Calendar items for the week of Feb. 21-27

Tuesday

Meet the new chamber members: 5:30-7:30 p.m. A complimentary event aimed for South Montgomery County The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce members to meet new members is presented by Steel City Pizzeria. Steel City Pizzeria, 501 Sawdust Road in Spring. 281-367-5777 www.woodlandschamber.org

Open Mic Night: 6-8 p.m. Special guest author ReShonda Tate Billingsley, a national bestselling author of 18 books, will provide a dynamic and exciting introduction to an evening of sharing of original writing of all types, in honor of Black History Month. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. www.countylibrary.org

Wednesday

PowerPoint 2: 9:30-11:30 a.m. A computer training course that focuses on intermediate skills for Microsoft PowerPoint is offered. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. www.countylibrary.org

Exercise demonstration: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The YMCA of Conroe will demonstrate exercises for all ages at the library. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. www.countylibrary.org

Healthy cooking: 5-8 p.m. An informal discussion group called Heart to Heart meets to discuss healthy heart cooking. Presented by Chef Jim Gates. St. Luke's the Woodlands Hospital, 17200 St. Luke's Way in The Woodlands. 936-266-4050 www.stlukeswoodlands.com

Thursday

Heart to Heart: 8-9 a.m. An informal discussion group called Heart to Heart meets to discuss heart disease in women. Presented by Dr. Margit Nemeth. St. Luke's the Woodlands Hospital, 17200 St. Luke's Way in The Woodlands. 936-266-4050 www.stlukeswoodlands.com

E-mail for job seekers: 9:30-11:30 a.m. A computer training course that focuses on basics of communicating with e-mail for job seekers is offered. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. www.countylibrary.org

Republican Women: 11 a.m. Jim Olson, a former CIA operative and a current teacher and author, will speak during the monthly meeting of the Montgomery County Republican Women. River Plantation Country Club, 550 Country Club Drive in Conroe. 281-367-6368 mcrw-notices@sbcglobal.net

Health open house: 5-8 p.m.A family-focused medical practice which specializes in natural solutions will play host to an open house while also taking donations for Haiti. The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness, 26110 Oak Ridge Drive in The Woodlands. 281-298-6742 www.twihw.com

Woodlands Art League: 6:30-9 p.m. The Woodlands Art League meets for its general meeting. South County Community Center, 2235 Lake Robbins Drive. www.woodlandsartleague.org

Words for the Journey: 7-9:30 p.m. Words for the Journey Christian Writers Guild meets for its monthly special speaker event. Author and poet Donn Taylor will speak about broadening horizons in poetry. Barnes and Noble at The Woodlands Mall, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive. www.wordsforthejourney.org.

Friday

Economic Outlook Conference: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. The South Montgomery County The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Economic Outlook Conference, sponsored by Jefferson Wells. The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive. www.woodlandschamber.org

Dress for Success benefit: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. To celebrate the opening of Charming Charlie at Market Street, the store will donate a handbag to Dress for Success for every customer who spends $75 or more. Dress for Success is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women through professional clothing, employment retention programs and ongoing support groups. Charming Charlie, 9595 Six Pines Drive. www.charmingcharlie.com

Lend Me a Tenor: 8 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Saturday

Spring Show: 10 a.m. The Conroe Art League Spring Show will feature local artists. Candy Cane Park, 1204 Callahan Ave. in Conroe. 936-448-1809

Butterfly Kisses Dance: 6:30-9 p.m. Girls of all ages can enjoy dancing with their father, uncle, grandfather or other guardian. $20 per first child, $5 more for each additional child. Christ Church United Methodist Church, 6363 Research Forest Drive. www.cc-um.org.

Ballroom dancing: 6:30-10 p.m. The Grateful Geasers perform during a night of ballroom dancing. $15 per person. Conroe Activity Center, 1202 Callahan Ave. 936-522-3900

Heart Ball: 6:30 p.m. The Montgomery County Division of the American Heart Association will honor its past chairs during its annual ball. This year's theme is "Cirque du Coeur" (Circus of the Heart), and features under-the-big-top circus entertainment, carnival games and The Party Favors Band. $300. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 1601 Lake Robbins Drive. www.americanheart.org/montgomerycountytxheartball

Lend Me a Tenor: 8 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Upcoming

Lend Me a Tenor: Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Lend Me a Tenor: March 5 at 8 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Lend Me a Tenor: March 6 at 8 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Lend Me a Tenor: March 7 at 2 p.m. Stage Right presents Lend Me a Tenor at the Crighton Theatre. Winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the comedy takes place in 1934, where The Cleveland Grand Opera Company awaits the arrival of guest singer Tito Morelli. Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and $12 for youth and students. Crighton Theatre, 234 N. Main in Conroe. 936-441-7469 www.crightontheatre.org

Ongoing

Library exhibition: Every day through Feb. 27. The Woodlands Art League will have a display of artwork at the Mitchell Library, featuring the work of Fred Husler; a well-traveled artist primarily interested in creating landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastel. George and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library, 8125 Ashlane Way in The Woodlands. 936-442-7728 www.woodlandsartleague.org

Kids Who Care scholarship: Every day through March 15. Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted online for the Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program and the retail chain will award more than $410,000 in scholarships and prizes. www.kohlskids.com

Ballroom Dancing: Every Sunday. 7-9 p.m. The Woodlands Ballroom Dancing Club meets at the Knights of Columbus for a social dancing experience without smoke or alcohol. $10 per person. Knights of Columbus Hall, 2655 FM 1488 in Spring. 713-805-4466.

Teen counseling: Every Monday. 7-8:30 p.m. Free teen counseling support for females, ages 13-17, who are victims and survivors of family or sexual violence. The Montgomery County Women's Center, 1600 Lake Front Circle in The Woodlands. 281-292-4155, ext. 276.

Free tax help: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through April 15. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free tax help is available from AARP Tax-Aide, the nation's largest, free and volunteer-based tax consulting and preparation service. Lone Star College, 102 Longview Drive in Conroe. 1-888-227-7669 www.aarp.org/taxaide

Christian Business group: Every Wednesday. 7:30 a.m. The Woodlands Christian Business Network meets weekly for praise and networking. Black Walnut Cafe, 2520 Research Forest Drive. www.woodlandscbn.net.

Weekly storytime: Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. A weekly storytime is offered. R.F. Meador Branch Library, 709 W. Montgomery in Willis. 936-442-7740 or dcurry@countylibrary.org.

Storytime: Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. Storytime is held weekly at the library with a different theme for each week. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. lharper@countylibrary.org

Performing arts clinic: Every Thursday through Feb. 25. 3:30-4:15 p.m. A performing arts clinic will introduce children to musical theater and will feature Disney characters for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. South Montgomery County YMCA, 6145 Shadowbend Place in The Woodlands. 281-367-9622

Toddler time: Every Thursday. 10:30 a.m. Toddler time is held weekly at the library with a different theme for each week. Conroe Central Branch Library, 104 I-45 North in Conroe. lharper@countylibrary.org www.countylibrary.org

Belly dancing classes: Every Thursday. 7:45-9:45 p.m. A weekly workout is lead by Shakira from the Sirrom School of Belly Dance. $60 per month. The beginner class begins at 7:45 p.m., the intermediate class begins at 8:45 p.m. Walden Yacht Club, 13101 Melville Drive in Montgomery. 713-621-9818

Zumba: Every Thursday and Tuesday. 8:50-9:50 a.m. A group that practices the fitness craze Zumba, which fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, meets twice a week. $60 per month, or $10 per session. The Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Drive. 281-210-3950.

Toastmasters: Every Friday at 7 a.m. No experience is necessary to join the Woodlands Toastmasters at their weekly meeting as they grow their public speaking skills. Alamo Joe's, 4747 Research Forest Drive. 832-532-3097 rob.roberts@leviathanconsulting.com

Street Meet: Every Saturday. 7-9 p.m. The Woodlands Car Club meets weekly for its Saturday Night Street Meet. Classics Pizza, 1500 Research Forest Drive, Ste. 100 in Shenandoah. www.thewoodlandscarclub.org