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Keep Pearland Beautiful’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, including the annual report, is a great chance for members of KPB and residents to join in a celebration of all that KPB has accomplished throughout the year. Guest speaker, Shanna Lopez, from Waste Management will speak on the State of Recycling during this uncertain time in the recycling industry and what you can do as residents to improve recycling at home and the workplace.

Leading up to the 2019 Rothko Chapel Symposium on Climate Change, the 34th Annual Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will focus on the environment. Leaders and members of nine different faith communities across the city will come together to share prayers, readings, chants and reflections on the theme of “care for creation.” This year’s service will include Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian traditions. A reception follows the program.

The service started 34 years ago in response to the bombing of a storefront mosque. After helping to raise money to support the mosque’s repairs, the Annual Thanksgiving Service co- founders, George Atkinson and Garland Pohl, wanted to find a way for different faith organizations to come together, as thanksgiving is a common value shared by all the major world religions.

This event is free and does not require registration.

Enjoy a five-course, family-style meal with 49 new friends, surrounded by the fields of our farm. Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter will put a Thai twist on traditional Thanksgiving classics, billing the event as “The Brunch Before Thanksgiving”.

Tickets are $85 each (not including tax) and there are 50 seats available.

Guests are invited to arrive at 12:30 p.m. on the farm for mango mimosas. The five-course brunch will commence at 1 p.m.

Crafts for kids, hot chocolate and cider, yummy holiday treats, holiday movie on the lawn, shopping in the nature store, special guests, raffles and much more!

No reservations required. Admission tickets will be sold at the door, $3.00 per person.

Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month.

Their vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too!

When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony Salons to browse the beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Art Reception is from 2pm-4pm. Meet the Artisits! Refreshments will be served.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email chimneyrockmarket@yahoo.com.

Visit the Chimney Rock Market’s Facebook page.

All aboard! Find your compartment and get ready for a magical journey to the North Pole on The Polar Express. Featuring the original storybook images projected on the big screen, this timeless tale of a boy who believes will have your young ones waiting for the sound of Santa’s sleigh! Plus, enjoy festive favorites like “Frosty the Snowman” and “Let it Snow” and lift your voices in a holiday sing-along.

Children of all ages, including infants, are welcome at Family Series performances. All patrons must have a ticket when entering a concert venue.

Celebrate the holiday season with music, food, crafts, shopping, and more during Holiday in the Gardens at Mercer Botanic Gardens. This family-oriented event offers a holiday market, winter plant sale, and a Children’s Corner. Attractions include face painting, a visit from Santa, and holiday-themed crafts. Entrance is free, and children’s activities are available while supplies last. Food, drinks, and holiday gifts are available for purchase.

Volunteers needed! Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Mercer’s Volunteer Coordinator Jamie Hartwell. New volunteers must complete a volunteer application, available at hcp4.net.

Join the Arboretum and the Houston Astronomical Society for a winter celebration. Enjoy festive food, Saint Arnold beer, Katz Coffee, and a hot chocolate bar inside. Outside, hike through the winter woods and look through telescopes to see the moon and stars.

Wear walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The Arboretum will alert you three days in advance about shifting to the rain date of December 22.