KISD Transportation job fair gets in gear on May 18th at the Cyndy Self Transportation Center

Roll with Katy Independent School District’s next Transportation Job Fair, scheduled for Saturday, May 18th from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cyndy Self South Transportation Center, 3151 Falcon Landing, Katy. Learn about available openings for bus drivers with starting pay of $19.35/hour or attendants starting at $13.33/hour. For more information or to apply, visit katyisd.org/jobs.

Katy Market Day takes place May 18th

Katy May Market Day will be held on May 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Katy’s historic downtown at Avenue C and Second Street. It will host about 100 local vendors selling a variety of wares. Also enjoy food and live music. Free admission.

Senior Health, Safety & Awareness Day to be held at Fort Bend Fairgrounds on May 22

The Senior Health, Safety, and Awareness Day at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds is an excellent time for senior adults to fellowship while they learn about subjects that have a direct effect on their lives. The event will take place on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4310 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg.

Topics:

· Disaster Preparedness: Learn strategies to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

· Mental Health: Discover valuable insights and tools to support mental well-being, coping mechanisms, and stress management techniques.

· Fraud Prevention: Gain awareness about common scams targeting Medicare beneficiaries and learn how to safeguard your personal information and detect fraudulent activities.

· Health & Wellness: Learn how to support your overall health and wellness journey, including preventive care, healthy lifestyle choices, and disease management strategies.

There will be a little bit of BINGO fun too! Light refreshments will be served, and please feel free to bring your own lunch. Please pre-register for the conference by May 13th by calling 281-342-3034. For more information contact Amy Ressler, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Director for Fort Bend County, at 281.342.3034.

Celebrate your dog’s special day on May 25th at Patsy’s Pet Market

Join the team at Patsy’s Pet Market on the last Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and celebrate your pup – whether it’s a birthday or if it’s “Gotcha Day.” Free giveaways and extra fun for everyone are scheduled for May 25th at the store at 1644 S. Mason in Katy. For more information, go to patsyspetmarket.com or call 832-437-0401.

City of Katy Animal Control joins with Bel Furniture to host pet adoption event on May 25

Calling all animal lovers! Don't miss the Pet Adoption Event co-hosted by City of Katy Animal Control and Bel Furniture on Memorial Day Weekend. Swing by on May 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a tasty lunch from a local food truck and help make tails wag with joy as loving homes are found for these furry

companions. See you at Bel Furniture’s Showroom at 28480 West Ten Blvd. in Katy! For more information, call Animal Control at 281-391-4740.

Harris County Precinct 4 hosts Memorial Day ceremony at Bear Creek Park on May 27

Honoring the brave on Memorial Day! Join Commissioner Lesley Briones and the staff of Harris County Precinct 4 at the War Memorial Pavilion in Bear Creek Pioneers Park, 15015 Clay Road in Houston, at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 27th for a solemn and heartfelt ceremony as we remember and honor those who served our nation with courage and sacrifice.

Memorial Day Car/Truck Show featured at Social Pub & Grill

View rods, muscles and classics on May 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Social Pub & Grill, 1721 Spring Green Blvd., Katy. Same day registration 9 a.m. to noon, with awards at 3 p.m. Participation $30.00, veterans $20.00.

KARE launches ‘Chat and Go’ on May 30th

Katy Area Retired Educators (KARE) is launching a new networking group for retired teachers living in the Katy Area, called “Chat and Go,” with the first meeting to be held May 30th at Buzz & Bites at 23445 Kingsland in Katy, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The free networking group will begin meeting the third Thursday of each month starting in June. For more information, consult the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/pages/Katy-Area-Retired-Educators/407327580481/.

Torchy’s Tacos hosts blood drive at LaCenterra on May 30th

It’s always a good day to save lives! Sign up to donate blood on Thursday, May 30th from 2 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center donor coach bus. Donors will receive a free blood center sling bag and two free Torchy’s Tacos cards. The donor coach will be parked between Kendra Scott and Madison Reed at the LaCenterra Center, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd.