Volunteer Opportunities

The City of Nassau Bay has multiple opportunities for residents looking to volunteer or become involved in our incomparable community.

The City of Nassau Bay continually seeks volunteers for city boards, commissions and committees, to fill vacancies and positions expiring throughout the year. Residents interested in volunteering are encouraged to apply through the online form found on the City's website at www.nassaubay.com/Volunteer. Applications are also available from the City Secretary's Office at City Hall. Contact the City Secretary's Office at 228.336.6281 for more information.

MAY 6, 2023 ELECTION

The City of Nassau Bay will conduct a General Election on May 6, 2023. Council Positions 1, 3 and 5 will be on the ballot. These positions are currently held by Don Matter, Ashley Graves, and Sandra Mossman, respectively.

File to Run for Office by February 17th: To obtain a Candidate Packet, please visit the City's website at www. nassaubay.com/Election. The last day to file an application for candidacy is Friday, February 17th at 5:00pm. There is no filing fee.

Register to Vote by April 6th: The last day to register to vote for the May Election is April 6th. Voter registration cards are available through the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office.

Early Voting Begins April 24th: Early Voting will be conducted by Harris County and will be held from April 24th to May 2nd. During the period of Early Voting, Nassau Bay residents can vote at any Harris County polling place. Dates, times, and locations will be updated on the City’s website or can be found at harrisvotes.com.

Application for Voting by Mail Deadline is April 25th: The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is April 25th (received, not postmarked). Eligible voters are able to submit an application for a single election ballot as early as January 1st.

Election Day is May 6th: Voting will be conducted in the City Hall Council Chamber from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Unofficial tabulation of results will be publicized as soon as possible after 7:00pm. For more information, please visit www.nassaubay.com/election

Canbe Reindeer Fun Run

CANBE would like to thank all those that participated in the annual Reindeer Fun Run & Walk on December 10th! Two hundred sixty-nine men, women, children and dogs participated this year, raising over $10,000 for enhancement projects in the community.

Each participant received an event T-shirt and foam antlers, and registered dogs each received a holidaythemed bandana. Before the race, attendees enjoyed free sandwiches courtesy of Nassau Bay's Chick-fil-A, and hot chocolate and cider served by St. Thomas the Apostle School. Music was provided by DJ Chad Burleson, and a group warm-up and stretching session was led by Dylan Dunkelberger of Crunch Fitness.

The 91 2K walk participants were on the lookout for hand-painted rocks hidden along the way. These treasures were provided by Nassau Bay Rocks, a group of local rock-painting enthusiasts.

The top finishers received a medal and hand-painted rock. Second and third place finishers received medals. Congrats to the 1st place winners: Men’s 5K Run Nick Wendes, Women’s 5K Run Melissa Bittick, 18 & Under Men 5K Run Brigham Sarager, and 18 & Under Women 5K Run Mariella Gadberry. This event is sponsored by the Community Association for Nassau Bay Enhancement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This year’s sponsors were Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, The Braun Family, Michelle Weller, Erma’s Nutrition Center, Nassau Bay Realty, Arlan’s Market, DentAllon Denistry, Clear Lake Integrative Medicine, Acacia Energy, St. Thomas the Apostle School, YogaSix, and Durable Assistance and Consulting.

YARD.LESS PHOTO EXHIBIT

Yard.less is a photographic installation created by Todd Parker of STP Images Photography Studio that will open on February 22nd in the main hallway of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church (18300 Upper Bay Rd). The exhibit is a selfdisclosure prose from members of Lord of the Streets (LOTS) Episcopal church who are yard.less (yard means home to the individuals without one). The exhibit will examine seven different personalities through photographs and the written word. For more information, contact St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church at 281-333-2384.

Nassau Bay Garden Club Update

The Nassau Bay Garden Club announces the speaker for their February 14th meeting. Suzanne Gilbert, president of the Houston Rose Society, will share her experiences and knowledge of growing roses.

A member of the society since 1995, she has grown roses for more than 30 years in Houston. In 2012 Ms. Gilbert became a consulting rosarian and has given many presentations on roses and gardening in the Houston area. Her first rose garden as a young girl was in Baltimore, where Peace, Tropicana, and Chrysler grew. She enjoys educating people on how to grow beautiful roses, and she believes roses are for everyone.

The Garden Club is in the planning stages of its two major events this spring. Beautification Day is set for March 25th. Volunteers are needed for the day to work in the gardens. Those interested in volunteering may contact Diana Clark at 281-507-3387.

The fashion show and luncheon, “Fashions on the Bay,” will be held at May 12th at 11:00am at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook. The event includes a fashion show, live and silent auctions, drawings, and fun for all. Tickets are $65 each. To secure tickets, contact Gun Frame at 281-486-5700.

The Club's monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning at 9:30am, with social time followed by the program and business meeting. The meetings are held at the City Hall Council Chamber at 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200, Nassau Bay, Texas.