Editor’s note: To post calendar events to the Katy Rancher Calendar, email editor Roy Kent at rkent@hcnonline.com.
August 6
Summer Shipping: The City of Katy is hosting its Summer Send-Off from 2-6pm on Saturday, August 6th at the Historic Downtown Square, 910 Avenue C. Give your summer wish list one last go at this free event with bounce houses, food trucks, and those last chance summer fun activities. Attractions are subject to change based on drought conditions. For more information go to www.cityofkaty.com.
August 8
Town hall: The Katy City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8 in the Katy City Council Chambers, 910 Avenue C. For more information, go to www.cityofkaty.com.
August 12
Katy Summer Nights: Katy Summer Nights-Movie in the Park is scheduled for 8pm on Friday, August 12th at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Park-Katy, 6202 George Bush Drive. Bring sprays, blankets, chairs, food and drinks and enjoy a family event in the park. The movie will start at dusk. No alcohol, glasses or pets allowed. For more information on this free event, email katypark@cityofkaty.com or call 281-391-4840.
August 14
Farmers Market:
The La Centerra Farmers Market is held the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy There will be local vendors and artisans in Heritage Square selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and more. To become a seller, email customer@yourneighborhoodfarmersmarket.com.
August 16
Environmental issues: The Big Four — Major global environmental problems: their causes, effects and solutions presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King will be held online at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 16 to 30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity and plastic pollution. Join this virtual conference series not only to learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can act as individuals, households, businesses, schools and faith communities to make a difference. On Tuesday, August 16, the presentation will be Water Resilience with Professor Robert Mace. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.
August 17
First day of school: Students are scheduled to return to school for the 2022-23 school year on Wednesday, August 17 in Katy ISD. Go to www.katyisd.org for more information.
August 18
Environmental issues: The Big Four — Major global environmental problems: their causes, effects and solutions presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King will be held online at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 16 to 30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity and plastic pollution. Join this virtual conference series not only to learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can act as individuals, households, businesses, schools and faith communities to make a difference. On Thursday, August 18, the presentation will be Plastic Pollution with Professor Hyun-Min Hwang. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.
August 22
Katy ISD Board: The Katy ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, in the board room at the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, 6301 South Stadium Lane in Katy. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/4h7myu3x.
Town hall: The Katy City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22 in the Katy City Council Chambers, 910 Avenue C. For more information, go to www.cityofkaty.com.
August 23
Environmental issues: The Big Four — Major global environmental problems: their causes, effects and solutions presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King will be held online at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 16 to 30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity and plastic pollution. Join this virtual conference series not only to learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can act as individuals, households, businesses, schools and faith communities to make a difference. On Tuesday, August 23, the presentation will be Air Pollution: Past, Present & Future with Professor Gunnar Schade. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.
August 25
Environmental issues: The Big Four — Major global environmental problems: their causes, effects and solutions presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King will be held online at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 16 to 30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity and plastic pollution. Join this virtual conference series not only to learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can act as individuals, households, businesses, schools and faith communities to make a difference. The presentation on Thursday, August 25 will be Climate Change: Simple, Serious, Soluble with Professor Sylvia Dee. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.
August 28
Farmers Market:
The La Centerra Farmers Market is held the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy There will be local vendors and artisans in Heritage Square selling honey, cheese, fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables and more. To become a seller, email customer@yourneighborhoodfarmersmarket.com.
August 30
Environmental issues: The Big Four — Major global environmental problems: their causes, effects and solutions presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King will be held online at 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from August 16 to 30. Join five eminent speakers to learn about the causes, effects and solutions to: air pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, freshwater scarcity and plastic pollution. Join this virtual conference series not only to learn about these major global environmental issues, but also to consider how we can act as individuals, households, businesses, schools and faith communities to make a difference. On Tuesday, August 30, the presentation will be Biodiversity Loss with Professor Kerri Crawford. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/5daz6r28.
September 4
Car Culture Show 2022:
Car Culture Show 2022 is held bi-monthly from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays in the parking lot of the Alamo Theater in LaCenterra at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy The next show will be on Sunday, September 4. There will be over 50 exotic and muscle cars on display, along with a DJ spinning tunes and other exciting amenities. See more details at thecarculture.org.
September 9
Katy Summer Nights: Katy Summer Nights-Movie in the Park is scheduled for 8pm on Friday, September 9 at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Park-Katy, 6202 George Bush Drive. Bring sprays, blankets, chairs, food and drinks and enjoy a family event in the park. The movie will start at dusk. No alcohol, glasses or pets allowed. For more information on this free event, email katypark@cityofkaty.com or call 281-391-4840.
September 17
Paws Fest: Paws Fest, presented by Circle B Vet Hospital, is scheduled for Saturday, September 17 from 11 am to 4 pm at LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy The event will take place in the Alamo Theater parking lot. Dock Dogs will present their high-flying canine action. There will be live music, contests, a dog costume contest at 2 p.m., a “sitting means sitting” demonstration at 3 p.m., adoption trucks and vendors. There will be four dog drinking fountains. Most shops and restaurants allow pets. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/39p2xakv.
September 23
Katy Gala Arch: The 2022 Katy Arch Gala is scheduled for 6:30-11:00 pm on Friday, September 23 at Beckendorff Farms, 28533 Morton Road in Katy. For information on becoming a sponsor or underwriter, donating an auction item, or purchasing tickets, go to www.thearcofkaty.org. For more information, call 832-754-9802 or email info@thearcofkaty.org.
September 24
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at LaCenterra, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy The event is presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Houston. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. There will be live music and entertainment; a tribute to those who have suffered from Alzheimer’s; snacks and drinks; and sellers on the side. For more information, go to alz.org or https://tinyurl.com/bdhm2y8y.
October 28-29
Texas Coastal Prairie Conference: Land Preservation and Legacies: The Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative, made up of 25 conservation organizations, will bring together landowners and conservation partners to discuss open space preservation in Texas. The conference will include a full day of workshops and presentations from 9 am to 5 pm on Friday, October 28 at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, followed by field trips to remaining and restored grasslands, as well as ranches and working farms from 8. am-4 pm Saturday, October 29. The conference takes place at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Bayou Building, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058. The cost is $85 or $45 for students. For more information and registration go to www.prairiepartner.org/conference.
November 6
Car Culture Show 2022:
Car Culture Show 2022 is held bi-monthly from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sundays in the parking lot of the Alamo Theater in LaCenterra at 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd. in katy The next show will be on Sunday, November 6. There will be over 50 exotic and muscle cars on display, along with a DJ spinning tunes and other exciting amenities. See more details at thecarculture.org.
