Calendar: Events include CPR classes, auditions for “9 to 5: The Musical”
Genealogy research. Family historians discover how to access census, military and immigration records through the Ancestry database. 11 a.m.-noon. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/64282.
JULY 7
Stage combat.
Pros from iAct Houston teach young actors the traditional positions of fencing to choreograph a sword fighting performance. 2-3 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/62766.
JULY 8, 15, 22, 29 and AUG. 5
Music production.
Teen recording artists blend voices, sound effects and music to tackle audio design challenges with original songs in the 5-week “Just Add Beats!” program. 1-2 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/62159.
JULY 9
Floral arranging. Galveston County Master Gardener Jackie Auer demonstrates the basic techniques of fresh and artificial flower arranging. 9-11 a.m. Galveston County AgriLife Extension Office in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main St. (FM 519). Free, registration required. Info: galveston.agrilife.org/event/arranging-flowers.
July 10, 11
Audition.
Clear Creek Community Theatre hosts tryouts for its first show of the 2022-2023 season, “9 to 5: The Musical.” 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday. Boardwalk Event Center, #8 Kemah Waterfront. Free. Info: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/clearcreekcommunitytheatre.
JULY 11-21
Free meals.
Deer Park Independent School District provides breakfast and lunch to children under 18 and enrolled students with disabilities as part of its Summer Food Service Program. 8:30-9:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m. Deer Park High School-North Campus, 402 Ivy Ave. Free. Adults may purchase breakfast, $3, and lunch, $4.50. Info: Deer Park ISD Child Nutrition office, 832-668-7042.
JULY 11
Fall vegetables.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Harris County Master Gardeners and Houston Community College review the basics of fall vegetable cultivation during a Green Thumb lecture. 10-11:30 a.m. Online. Free, registration required. Info:
www.hccs.edu/community-learning-workshops.
Garden maintenance. Home horticulturists learn how to plant fruits and vegetables in their backyards during the Growing and Nourishing Healthy Communities Garden Course. 11 a.m.-noon. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/61708.
Shoreline engineering. Students investigate erosion, habitat restoration, coastal resiliency and engineering principles in a hands-on lab experience led by Galveston Bay Foundation educators. 1-3 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/63489.
JULY 12
CPR certification. American Red Cross presents a CPR and first aid class. 9 a.m.-noon. Community First ER, 1101 East Blvd. Free, registration required. Info: www.facebook.com/CommunityFirstER.
All about butterflies. Master Naturalist Chris Anastas shares facts about caterpillars, chrysalises and butterflies as well as tips on how to attract them to your yard. Participants can visit the library’s new monarch butterfly garden. 1-2 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/63796.
Cricut orientation. Crafters learn the fundamentals of creating with a Cricut Maker in the Jocelyn H. Lee Innovation Lab. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/63502.
JULY 13
Tween Tycoons. Middle school-age money managers learn how to make, save and grow funds with help from a business mentor. 1-2 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/62762.
JULY 14
AARP meeting.
Pilot and Angel Flight volunteer Scott Humphries speaks about the nonprofit organization’s efforts to provide free air transportation for medical and humanitarian purposes during AARP Webster Area Chapter 199’s July gathering. 10 a.m. Bay Area Community Center, 5002 E. NASA Parkway. Annual dues are $8. Info: Lynne Justis, 832-212-5417 or [email protected].
Worship group. Judy Guidry, founder and pastor of Glorious Connection Evangelistic Association, and psalmist Angela Guidry minster during NASA Aglow Lighthouse’s July meeting. 10 a.m. Praise Chapel, 18516 Texas 3. Free. Info: Lorene Kelling, 281-853-4262 or [email protected].
CNC orientation.
Instructors introduce makers to Harris County Public Library’s milling equipment. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/63503.
Summer cooking. A Food for Life demonstration reveals how simple, affordable ingredients can be used to reach and maintain a healthy weight. 1-2:30 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/61029.
Teen book club. Readers review LGBTQ+ titles during Read OUT!, a monthly book discussion group. 2-3 p.m. Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration preferred. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/62104.