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MAY 11 ATTEND A TOWN HALL Residents can make their voices heard at the State of the Tax O ce town hall meeting at the Missouri City Community Center. Tax Assessor- Collector Carmen Turner will address property taxes, exemptions and the o ce’s plans for 2023. 6-8 p.m. Free. 1522 Missouri City Drive, Missouri City. www.fortbendcountytx.gov/government/ departments/tax-assessor-collector 13 LISTEN FOR A GOOD CAUSE The Tidelanders perform a bene t concert for Fort Bend Family Promise. The concert at First United Methodist Church will feature barbershop melodies, rock ‘n’ roll, patriotic songs and Broadway musicals. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 2 p.m. $20-$25. 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City. 281-499-3502. www.fumcmc.org 14 ENJOY LIVE MUSIC Listen to the smooth tones of Charlie Wilson at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land. The band features Je rey Osborne, Freddie Jackson and special guest Karyn White for “An Evening of Soul.” 7 p.m. $67-$312. 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-207-6278.
www.smart nancialcentre.net/events/ charlie-wilson 15 RELAX WITH YOGA YesYoga’s Mindful Mondays are held at Sugar Land Town Square. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Free. 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-2000. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com 20 VIEW WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Experience the award-winning wildlife photography of Chris Narvaez at the Missouri City Branch Library as he shares his work from around the world. Narvaez will provide tips on preparing for a photography trip, selecting equipment, taking action shots and enhancing photographs. 2 p.m. Free. 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. 281-238-2100. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us 20 RAISE MONEY FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS Help raise funds for ne arts, after-school programs and capital funding for the Edison Arts Foundation at the organization’s Tutus and Tuxes Fundraising Gala. The gala will be held at the future site of the Edison Center. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $100 via Eventbrite, although sponsorship packages are available from $1,000-$10,000. 7100 West Fuqua Drive,
MAY 20
CHECK OUT A FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL BRAZOS RIVER PARK
Attendees can browse a variety of food trucks at the Food Truck Festival & Picnic at Brazos River Park in Sugar Land. The event features a ra e with sponsors from Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve and Kendra Scott. Event proceeds go to CareFull of Love, a nonpro t targeting abuse and neglect in nursing homes. 2-8 p.m. Free (attendance). 18427 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. CareFullo ove@gmail.com. https://bit.ly/416lFKc (Courtesy CareFull of Love)
29 CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY Pay tribute with Sugar Land’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sugar Land Memorial Park. The event will feature food trucks, military vehicle displays and a yover by Houston Commemorative Wing. A memorial program will run from 11 p.m. to noon. Shuttles will run from Brazos River Park to Memorial Park from 9:30 a.m. to the event’s end. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 15300 University Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-275-2825.www.sugarlandtx.gov/921/ memorial-day-ceremony
Missouri City. 832-388-1039. https://bit.ly/3A8bCsl 20 THROUGH 21 GROW A GREEN THUMB During the two-day Sugar Land Home and Outdoor Living Show, attendees can talk to local experts and visit with vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (May 20), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (May 21). Free (children under 12), $7 (online), $10 (at the door). 10505 Cash Road, Sta ord. 832-265-2001. https://bit.ly/3UG2kgv
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