Fruit tree sale, genealogy workshop
The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s Cradle of Texas Chapter presents a spring course for prospective interns.
Where: Online
When: 6-9 p.m.
Details: In-person field trips are planned for Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge, Brazos Bend State Park, Sea Center Texas and more.
Price: $150
Info:
txmn.org/tmncot/training/intern-training
Through July 10
Exhibit honors WASPs of WWII
Lone Star Flight Museum’s “Fly Girls of WWII” highlights the contributions of the 1,830 Women Airforce Service Pilots who served in the experimental training program.
Where: 11551 Aerospace Ave.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday.
Details: In November 1942, the first training class of 28 women arrived at Houston Municipal Airport to complete their primary, basic and advanced training. Due to complications with weather and heavy air traffic, the WASP program was moved in February 1943 to Avenger Field in Sweetwater. After earning their silver wings, these aviators were deployed to 120 bases across the United States. Thirty-eight women lost their lives in the line of duty, but it wasn’t until 1977 that WASPs were granted veteran status. In 2010, they received the Congressional Gold Medal.
Price: $12-$18
Info:
www.lonestarflight.org
March 16, 23
Library presents web design basics
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library instructors guide beginning bloggers through the process of creating and managing a WordPress.com website.
Where: Online
When: 2:15 p.m.
Details: During the second class, the instructor will answer students’ questions about their websites. Participants must have access to an email address. Registration is required.
Price: Free
Info:
www.hcpl.net/events/55788 and www.hcpl.net/events/55791.
March 16
GRW welcomes RNC’s election integrity head
Melissa Conway, state director for election integrity with the Republican National Committee, speaks during the Galveston Republican Women’s March luncheon at Hilton Galveston Island Resort.
Where: 5400 Seawall Blvd.,Galveston
When: 11:30 a.m.
Details: RSVP by March 13 to Tina Kirbie, rkirbie@comcast.net or 713-504-0304.
Price: $25-$28
Info: www.galvestonrepublicanwomen.com
March 17-19
La Porte church to stage garage sale
First United Methodist Church La Porte is planning a huge churchwide garage sale benefiting many mission projects.
When March 17-19
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 9601 W Fairmont Parkway, La Porte
Info: 281-478-4673
March 18
Library experts share genealogy tips
Amateur historians learn how to use the free website www.familysearch.org during a Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library workshop.
Where: 16616 Diana Lane.
When: 3:45 p.m.
Details: FamilySearch is a nonprofit family history organization. Instruction will cover the app and web-based programs.
Price: Free
Info: 832-927-5420 or www.hcpl.net/events/56559
March 18-20
Runners hit the trails in Seabrook
Presented by Running Alliance Sports, the Seabrook Lucky Trails event promises a distance event for every walker or runner, from 1K to 26.2 miles, at Rex Meador Park.
Where: 2100 Meyer Road
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday to 11:30 a.m. Sunday
Details: Events include two 5Ks, a quarter marathon, two half marathons and a four-person marathon relay. Proceeds benefit The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a nonprofit organization that assists survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Price: $15-$230
Info:
www.seabrookmarathon.org
March 19-21
Fruit trees highlight garden sale
Home horticulturists purchase citrus, apples, peaches, pears, berries, figs and avocados suited to the Gulf Coast region during the Harris County Master Gardeners sale at Genoa Friendship Garden.
Where: 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Road
When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Details: Shoppers could order online March 5-13 for pickup at the sale.
Price: Free
Info:
hcmga.tamu.edu/plant-sales and https://hcmga.tamu.edu/shop/
March 20
Space historian details moon rock mystery
Robert Pearlman, founder of the website collectSPACE, recounts his search for nearly 160 missing moon rocks during a Congregation Shaar Hashalom adult education program.
Where: Online
When: 4 p.m.
Details: Working with a former NASA special agent, museum curators, students and space history enthusiasts, Pearlman said he has tracked the missing moon rocks to a myriad of unlikely places, from a dentist’s office to the home of television reality star.
Price: Free
Info: Sandy, adulted@shaarhashalom.org.
March 21
Nature center welcomes community to Open Garden Day
Visitors tour a variety of planting exhibits — vegetable, rose, tropical and more — at Genoa Friendship Garden.
Where: 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Road
When: 8:30-11 a.m.
Details: Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and offer advice. Plants may be purchased online or in person.
Price: Free
Info:
hcmga.tamu.edu.
March 21
Book club reviews first of Ferrante’s ‘Neapolitan Novels’
Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library’s Page Turners discuss novelist Elena Ferrante’s “My Brilliant Friend,” about a lifelong friendship between two women.
Where: 16616 Diana Lane
When: Noon
Details: Registration is required. Copies of the book are available behind the reference desk or may be requested online.
Price: Free
Info:
www.hcpl.net/events/55793.
March 22
Houston Junior Forum presents shopping, social event
Shoppers browse gifts, home decor and accessories during the Houston Junior Forum’s inaugural The City Market at Bayou City Event Center.
Where: 9401 Knight Road
When: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Details: Proceeds benefit a range of charitable organizations for children, youth, women and senior adults.
Price: $15-$20.
Info:
www.thecitymkt.org.