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Bulletin Board for November 13, 2008
Ongoing
Vendors Sought for christmas countdown
Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Fort Bend is hosting the second Annual Christmas Countdown craft show to be held on Nov. 15 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C. Both indoor and outdoor booths are available for a nominal donation. Call Sharon at 979-793-5073 for more information or to secure a vendor application.
Hope through Sharing Grief Support Group
The Hope through Sharing Grief Support Group at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital provides an opportunity to learn about grief, the process of grief, and how it impacts your life. The group also provides a safe place for those grieving the death of a loved one to work with their story and their feelings about what has happened. The group, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m., and then moves to small group work until 7:30. For more information, call 281-274-7164.
Park Ten Toastmasters
Toastmasters is more than practicing your public speaking skills. Learn how to run a meeting, build contacts, communicate better with everyone you know -- and change your life. We meet the first and third Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at 1440 South Creek Drive (off Park Row). Contact lavonne.carlson@nace.org or 281-228-6299.
ESL classes
Would you like to speak better English? Free ESL classes are being held on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd. in Sugar Land. A free citizenship class is also taught on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The church is located on the north side of Highway 59 at First Colony Boulevard. All are welcome. For more information, call 713-732-6265 (Chinese) or 281-762-2480 (Spanish.)
La Leche League
Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend every second Monday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital or every third Monday at 10:30 a.m. at River Park Community Center. Babies are always welcome at meetings. La Leche League Leaders of Fort Bend are available by phone for anyone who needs more information: Lisa: 281-545-9537, Laura: 281- 277-4989, Ingrid: 281-778-3433, Karen: 281-937-9597, Melia: 281-344-8585 La Leche League of Fort Bend is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. La Leche League of Fort Bend offers meetings, education, and support.
Through November 23
Divorce Care
Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar. You'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. The group meets Aug. 17 through Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite of the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd in Sugar Land. For information, call 281-980-7070.
Throughout NOvember
Introductor Computer Classes
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford, will present free, introductory computer classes this month on using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and basic computer use. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. The “Computers 101” class will take place on Nov. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. The “MS Word Survival Basics” class will take place on Nov. 20, beginning at 10 am. The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” class will take place on Nov. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. For more information or to reserve seating, please call the branch library at 281-491-8086.
Through November 24
“Save Lives and See the World” blood drive
Donate or attempt to donate through Nov. 30 and be entered in a drawing to win Continental Airlines tickets. Four lucky donors will win tickets for domestic travel on Continental Airlines, and two grand prize winners will be selected to win BusinessFirst tickets for international travel on Continental. For more information and official rules, visit www.giveblood.org. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.
November 13
Book BReak
Fort Bend County Libraries invites book-lovers to join in a Book Break on Nov. 13, beginning at 1 p.m., in the Conference Room at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road. The book to be discussed is Mischa Berlinski’s debut novel, “Fieldwork.”The literary discussion group is free and open to the public; those attending are invited to bring along a lunch, if desired. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934.
Fort Bend AAUW
Fort Bend AAUW will meet Nov. 13, 7pm, at 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land. David Mitchel of Martial Arts Fitness Academy will teach a self-defense class. Public is invited to this free class. Membership to AAUW is open to all with Associate & higher degrees. Call 281-980-1705 for membership information and reservation.
IKE Businss Recovery Roundtable
The IKE Business Recovery Roundtable is an interactive and informational session presented by Merlin Law Group. Experts will be on site to discuss issues such as how to optimize business insurance claims, how to reestablish technology infrastructures, how to understand insurance coverage and policy provisions as well as answering any other questions surfaced from attendees. The roundtable is a beneficial educational opportunity for small and medium size business owners, contractors, property managers and IT consultants just to name a few. Please join us for this free session on November 13, 2008 at the Houston Technology Center – 410 Pierce St. in Midtown – at 7:30 a.m.
Green Thumb Seminar: Tree Care
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present "Tree Care" as the November program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, Nov. 13. Learn about planting, care, disease control and pruning; native varieties that do well in Fort Bend County. The seminar begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
November 14
Lone Star Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid will provide help from attorneys on landlord issues, civic matters, wills, contracts, social security appeals, and other legal matters on Nov. 14 from 3- 5 p.m. By appointment only. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com
November 17-23
Colors of Commitment Blood Drive
One week before Texas A&M and the University of Texas face off on the football field, fans of both teams can help save lives and support their team by crediting either Texas A&M Greater Houston Alumni (group code 1234) or the UT Texas Exes (group code UTEX) when they donate. All who donate or attempt to donate will receive a commemorative T-shirt. One person will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets to the Thanksgiving Day game at Darrell K. Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.
November 19
Ft. Bend Exchange Club
The Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. The Child Advocates Organization will coming to tell all about their programs. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting.
Fort Bend Rotary Club
The Fort Bend Rotary Club will have its regular meeting on Nov. 19 at 6:45pm at the Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Sugar Creek Blvd., Sugar Land. Renee McGuire will discuss “Forgotten Angels.” Cost is $17 and guests are welcome. For more information, call 281-242-2797.
Sugar Land AARP
Sugar Land chapter 4075 AARP will meet Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. in the Sugar Land Senior Center 200 Matlage Way. Cards and games 'til noon. Bring a sack lunch. Meeting at 1 p.m.. Program will include election of 2009 officers and a talk on Endocrinology. For further information call 281-242-2797
November 20
Book Break
Book-lovers are invited to take a Book Break on Thursday, November 20, at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, beginning at noon, in Room 2D. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a literary discussion of “Truck: A Love Story,” written by Michael Perry. This book club is free and open to the public. Call the library at 281-341-2677 for more information.
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living will host a meal planning seminar Nov. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. The center will offer tips for planning nutritional, easy meals for the holidays even if you have physical limitations. Please R.S.V.P by Nov. 13 at (281)980-2219 or (281)980-2219 V/TTY or e-mail fbcil@neosoft.com
Movie and game day
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living will hold a movie and game day on Nov. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Have fun and socialize with others playing board games, winning prizes and watching movies. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com.
Sugar Land AGLOW
Sugar Land Aglow will hold their monthly meeting on Nov. 20, at Fellowship of Praise, 4100 Greenbriar, Stafford, at 9:45 am to noon. Come enjoy our annual Give Thanks Celebration/Fund-raiser, everyone will feast and share blessings from the past year. Beautifully hand crafted jewelry creations will be available for purchase, proceeds to benefit scholarship fund for Aglow Conferences. All women are welcome. For more information or directions call Cathy Campbell at 281-980-2036 or Sandi Heidt 281-438-1757.
"Aquatic Plants and Water Gardens"
Anita Nelson of Nelson's Water Gardens will present "Aquatic Plants and Water Gardens". Come join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to learn about aquatic plants and get your questions answered about building a water garden. The program will start at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The meeting is free to all. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
November 21
Festival of Trees-A Celebration of Life
On November 21, eexperience the sights and sounds, share the spirit of St. Nick with your family while extending a blessing to a senior at Safari Texas Ranch Ballroom, Richmond. Proceeds from the the Festival of Trees benefit Fort Bend Senior Meals on Wheels. For tickets or sponsor information please call Manuela Arroyos @ 281-633-7055.
November 22
20th Arts & Crafts Bazar
New Hope Lutheran Church, 1424 FM 1092 in Missouri City, will have a daylong arts & crafts bazaar on Nov. 22. The Bazaar supports organizations throughout the community (ARC, Special Olympics, East Fort Bend Human’s Need Ministry, Family Promise, Camp Home, Fort Bend Women’s Shelter, and others). For more information see www.newhopelc.org or call New Hope Lutheran Church at 281-499-7611.
The Arc’s Best of the West
The public is invited to join the fun on Nov. 22 at the George Ranch Historical Park Arena in Richmond for The Arc of Fort Bend County’s 30 Annual Best in the West Dinner, Dance and Auction. The evening features a barbecue dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Then, Radio personality Rowdy Yates will serve as Master of Ceremonies, joined on the bandstand by Patrick Murphy & The Outlaws, providing entertainment and dancing from 7 p.m. until midnight. There will be silent and live auctions as well.
November 24
Sugar Land Book Club
Fort Bend County Libraries invites booklovers to attend the next meeting of the Sugar Land Book Club on Nov. 24, beginning at 7 pm, in the Conference Room of the Sugar Land Branch, located at 550 Eldridge Road. The book to be discussed is “The Book Thief,” by Australian author Markus Zusak. Anyone interested in joining this literary-review club is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934.
November 24 through December 1The Ticket 97.5 Blood DriveThe Ticket 97.5 FM will help boost the holiday blood supply the week of Thanksgiving. All who donate or attempt to donate and credit the station will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Also donate on Nov. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. at First Colony Mall, on the donor coach near the food court. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.November 25Fort Bend Center for Independent LivingFort Bend Center for Independent Living will help consumers learn how the use of technology in life can benefit persons with disabilities at work, home and play Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com November 30Happy Hearts"HAPPY HEARTS" is comprised of heart healthy adults who enjoy traveling. A trip to Nashville, TN has been planned. Travel is by motor coach with Diamond Tours, leaving November 30 and returning December 6. The price is $599, double occupancy. Insurance available. Contact Lois Perucca at 281-499-4727 or Alberta Rogers at 713-665-0243.December 3Ft. Bend Exchange ClubThe Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. Lucia Street with Achieve Ft. Bend will be the speaker. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting. December 6Silver Bells Christmas TeaBeta Sigma Phi, a worldwide social-service organization, invites women of all ages to attend upcoming Silver Bells Christmas Tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Sweetwater County Club in Sugar Land Guests are invited to enter a drawing at tea to win Sweetwater Sunday Brunch for Two by purchasing one Merchant’s Gift Card to be donated to the Child Advocates Christmas Gift Program. Beta Sigma Phi’s website is www.bspswhcc.com. Contact Vickie Looney Chair vlooney@jmi-inc.com to register for the tea and to obtain more information about Child Advocates Christmas Gift Program.Saturday with the Master GardenersVisit our four acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. The volunteers are Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service. It's a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.December 9Pecan Grove Women’s ClubPecan Grove Women's Club will meet at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive, in Richmond for their monthly meeting. Alice Lynch will be giving a program on making beautiful and unique ornaments from Christmas Cards. All ladies in the area are cordially invited to come. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program and a short business meeting. A luncheon will follow. For lunch reservations call Alice Brown at 281-493-2828 or Marita Smith at 281-341-1056.December 10Ft. Bend Exchange ClubThe Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Dec.10 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. This meeting will be a Holiday program with the Kempner High School Bell Choir perrforming. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting.December 13Holiday Tea A festive Holiday Tea will be offered featuring a special holiday-themed tea service menu. Get into the spirit with piping hot English wassail and spiced pecans! Enjoy a delicate assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and home-made dessert. All guests will receive a gift compliments of Serenitea! Visit our website at www.Serenitea TeaRoom.com for menu details. By reservation only – call 281-491-4588 for availability or visit us at 13889 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land..
Want more?
Looking for more events and community happenings? The Sun has an exhaustive list of events on its Web site. Visit the “Features” section of the Fort Bend Sun site at www.hcnonline.com for more events.
Want more?
Looking for more events and community happenings? The Sun has an exhaustive list of events on its Web site. Visit the “Features” section of the Sugar Land Sun site at www.hcnonline.com for more events.
Vendors Sought for christmas countdown
Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Fort Bend is hosting the second Annual Christmas Countdown craft show to be held on Nov. 15 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg. C. Both indoor and outdoor booths are available for a nominal donation. Call Sharon at 979-793-5073 for more information or to secure a vendor application.
Hope through Sharing Grief Support Group
The Hope through Sharing Grief Support Group at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital provides an opportunity to learn about grief, the process of grief, and how it impacts your life. The group also provides a safe place for those grieving the death of a loved one to work with their story and their feelings about what has happened. The group, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m., and then moves to small group work until 7:30. For more information, call 281-274-7164.
Park Ten Toastmasters
Toastmasters is more than practicing your public speaking skills. Learn how to run a meeting, build contacts, communicate better with everyone you know -- and change your life. We meet the first and third Thursday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at 1440 South Creek Drive (off Park Row). Contact lavonne.carlson@nace.org or 281-228-6299.
ESL classes
Would you like to speak better English? Free ESL classes are being held on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd. in Sugar Land. A free citizenship class is also taught on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The church is located on the north side of Highway 59 at First Colony Boulevard. All are welcome. For more information, call 713-732-6265 (Chinese) or 281-762-2480 (Spanish.)
La Leche League
Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend every second Monday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital or every third Monday at 10:30 a.m. at River Park Community Center. Babies are always welcome at meetings. La Leche League Leaders of Fort Bend are available by phone for anyone who needs more information: Lisa: 281-545-9537, Laura: 281- 277-4989, Ingrid: 281-778-3433, Karen: 281-937-9597, Melia: 281-344-8585 La Leche League of Fort Bend is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. La Leche League of Fort Bend offers meetings, education, and support.
Through November 23
Divorce Care
Divorce Care is a weekly support group and seminar. You'll learn how to deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. The group meets Aug. 17 through Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. in the Hospitality Suite of the First Colony Church of Christ, 2140 First Colony Blvd in Sugar Land. For information, call 281-980-7070.
Throughout NOvember
Introductor Computer Classes
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at Mamie George Branch Library, 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford, will present free, introductory computer classes this month on using Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and basic computer use. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs. The “Computers 101” class will take place on Nov. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. The “MS Word Survival Basics” class will take place on Nov. 20, beginning at 10 am. The “MS PowerPoint Survival Basics” class will take place on Nov. 25, beginning at 10 a.m. The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. For more information or to reserve seating, please call the branch library at 281-491-8086.
Through November 24
“Save Lives and See the World” blood drive
Donate or attempt to donate through Nov. 30 and be entered in a drawing to win Continental Airlines tickets. Four lucky donors will win tickets for domestic travel on Continental Airlines, and two grand prize winners will be selected to win BusinessFirst tickets for international travel on Continental. For more information and official rules, visit www.giveblood.org. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.
November 13
Book BReak
Fort Bend County Libraries invites book-lovers to join in a Book Break on Nov. 13, beginning at 1 p.m., in the Conference Room at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road. The book to be discussed is Mischa Berlinski’s debut novel, “Fieldwork.”The literary discussion group is free and open to the public; those attending are invited to bring along a lunch, if desired. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934.
Fort Bend AAUW
Fort Bend AAUW will meet Nov. 13, 7pm, at 3703 Lost Creek Blvd, Sugar Land. David Mitchel of Martial Arts Fitness Academy will teach a self-defense class. Public is invited to this free class. Membership to AAUW is open to all with Associate & higher degrees. Call 281-980-1705 for membership information and reservation.
IKE Businss Recovery Roundtable
The IKE Business Recovery Roundtable is an interactive and informational session presented by Merlin Law Group. Experts will be on site to discuss issues such as how to optimize business insurance claims, how to reestablish technology infrastructures, how to understand insurance coverage and policy provisions as well as answering any other questions surfaced from attendees. The roundtable is a beneficial educational opportunity for small and medium size business owners, contractors, property managers and IT consultants just to name a few. Please join us for this free session on November 13, 2008 at the Houston Technology Center – 410 Pierce St. in Midtown – at 7:30 a.m.
Green Thumb Seminar: Tree Care
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present "Tree Care" as the November program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, Nov. 13. Learn about planting, care, disease control and pruning; native varieties that do well in Fort Bend County. The seminar begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
November 14
Lone Star Legal Aid
Lone Star Legal Aid will provide help from attorneys on landlord issues, civic matters, wills, contracts, social security appeals, and other legal matters on Nov. 14 from 3- 5 p.m. By appointment only. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com
November 17-23
Colors of Commitment Blood Drive
One week before Texas A&M and the University of Texas face off on the football field, fans of both teams can help save lives and support their team by crediting either Texas A&M Greater Houston Alumni (group code 1234) or the UT Texas Exes (group code UTEX) when they donate. All who donate or attempt to donate will receive a commemorative T-shirt. One person will be randomly selected to win a pair of tickets to the Thanksgiving Day game at Darrell K. Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.
November 19
Ft. Bend Exchange Club
The Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. The Child Advocates Organization will coming to tell all about their programs. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting.
Fort Bend Rotary Club
The Fort Bend Rotary Club will have its regular meeting on Nov. 19 at 6:45pm at the Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Sugar Creek Blvd., Sugar Land. Renee McGuire will discuss “Forgotten Angels.” Cost is $17 and guests are welcome. For more information, call 281-242-2797.
Sugar Land AARP
Sugar Land chapter 4075 AARP will meet Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. in the Sugar Land Senior Center 200 Matlage Way. Cards and games 'til noon. Bring a sack lunch. Meeting at 1 p.m.. Program will include election of 2009 officers and a talk on Endocrinology. For further information call 281-242-2797
November 20
Book Break
Book-lovers are invited to take a Book Break on Thursday, November 20, at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, beginning at noon, in Room 2D. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a literary discussion of “Truck: A Love Story,” written by Michael Perry. This book club is free and open to the public. Call the library at 281-341-2677 for more information.
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living will host a meal planning seminar Nov. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. The center will offer tips for planning nutritional, easy meals for the holidays even if you have physical limitations. Please R.S.V.P by Nov. 13 at (281)980-2219 or (281)980-2219 V/TTY or e-mail fbcil@neosoft.com
Movie and game day
Fort Bend Center for Independent Living will hold a movie and game day on Nov. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Have fun and socialize with others playing board games, winning prizes and watching movies. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com.
Sugar Land AGLOW
Sugar Land Aglow will hold their monthly meeting on Nov. 20, at Fellowship of Praise, 4100 Greenbriar, Stafford, at 9:45 am to noon. Come enjoy our annual Give Thanks Celebration/Fund-raiser, everyone will feast and share blessings from the past year. Beautifully hand crafted jewelry creations will be available for purchase, proceeds to benefit scholarship fund for Aglow Conferences. All women are welcome. For more information or directions call Cathy Campbell at 281-980-2036 or Sandi Heidt 281-438-1757.
"Aquatic Plants and Water Gardens"
Anita Nelson of Nelson's Water Gardens will present "Aquatic Plants and Water Gardens". Come join the Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service to learn about aquatic plants and get your questions answered about building a water garden. The program will start at 7:15 p.m. and will be held at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. The meeting is free to all. Anyone with an interest in gardening is encouraged to attend. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.
November 21
Festival of Trees-A Celebration of Life
On November 21, eexperience the sights and sounds, share the spirit of St. Nick with your family while extending a blessing to a senior at Safari Texas Ranch Ballroom, Richmond. Proceeds from the the Festival of Trees benefit Fort Bend Senior Meals on Wheels. For tickets or sponsor information please call Manuela Arroyos @ 281-633-7055.
November 22
20th Arts & Crafts Bazar
New Hope Lutheran Church, 1424 FM 1092 in Missouri City, will have a daylong arts & crafts bazaar on Nov. 22. The Bazaar supports organizations throughout the community (ARC, Special Olympics, East Fort Bend Human’s Need Ministry, Family Promise, Camp Home, Fort Bend Women’s Shelter, and others). For more information see www.newhopelc.org or call New Hope Lutheran Church at 281-499-7611.
The Arc’s Best of the West
The public is invited to join the fun on Nov. 22 at the George Ranch Historical Park Arena in Richmond for The Arc of Fort Bend County’s 30 Annual Best in the West Dinner, Dance and Auction. The evening features a barbecue dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Then, Radio personality Rowdy Yates will serve as Master of Ceremonies, joined on the bandstand by Patrick Murphy & The Outlaws, providing entertainment and dancing from 7 p.m. until midnight. There will be silent and live auctions as well.
November 24
Sugar Land Book Club
Fort Bend County Libraries invites booklovers to attend the next meeting of the Sugar Land Book Club on Nov. 24, beginning at 7 pm, in the Conference Room of the Sugar Land Branch, located at 550 Eldridge Road. The book to be discussed is “The Book Thief,” by Australian author Markus Zusak. Anyone interested in joining this literary-review club is invited to attend. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934.
November 24 through December 1The Ticket 97.5 Blood DriveThe Ticket 97.5 FM will help boost the holiday blood supply the week of Thanksgiving. All who donate or attempt to donate and credit the station will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Also donate on Nov. 24 from 2 to 7 p.m. at First Colony Mall, on the donor coach near the food court. Donations can be made at the Sugar Land Neighborhood Donor Center, 4949 Sweetwater Blvd.November 25Fort Bend Center for Independent LivingFort Bend Center for Independent Living will help consumers learn how the use of technology in life can benefit persons with disabilities at work, home and play Nov. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The center is located at 12946 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 110 in Sugar Land, inside the Bank of Fort Bend building. Request for interpreter services must be made no later than three days before the event. Please call (281) 980-2219 voice and TTY or email fbcil@neosoft.com November 30Happy Hearts"HAPPY HEARTS" is comprised of heart healthy adults who enjoy traveling. A trip to Nashville, TN has been planned. Travel is by motor coach with Diamond Tours, leaving November 30 and returning December 6. The price is $599, double occupancy. Insurance available. Contact Lois Perucca at 281-499-4727 or Alberta Rogers at 713-665-0243.December 3Ft. Bend Exchange ClubThe Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. Lucia Street with Achieve Ft. Bend will be the speaker. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting. December 6Silver Bells Christmas TeaBeta Sigma Phi, a worldwide social-service organization, invites women of all ages to attend upcoming Silver Bells Christmas Tea from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Sweetwater County Club in Sugar Land Guests are invited to enter a drawing at tea to win Sweetwater Sunday Brunch for Two by purchasing one Merchant’s Gift Card to be donated to the Child Advocates Christmas Gift Program. Beta Sigma Phi’s website is www.bspswhcc.com. Contact Vickie Looney Chair vlooney@jmi-inc.com to register for the tea and to obtain more information about Child Advocates Christmas Gift Program.Saturday with the Master GardenersVisit our four acres of Demonstration Gardens and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. The volunteers are Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service. It's a great way to learn! Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg, 77471. Take one of the sidewalks back to the area behind the building to find the Master Gardeners. Gardens are open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.December 9Pecan Grove Women’s ClubPecan Grove Women's Club will meet at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, 3000 Plantation Drive, in Richmond for their monthly meeting. Alice Lynch will be giving a program on making beautiful and unique ornaments from Christmas Cards. All ladies in the area are cordially invited to come. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m., followed by the program and a short business meeting. A luncheon will follow. For lunch reservations call Alice Brown at 281-493-2828 or Marita Smith at 281-341-1056.December 10Ft. Bend Exchange ClubThe Ft. Bend Exchange Club will meet Wednesday, Dec.10 at noon. The meeting is held at the Sweetwater Country Club - 4400 Palm Royale Blvd. in Sugar Land. This meeting will be a Holiday program with the Kempner High School Bell Choir perrforming. Visitors are welcome. There is not a cost to attend this luncheon meeting.December 13Holiday Tea A festive Holiday Tea will be offered featuring a special holiday-themed tea service menu. Get into the spirit with piping hot English wassail and spiced pecans! Enjoy a delicate assortment of finger sandwiches, scones and home-made dessert. All guests will receive a gift compliments of Serenitea! Visit our website at www.Serenitea TeaRoom.com for menu details. By reservation only – call 281-491-4588 for availability or visit us at 13889 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land..
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Looking for more events and community happenings? The Sun has an exhaustive list of events on its Web site. Visit the “Features” section of the Sugar Land Sun site at www.hcnonline.com for more events.
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