Weekly events listing for Lake Houston

The upcoming weeks in Kingwood/Lake Houston will feature the following events:

THURSDAY 10
American Needlepoint Guild
The Lake Houston Chapter of the American Needlepoint Guild will meet at 6:45 p.m. at Chevron Chemical Conference Room, 1826 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood. Membership is open to novice to experienced needlepointers. Call 281-359-4341 or 281-376-4266 or visit www.lakehoustonang.com or www.needlepoint.org.   

TUESDAY 15
Photo Club
Photography enthusiasts can learn a new topic and get to take a challenge, 2 p.m. at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. Any camera and experience level welcome. Call 281-446-8588 or email ahowlett@hcp4.net.

THURSDAY 3
Kingwood Farmers Market: Check out some of the locally grown and produced harvest from certified vendors every Thursday 3-7 p.m. at Kingwood Town Center Park, Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood. For more information, call 713-419-4574 or email mike@towncenterevents.com.

FRIDAY 4
Computer Class: Adults are invited to have fun and learn the basics about how computers work, operating the keyboard and mouse 3-4 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Atascocita Branch Library, 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble. Registration is recommended. Space is limited. Call 281-812-2162.

‘Mothers are Jewel Luncheon’: Invite mom, the mother-in-law, wife, daughter or a friend to a special lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Italiano’s Banquet Hall, 217 Farm-To-Market Road 1960, Humble. Proceeds benefit Family Time & Crisis Counseling Center. $25 per person or $200 for a table for six. RSVP cwise@kingwoodcable.net.

SATURDAY 5
Attending College For Free: Jennifer Ledwith of Scholar Ready will give a talk about how your child can attend college for free, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Kingwood Branch Library, 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood. Call 281-360-6804.

NHRA Drag Racing: Come see some of the fastest side-by-side drag racing with some of the fastest street legal cars 9 a.m. at Houston Motorsports Park, 11620 N. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston. $15 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Visit www.houstonmotorsportspark.com.

Solo Music Festival 2012: Enjoy food and loads of great music, noon-10 p.m. at the Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble. The festival will feature Betty Wright, Zapp, Lakeside, Carl Carlton and Kenny Wright. $35 for pre-sale tickets, $45 at the door. Call 281-860-7654.

Garden Party and Auction: Dine as the sun sets while bidding on unique and extraordinary garden-themed treasures, 6 p.m. at Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble. Proceeds benefit Mercer Aboretum’s special garden projects and programs. For more information, call 281-443-8731.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration and KAS Art Show: Enjoy a night of fine art and listen to great tunes featuring local performer, artist and Kingwood Art Society member Deborah Wedekind, 5-9 p.m. at Watson Huff Galleries, Kingwood Town Center, 40 N. Main St., Kingwood. Free. Call 832-277-8929.

MONDAY 7
11th Annual Golf Tournament: Humble Christian School will be hosting the 11th annual Golf Tournament 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tour 18 @ 3102 F.M. 1960 East, Humble. $475 for team entry, $125 for individual entry. For more information, email vickihowell@humblechristianschool.org or jmcclendon@humblechristianschool.org.

WEDNESDAY 9
Zumba Fitness Class: Join licensed Zumba Fitness instructors Cindy and Joe Samudio in an evening of fun and fitness, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Kings Harbor in Kingwood, 1660 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood. Free. Call 713-629-5200.

THURSDAY 10
Adult Gaming: Adults can have fun playing a PS3 or Wii game, 10 a.m.-noon in the Teen Gaming Room at Kingwood Branch Library, 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood. No registration required.  For more information, call 281-360-6804.  

FRIDAY 11
Discovery Day: Chamber members are invited to learn more about the Lake Houston Area Chamber and teach the members how to best utilize their membership benefits in an hourlong session, 11 a.m.-noon at The Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce, 110 West Main St., Humble. Free. Call 281-446-2128 or visit www.lakehoustonareachamber.org.

SATURDAY 12
NASCAR Fiesta’s Spring Shootout: The whole family can have an affordable family fun, 6-10 p.m. at Houston Motorsports Park, 11620 N. Lake Houston Parkway, Houston. The event will feature NASCAR Fiest Modifieds, NASCAR BWFS 360 Trucks, NASCAR Stock Cars, Eco Stocks and NASKARTS. $12 at the gate, $5 at Fiesta Marts and free for children 12 and under. Visit www.houstonmotorsportspark.com or email events@houstonmotorsportspark.com.

TUESDAY 15
Craft Club: Adults are invited to make a zipper bracelet in an hour of fun craft activity, 7-8 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Atascocita Branch Library, 19520 Pinehurst Trail Drive, Humble. Registration is required. For more information, call 281-812-2162.  

WEDNESDAY 16
Ribbon Cutting: Nothing Bundt Cakes will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony, 10-10:30 a.m. at Nothing Bundt Cakes, 19250 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Suite I, Humble. For more information, email: thelmerich@lakehouston.org.