For Ongoing Events in the Sugar Land Area, scroll to the bottom.

7/5 - 8/5
Summer Social Skills Camp
Labrie & Beck Behavioral Consulting Services, LLC
1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
LBBC Services is owned and operated by board certified behavior analysts, providing a variety of ABA services.This summer, we are offering a social skills camp for kids of all ages with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, etc. who need to work on social skills in a fun and relaxed environment.Please visit us at www.lbbcservices.com, or contact Amy at 832-278-9133 or email info@lbbcservices.com for pricing and more information.Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

7/29
Thursday Night Jazz in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
It’s almost the weekend! Enjoy live jazz music by Mark Towns Latin Jazz. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

7/30
HOT Summer Concerts - The Sugarland Brass Company
Third Street Park. Rosenberg
between Avenues F & G
7:00 p.m.
Returning to the 2010 HOT Summer Concert series is a new band to our area and generously sponsored by Rosenberg’s downtown entrepreneur, Bill Butler.THE SUGARLAND BRASS COMPANY is a 5 piece, "DEEP DISH" Chicago Style rhythm & blues revue band which attempted to perform last year, but was cancelled due to torrential downpours.The band has been together for only a couple of years, however they are booked all over the Needville, Houston, Sugar Land and Katy areas playing a grand variety of R&B favorites and have been quoted to be truly a real crowd pleaser each and every time.This is definitely a “don’t miss” show!!For more information please contact Camille Prat at 832.595.3525 or visit our website at www.RosenbergEvents.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

7/30
Dancing Under the Stars
Sugar Land Town Square
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Make it a date night and learn to dance in the Plaza! Enjoy free Swing, Hustle & Jive lessons by Professional Instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studio. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

7/31
Concert in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spice things up with free Latin music in the Plaza courtesy of Yelba & Latin Fire! Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/5
Thursday Night Jazz in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jump start your weekend and enjoy a jazz concert in the Plaza by artist Ken Mondshine. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/6
WCJC Foundation Gala
Safari Texas Ranch
6:00 p.m.
The Wharton County Junior College Foundation hosts its fundraising gala, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships, faculty development, and academic programs at all four of the college’s campuses.The evening will feature a reception, live and silent auctions, dinner, and a performance by country music performer, Crystal Gayle. Visit www.wcjc.edu or call 979-532-6322. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/6
HOT Summer Concerts – The MoFo Party Band
Third Street Park. Rosenberg
between Avenues F & G
7:00 p.m.
The MoFo Party Band returns again to the Lone Star State's, "Hub of the Gulf Coast" from Fresno, California to perform their "blues grooves" not to be missed stage show and amazing sound.The MoFo Party Band is headed by the Clifton brothers; John - blowin' harmonica and growlin' vocals and Bill - pickin' licks on his Tele.Performing over 150 shows yearly since 1989, The MoFo Party Band is known for its energetic live performances, dynamic stage presence, and loyal fan base.Generously sponsored by their biggest fan and Rosenberg's downtown entrepreneur, BILL BUTLER, the MoFo's are considered one of the best blues bands on the West Coast.From their retro look, stage show, and lively blues, the MoFo Party Band is an important act on California's music scene.For more information please contact Camille Prat at 832.595.3525 or visit our website at www.RosenbergEvents.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/6
Concert in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a free summer concert in the Plaza featuring Johnny and the Heartbreakers. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/7
Back-to-School Health Fair
Fort Bend Family Health Center in
10435 Greenbough Dr., #300 Stafford
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Fort Bend Family Health Center for its back-to-school health fair in observance of National Health Center Week. At the event, families can receive immunizations, dental and vision screenings, and additional health information. Services are provided at no cost to children up to 18 years old. Visit www.fbfhc.org. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/7
Fish and Fun
The Gordon Ranch
7715 FM 359, Richmond
6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Join the Old Foster Community Museum for its big fundraising event, complete with an all-you-can-eat fish fry, live and silent auctions, raffle, plant sale, door prizes, and a performance by the band, Let It Ride.Proceeds will benefit the organization’s scholarship program, community service projects, and continued development and restoration of local land and buildings.Visit www.fostercommunitymuseum.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/7
Concert in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy the musical style of Jalea. Don't forget your lawn chair! Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/10
Senior Dance
Missouri City Community Center
1522 Texas Pkwy.
Seniors 55 and better can enjoy a day of dancing and fun with friends at Missouri City’s get-together. Visit www.missouricitytx.gov. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/13
Concert in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a summer concert featuring Midnite Ride. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/14
Back-to-School Health Fair
Fort Bend Family Health Center
400 Austin St., Richmond
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join Fort Bend Family Health Center for its back-to-school health fair in observance of National Health Center Week. At the event, families can receive immunizations, dental and vision screenings, and additional health information. Services are provided at no cost to children up to 18 years old. Visit www.fbfhc.org. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/14
Sugar Land Superstar Finale
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the Final Round of Sugar Land Superstar 2010 as 10 singing sensations compete and one is named this year's Sugar Land Superstar! Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/14
AUTISM Play Group of Fort Bend County
Lost Creek Park
3703 Lost Creek
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This group provides social opportunities for children with Autism ages 1-12yrs & their families while building a support network in Fort Bend County. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. Thanks to local sponsors, Drinks, Snacks and Door Prizes are provided.Cost is FREE but donations are appreciated.RSVP is required.For more information, please contact Susan at susan@susangar.com or 281-726-2665. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/19
Thursday Night Jazz in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Relax in the Plaza to the sounds of Mood Indigo. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/20
Children’s Concert in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs and grab the kids to enjoy the music and family entertainment of Tom's Fun Band. www.tomsfunband.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/20
Movies Under the Moon
Sugar Land Town Square
8:45 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza for the treat of watching a movie under the moon for free! Vote for your movie choice at SugarLandTownSquare.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/27
Dancing Under the Stars
Sugar Land Town Square
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Spice things up in the Plaza! Enjoy free Salsa & Merengue lessons by Professional Instructors from Fred Astaire Dance Studio, newly opened in Sugar Land Town Square. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/28
Experiencing the Joy of the Lord presented by Quail Valley Church
Sugar Land Town Square
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Come out the Plaza for family entertainment presented by Quail Valley Church. There will be children's activities, face painting, drama, music and amazing prizes – a fun event for the whole family! Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

8/30
Back-to-School Scramble Golf Tournament
Sweetwater Country Club
4400 Palm Royale
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Try your luck with a round of golf while enjoying the company of Fort Bend friends.Proceeds will benefit the Fort Bend Education Foundation. Visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/4
Red, White, and Blue Jean Bash
Swinging Door Dance Hall
3818 FM 359, Richmond
6:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Join the West Fort Bend Women’s Charity for an evening of live music from the dance band, Skyrocket, dancing, and great barbecue. Contact Janice Gillen at gillenjc@comcast.net. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/11
Sugar Land Rotary Club Shrimp Fest
Fluor Building
226 Fluor Daniel Dr.
5:00 p.m.
Indulge in delicious Gulf shrimp, fried fish, and corn on the cob at the Sugar Land Rotary’s fundraising event, which will also feature auctions, raffles, and an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the event will help support charities, scholarships, and foreign exchange programs, as well as the establishment of Sugar Land Rotary Park in the First Colony area. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/11
Sugar Tri Kidz Triathlon
Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd.
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fort Bend kids can test their skills at a triathlon at Sugar Creek’s beautiful location, with proceeds benefiting the Snowdrop Foundation, which helps patients and their families at Texas Children’s Cancer Center, and C-Different Foundation, which helps visually impaired athletes compete in races. Email trish@snowdropfoundation.org. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/11
Tune up for Life
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
17500 W. Grand Pkwy.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tune up for Life will focus on men’s health, with check stations that include blood pressure, glucose, and heart screenings, colorectal cancer home screening kits, inspections of joints, knees, and back, and more. The event will feature music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, classic cars and the latest vehicles, and fueling stations with free breakfast.To register, call 713-222-2273. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/17
Groovy Party
Safari Texas Ranch
11627 FM 1464, Richmond
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Join Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels for an evening of fun and fundraising, with proceeds to benefit the organization’s programs for seniors.Visit www.fortbendseniors.org. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/18
Fort Bend Cultural Festival
The Fort Bend Museum
Fort Bend County residents will have the opportunity to learn about the diverse heritage of the community – including local influences from the Hispanic, German, and Czech cultures – at this free, familyfriendly event. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/18
Hot Sauce Festival
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Rd., Stafford
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Get your fill of delicious hot sauce and spicy foods while helping raise funds for the Snowdrop Foundation. Visit www.houstonhotsauce.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

9/18
The Great Grown Up Spelling Bee
The Honor Roll School
4111 Sweetwater Blvd.
6 :00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend is searching for teams of three adults to enter its grown up spelling bee, with the winning team earning a trophy and title. Proceeds will benefit the Literacy Council of Fort Bend and its many community programs.Contact Brenda Crump at bcrump@ftbendliteracy.org. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

ONGOING SUGAR LAND EVENTS

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, and School-Age Programs -- every month.These programs are free and open to the public.

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, and School-Age Programs -- every month. The programs are free and open to the public.

For more information, please call the branch library at 281-277-8934 or the Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

First Monday of every month
JDRF Fort Bend Connection
Memorial Herman Sugar Land
17500 W. Grand Pkwy. South
7 – 8 pm
Come meet some other members in your community that personally understand the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes. You may even meet some diabetes experts including school nurses, diabetes educators, and insulin pump representatives while you build your support network in Fort Bend County. For more information, please contact Lori at 832-338-3692 or email lori.criswell@yahoo.com.

Tuesdays
Business Network International- Southwest Chapter
Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd., (Usually in Salon A)
7:00 am – 8:30 am
The goal of BNI is to help each others’ businesses to grow by referrals. We network together each Tuesday for the sole purpose of passing referrals to our members. Our meeting includes breakfast and a 12-15 minute presentation by a different member each week. The purpose of the presentation is to allow that member to go into more detail explaining his/her goods or services. Therefore, when we are in front of our clients and hear a “need” for services that a member offers, we can better refer that member with confidence that the job will get done and done correctly. So, this helps us be more knowledgeable when referring business. Your first meeting is free so enjoy breakfast on us. If you’d like to attend, please email Rebecca Hunt for more info at rebecca@americas-link.com or call 281-749-5704.

Every 3rd Tuesday every month
American Business Women Association - SWAPEN MEETING
Sugar Creek Country Club - 420 Sugar Creek Blvd.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The goals of Express Networks are to provide powerful education and motivation that enables women to grow professionally and personally and to offer a strong network of women business leaders in our local community. Meeting Reservations must be made by the Friday before the meeting. Email Ingrid for more info at ABWA@imagifts.com or call 281-496-4495.

Every Wednesday
Free Citizenship Classes
Literacy Council Center
12530 Emily Court
6 - 8 pm
Free citizenship classes are now in session as offered by the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County. Students may join at any time. Please call 281-240-8181 for information or to register.

Wednesdays
Women’s Bible Study
First United Methodist Church
431 Eldridge Rd.
9:30 am
Women of all ages are invited to join in the study of the New Testament book of Romans this fall.The interdenominational women’s Bible Study, Merry Ministries, is led by Mary Willis, an active member of Second Baptist Church in Houston. Each class begins with a time of worship through songs of praise, led by Christian Recording Artist Tricia Zody. After the weekly Bible lesson, women have the opportunity to join a small group focused on building friendships and praying for one another. Registration is taking place now and there is no cost for the class. Sanctuary-Safe Childcare is available for preschoolers at no charge also. Please register through Sugar Land First United Methodist Church at 281-491-6041 or by calling Barbara Conklin at 713-817-5153.

Thursdays
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Adult Support Group Meeting
First United Methodist Church
3900 Lexington Blvd.
Chapel Parlor
7 pm
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance sponsors free, volunteer-facilitated support groups for people with depression and bipolar disorder, and for their families and friends. We also provide information to further education about and understanding of these treatable disorders. Our Adult Groups are for those 18 and older, while our adolescent groups are for those between the ages of 13 and 18. We now have groups meeting weekly in 24 locations throughout Greater Houston. For information about support groups in the Greater Houston Area, please go to dbsahouston.org and click on "find support" or call us at 713-600-1131.

First Thursday of each Month
Ft. Bend ABWA - American Business Women's Association
Sugar Creek Country Club
420 Sugar Creek Blvd.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The ABWA Fort Bend Chapter meets monthly at Sugar Creek Country Club. Regular meetings are held the 1st Thursday evening of each month and consist of dinner, program or speaker, and a business meeting. Guests are always welcome!Networking starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bring plenty of business cards - great for networking! Please refer to our website for details:www.abwafortbend.org or contact JudyG2008@yahoo.com.

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2nd Thursday of every month
Fort Bend Professional Women Meeting
Sugar Land Rehabilitation Hospital
1325 State Hwy. 6
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
The goal of Fort Bend Professional Women’s organization is to support its members in their professional and personal pursuits. We network with other like-minded women business leaders and try to utilize the services of each other’s businesses whenever possible, either personally or through referrals to our friends, neighbors, and fellow business associates. Cost is $10.00 at the door to enjoy breakfast while you acquaint yourself with some great women. No meeting reservations needed.Just show up.Email Rebecca for more info at rebecca@americas-link.com or call 281-749-5704.

2nd and 4th Thursdays
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Adolescent Support Group Meeting
St. Laurence Catholic Church
3100 Sweetwater Blvd.
Social Concerns Center, Meeting Rm. A
7 pm
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance sponsors free, volunteer-facilitated support groups for people with depression and bipolar disorder, and for their families and friends. We also provide information to further education about and understanding of these treatable disorders. Our Adult Groups are for those 18 and older, while our adolescent groups are for those between the ages of 13 and 18. We now have groups meeting weekly in 24 locations throughout Greater Houston. For information about support groups in the Greater Houston Area, please go to dbsahouston.org and click on "find support" or call us at 713-600-1131.

Second Saturday of each month
Autism Play Group of Fort Bend County
Sugar Land City Park
225 Seventh St.
10 am – 12 pm
This group provides social opportunities for children with Autism ages 1-12 years and their families while building a support network in Fort Bend County. Thanks to local sponsors, drinks, snacks and door prizes are provided.Cost is free but donations are appreciated. RSVP is required. For more information, please contact Susan at susan@susangar.com or 281-726-2665.

Every 3^rd Saturday
Seniors Enrichment – BINGO
Sugar Land Health Care Center Cafeteria
333 Matlage Way
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Call Yvonne, Chair, 281-240-3037. Volunteers welcome.