Come out for this fun event benefiting Galveston Island Humane Society. This is event #3 in the Run in Texas 5K 6-Pack Series. It is walker friendly and starts and finishes at Galveston Island Brewing Company. Run a well supported, well-staffed 5K on a fast and flat course on the Seawall beside the Gulf of Mexico. There will be a post-race party with food trucks, and four 8-ounce beer tastings in finisher glass are included. All runners will receive a finisher pint glass and tech shirt. To register go to runintexas.com. Early registration is until April 4th. Please direct all questions to info@runintexas.com.
May 7th (5:30-7pm): Salty Cuts – Clear your evening if you want to help with the next Salty Culture ‘Salty Cuts’ – free haircuts to our less fortunate friends. A simple hair cut makes people feel like a million bucks! But honestly, you will get way more out of the evening than our friends ever will. They are currently seeking stylists. Message to sign up to volunteer at facebook.com/events/453814462067516/. They are also in need of donated snacks and volunteers to hand out swag bags and hang with people outside on the balcony for the pre-party before the haircut party, sweepers, free smiles, and high-fives! Each stylist will be assigned a table that evening and they will advertise your salon the week leading up to the event. This will be held at Salvation Army Galveston, 601 51st St., Galveston.
The Galveston Women’s Conference is a day-long educational event to celebrate women, inspire women, and motivate women to strive for the best in both their personal and professional lives.
This year’s keynote speaker will be Laura Bush. Mrs. Bush served as First Lady from 2001 to 2009 during the presidency of her husband, President George W. Bush. She is an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights.
Other speakers include Jessica Herrin, Author, CEO and Founder of Stella & Dot. Herrin is a serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded WeddingChannel.com, the world’s leading wedding site.
The conference will also feature prominent physicians from UTMB Health to address topics of health and wellness that are of interest to today’s women.
This will be held at Moody Gardens Conference Center, 7 Hope Blvd., Galveston. Tickets are available at galvestonchamber.chambermaster.com. Tickets are $150.
Run wild with the Yaga’s Children’s Fund Inc. on Saturday, May 11th along the Galveston Seawall. This family-friendly walk/run is a non-competitive event for “Wild Things” of all ages before they head down to Pier 21 for some delicious wild game and free-flowing beverages. Your entry fee includes t-shirt, souvenir event koozie, and a dinner ticket for the 23rd Annual World Wild Game and BBQ Cook-off. Not only is this a great deal, by participating you will help support the moral, psychological, intellectual, vocational and physical development of Galveston County’s Children! The run starts in front of Beerfoot Brewing, 2816 Ave. R 1/2, Galveston.
For more info and tickets go to ycfund.org.
Second round of Dog Racing, coming to Galveston May 18th. $25 Registration fee and includes a t-shirt. There will be 2 categories, 10 pounds and under and 11-20 pounds. The top 3 dogs from Galveston race will compete in Texas City on June 8th for $400. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Galveston Island Human Society.
The Bishop’s Palace (a.k.a. Gresham House) is a contributing building in the East End District and a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of Victorian exuberance and Gilded Age extravagance and is listed by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark. Bishop’s Palace is located at 1402 Broadway at Ave. J.
Available Daily (11am-5pm): Bishop’s Palace Audio Tours – Powered by Acoustiguide, this Audio Tour allows visitors to see historical images not seen by previous tours on a handheld high-resolution screen. Tickets are $6-$11.
Full Moon Tours – Experience Bishop’s Palace in a whole new light, the moonlight, on their upcoming Full Moon Tour. This special tour lets visitors explore the National Historic Landmark and see how this architectural gem takes on a completely different look in the moonlight.
Enjoy cocktails, brunch, a terrific silent auction, and lively entertainment in support of Access Care of Coastal Texas, Inc (ACCT). For over 30 years, ACCT has provided social, financial, and educational services for people living with HIV/AIDS. This fundraiser allows ACCT to meet individualized client needs that are not otherwise funded by government, charitable, or private agencies. This year’s theme is “Journey to the Bottom of the Sea.” Tickets to attend are $70 each. This will be held at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. To donate a silent auction item, call (409)763-2437 or email give@accttexas.org for more information, or drop the item off at the ACCT offices, 707 23rd St., Downtown Galveston.
We’re doing it again — Charity Trivia Night! On Sunday, May 19th, we’ll meet at Galveston Island Brewing to eat, drink, and laugh while raising money for a great local charity!
Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Gather up to five of your smartest friends, family members, and co-workers (max team size is six people – cost is $10 per team member) Please pay at the door. (Cash only!)
Step 2: Pick a local charity to support (most local non-profits have already been approved; if you have a question about whether a charity meets our criteria, email us at michael@galvestoncentralchurch.com)
Step 3: Study! (Ok, not really.)
Step 4: Show up at Galveston Island Brewing on May 19th at 4:00pm.
Step 5: Win! If your team wins, the charity you’re playing for wins 100% of all trivia proceeds! Plus, Central will make a matching donation.
Come out and watch the first responder groups that make up the islands “beach safety net” join the world-renowned Galveston Island Beach Patrol for their annual training exercise at the Stewart Beach Pavilion. The exercise will be followed by the presentation of the 1st annual Leroy Columbo Lifesaving Award.
Following the training, the island’s Coastal Zone Management department and Beach Patrol will be onsite displaying first responder equipment for attendees to explore, and the community can see how when #tourismpays, we all win!
Learn more on our website at www.galvestonparkboard.org/tourismpays
Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mudbugs and Beer on the Bayou! This year’s event will feature all-you-can-eat crawfish and hotdogs for those of you who don’t fancy mudbugs.
The event is for C-Crewe members and a recruitment effort of new members. We encourage all current C-Crewe members to bring a potential new member to this event.
Register now at http://galvestonchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/c-crewe-10th-annual-mudbugs-and-beer-on-the-bayou-10767.
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
