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

3/2 – 3/21
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Reliant Center
Gear up for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which features concerts, PRCA rodeos, livestock exhibits and events, vendor booths with arts and crafts, student art exhibits, and a carnival. Help celebrate agriculture, education, entertainment, and Western heritage while helping raise funds for Houston area students. Visit www.rodeohouston.com for event schedules. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/1 – 5/17
NAMI Family to Family Course
First United Methodist Church
3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For family members with close relatives with: major depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.This series of 12-weekly classes is structured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their own well being. The course is taught by a team of trained volunteer family members who know what it’s like to have a loved one with a serious mental illness in the family. The program is sponsored by NAMI Fort Bend and is FREE.Classes schedule for Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00pm beginning on March 1 - May 17 at First United Methodist Church 3900 Lexington Boulevard, Missouri City. For information and registration call 281-494-5193. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/10
Ft Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting
Sugar Land United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall
431 Eldridge Rd.
10:00 a.m.
The Ft Bend Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Wednesday, March 10, at 10:00 am in Wesley Hall of the Sugar Land United Methodist Church.The Meeting will be a DAR Memorial Service.For more detail call Kyleen at 281 499-3007. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/10
Literacy Council Tutor Training
Literacy Center
12530 Emily Court
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tutor training dates for the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County have been scheduled for March 6, March 8, and March10. LCFBC volunteer tutors teach adult basic literacy and/or English as a Second Language (ESL). Literacy tutors do not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching experience. Attendance at all scheduled days of training is required in order to become a certified tutor.For more information about LCFBC or to register for the March tutor training workshop, please call 281-240-8181 or visit the website at www.ftbendliteracy.org . We are changing lives through literacy! Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/12
Missouri City Fire/Police Auxiliary Benefit
Missouri City Community Center
1522 Texas Pkwy.
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The High-Tech Texan Michael Garfield will serve as MC for the annual Missouri City Fire/ Police Auxiliary Fajita Dinner/Auction will be held on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 6:00pm through 11:00 p.m. at the Missouri City Community Center located at 1522 Texas Parkway. Tickets are $15.00. This important community event raises funds to purchase extra equipment for the Missouri City Fire and Police Departments. In the past, the auxiliary has purchased defibrillators, emergency strobe lights, bicycles, protective gear, special forensic equipment and youth fingerprinting equipment. Come out and support some of the hardest working men and women in Texas. To donate auction items or purchase tickets, please call 832-212-0136 or 281.261.0705. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/13
Annual Perennial Sale
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds-Building D, Rosenberg
4310 Highway 36S.
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners will hold their Annual Perennial Sale on Saturday, March 13, 2010.Heidi Sheesley, owner of TreeSearch Farms, will give an overview of plants at the sale at 8:00 am. The program is free and open to the public, no reservation required.The sale will open at 9:00 am and will run until 1pm or until sold out.Fort Bend County Fairgrounds - Building D, 4310 Highway 36S, Rosenberg, 77471. Visit www.fbmg.com for more information on varieties that will be at the sale. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/27
Memorial Hermann Bunny Hop Run or Walk
1000 Shadow Bend Dr.
In the Greatwood Subdivision
8:00 a.m.
The Campbell Elementary School PTA is hosting this great event!There will be a Health and Fitness Fair, Silent Auction and Raffle, Post Race Party with music, food, moonwalk, face painting and so much more.For event details or to register online go to http://www.campbellpta.org. To become a sponsor or volunteer email us at: fundraising@campbellpta.org.Proceeds from this event will go to the Campbell Elementary School PTA and be used towards the purchase of interactive technology boards for the classrooms and other teaching resources for our school. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

3/27
Gifts Galore at Greatwood Craft Show
Dickinson Elementary School
7110 Greatwood Parkway
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Just in time for Easter, it's the 9th Annual Gifts Galore at Greatwood Spring Craft Show to be held on Saturday, March 27thfrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dickinson Elementary located at 7110 Greatwood Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479.This year’s rain or shine event features vendors with a variety of unique home décor, yard décor, candles, food products, kitchen items, jewelry, handbags, embellished clothing, children and baby items.Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available for purchase.Admission is FREE and strollers are welcome.A portion of the proceeds benefits Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F).For more information, please contact Christina Moreland at 281-937-0296 or giftsgaloreatgreatwood@yahoo.com. Please mention you found this on www.SugarLandMagazine.com.

4/24
Moms Market
Little Fishers Preschool @ Fishers of Men
2011 Austin Pkwy.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Just in time for Mother's Day, Little Fishers Preschool will be hosting a great spring craft and gift sale on the grounds of their school and Fishers of Men Lutheran Church on April 24th from 9 am to 4 pm.This rain or shine event will feature local vendors with unique home, yard, candles, food, soaps, jewelry, kitchen items, handbags, clothing, and baby items.Lunch and snack items will be for sale.Admission is free.Proceeds benefit the Little Fishers Preschool. School and church are located at 2011 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land.For more information, please contact Cathy Shisler at 281-285-5656. 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.