Examiner-area calendar of events

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.

Sept. 9

Live Music in the Plaza: David Gallego will perform pop/latin favorites from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 10

Live Music in the Plaza: Sean Heyl will perform pop/alternative favorites from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

No One Is For Sale: No One Is For Sale is a 3K/5K Walk/Run Fundraiser & Awareness Event (in person or virtual) hosted by the non-profit organization Rescue Us Mission. Funds are used to help women rescued from human sex & labor trafficking with housing, food, medical needs, job training, and more. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 10 at Sugar Land Memorial Park, 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479. There will be music, education, breakfast treats and more. For information and to register or donate go to https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SugarLand/RescueUsMission. To volunteer at the event email info@rescueusmission.org. Website: www.rescueusmission.org.

Mid-Autumn Festival: Join in the Mid-Autumn Festival at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St. in Houston. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10. Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival. Featuring lion dancers, traditional costume contest and lantern-making, the event will spotlight Vietnamese American writer Thanhhà Lại, who will read from her picture book “Hundred Years of Happiness” — a story about the love between grandparents and grandkids and the challenges of memory loss. For more information go to www.cmhouston.org.

Sept. 11

Patriot Day: Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance for those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sunday Night Live: Jenna Pierce will perform Christian/inspirational favorites from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 12

Patriot Day observed: Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance for those who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Most government offices will be closed. Law enforcement and emergency services will be on call as usual.

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.

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.

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.

Live Music in the Plaza: School of Pop will perform pop/rock favorites from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 17

Live Music in the Plaza: Paul Frias will perform pop/rock favorites from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Fiestas Patrias: Fiestas Patrias is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St. in Houston. On Sept. 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo climbed atop a church and encouraged people to fight for Mexico’s independence. This “cry” for liberty marks the anniversary of Mexico’s “Grito de Dolores” and it’s celebrated with music, fireworks, and parades. Join Children’s Museum Houston for a day of music, art, dance and more as we celebrate Fiestas Patrias and reenact “el Grito.” For more information go to www.cmhouston.org.

Sept. 18

Patriot Day: Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance for those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

Sunday Night Live: Tony Casella will perform Christian/inspirational favorites from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 19

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.

Sept. 20

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.

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.

Sept. 23

Live Music in the Plaza: Dan Oviedo will perform pop/alternative favorites from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 24

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in Katy. The event is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. There will be live music and entertainment; a tribute to those who have experienced Alzheimer’s; snacks and beverages; and on-side vendors. For more information go to alz.org or https://tinyurl.com/bdhm2y8y.

Story Time: Story Time with Peter Pan is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St. in Houston. Journey to Neverland! Peter Pan is flying into Children’s Museum Houston for a one-of-a-kind story time experience as part of our “Read Strong All Year Long” initiative. Get hooked on books by engaging in literacy activities and events held throughout the year at the Museum. For more information go to www.cmhouston.org.

Live Music in the Plaza: Raf Rivera will perform pop/alternative favorites from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The show is weather permitting. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Sept. 26

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.

Sept. 27

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.

Oct. 1

Biergarten: From beer aficionados to casual drinkers, all can enjoy City Centre’s first Biergarten at City Centre Plaza at 800 Town & Country Blvd. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. The Biergarten is scheduled to be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. both days. There will be specialty Oktoberfest drinks with an American twist — football. Grab a beer, take a seat, and watch college and professional football games all day long. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be offered. No outside food or drink is allowed. Many City Centre restaurants will be on hand to provide lite bites and meals. For more information go to www.citycentrehouston.com/events.

Rockin’ The Park: Bellaire’s night to party like a rockstar is scheduled for 6:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at Evelyn’s Park at 4400 Bellaire Blvd. There will be dinner, drinks, dancing and an auction. The event benefits the Evelyn’s Park Conservancy. The deadline for sponsorships is Sept. 9. For more information go to https://evelynspark.org/rockinthepark/sponsor.

Oct. 4

National Night Out: National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 4, in communities across Texas. Area residents will be joined by first responders and elected officials throughout the community in an effort to get neighbors to know each other. For more information go to www.natw.org.

Oct. 7

Party at the Pavilion: Party at the Pavilion featuring country artist Max Flinn is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Bellaire Town Square, 7008 South Rice Ave. The outdoor concert is free. Personal coolers are allowed. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/2p9ecx34.

Oct. 15

Pumpkin Patch: The Nature Discovery Center Pumpkin Patch is scheduled to be open all day Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7112 Newcastle Drive in Bellaire. They will have pumpkins, fun festival games, crafts and activities, foods, family photo ops, meet the animals, and more. Outside exhibitors and vendors will also be on hand with everything from live animals and biofacts to examine to decorated pumpkin centerpieces, lemonade, and goat milk ice pops for sale. For more information go to https://naturediscoverycenter.org.

Oct. 22

Bellaire Foodie Fest: The Second Annual Bellaire Foodie Fest presented by Bellaire Business Association is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Bellaire Town Square event lawn at 7008 South Rice Ave. For more information go to www.bellairefoodiefest.com.

Oct. 27

The Great Pumpkin Hunt: The Great Pumpkin Hunt is scheduled for 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Bellaire Town Square Great Lawn at 7008 South Rice Ave. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. The hunt will start promptly at 4:30 p.m. and is open to all boys and girls ages 10 and under. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/kzj44bkm.

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.