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Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church will conduct a Guided Prayer Walk in the Park from 9 to 11 a.m., May 13, in Hermann Park. They say, “Connect with God as revealed through creation at Hermann Park in this guided prayer walk in the park, using the park’s beautiful natural setting to stimulate prayer and reflection. Deepen your Christian spiritual practice with a guided prayer walk in the park!”

At each stop along the walk, there will be a theme, an accompanying Bible verse and reflection questions to ponder. All attendees will receive materials on the prayer walk to take home and use again in the future. This event is for a small group and advance registration is required. Specific meeting location in the park will be sent to all registrants several days prior to the event.

Inspiring Walk in the Park

Location: 1700 Hermann Dr., Houston. Register at Tinyurl.com/PrayerInTheParkHouston. For more information, email Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.

Yoga on the Lawn

Union Studio Yoga presents complimentary 60-minute all-levels outdoor yoga classes at 9 a.m. Saturdays on the Yoga Lawn at the M-K-T shopping mall, weather permitting, sponsored by Central City Co-Op. There will be samples of tasty seasonal and local produce.

Admission is free. Location: 600 N. Shepherd Dr., Houston. For more information, visit UnionStudio. yoga.

The nonprofit Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency will present their eighth annual Wine Dinner from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., May 10, at Tony’s Italian Restaurant. The Women’s Fund provides Houston area women and girls with the tools needed to be advocates for their health. Proceeds support programs, classes, workshops, lectures and publications focused on physical, mental, financial, emotional, health and wellness.

Event co-chairs Elaine Turner and Misti Pace-Krahl will welcome guests while honoring Philamena and Arthur Baird. Famed Houston restauranteur Donna Vallone and Executive Chef Kate McLean will guide guests through an exquisite four-course meal with wine pairings. The evening will also include a special concert by theDivisi Strings, Amp’d Quartet and a silent and live auction.

The Women’s Fund invites everyone to an extraordinary evening of outstanding entertainment, fine dining and wine to support the organization’s mission to help more adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier, and more resilient lives.

Location: 3755 Richmond Ave., Houston. For more information, visit TheWomensFund.org/events/wine-dinner-entertainment-2023.

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