Bird-watching, book drive, salute to law enforcement among upcoming events

The following events are scheduled to take place during the upcoming days in and around Spring:

SATURDAY 5
A Celebration of Bird Migration
Bird-lovers can enjoy bird walks, a live owl exhibit, bird banding and other activities, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Kleb Woods Nature Center, 20303 Draper Road, Tomball. This daylong program will include a presentation on discovering bird species, photographing birds, how owls hunt and the mysteries of bird migration. Free and open to the public. Call 281-357-5324.

FRIDAY 11
Relay for Life
Join St. Lukes's Hospital at The Vintage team and be part of this fundraising event for cancer awareness, 7 p.m. at Klein Oak High School, 22603 Northcrest Drive, Spring. $10 per participant. For more information, call 832-534-5156 or email iwindsor@sleh.com.

THURSDAY 3
'Art': Watch the Tony Award-winning comedy play "Art" by Yasmina Reza, 7:30 p.m. at The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., 14243 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston. The play runs through May 27, with performances 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. Regular tickets at $35 for adults, $31.50 for seniors and military, $17.50 for students with ID. Email info@texreptheatre.org.  

Citywide Book Drive: Texas American Title will be hosting a citywide book drive accepting new and gently used books, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 16000 Stuebner-Airline Road, Suite 150, Spring. Book donations will be accepted through May 18, Mondays through Fridays. The book drive benefits Houston Center for Literacy and Friends of the Bellaire Library. Visit www.texasamerican.com.  

FRIDAY 4
'Giselle': Watch the most widely performed work of the Romantic era performed by Houston Ballet, 7:30-11 p.m. at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, Spring. $20 for orchestra seating, free for mezzanine and lawn seating. Call 281-363-3300 or email info@woodlandscenter.org.

The Trishas: All female alternative country group, The Trishas, will be performing, 6 p.m. at Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball. Advanced tickets are $12 with a $3 service fee. Call 281-290-0431.

SATURDAY 5
18th Annual Salute to Law Enforcement: The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to support the law enforcement community by sponsoring or attending Salute to Law Enforcement, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Willowbrook Mall, 2000 Willowbrook Mall, Houston. For more information, visit www.SalutetoLawEnforcement.org or email ascjones@yahoo.com.

Debby Boone: American singer and stage actress known for her 1977 hit "You Light Up My Life", Debby Boone will be performing at 8 p.m. at Cypress Creek F.A.C.E., 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. Ticket prices are $60, $50, $40 and $30. Call 281-440-4850.

Mudbug Festival: Save the date and make plans for the coming Rails and Tails Mudbug Festival, a two-day event that will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Depot Plaza, Tomball. The event will feature live music, tons of crawfish and kids area. Parking and admission is free, just bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. For more information, call 281-351-5484.

SUNDAY 6
'The Carol Burnett Show': Harris County Precinct 4's Senior Adult Program  and Fun4Seniors present "The Carol Burnett Show," a heartwarming and hilarious variety show based on the skits from the TV series "The Carol Burnett Show" at 2 p.m. at Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main St., Conroe. $15 per person. Call 281-893-3726.

Garden Photography: Learn techniques from well-known garden photographer and Extension Agent Emeritus for Harris County, Bill Adams, 1 p.m. at the Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. Free but space is limited. Call 281-351-8851.      

TUESDAY 8
Wyndnwyre: Listen to the music of Wyndnwyre as it performs traditional instrumental and vocal music from the Celtic countries of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, 3 p.m. at Cypress Creek F.A.C.E., 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. Ticket prices are $12 adult, $10 senior, $6 child/student. Call 281-440-4850.   

Art Explorers: School-age children from second through sixth grade can learn about abstract art, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Children's Activity Room at Tomball College & Community Library, 30555 Texas 249, Tomball. Class is limited to 20 children so registration is required. For more information, call 832-559-4200.

SATURDAY 12
Farmers Market: Buy fresh local produce from herbs to veggies to salsas to handmade crafts and a lot more, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the corner of FM 2920 and Cherry streets, Tomball. tomballfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

MONDAY 14
Book Club: Paranormal Book Club will meet to discuss "Graveminder" by Melissa Marr, 7-9 p.m. in the Conference Room L212 at Tomball College & Community Library, 30555
Texas 249, Tomball. Light refreshments will be served. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call 832-559-4200.

WEDNESDAY 16
Slaid Cleaves: Listen to the music of Folk/Americana singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves as he performs for a night, 6 p.m. at Main Street Crossing, 111 W. Main St., Tomball. Call 281-290-0431.