Katy VFW Memorial Day Program

Join Katy VFW Post 9182 at magnolia Cemetery at 6801 Franz Road in Katy at 10 a.m. The VFW’s honor guard will post the colors, and an invocation will be given by Post Chaplain Jeb Strickland. Wilbur Duval, a WWII Navy Veteran will be the guest speaker and a poem by local poet Ernie Cormier II will be read. A 21-gun salute and taps will also be observed. Visit  https://www.facebook.com/vfwpost9182 for more information. Following the Memorial Day Service we will be heading to the Armed Forces Memorial at Freedom Park at 18050 Westheimer Pkwy. for another short ceremony.

June 4

Casino Night benefitting Behind the Badge Charities

The Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this event to raise money for Behind the Badge Charities – www.behindthebadgecharities.org. The nonprofit organization provides emergency financial assistance grants to Fort Bend County first responders dealing with injuries, illnesses or other hardships. Tickets are $35 and the event will be held in Safari Texas Ranch’s Texas Room. Safari Texas is located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3wrQGIJ.

Comedy Night at the Winery

ErmaRose Winery will be hosting a night of food, drinks and laughter. Comedians Ben Jackson, Celebrity the Comedian, and Blame the Comic will perform to bring on the laughs while multiple food trucks are available to enjoy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-25 and are available at https://bit.ly/3wuPQLy. ErmaRose is located at 3130 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road.

June 6

Brookshire Town Hall Meeting

Join Brookshire City Council members, Mayor Darrell Branch, members of the board of directors for the Brookshire-Katy Drainage District, the Brookshire Chamber of Commerce, Brookshire Economic Development Council Waller County Sheriff Troy Guidry, Waller County Commissioner Justin Beckendorff and other local officials for a town hall meeting at The Hangar Unity Center in Brookshire. For more information, email Brookshiretownhallmeeting@gmail.com. This free event begins at 2 p.m.

June 8

Igloo Summer Seasonal Job Fair

Local insulated container manufacturer Igloo is opening hundreds of summer season positions in its Katy area plant and distribution facility. Visitors may be hired on-the-spot and Igloo says the company will be offering competitive pay. Staff will be providing instruction, guided tours and answer questions for potential employees. Positions available include operators, assembly line leads, forklife drivers and commercial drivers. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Event will be held at 777 Igloo Road, Katy from 1-6 p.m.

June 9

SAT, ACT or Both?

Register to attend this seminar offered by the Katy Branch Library at https://tinyurl.com/KatyLibrarySignUp and hear from testing expert Melissa Wright from the Princeton Review. Wright will explain the differences between the two exams and advise attendees on the best time of year to take the exams with a Q&A session after her presentation. Recommended for teens and young adults who are beginning to plan for college. The seminar begins at 4 p.m. and is expected to last an hour. For mor information, visit www.hcpl.net/events/44729.

June 10

Learn to market your business on social media

The Katy Area Chamber of Commerce is offering this seminar featuring Jessica Cohen of digital marketing firm, RevLocal. Cohen will break down best practices for social media marketing for businesses with best practices attendees can use to improve marketing strategies. $25 for members. $50 nonmembers. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 814 East Ave., Ste. H, Katy. Contact Ashley DeWispalaere at 281-391-5289 for sponsorship information. Register at: https://bit.ly/3u8nZzg. 

June 12

KCM Community Food Fair

Katy Christian Ministries will be setting up a food distribution site at Parkway Fellowship – 5819 10th Street, Katy – from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The food fair is aimed at feeding local families facing food insecurity by providing fresh produce. More information is available at https://bit.ly/3veO8NX. To find out more about how you can help those facing food insecurity in the Katy area, visit ktcm.org/foodpantry.

June 18

The Fantastics at Central Green

Head out to LaCenterra for live music at Willow Fork Drainage District’s Central Green Park from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Fantastics are a band with more than a decade of performing throughout Texas and Louisiana featuring multiple vocalists and a variety of musical styles and genres. Admission is free and attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Glass, alcohol, pets and balls should not be taken onto the green. Find more information at https://bit.ly/3fJbW5Y.

June 19

Katy Market Day

Step out and shop historic downtown Katy with dozens of vendors, food trucks, entertainment and a chance to shop all of the antique stores and boutiques in Katy’s downtown square right by Katy City Hall. The event is held in downtown at the intersection of Second Street and Avenue C. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. Admission is free but food and craft vendors charge for services and products. For more information, visit www.katymarketday.com or call 281-391-1993.

June 25

Replay live at Toddy Oaks

Stop by the Toddy Oaks winery, distillery and Brewery at 20120 Franz Road in the Katy area for some live music and a chance to relax with locally brewed beverages. This free event offers a chance to enjoy 80s music with a chance to dance and play. Music begins at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/toddyoaks/.

June 26

KTX Market Day

Stop by MKT Distillery at 5373 First Street in Katy to discover an artisan’s market with all sorts of wares to choose from. The distillery will be open and serving cocktails and family-friendly activities will be available in the shade of Katy’s historic rice dryer silos. This free event begins at 4 p.m. and runs until 8 p.m. Sociable pets are welcome to attend.