Community
Free Summer Fun for the Whole Family with Harris County Precinct 4
June 15 2023
Save money and make memories at these upcoming free events including an ice cream social, fiesta y baile, summer movie night, and more!
Independence Day Social & Games
Monday, July 3 @ 1:00 PM | Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center
We celebrate Independence Day to honor how we became the great nation we are today. Commemorate this day with friends and new acquaintances while playing traditional games and having refreshments. Registration is required. Visit http://hcp4.net/fonteno.
AARP Smart Driver TEK class
Thursday, July 6 @ 11:00 AM | Bayland Community Center
This program aims to educate older adults on high-tech car safety features that enhance and protect drivers on the road. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/bayland.
Harris County Master Gardeners Presents: Fall Vegetable Gardening
Wednesday, July 12 @ 10:30 AM | Tracy Gee Community Center
Join us as we learn all about fall vegetable gardening. We will learn how to prepare for fall transplants and seeds, which soil provides the best nourishment for vegetables, and suggested vegetables to plant. The Master Gardener Speaker’s Bureau Program is offered by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, and is designed to provide horticultural education. Registration is required. For additional information, call the Tracy Gee Community Center at 832-927-1880 or visit http://hcp4.net/gee.
College Safety Course for Girls
Tuesday, July 18 @ 6:00 PM | Steve Radack Community Center
Provided by Harris County Precinct 5 Constables, this one-night course teaches young women to identify safety issues and dangerous situations before they happen. There will also be first-hand instruction in basic personal defense, defensive weapons, and escape techniques. Call 832-927-3000 to register. Visit http://hcp4.net/radack for more information.
Talk of the Town Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 19 @ 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Hockley Community Center
Join us for ice cream and good company as we beat the summer heat. Play dominoes, cards, and board games while you enjoy your delicious frozen treat. Meet and visit with old and new friends and use the opportunity to sign up for our other great programs. Visit the center for a free ticket. Find more information about this and other activities at http://hcp4.net/hockley.
Discovery Days: Backyard Critters with Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center
Thursday, July 20 @ 10:00 – 11:00 AM or 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Kleb Woods Nature Center
All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Meet animal ambassadors from Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center as you learn about the benefits of coexisting with our wild neighbors, their roles in the urban ecosystem, and how to help wildlife in need. Registration is required and space is limited. Email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 to register.
Superhero Bingo
Thursday, July 20 @ 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center
Dress in costume or wear your favorite superhero gear for good luck while we play Bingo. All ages are invited to join Bingo and try to win small prizes. Registration is required. For more information, call 713-274-3161 or visit http://hcp4.net/weekley.
Summer Movie Night Series, Featuring “Cool Runnings”
Friday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. | Harris County Precinct 4 Events Division
Join Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones and Houston City Council Member Mary Nan Huffman for a family-friendly, sports-themed movie night on Friday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m., at Nottingham Park, 14205 Kimberley Lane, Houston! Pose next to the 2022 World Series trophy with some of H-Town’s favorite mascots, including Toro, Diesel, and the Houston Astros Shooting Stars. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. with face painting, inflatable games, hot dogs, snow cones, and a demonstration by Houston’s XFL team – The Roughnecks! Make sure to bring a picnic blanket, or chairs, for a relaxing movie under the stars; with so much popcorn… it will "Jamaica" ya full. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/events.
Discovery Days: Texas Snakes and More
Wednesday, July 26 @ 12:30 – 1:30 PM or 2:00 - 3:00 PM | John Paul Landing Park & Environmental Education Center
All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Texas Snakes and More will feature Texas-native snakes and teach participants how to identify venomous species. Then, everyone will have the chance to see snakes up close, and even hold one! Registration is required and space is limited. Visit hcp4.net/events to sign up. For more information email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131.
Fiesta y Baile (Latin Party and Dance)
Thursday, July 27 @ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Glazier Senior Education Center
¡Que empiece la fiesta! Let’s get the party started! Come enjoy food, fun, and dancing to Latin music from various genres. Please bring a dish to share. Sign up in advance at the front desk for the dish you wish to bring. The potluck will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dance will be from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Come enjoy spending time with your friends and fellow Glazier members. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/glazier.
Fit Fabulous
Wednesdays @ 10:45 – 11:45 AM | Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center
Join us for a total-body, heart-pumping, aerobic, and strength-conditioning workout. This interval-based class combines full-body strength training with low-impact cardio bursts designed to tone the body and improve endurance. Call to reserve your spot in class. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham.
About Harris County Precinct 4
Precinct 4 is one of four precincts located in Harris County, Texas and boasts a population of more than 1.2 million people. Precinct 4 maintains 1,423 miles of roads and nearly 4 miles of bridges, eight community centers with more than 700,000 visitors annually, and 54 parks, with 13,455 acres of greenspace. To learn more about Harris County Precinct 4, please visit hcp4.net.
Source: Harris County Precinct 4
