6 p.m. networking and 6:30 dinner meeting. For details, call 713-206-5557.
Feb. 14 AARP meeting, Tomball Chapter, Amegy Bank, 28201 SH 249, 2 p.m. For details, call 281-255-4662.
Feb. 14 Magnolia 4A Economic Development Corporation, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 3:30 p.m.
Feb. 14 Magnolia 4B Community Development Corporation, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 Tomball Postcard Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Feb. 17 Sweet Magnolia Pickins Farmers and Artisans Market, corner of Fm 1488 and FM 1774, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information visit, sweetmagnoliapickins.net.       
Feb. 18 Waller City Council Meeting, Waller ISD Board Room, 2214 Waller St., 7 p.m.

GET OUTTA TOWN!:
"THE GREAT MALE ORDER STING OF INDIANOLA" - Old Town Spring: Feb. 15-16  Puffabelly's Depot Restaurant, 100 Main. For more information, call 713-364-9190 or visit oldwestmelodrama.com.
COUNTRY WESTERN SHOW - Liberty: Feb. 16 The Liberty Opry, 1816 Sam Houston St., 7 p.m. For more information, call 936-336-5830 or visit libertyopry.com.

WEEKLY EVENTS:
MONDAYS:
Yoga, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washing-ton Rd., 8:15 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Games, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m.
Walking Inside/Outside, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Road, 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
TUESDAYS:
Open Sewing Time, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 9 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Hardanger Embroidery, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. For details, call 936-931-5030.
Crochet Granny Afghans, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 1 p.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
WEDNESDAYS:
Canasta, Hockley Com-munity Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., noon. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Preschool Story Time, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3-5. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
'88' Dominoes, Hockley Community Center, 1 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
THURSDAYS:
Sit 'n' Stitch, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, room L129, 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 832-559-4213.
Dancercise, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 1 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for details.
Walking Inside/Outside, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 7:30 a.m.
Zumba, Tomball Com-munity Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 281-255-6221.
FRIDAYS: 
Senior Covered Dish luncheon and games, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
Exercise class, Tomball Community Center, 9 a.m., 221 Market St. Building opens at 8 a.m. for early walking.
Alanon discussion meeting, 23802 FM 2978, 6:30 p.m. For more information, 281-744-5233.

LOCAL EVENTS:
Feb. 25 After Austen Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 p.m. Group will discuss "Garden Spells," by Sarah Addison Allen. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 26 Society for the Advancement of Floral Design will hold its February meeting at Cypress Creek Christian Community Center , 6823 Cypresswood Drive. Refresh-ments will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting at 7 pm.
Feb. 26 History Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 7 p.m. Group will review "The Whiskey Rebellion," by William Hogeland. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 26 Yellow Rose Republican Women Meeting, Nona's Italian Grill, 1025 Alma St., 6:30 p.m. Speaker Chris Daniel, Harris County District Clerk will share Aspects of Jury Service and Future Technology in the Harris County District Clerk's Office. For more information, contact recordsecretary@yel
lowroserw.com.   
Feb. 26 Romeo's trip to visit the Hearts Veteran's and Texas Prison Museum with lunch at Golden Corral. Group will depart at 9 a.m. and will return around 3:30 p.m. Call 281-255-6221 for more information.
Feb. 26 Kids Garden Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. Call 832-559-4235 for details.
Feb. 28 Senior Citizen bus trip to Lufkin to tour the Texas Forestry Museum, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd. Call 936-931-0529 for details.
Feb. 28 Mystery Book Club, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. Group will discuss "Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter," by Tom Franklin. For more information, call 832-559-4200.
Feb. 28 50-plus Pct. 4, Fun 4 Seniors trip to tour the Police, Weather and Asia House of Texas Museums with lunch at Treebeards, Tomball Community Center, 221 Market St., 9:30 a.m. Reserve your seat by calling 281-255-6221.
March 2 Knights of Columbus Council 11866 benefit for Neil MacDonald at St. Matthias the Apostle Catholic Church, 302 S. Magnolia Blvd. in Magnolia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. BBQ brisket plates and sandwiches will be available, along with a silent auction. For more information, call 832-545-5664 or 713-385-5441.
March 2 Walk Tomball, 201 Elm St., 9 a.m.
March 2 Tomball Farmers Market at the corner of FM 2920, and Cherry Street in Historic Downtown Tomball, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 2 Pokemon League, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 832-559-4235.
March 3 Just for Today AA group, First United Methodist Church in Waller, 7 p.m. For more information, call 713-870-1010.
March 3 Texas A&M Singing Cadets, Lone Star College Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Parkway, 3 p.m. Concert to benefit the LSC-Tomball Scholarship Fund. For ticket information, contact the box office at 281-401-1889.
March 3 Crusaders, "Brownie" and "the Big Bamboo," Pecos Grilling Company, 28900 Tomball Pkwy., 5 p.m. Spend an evening with longtime Astros greats Bill Brown and Larry Dierker. For more information and to RSVP, visit saderdc.com.
March 4 Medicare Fraud Prevention Program, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washington Rd., 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 936-931-5030.
March 4, 18 KIDLIT, Lone Star College Tomball Community Library, 1 p.m. 3rd - 5th grade. Enjoy crafts, puzzles, discussion, games and snacks. For more information, call 832-559-4235.

MONTHLY EVENTS:
Feb. 25 Monthly Support Group, Hockley Community Center, 28515 Old Washing-ton Road, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 936-931-5030 for details.
Feb. 28 Buddy Family Network, support group for parents of adopted children, Champions Christian Counseling Center, 333 S. Cherry Street in Tomball, 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 832-493-3404 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Feb. 28 Magnolia Planning Commission, Sewall Smith Council Chambers, 18111 Buddy Riley Blvd., 4:30 p.m.
March 3, 17 Sweet Magnolia Pickins Farmers and Artisans Market, corner of FM 1488 and FM 1774, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information visit, sweetmagnoliapickins. net.
March 4 MISD school board meeting, Celeste Graves Education Support Center, 31141 Nichols Sawmill in Magnolia, 6:30 p.m.
March 4 Free Monthly Legal Hotline. Local volunteer attorneys answer the phones at 281-645-6344 on the first Monday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m. to answer legal questions and provide resources to Montgomery County residents. 

GET OUTTA TOWN!:
"A TOUCH OF DANGER" Houston: Now- March 23 Theatre Suburbia, 4106 Way Out West Drive. For more information, visit theatresuburbia.org.
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO Houston: Feb. 25-March 17 Reliant Park. Enjoy parade kick-off, rodeo action, livestock shows and more. Visit rodeohouston.com for more information.
"ANNIE" Cypress: March 1-17 The Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Rd. For information, call 832-495-3030 or contact bob.clark@ houstonfac.com.  
GENERAL SAM HOUSTON'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Huntsville: March 2 Graveside ceremonies, lunch, birthday cake and more. For more information, call 936-435-2497 or visit walkercohistory.org.
THE PERIWINKLE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL CYCLE Houston: March 2 Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, 111 North Post Oak Lane, 9 a.m. to noon. For details, visit periwinklefoundation.org.
CLASSIC CAR STAMPEDE Bellville: March 2 North Bell & Mini Park Parking Lot, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Awards presented at 1 p.m. For more information, call 979-865-3187.
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Washington: March 2-3 Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site, 23400 Park Road 12 (about halfway between Navasota and Brenham), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All admission fees will be waived during the celebration weekend. Call 936-878-2214 or visit visitbrenham texas.com for information.