May marks Bike Month in The Woodlands, with The Woodlands Township and the Bike The Woodlands Coalition partnering on a variety of events, including group rides, educational sessions and get-togethers.

Bike to Work Week Meetup
As part of Bike to Work Week from May 11-15, the meetup will occur at the downstairs patio at The Goose's Acre to talk about riding a bike to work.

• May 12, 5-7 p.m.
• Free (attendance)
• The Goose's Acre, 21 Waterway Ave., The Woodlands

• May 16, 9 a.m.-noon
• Free
• Rob Fleming Recreation Center, 6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands

Apricot Lane Boutique opened April 30 in The Woodlands Crossing.

What you need to know: The store's official grand opening will happen the weekend of May 15, owner Lisa Crawford said.
The boutique will offer a variety of trendy clothing online and in-store.

• Opened April 30
• 10720 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. C1, The Woodlands

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Harris County residents can now access low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for their pets thanks to a $300,000 investment from the office of Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey, a longtime advocate of reducing animal overpopulation.

The overview: Precinct 3 partnered with Harris County Public Health and animal welfare nonprofit PetSet to create a mobile clinic that will travel around unincorporated Harris County. Leaders said on top of providing affordable pet care, the initiative aims to improve public safety by reducing strays over time.

About the program: For $20 per dog and cat, PetSet veterinarians will perform spay or neuter surgeries, microchipping and vaccinations in the mobile facility. PetSet co-President Tena Lundquist Faust said the bundle of services would typically cost $300 to $700 at a standard veterinary clinic.

Why it matters: Harris County is estimated to have approximately 1 million strays, and public health officials said the county reported nearly 1,200 stray animal bite cases in the past year.

Learn more: The mobile clinic is scheduled to visit several locations throughout Precinct 3 from May-September. 

Need to catch up on Community Impact’s coverage from this week? Check out five trending stories in the Greater Houston area from April 27-May 1.

1. Conroe ISD decentralizing its special education program

2. Azalea District under construction in New Caney

3. The Woodlands Township considering new fees

4. Turquoise Wine Bar to open in Cypress

5. Mediterranean eatery Brassica opening in Sugar Land