Natural Awakenings S Houston Galveston April 2018
Annual Healthy Living Directory & Earth Day Issue
Annual Healthy Living Directory & Earth Day Issue
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
calendar of events<br />
NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 5th of the month and<br />
adhere to our guidelines. Standard listings are $18 and Expanded listings are $32.<br />
Please submit in formats shown below to Info@NA-SETexas.com. We reserve the<br />
right to edit for readability and word count. No phone calls or faxed listings accepted.<br />
SUNDAY, APRIL 1<br />
Easter at Kemah Boardwalk – 7:30am-3pm. Our<br />
Easter Celebration will begin with a SONrise Nondenominational<br />
Service followed by a day of activities<br />
including Easter Bunny Photos, Kid’s Corner<br />
crafts, Easter Egg Hunt and a Peeps Eating Contest!<br />
Prices for attractions vary. Kemah Boardwalk, 215<br />
Kipp Ave., Kemah. KemahBoardwalk.com.<br />
THURSDAY, APRIL 6<br />
Happy Feet Walking Club – 9:30am. Benefits of<br />
walking: strengthen bones and muscles, improved<br />
mood, balance & coordination. Put on your walking<br />
shoes & join us at the front door of the library for 45<br />
minutes of fun and fitness. All Ages, Senior Adults,<br />
Parents/Caregivers. Free. Evelyn Meador Library,<br />
2400 N Meyer Ave., Seabrook. 281-474-9142.<br />
FRIDAY, APRIL 7<br />
Community Garage Sale – 8am-12pm. Here’s your<br />
chance to clean out your garages, attics, storage<br />
sheds and closets while providing the opportunity<br />
to get acquainted with your neighbors and promote<br />
responsible and sustainable practices for our environment.<br />
This is an outdoor event. Free. Hometown<br />
Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Parkway, League<br />
City. 281-554-1180.<br />
Beach and Bay Day - 10am-4pm. Come and<br />
experience beach and bay adventures, complete<br />
a Turtle Obstacle Course, see live sea creatures<br />
& a glass-enclosed beehive, try a kayak, go on<br />
a nature & birding walk, and more. We provide<br />
bottled water, bring your own picnic lunch. Either<br />
take part in activities on the beach or take a bus<br />
to one of five stations we’ve set up for you to<br />
experience all the Park’s different ecosystems.<br />
Free. <strong>Galveston</strong> Island State Park, 14901 FM<br />
3005, <strong>Galveston</strong>. 409-737-1222.<br />
Enchanted Garden: Daddy Daughter Dance<br />
– 6-8pm. Join us for our Daddy Daughter Dance<br />
with our “Enchanted Garden” theme! Enjoy an<br />
evening of music, dance and dessert with your<br />
fairy princess. We will provide each couple with<br />
a keepsake photo and each fairy princess a small<br />
gift to take home. Berry Miller Junior High, 3301<br />
Manvel Rd., Pearland. PearlandTexasChamber.us.<br />
MONDAY, APRIL 9<br />
StoryWalk – 6:30-10:30pm. A StoryWalk is a way<br />
to combine physical activity withliteracy. Pages<br />
of a book are transformed into signs that are then<br />
laid out on a trail in National Oak Park inviting<br />
families, children, caregivers, teachers & others to<br />
follow the path of pages. Pick up & complete an<br />
activity in advance at the library. Turn it into the<br />
library for a prize. Free. National Oak Park, 118<br />
S. Magnolia St., Alvin. Alvin-Tx.gov.<br />
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11<br />
The Language of Dreams – 7-8:30pm<br />
Wednesdays. Apr 11-May 16. Learn to interpret<br />
and use your dreams as a rich source<br />
of insight for inner development and personal<br />
growth. Workshop is 6 consecutive weeks for<br />
1.5 hrs to study and practice dream analysis: includes<br />
activities, discussion & discourse. MOD<br />
Coffeehouse. 2126 Postoffice St, <strong>Galveston</strong>.<br />
$90. 512-897-2957. TheeAlchemyofChange@<br />
gmail.com. TheeAlchemyofChange.com<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 14<br />
Walk for Wellness – 7:30am. Come and join us<br />
at our 11th Annual League City Wellness 1K/5K<br />
Walk/Run. This fun community event is designed<br />
to increase awareness of the needs of senior citizens<br />
and encourage citizens of all ages to develop healthy<br />
lifestyles. $25. Walter Hall Park, 807 Hwy 3 North,<br />
League City. LeagueCityWellnessWalk.org.<br />
Gritty Goddess Obstacle Run – 8am. We know<br />
you’re swamped. But you really need to set aside<br />
one day for yourself & take on a different sort of<br />
challenge. What is it exactly? It’s a 5K obstacle<br />
course built just for women, no matter your age,<br />
shape, size or athletic ability. $35 & up. Moody<br />
Gardens, One Hope Blvd., <strong>Galveston</strong>. GrittyGoddess.com.<br />
Youthfest and Duck Derby – 11am-4pm. Get ready<br />
for the 11th Annual TCISD Youthfest and Duck<br />
Derby! Ducks will be on sale March 5-<strong>April</strong> 13, so be<br />
sure to purchase your ducks for a chance to win one of<br />
10 great prizes, plus a chance to win a new Ford car<br />
or truck! The event will include games, food and fun<br />
and entertainment from TCISD student performers.<br />
Funds raised benefit TCISD students and teachers.<br />
Sting Creek, 1700 9th Ave. N, Texas City. For more<br />
information call 409-916-0108.<br />
THURSDAY, APRIL 19<br />
Art Walk on 6 th Street – 5-9pm. Join us for an<br />
evening of family fun! Artwork, children’s crafts,<br />
art demonstrations, live music, great food & drink,<br />
and more! Take a stroll down 6th Street and see everything<br />
from oil paintings to glass blowing. Free.<br />
Texas City Downtown, 400-900 6 th Street, Texas City.<br />
TexasCityCommunityCalendar.com.<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 21<br />
5k Champagne Run – 7:30am. POP, FIZZ, CLINK!<br />
Lace up your kicks and raise your little finger, it’s<br />
time to toast the 3rd Annual <strong>Galveston</strong> Island Wine<br />
Festival Champagne Run! This morning race takes<br />
runners along the beautiful scenery of <strong>Galveston</strong><br />
Island and across a finish line of tiny bubbles! $35 &<br />
UP. Beerfoot Brewery, 2816 Avenue R ½, <strong>Galveston</strong>.<br />
<strong>Galveston</strong>IslandWineFestival.com.<br />
SUNDAY, APRIL 22<br />
Divas Half Marathon & 5K – 6:35am. This run is<br />
all about girl power so get glam and enjoy this great<br />
run! All participants (half & 5K) will receive pink<br />
tutus with their registrations! After conquering the<br />
course, you will receive an amazing medal with a<br />
removable Divas® charm that is compatible with<br />
most Pandora® bracelets! $50 & up. Moody Gardens,<br />
1 Hope Blvd., <strong>Galveston</strong>. RunLikeADiva.com.<br />
SATURDAY, APRIL 28<br />
Stallion Stampede Fun Run – 7:30am. Our 13th<br />
Annual Stallion Stampede Fun Run is a fun-filled,<br />
family event open to the whole community! $30.<br />
Silvercrest Elementary School, 3003 Southwyck<br />
Pkwy., Pearland. <strong>Houston</strong>RunningCalendar.com.<br />
Street Eatz Party – 6-10pm. Join us on the Town<br />
Square (1800 Space Park Drive in Nassau Bay -<br />
across from NASA and in front of the Courtyard<br />
Marriott) for live music, food trucks, and fun entertainment<br />
for all ages. Live Music! Beer & Wine!<br />
BYOC - Bring Your Own Chair. A family-friendly<br />
event you won’t want to miss! Free Admission and<br />
parking. Nassau Bay Town Square, 1800 Space Park<br />
Drive, Nassau Bay. NassauBay.com.<br />
SUNDAY, APRIL 29<br />
Carnival - Enjoy family fun with games, snacks,<br />
and free family pictures taken by Left Hand Events.<br />
This is a family event for children of all ages. Free<br />
tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes<br />
before the event. Seating is limited. Free. Helen Hall<br />
Library - Susan Mathews Theater, 100 W Walker,<br />
League City. 281-554-1113.<br />
32 South <strong>Houston</strong>/<strong>Galveston</strong> Edition <strong>Natural</strong><strong>Awakenings</strong><strong>Houston</strong><strong>Galveston</strong>.com
Change language