Sugar Land Events Calendar for Winter
By Jennifer Dolcefino
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12/30/06
All Fort Bend Libraries Closed For New Year's Holiday
All libraries will be closed until January 2nd. Call 281-341-2677. 01/1/07
Martin Luther King, Jr. Display
First Colony Branch Library
Display honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. will run the entire month of January. The exhibit will feature books, posters, and pictures of the famous Civil Rights leader. Call 281-265-4444. 01/1/07
Stock Car Racing Display
Sugar Land Branch Library
One of America's most popular sports, stock car racing, will be the focus of a display that will run through January and February. Call 281-277-8934. 01/1/07
Gardening Exhibit
First Colony Branch Library
To help local gardener's get ready for the season the library will present an exhibit of gardening books, tools, and resources throughout the month of January. Books, magazines, videos, and computer programs are available as well. Call 281-265-4444. 01/2/07
Souvenir Spoons Exhibit
Albert George Ranch Library
Courtesy of Keith Bollom, the display features spoons from the United States and around the world. The display will run throughout the month of January. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. 01/2/07
History of Tea Exhibit
Mamie George Branch Library
Tour the world of tea at a special exhibit, All About Tea, throughout the month of January. Call the library at 281-491-8086. 01/3/07
School Resumes
Fort Bend ISD, and Lamar Consolidated ISD 01/9/07
Mouse Practice for Scaredy Cats
George Memorial Library, Computer Lab
This free class is intended to help non-computer users improve their mouse skills. 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Call 281-341-2604 for reservations. 01/9/07
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Spring Auditions
First United Methodist Church
FBSO is seeking musicians to join our growing community-based friendly orchestra. Non-paid openings are available for bassoon, trombone, and percussion, as well as in all string sessions. 6 p.m. Contact Michele Rodriguez, Director of Auditions at
[email protected] or 281-276-9642. 01/10/07
Social Security Rep
George Memorial Library
A representative from the Social Security Administration Office in Houston will take applications for a new and replaced Social Security cards from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. 01/11/07
Book Break
Sugar Land Branch Library
Book lovers are invited to join in at 1 p.m. in the conference room. The book to be discussed is Spectacle of Corruption written by David Liss. Call 281-277-8934. 01/11/07
Computers 101
Missouri City Branch Library
Free, introductory computer classes this month on using the Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic computer operations. Hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. 10 a.m.
until 11 p.m. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
01/11/07
Afternoon Book Break
George Memorial Library
Book lovers are invited to take a book break and discuss Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley. 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. in the meeting room. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. 01/13/07
Computers 101
Sugar Land Branch Library
Free, introductory computer classes this month on using the Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and basic computer operations. Hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. 10 a.m.
until 11 p.m. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
01/13/07
Founders� Ball
Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation
The fifth annual event will be held at the Safari Texas Ballroom in Richmond and benefits the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation. Email [email protected].
01/16/07
Millennium Seed Bank Project
Sugar Land Garden Club
Hosted by Michael Eason, Conservation Program Manager at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. Open to the public. Visit
www.sugarlandgardenclub.org.
01/18/07
Styx in Concert
Stafford Centre
Rock n� roll icon, Styx, visit Stafford to perform some of their monster 70s and 80s hits. Visit www.staffordcentre.com to purchase tickets. 01/18/07
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Guild Social
Starbucks Cafe at Barnes and Noble
Do you love music? Do you like meeting new people? Do you want to make a positive impact in your community? Is you answered yes to any of these questions, join us at Starbucks! Visit www.fbso.org or call
281-276-9642.
01/20/07
Crystal Gayle in Concert
Stafford Centre
The Legendary lady of country music performs at the Stafford Centre. Visit www.staffordcentre.com to purchase tickets.
01/24/07
First Colony Book Group
First Colony Branch Library
The group will be discussing, How to be Lost by Amanda Eyre Ward at 1 p.m. in the Conference Room. Located at 2121 Austin Parkway. Visit
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us.
01/27/07
Super Ball VI
The American Red Cross
The sixth annual ultimate tailgater, Super Ball VI, to be held at Texas Safari Ballroom. This year�s event is themed First Down. Proceeds from Super Ball VI will support service delivery, program operations, and general operating needs for the American Red
Cross Southwestern Branch. Contact Sandra Startz at the Red Cross at 281-330-3208.
01/27/07
Down Under With Books: Children's Book and Author Event
Fort Bend Junior Service League
Benefiting the Fort Bend Literacy Council this book and author event will be held at Sweetwater Country Club from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Contact [email protected] 01/27/07
Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra 2007 Young Artist Concerto Competition
First United Methodist Church
Contestants must be a Texas resident and 18 years or younger to participate. The winner will receive a $500 prize and will perform with the Orchestra at the Stafford Centre on the season finale performance. Second prize is $250 and performance for a FBSO
Guild event. Visit www.fbso.org or call 281-276-9642.
01/27/07
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers in Concert
Williams Trace Baptist Church
The Fort Bend Performing Arts presents Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers in concert at 7 p.m. Cost is $30. All seats reserved. Visit www.fbpas.org to purchase tickets.
01/30/07
Stop School Failure! Help Your Child Do Better! Free Seminar
First Colony Branch Library
Spend an evening with Dr. Edward Fong as he discusses how you can help your child break the cycle of school failure. Seating is limited. Begins at 7 p.m. Call 281-313-1810 to RSVP for this free seminar.
ADD YOUR SUGAR LAND EVENT
It�s free! To add a Sugar Land area event, email [email protected].
(Please format similar to the listings on this page before submitting so we can post your event quickly!)
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