AARP to hold monthly meeting on September 10

The Katy chapter of AARP will gather Tuesday, September 10th at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd in Katy, starting at 6:30 p.m. with a short meeting and announcements. Afterwards, entertainment will be provided by The Horizon Band which consists of six members including a lead singer, rhythm section, and horn section. Horizon has been playing music in the Katy/Richmond area for over the last 10 years and performs music from the 40's to the 80's with styles such as rock, swing, ballads, Latin/Cha-Cha, jazz, and line dance songs. Visitors are welcome. Allow time to purchase any food before the meeting starts.

Fulshear Chamber to honor veterans at September 11 meeting, with SEAL/author Will Chesney

September 11 will be commemorated by the Fulshear Regional Chamber for Commerce at its monthly breakfast meeting on that date at the Parkway Fellowship, 27043 FM 1093 in Richmond. The speaker panel – titled “What A Heroes” will feature:

· Author Will Chesney, who wrote “No Ordinary Dog: My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid”

· Mike Martin, U. S. Navy Supply Corps Officer (Ret) who spent one year in country in Vietnam

· Captain Mike McCoy, caption in the Fulshear Police Department who has spent over 42 years in law enforcement

· Chief Her Meier, who has 50 years with the Fulshear/Simonton Fire Department

· Michael Hack, mental health commander to the NYPD

Networking and breakfast– with food provided by Whataburger and coffee courtesy of Humble Grounds – will start at 7:30 a.m. and the meeting will start at 8 a.m. No charge and guests are welcome.

American Legion Post 164 hosts grand re-opening of renovated post building on September 14

Following a lengthy reconstruction of their post facility, the American Legion Post 164 will hold an open house and grand re-opening ceremony on September 4 from noon to 5 p.m. The Opening ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. The post is located at 22125 Kingsland in Katy. For more information, please call 832-549-9501.

Rotary Club of Katy’s Wild West Brewfest offers ‘Flights & Bites’ craft beer tasting on September 14

Wild West Brewfest, one of the Rotary Club of Katy’s premier fundraising events, will host a craft beer tasting at Federal American Grill at 727 W. Grand Parkway South in Katy at 6 p.m. on September 14. Tickets to the event are $175.00 each – and only 150 tickets are available – so secure your spot at tickets.wildwestbrewfest.com/event/wild-west-brew-fest-flights-and-bites-09-14-2024/tickets/seg?e=175. Delight in a 5-course gourmet meal including a chicken-fried cauliflower starter, a whipped burrata appetizer, main courses of jerk chicken street tacos and pork belly BLTs – followed by Ghirardelli white chocolate bread pudding. Enjoy perfectly matched beverages from top brewers including Vallenson's Brewing Company, Voodoo Brewing Co. and True Anomaly Brewing Company. All proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities.

Get ready for the ‘Country Splash’ music festival at Typhoon Texas on September 15

The ultimate “Sunday Funday” experience is coming to Typhoon Texas at 555 Katy Fort Bend Road on September 15 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. when 16 bands take to two stages at the local water

park. Immerse yourself in the heart of Texas Country, Red Dirt Country, and Outlaw Country music nonstop all day long. Performers include Paul Cauthen, Brent Cobb, Them Dirty Roses and others. Beat the Texas heat with the park’s exhilarating water slides and a relaxing lazy river. Dive into fun and cool off while enjoying your favorite country hits. The event is for attendees 18 years and older. **Tickets must be purchased from Moon Tower Tickets ONLY - all other tickets and/or third party tickets will not be valid.** Purchase tickets at moontowertickets.com/showspage/345.

KCM to hold annual gala September 19

The twentieth annual “Transforming Lives” gala benefiting Katy Christian Ministries will be held on September 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Safari Texas Ranch, 11615 FM 1464 in Richmond. The theme is “Wranglers and Rhinestones” and the event will feature dinner, music by the Earl Sanders Jr. band, dancing, a silent auction, and a live auction. Tickets, which are $175.00 each or a “date night” pair for $300.00, may be purchased at ktcm.org/gala. The nonprofit has supported many charitable endeavors in its 40-year history and currently runs a crisis center, a food pantry and two resale stores, among other services. For more information, go to ktcm.org.

Mark your calendars for fun, food and bingo at No Label on September 25, benefiting Her Well

Bingo people, come out for fun and a great cause during Bingo Night at No Label Brewery, 5351 First Street in Katy on September 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Win prizes while you play, in addition to enjoying food and great beer. A portion of the beer proceeds will benefit Her Well, a Brookshire-based nonprofit which focuses on the mental, physical, and spiritual healing of women who have encountered unhealthy sexual relationships.

Pregnancy Help Center hosts September 26 gala in celebration of 35th anniversary

“Portraits of Life” – a benefit celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Pregnancy Help Center in Katy – will be held on September 26 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Briscoe Manor, 5801 FM 723 in Richmond. The keynote speaker will be author and media personality David Bereit, former CEO of 40 Days for Life, a movement that has closed 96 abortion centers in the U.S. Tickets are $50.00 each and cocktail attire is recommended. For more information, go to phckatypartners.org.