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Through Early Summer
Summer Training for Volunteers
SIRE Center – Fort Bend
Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental acuity, emotional stability and social interactions.
Therapeutic horseback riding creates a bond of success between the rider and horse. Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and assist with instruction as mentor and coach. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and help these special riders mount up and leave their limitations on the ground. Everyone working together make the SIRE centers truly profound places of healing. SIRE volunteers must be at least 14 years old and attend orientation and training. No previous horse experience is required.
To volunteer for the 6-week 2008 Summer Session, please call Maryann at Sienna Stables at 281-778-0202.
Through Early Summer
Musical Theatre Camps Registering NOW!
Enter the world of make-believe and happy endings this summer at award winning Fort Bend Theatre's summer Musical Theatre Camp. Campers will learn acting, singing and dancing, and will perform for friends and family on the final day of class. Each camp runs Monday-Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, with a different show and age group each week. Camps this year include High School Musical, Annie, Aladdin, Oliver! and Beauty and the Beast. The total cost of the camp is $200.00, which includes a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 to hold your child's place. Camp size is limited and each week is almost full. Call 281-208-3333 today to make your reservations, and visit fortbendtheatre.com for details regarding specific dates, ages and shows.
4/26-5/17
Rules of Comedy
Fort Bend Theatre
2815 N. Main, Stafford
If you want to laugh until your belly aches, don't miss award-winning Fort Bend Theatre's production of Rules of Comedy April. Tickets are only $13 each and show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00pm. This show is full of one knee slapper after another, as the cast guides the audience through the rules of what makes comedy funny. For more information, check out the FBT website at fortbendtheatre.com or call 281-208-3333.
5/16
Spring Fling
Velasquez Elementary
403 Macek Road, Richmond
5-8 p.m.
There will be games, food, inflatables, a dunking booth, a petting zoo and camel rides!
Call Velaquez at 832-223-2600 for directions or more information.
5/16
18th Annual Wine and Music: An Evening of Mystery
Safari Texas Ranch
11627 FM 1464, Richmond
All Aboard!! The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County's 18th Annual Wine and Music is ready for another year of fun! The theme of this year's event is Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. Plan to meet a few characters, solve a murder and delight in an evening of wine and music!
Tickets for the event are now on sale at the Literacy Council office or on the website. Get your tickets before the train fills its best compartments! We invite you to become a partner in the Literacy Council's efforts to help determined adults in our county change their lives by improving reading and writing skills. With your help, we will ensure that the Council continues its life-changing work within our community. To learn about LCFBC and Wine and Music, please visit ftbendliteracy.org or call 281-240-8181 for more information.
5/17
Fort Bend Boys Choir Spring Concert
Williams Trace Baptist Church, Sugar Land
Celebrate the spring season and upcoming summer vacation by attending the Fort Bend Boys Choir's Spring Concert! Tickets are only $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.
If you know of a boy who loves music and singing, it's not too late to audition for the Fort Bend Boys Choir's 27th season! Auditions for young boys who will be at least 8 years of age or in third grade by the start of the next school year can be made by special appointment. Just call the choir office for more details. No prior experience is necessary, just a love of singing and music.
Find out more about the Fort Bend Boys Choir and how they make a difference in the lives of boys by visiting their website at fbbctx.org; or, call the choir office at 281-240-3800 to learn about their five music programs, concerts or to schedule an audition.
5/17
Culinary Technique Classes
Williams-Sonoma
First Colony Mall, Sugar Land
Professionals from Williams-Sonoma will talk about and demonstrate the following culinary skills during the free Technique Classes: Grilling 101. Part one of a three-part series on grilling. Covers essentials needed for grilling, different methods of flavoring, marinating and creative grilled accompaniments. All Technique Classes are held at WILLIAMS-SONOMA, located in The Courtyard next to Ann Taylor and Swarovski. Technique Classes are free, but reservations are required. Call 281-313-1180 for information or to reserve a space.
5/17
Bowling Tournament to Raise Money for Local Non-Profit
Stafford Lanes
4919 South Main, Stafford
12-3 p.m.
Pack your bags and prepare to hit the open road! The Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. (FBRC), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing drug prevention programs for thousands of youth each year in Fort Bend County, announced today plans for its annual Fort Bend Corporate Challenge bowling tournament themed Bowling Across America, sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad Company.
Guests will be taken on a road trip across the U.S., complete with famous destinations, classic music, and travel decor. Local companies are encouraged to sign up and build their bowling team to compete with other area companies for the 2008 Corporate Challenge Title.
For more information about registration or FBRC, call 281-207-2400 or log on to fortbendcouncil.org.
5/17
Moms and Sons 1st Annual Super Hero Lunch
Community Center at City Hall Complex
1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City
11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
A special event, Missouri City's First Annual Super Hero Lunch, just for moms and sons, is being held in May. Moms with sons ages 8 and under will want to make arrangements and mark their calendars. Both are encouraged to dress as their favorite super heroes. Lots of events are scheduled, including photo opportunities, a timed obstacle course, table games, and door prizes. Food will be provided by Chick-Fil-A. Tickets are now on sale for $20.00 per couple, and $10.00 for each additional son accompanying his mother. There are a limited number of tickets available. Interested persons can purchase tickets at the Community Center, Monday-Friday, or by calling 281-403-8500.
5/18
Houston Chefs to Lead Cooking Classes
Williams-Sonoma
First Colony Mall, Sugar Land
5-7 p.m.
Houston-area chefs will teach cooking classes at WILLIAMS-SONOMA in First Colony Mall. Personal chef Norie Berndt will present a menu featuring recipes for an outdoor dinner for friends, and Perry¡¯s sous chef Marco Marillo will be cooking a south-of-the-border dinner.
Class is $40 per person, per class. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Cooking Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable within the last 48 hours prior to the class. Call 281.313.1180 for information or to reserve a space. WILLIAMS-SONOMA is located in The Courtyard next to Ann Taylor and Swarovski.
5/18
Farewell Celebration for Mayor Wallace
Sugar Land Town Square
4-7 p.m.
The community is invited to attend a farewell celebration honoring Mayor David Wallace for his many contributions to the City of Sugar Land. Festivities for all ages are planned throughout the afternoon including music by the popular band Password, cultural dances, a balloon artist, juggler, face painting and much more.
5/18
Inaugural Recital of Parson¡¯s Pipe Organ
New Hope Lutheran Church
1424 FM 1092, Missouri City
5 p.m.
New Hope Lutheran Church will begin a series of public concerts featuring organist Lois Gurney performing the works of Tunder, Swelnk, J.S. Bach, Brahms & Widor. Bring your family and friends as this will be a rare opportunity to hear a gorgeous pipe organ. This is a free public event. For more information see newhopelc.org or call 281-499-7611 to speak to Danny Sigmon, Lois Gurney, or Richard Wolf.
5/20, 6/10
FBJSL SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
Sweetwater Country Club, Sugar Land
7 p.m.
The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) is now seeking new members for the 2008-2009 year. Provisional membership is available to women ages 23-49, and Sustaining membership is available to women 50 years of age and older. Prospective members are encouraged, but not required, to attend one of the informational meetings being held at Sweetwater Country Club in Sugar Land. The informational meetings are set for 7:00 p.m. on the following dates: May 20th, June 10th, and July 29th. For additional information regarding Provisional membership, contact provisionaldirector@fbjsl.com, or for a Sustaining membership contact sustainerpresident@fbjsl.com. Visit our website at www.fbjsl.com.
5/22
MEAL PLANNING MAGIC!
Heritage Colony Clubhouse
3320 Double Lakes Dr., Missouri City
7 p.m.
The Heritage Colony Women's Group will host a Meal Planning Workshop for busy families. Come learn how to eat better, cook at home more, and get organized. Join nutritionist Brandie Trigger from Nourish Your Family and self-taught cooking and meal planning enthusiast (and mom), Brenda Thompson as we create a meal planning binder with recipes, shopping lists and planning guidelines. Plus discover foods to include on your shopping list to maximize your family's health, research online resources, cookbooks and share recipes with other moms. You'll leave armed with many more tools to implement better organization at your household. Cost for the workshop is $30 per person and includes your meal planning binder. For reservations, to schedule a workshop for your group or organization or for more information, phone 512-695-3456.
5/22
5th Annual Fort Bend Spring Luncheon, Hats, Gloves and Boutonnires
Sweetwater Country Club
4400 Palm Royale Blvd.
11:30 a.m. ¨C 1 p.m.
It's time to put on that new spring hat and pull on your white gloves for the Children's Museum of Houston's 5th Annual Fort Bend Spring Luncheon. The 2008 luncheon is chaired by Kathy Wallace, wife of the City of Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace. The keynote speaker is Katherine Center, author of Bright Side of Disaster. The luncheon benefits the Museum's outreach efforts in literacy programs, which serve low income families in Fort Bend. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Susan Rudolph at 713-535-7233.
5/24
Everything But Water's 1 Year Anniversary
Sugar Land Town Square Location
1-4p.m.
Join us for our one year anniversary! Stop by the store for some excellent shopping and receive a free gift with purchase (while supplies last). There will be appetizers, beverages, and even a champagne toast! Don't forget to enter the raffle for the fabulous prizes to be given away.
5/27
Fort Bend Teen League Seeking New Members
6:30-7:30 p.m.
First Colony Library, Sugar Land
The Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL) is seeking new members as preparations are being made for the coming year. They are seeking ninth through twelfth grade girls who are interested in giving their time to many worthy causes throughout Fort Bend.
Over the past two years, FBTSL members have experienced the satisfaction of serving others, being part of a quality organization geared toward teen girls and meeting new friends who share common goals. Teen girls who are interested in becoming an active part of the Fort Bend community are invited to attend an informational meeting. Members of the Teen Advisory Board and Teen Board will be there to share pertinent information about the Teen League. For more information, please go to: fortbendteenleague.org.
5/27-6/23
Rosenberg Summer Adult Softball Registration
Parks/Public Works Offices
3720 Airport Ave., Rosenberg
8a.m.-5p.m.
The Rosenberg Parks and Recreation Department has announced the summer adult softball season will begin the week of June 23. Games will be held at Travis Park at 3004 Avenue N with the Men's Open Softball Leagues playing Monday and Thursday nights and Coed Open Softball Leagues playing Tuesday nights.
The entry fee is $280 per team for an eight game season and includes umpire fees for all league games. Information packets are now available at the Park/Public Works offices. Leagues are limited to a maximum of eight teams each; therefore, early registration is encouraged. To clarify league rules, a manager's meeting for all team managers is scheduled for 6p.m. on Thursday, June 19 at the Rosenberg Civic & Convention Center, 3825 Texas 36 South. Team t-shirts will be awarded to each league's top teams at the end of the season. Contact Deborah Almazan at 832-595-3960 for more information.
6/1
Houston Chefs to Lead Cooking Classes
Williams-Sonoma
First Colony Mall, Sugar Land
5-7 p.m.
Houston-area chefs will teach cooking classes at WILLIAMS-SONOMA in First Colony Mall. Personal chef Norie Berndt will present a menu featuring recipes for an outdoor dinner for friends, and Perry's sous chef Marco Marillo will be cooking a south-of-the-border dinner.
Class is $40 per person, per class. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Cooking Classes are non-refundable and non-transferable within the last 48 hours prior to the class. Call 281.313.1180 for information or to reserve a space. WILLIAMS-SONOMA is located in The Courtyard next to Ann Taylor and Swarovski.
6/1
The Fort Bend Symphony Concert
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Road, Stafford
2 p.m.
Children 12 and under are free. Other ticket prices range from $5-$25. Musical selections will include highlights from Harry Potter, the Pink Panther, the Blue Danube, William Tell Overture, West Side Story, and more! For more information, please contact me at amy@fbso.org
6/2
MOPS Registration at First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church
Church Office
431 Eldridge Rd.
MOPS will begin accepting registration forms for its 12th year. MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, a program designed for mothers with children under school age, infant through kindergarten. The purpose of MOPS is to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. The needs of women are met in MOPS groups all across the country and around the world. Likewise, Sugar Land First United Methodist is host to a MOPS chapter that meets together on Fridays twice a month. While their children receive care, the mothers' needs are met through the opportunity of fellowship, knowledge through speakers and mentors, creativity through craft, and spiritual emphasis through devotionals.
Registration packets will be available beginning May 15th at the church office. Space is limited. For additional information, please call the church office at 281-491-6041.
6/6-6/7
Insight Meditation Retreat
A Day of Mindfulness with Mary Rees. Experiential in nature, this retreat and meditation course welcomes beginning meditators and those already practicing meditation. Insight Meditation Community Houston, and Stillness in Action Yoga Sugar Land, will host this event. Please register ASAP before May 26, as space is limited. For more information go to: siayoga.com/wst_page5.php. To register or to inquire about this event, please email mainie@alltel.net.
6/6-7/18
The Children's Museum of Houston's Discovery Center Returns
Sugar Land Town Square
16250 City Walk, Sugar Land
The Children's Museum of Houston is proud to announce the opening of its temporary satellite location, the Children's Museum of Houston Discovery Center at Sugar Land Town Square, on Friday, June 6, 2008. This is the same area where it opened last year to a highly successful pilot. Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace, Congressman Nick Lampson, community leaders, and families welcomed the project's two-month program, which included a lineup of engaging and exciting exhibits. Admission is $5 per person. Children under one and Museum Members will receive free admission. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Go to cmhouston.org/discoverycenter for more info.
6/13-6/14
Intro to Forrest Yoga Weekend Workshop
Stillness in Action Yoga
Sugar Land
No experience necessary. Beginners (anyone with less than one year of regular practice) and those new to Forrest Yoga will benefit. Gain a better understanding of the basic yoga postures and their benefits. Using Forrest Yoga techniques and breath awareness you will learn how a mindful yoga practice can give you more energy and help you develop greater strength, flexibility and inner awareness. You will explore the safe and correct way to work with each asana. This is an invitation to begin your personal journey into yoga. To find out more about this event please go to: siayoga.com/wst_page5.php
6/18
Luck of the Draw VII:Battle of the DiverseWorks Summer Auction
DiverseWorks Artspace
1117 East Freeway
6:30 p.m.
Great art, cold beverages, and delicious nibbles by Catering by Culinaire converge at the DiverseWorks Summer Auction fundraiser, Luck of the Draw VII 2008 at DiverseWorks Artspace. The auction features more than 200 artworks by the nation's hottest artists. Tickets will be drawn at random. The 'luck of the draw' will dictate in what order the ticket holder will get to choose an art work. Funds raised by the DiverseWorks 2008 Summer Auction benefit the operating budget of DiverseWorks Artspace and its cutting-edge visual, performing and literary art programs.
Detailed auction rules and a list of artists participating in the auction will be available on the DiverseWorks Web site, diverseworks.org. To purchase tickets please contact Gina Sonderegger at 713-223-8346.
6/21
Mayoral Runoff Election Scheduled
7a.m.-7p.m.
A runoff election between Daniel Wong and James "Jimmy" Thompson for the position of mayor has been scheduled for June 21. The winner of the runoff election will replace Mayor David Wallace, who decided not to seek re-election. Wallace will continue to serve as mayor until the July 1 City Council meeting, when runoff election results will be canvassed.
City voting precincts and polling places for the runoff election will be the same as the general election. Dates and times for early voting in person are as follows:
Sugar Land City Hall, Lakeview Room, 2700 Town Center Boulevard:
*Monday-Friday, June 9-13, from 8a.m. to 5p.m.
*Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17, from 7a.m. to7 p.m.
First Colony Conference Center, 3232 Austin Parkway:
*Monday-Friday, June 9-13, from 10a.m. to 7p.m.
*Saturday, June 14, from 8a.m. to 5p.m.
*Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17, from 7a.m. to 7p.m.
7/14-7/18
Princess Prep School/Warrior Prince Academy
First UMC - Rosenberg
1106 Fourth Street @ Ave. I
9a.m.-12p.m.
PRINCESS PREP SCHOOL teaches young girls what it means to be a daughter of the King. Your princess will discover her royal purpose in Christ and the true meaning of Princess through puppet shows, hands-on lessons, crafts, music, service and manners.
WARRIOR PRINCE ACADEMY is a Bible boot camp for boys! Boys will learn about their royal purpose in Christ through leadership development, interactive puppet shows, specialized craft projects, plus fun-filled activities.
At the end of the week, the attendees invite their special guests to join them at their graduation for a Royal Performance and certificate ceremony. For kids ages 4 (as of September 1) thru entering the 3rd grade. For more information, log on to royalpurpose.com or call: 888-792-7707.
WEEKLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT
FIRST COLONY BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries - First Colony Branch, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, presents a variety of free children's programs -- Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, Pajama Night Story Time, Kinder Korner, After-School Break, and Teen Programs -- every month. These programs are free and open to the public.
Mother Goose Time, which takes place on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.
The September schedule of Mother Goose Time activities is as follows:
September 4 - Bunnies
September 11 - Baby Face
September 18 - Walking
September 25 - Horseys
Toddler Time -- Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. -- offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.
The September schedule of Toddler Time activities is as follows:
September 5 and 6 - Back to School
September 12 and 13 - Desert Friends
September 19 and 20 - Things to Wear
September 26 and 27 - Plant Life
Pre-school children will enjoy Story Time, where they hear stories, watch movies, and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday. The September schedule is as follows:
September 5 - School Days
September 12 - Desert Animals
September 19 - Shoes & Hats
September 26 - Flowers & Trees
Pajama Night Story Time -- the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. -- gives families an evening option for some activities presented during the daytime. The September 10 program will be 'Too Cool for School'.
Kinder Korner, -- a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other activities -- takes place on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 4 p.m. The September 13 program is Animals of the Desert.
The After-School Breaks-- crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children -- take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, beginning at 4 p.m. The September schedule is as follows:
September 6 - Games
September 20 - Optical Illusions
The Teen Programs are designed to give youth in grades 6-8 an opportunity to participate in the branch's Youth Advisory Council, which provides input to staff from the point of view of young patrons. The Teen Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, September 6, at p.m., in the Meeting Room. The September Teen Cafe will take place on Thursday, September 13, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Meeting Room. For more information, please call the branch library at 281-265-4444 or the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
WEEKLY CHILDREN'S PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT
SUGAR LAND BRANCH LIBRARY
Fort Bend County Libraries - Sugar Land Branch, 550 Eldridge, presents a variety of free children's programs -- Mother Goose Time, Toddler Time, Story Time, After-School Break, and a Teen Program -- every month. The programs are free and open to the public.
Mother Goose Time, which takes place on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., provides caregiver/infant activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, from age 1 month to 12 months.
The September schedule of Mother Goose Time activities is as follows:
September 4 - Bath Time
September 11 - Laughs and Giggles
September 18 - See It
September 25 - Morning Time
Toddler Time -- Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. -- offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. The September schedule of Toddler Time activities is as follows:
September 5 - Over the Rainbow
September 12 - My Family
September 19 - Yum! Yum!
September 26 - Doggie Days
Pre-school children will enjoy Story Time, where they hear stories, watch movies, and participate in age-appropriate craft activities, beginning at 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday and at
10:15 am each Thursday. The September schedule is as follows:
September 5 and 6 - Colors Everywhere
September 12 and 13 - Family Fun
September 19 and 20 - Food Favorites
September 26 and 27 - Woof! Woof!
The After-School Breaks -- crafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children -- take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, beginning at 4 p.m. The September schedule is as follows:
September 13 - Glowing Glass
September 27 - Lanyard Fun
The Teen Programs are designed for youth in grades 6-8. The programs take place at
6 p.m. The September schedule is as follows:
September 4 - Movie Night
September 11 - Teen Advisory Council
September 18 - Game Night
For more information, please call the branch library at 281-277-8934 or the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.
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