Regents’ reception. Alvin Community College leaders recognize the service of retiring regents Roger Stuksa and Andy Tacquard during a gathering at the Nolan Ryan Center. 5-6 p.m. 3110 Mustang Road. Free. Info: 281-756-3600.
Town hall. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and City Council District E member and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin outline the redistricting process and invite public comment during a town hall at Space Center Houston. 6 p.m. 1601 NASA Parkway. Free. Info: 832-393-3008, districte@houstontx.gov or www.LetsTalkHouston.org/redistricting.
MAY 19
WASP history. Lynn Miller, of the Air Force Nursing Corps and International Order of Flying Rotarians, previews the Women Airforce Service Pilots exhibit at Lone Star Flight Museum — “Fly Girls of WW II” — during a talk at Evelyn Meador Branch Library. 1 p.m. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/59359.
MAY 20-22
Pasadena Strawberry Festival. Annual community festival will feature performers including Jake Bush and Tracy Byrd and a carnival, car show, Kid Zone, mud volleyball and the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. 3 p.m. to midnight May 20; 10 a.m. to midnight, May 21 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22. Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena. Ticket information: https://bityl.co/C2wd.
MAY 20
Happy Feet. Evelyn Meador Branch Library’s walking group meets Fridays. All ages, species and abilities are welcome. 9 a.m. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/56354.
Genealogy tips. Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library instructors guide amateur historians through the website www.familysearch.org during a genealogy workshop. 3:45 p.m. 16616 Diana Lane. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/59505.
MAY 22
Rocket science. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bill Rothschild discusses the ways NASA research led to the invention of such everyday items as baby formula, solar cells and memory foam during “Space Exploration Paybacks,” a virtual program presented by Congregation Shaar Hashalom. 4 p.m. Online. Free. Info: Sandy, adulted@shaarhashalom.org.
MAY 23
Healthy aging. Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association highlight the importance of nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement during “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” at Evelyn Meador Branch Library. 11 a.m.-noon. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/59084.
Teen leaders. Evelyn Meador Branch Library’s Youth Advisory Council meets to plan events and provide feedback. Interested teens can visit the library or email rachel.moir@hcpl.net for an application. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/58034.
MAY 24
Freeman Needlecrafters. Hobbyists gather to work on knitting, crochet and embroidery projects at Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library. 10 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane. Free. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/52867.
Flood control. The Pasadena Citizens’ Advisory Council provides updates about ongoing and planned projects in the city during its monthly meeting at Revive Church. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1062 Fairmont Parkway. Free, RSVP to info@pasadenacac.org or 281-326-5253 by May 22. Info: www.pasadenacac.org.
Printing primer. Learn the basics of 3D printing during an orientation session at Evelyn Meador Branch Library. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 6-7:45 p.m. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/58681.
MAY 25
Family history. Evelyn Meador Branch Library instructors reveal how to access census, military and immigration records through the Ancestry Plus database. 11 a.m.-noon. 2400 N. Meyer Ave. Free, registration required. Info: www.hcpl.net/events/61141.
