Tacodeli celebrates new Katy location with back to school bash and community giveback on Aug. 21-22 Tacodeli, the Texas-based, award-winning taqueria founded by Chef Roberto Espinosa, is celebrating the start of the school year with a two-day “Back to School Bash” at its newest Katy location on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22. The weekend celebration will feature live music beginning on Friday from 5 o 7 p.m., family-friendly activities, giveaways, food and drink specials, and a special commitment to the Katy community. On Saturday, August 22, the Back to School Bash will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., bringing families together for an afternoon featuring a dunk tank, face painting, cornhole, giveaways and other family-friendly activities.

Tacodeli will donate 50% of all sales on Friday and Saturday to Katy Taylor and Cinco Ranch high schools. Throughout both days, kids 12 and under will eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée when dining in, while Tacodeli Loyalty Members can enjoy free small chips and queso. Guests can also enjoy $5 premium housemade 16-ounce frozen and rocks margaritas all day. It all takes place at Tacodeli Katy, 19302 Katy Freeway, Ste. 2, Houston.

City of Katy hosts bewitching ‘Rock the Block’ on Aug. 22 at historic downtown square

Get ready to “Rock the Block” at Katy’s downtown square at Second Street and Avenue C on August 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. Come enjoy live music from Sector-A Band while you pursue arcade games, photo booths, delicious food and drinks, and a fun night out with friends and family. But wait—there’s MORE! In partnership with Warner Bros., the city is bringing a little magic to the event in the form of the upcoming movie “Practical Magic 2.” Gather your friends and family and grab the free giveways, Tarot Card readings, free Midnight Margaritas, photo opportunities and more spellbinding fun.

Special Saturday passport fair to be offered Aug. 22

Beverley McGrew Walker, Fort Bend County District Clerk, is hosting a special passport fair as a community service and to make it easier and more convenient to apply for a U.S. passport. The event will be held August 22 at the Brand Lane Islamic Center, 610 Brand Ln., Stafford, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A limited number of appointments are being accepted for the passport fair and can be made by visiting this website: www.fbctx.gov/passports. Please visit the District Clerk’s website to obtain information on the cost and requirements. Note: *All applicants must appear in person (including minors). Minors under the age of 16 must appear with both parents. If one parent is not available, a DS-3053 form or a notarized authorization letter from the absent parent and a copy of his/her identification (front and back) is required.

Contribute to blood drive on Aug. 29 to benefit Klaire Calhoun

Help MD Anderson replenish its blood supply through a blood drive scheduled for August 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parkway Fellowship, 5911 Morton Road in Katy. The event will benefit local cancer warrior Klaire Calhoun in her fight against osteosarcoma. To make an appointment go to https://tinyurl.com/frwpckv9.

Maud Marks Library book sale set for Aug. 29

The Friends of Maud Marks Library (FOMML) will be holding a used book sale at the library, 1815 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, on Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Presale viewing and sales (cash, check or Zelle only) will be available to members of FOMML, on Friday, August 28 from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Annual memberships can be purchased at the door for $10. Funds earned from the sale are used to support library programs offered to the community, such as the Senior Bus Trips and the very successful Summer Reading Program that is going on right now. Books (adult or children’s, fiction, nonfiction, reference, foreign language, etc.) that you would like to donate to the sale are now welcomed. Please put them, during library hours, in the bins inside the entrance.

Joyful Noise and Cocohodo to host back to school arts fair on Aug. 29

Joyful Noise Fine Arts and Cocohodo will present a back-to-school creative arts fair on August 29 from 4 to 7 p.m.at 1645 Winding Hollow Drive #201, just of S. Mason Drive in Katy. In addition to kid vendors and performances, there will be live entertainment. For more information, call 346-257-3706.

More than a game: Learn the culture surrounding Mahjong on Sept. 2

Mahjong is gaining popularity as of late, and that’s because it’s more than just a game-- it is a cultural tradition that has connected families, friends, and communities for generations. On Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Mission Bend Library at 8421 Addicks Clodine Rd. in Houston, Anna Haller with the Mahjong Society will lead the program “Mahjong 101” to teach participants more than how to play the game. This engaging presentation explores the fascinating history of mahjong, including its origins in China, its distribution throughout Asia, and its exposure around the world. This free program will also give special attention to Filipino Mahjong and the role it has played within Filipino families and social gatherings. Participants will gain an appreciation for the cultural significance of mahjong while learning about the symbolism of the tiles, regional variations of the game, and how mahjong continues to bring people