Examiner-area calendar of events

License to carry class: The city of Hunters Creek Village is hosting a license-to-carry class at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Hunters Creek Village City Hall at #1 Hunters Creek Place. In this class, information on Texas gun laws, basic safety and some basic use procedures will be presented. For reservations email Randy (usually fills up fast) rcw@dynamicdefense.solutions. The class is $75 cash or check at the door. A date will be set for shooter qualification.

May 20

Blood Drive at Memorial City: Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 20 , in the south parking lot ear the Memorial City Mall food court entrance at 303 Memorial City. To schedule a time to donate go to https://tinyurl.com/5fwnradj. For more information go to www.memorialcity.com/events.

May 21

Jack Carr at Memorial City: No. 1 New York Times best-selling author Jack Carr is coming to Memorial City Mall to discuss his newest release, “In the Blood.” The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. at Dillard’s Court at Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City. Carr will be interviewed by Freddy Cruz, host of Freddy’s Huge ASK podcast. The interview will begin at 1 p.m. in the Memorial City Mall at the Dillard’s Court. This interview will be free and open to the public. Following the interview, Jack Carr will autograph pre-purchased books from Murder by the Book at www.murderbooks.com/Carr-Signing. For more information go to www.memorialcity.com/events.

May 22

‘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 contact@hopeforthree.org to learn more.

May 23

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.

Spring Branch ISD trustees: The Spring Branch ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at Memorial High School at 935 Echo Lane in Houston. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

May 24

Hunters Creek Council: The regular meeting of the Hunters Creek Village City Council is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, in City Hall at #1 Hunters Creek Place. This agenda is posted on the city’s web site at http://cityofhunterscreek.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.

May 27

Westchester Academy graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Westchester Academy are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 27, at Don Coleman Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford Road. No flowers, gifts, food or drink, signs, balloons or noisemakers will be allowed. Bag checks will be conduction upon entering Don Coleman Coliseum. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

May 28

Memorial graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Memorial High Schools are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Don Coleman Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford Road. No flowers, gifts, food or drink, signs, balloons or noisemakers will be allowed. Bag checks will be conduction upon entering Don Coleman Coliseum. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

Spring Woods graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Spring Woods High School are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Don Coleman Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford Road. No flowers, gifts, food or drink, signs, balloons or noisemakers will be allowed. Bag checks will be conduction upon entering Don Coleman Coliseum. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

Stratford graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Stratford High School are scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Don Coleman Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford Road. No flowers, gifts, food or drink, signs, balloons or noisemakers will be allowed. Bag checks will be conduction upon entering Don Coleman Coliseum. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

Northbrook graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Northbrook High School are scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Don Coleman Coliseum, 1050 Dairy Ashford Road. No flowers, gifts, food or drink, signs, balloons or noisemakers will be allowed. Bag checks will be conduction upon entering Don Coleman Coliseum. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

May 29

Bark in the Park: Evelyn’s Park will host Bark in the Park on Sunday, May 29, at 4400 Bellaire Blvd. More information will be released soon. Go to www.evelynspark.org for updates.

May 30

Memorial Day: Most city and government services will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Emergency services will not be affected.

Memorial Day tribute: In tribute to those service members who paid the ultimate price for freedom, Commissioners Tom S. Ramsey and R. Jack Cagle invite the public to join them at their 2022 Memorial Day Ceremony at 2 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the war memorial at Bear Creek Park, 3535 War Memorial St., Houston. The commemoration will include guest speakers, a wreath ceremony, a 21-gun salute, Taps, and a flag ceremony, as well as patriotic musical performances – including the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.” The war memorial at Bear Creek Park was built in 1985 to honor Harris County residents who lost their lives in military service to the United States. For more information about the event, call 713-274-4050.

June 6

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.

June 9

Houston ISD board of trustees: The Houston ISD board of trustees regular meeting will meet in the Board Auditorium, 4400 West 18th Street, in Houston at 5 p.m. Board of Education meetings are broadcast live on Comcast 18 and Uverse 99 and also streamed live at HoustonISD.org/livetv. Meetings are rebroadcast Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sundays at noon.

June 11

Lamar graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Lamar High School are scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Park. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/4hr5z5kc.

Screen on the Green: Get outside and enjoy a movie night with family and friends at Bank of America Screen on the Green at Discovery Green at 1500 McKinney. The movie for 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11, is “Sing 2,” wherein Buster Moon and his friends must persuade reclusive rock star Clay Calloway to join them for the opening of a new show. The movie is free, and guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5ak3p4jp.

June 12

Bellaire graduation: Graduation ceremonies for Bellaire High School are scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at NRG Stadium, 1 NRG Park. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/4hr5z5kc.

June 16

Houston Area Professional Express Network: The Houston Area Professional Express Network luncheon is scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Holiday Inn & Suites Houston West-Westway Park, 4606 Westway Park Blvd. in Houston. The featured speaker is Peggy Bell, a certified coach specializing in resiliency to help others become the best version of themselves, no matter the hardships they face. She is an international best-selling author, has written seven books, co-authored several anthologies, and has written for print and online magazines such as Woman’s World, Open to Hope, and Thrive Global. Early registration is $30 or pay at the door for $38. For more information go to https://hapen.org.

June 20

Spring Branch ISD trustees: The Spring Branch ISD board of trustees is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Monday, June 20, at Wayne Schaper Sr. Leadership Center at 955 Campbell Road in Houston. For more information go to www.springbranchisd.com.

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.

July 9

Looking for Vendors: Vendors are being sought for the 18th Annual Wallis Legion Craft Show on Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Post 200, 330 Legion Road in Wallis. more than 35 vendors offering a wide variety of handmade crafts and canned goods. The Legion will be selling hamburgers and barbecue sandwiches for lunch each day and the Ladies Auxiliary will have a bake sale. Admission is $1 for hourly door prizes. For information on booth spaces call Joyce at 281 743 3678 or email at jgiese3866@aol.com.