Zion Hill Baptist Church in Brookshire to celebrate 134th anniversary on August 18

The Zion Hill Baptist Church, founded in 1890, will celebrate its 134th anniversary with a special event at 3 p.m. on August 18 at 1318 Franklin Street in Brookshire. The theme is “Unified – Uplifting – Serving.” The special guest speaker will be Pastor Clinton Wallace of the Nazareth Baptist Church in Rosenberg.

Fort Bend County West Lions Club Monthly Education Night is August 21

Learn about options for back-to-school counseling and food assistance through the Fort Bend County West Lions Club’s second education night of the year. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Park Place at the Boardwalk, 25551 Kingsland Blvd. Suite C102 in Katy. For additional information, please contact Rev. David Greene at dgreene@beagreatlion.org.

Fussell Senior Center bets you’ll like Casino Night on August 23

The City of Katy’s Fussell Senior Center presents its second annual Casino Night on Friday, August 23, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the center at 5370 East Fifth Street in Katy. The center is seeking event sponsors, food donation, and donations of $25.00 raffle prizes, as well as volunteers to help with serving, parking, photography, set up and clean up. For more information, please email Amanda at adidio@cityofkaty.com.

‘Sparkle for Relay’ at Relay for Life of Katy’s August 23 fundraiser

The holidays are coming -- and you know you need to shop – so start on August 23 at the “Sparkly Relay for Life” fundraiser to be held at Midway BBQ, 6191 Highway Blvd. in Katy. Starting at 6 p.m., join organizer Brenda Hunter Martin and friends as you choose gorgeous jewelry from Touchstone Crystals. Can’t attend? You can still shop at touchstonecrystal.com/YFGQYANK. Relay for Life raises funds for the American Cancer Society to assist in research for a cure. For more information, consult the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com › groups › relayforlifeofkatytx.

Katy CommUnity Expo returns to the Merrell Center on August 24-25

Experience a one-of-a-kind connection event that combines the joy of shopping with the ultimate "give and receive" collaboration between a town and its residents. Enjoy an interactive, festive and fun "walk in the park" while you discover the best businesses and organizations in Katy. All indoors, under air.

Tickets are $5 at the door. However a complimentary ticket can be obtained with an online RSVP at katycommunityexpo.com. Shop with local crafters and get exclusive deals, freebies, samples, and coupons from local businesses. Get connected to volunteer opportunities, leagues, clubs or life groups meeting in the greater Katy area.

The expo will be held on August 24 and 25 and is open on Saturday from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Merrell Center, 6301 S. Stadium Lane in Katy. For full event details, go to katycommunityexpo.com.

Embrace the beauty of fall at Brookwood’s Fall Fest 2024 in September

As summer steps aside, it’s time for fall to make its grand entrance! Join the community at the Brookwood Gift & Garden Center for all your festive fall needs. Explore the extensive collection of fall-colored plants, flowers, and home decor. Over 40 local vendors will showcase their best fall products, including food, clothes, jewelry, home decor, garden items, and more.

Support local artists and Brookwood’s adults with disabilities by visiting Brookwood’s retail store, featuring the Citizens’ handcrafted products and stunning fall flowers. Don’t miss out on the wine bar in the garden for a perfect autumn day. After a delightful day of shopping, satisfy your hunger with a delicious lunch buffet at the Brookwood Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make your reservation at: https://brookwoodstore.org. Fall Fest 2024 will be held Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Brookwood Gift & Garden Center and Brookwood Café, 1752 FM 1489 in Brookshire.

Friends of Cinco Ranch Branch Library host fall book sale on September 7

The Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library will host a fall book sale on Saturday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy. People who love books, people who love bargains, and people who need to get rid of some spare change will find a lot in common at the book sale, where they will discover adult and children’s books, all at prices that are hard to beat. Most items are available for $1.00 or less. Cash or checks are accepted. Items to choose from include new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and classics, as well as DVDs and CDs.

Donations of gently used books (fiction and nonfiction adult, youth, and children’s hardback and paperback books that are clean and not torn) are always welcome and may be taken to the library throughout the year during regular business hours. Textbooks are also accepted. Items that cannot be accepted include cassettes, VHS tapes, DVDs, CDs, encyclopedias, medical/legal/computer books older than 2019, or books that are damp, moldy, dirty, or insect ridden. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-131