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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 | Tagged in: Lakemont , community , activities
Beginners and expert knitters alike are welcome to attend “Knitting Nights” at the Bob Lutts Library. The group meets throughout the month with an upcoming meeting on February 6th.
It’s a wonderful social opportunity for local residents to get to know one another, share a common interest, and learn tips and ideas from each other. There are no fees associated with Knitting Nights, simply bring plenty of yarn and knitting needles.
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions , D.R. Horton
February 1st-19th buy a Home from D.R. Horton in any Houston community and receive loads of valuable extras! Including a Free Sprinkler System, Four Free Ceiling Fans, and Free 2" Faux Blinds!!! Stop by any D.R. Horton Model Home to Feel the Love!
Purchase a new D.R. Horton Home in any of their Houston Communities on February 4th or 5th and receive $4,500 in upgrades!
Posted on Jan 26, 2012 | Tagged in: Katy , community , activities
According to Ducks Unlimited, their mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. They help conserve America’s wetlands and coastal areas, while helping migratory waterfowl, water birds, shorebirds, and other animals and people simultaneously.
Katy Mills Mall will host “Puddle for the Ducks” for the fourth consecutive year this coming February 4th at 7am in front of Sun & Ski Sports. The bicycle fundraiser will take place at the perimeter of the Katy Mills Mall and the surrounding prairie land with 28, 37, 48, and 70 mile routes.
Posted on Jan 19, 2012 | Tagged in: Katy , Healthcare , community
A new health care facility opened this week in Katy. Solera at West Houston is part of the Cantex Continuing Care Network.
According to their website, they offer “seamless pathway of compassionate care and medical excellence, aimed at complete recovery beginning the moment a patient is released from the hospital.” All services are provided with the patient in mind and at heart, including transitional care, rehabilitation, chronic care, home health services, and much more.
Posted on Jan 12, 2012 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , education , community
According to the press release Lamar Consolidated High School will host Parents’ Night for the class of 2016 beginning at 6 p.m. on January 31 at the Herndon Auditorium on the school’s campus, located at 4606 Mustang Ave. in Rosenberg. Lamar CHS counselors will provide information and individual advice to help students and parents with course selection. Call the Lamar CHS Counselor’s office at 832-223-3009 for more information.
Getting middle schoolers ready for the transition to high school can be easier than expected. Getting and staying involved with your child’s high school education will ensure their success. The ever increasing demands on entering freshmen grows each year. Here are some tips to help your child:
Posted on Jan 4, 2012 | Tagged in: Sugar Land , education , activities
“The Good Life: Generation to Generation” will be hosted by Sugarland First United Methodist Church, 431 Eldridge. It will be the church’s first free senior symposium from 9 to noon on January 21st.
This special event will encompass the life of a senior citizen. Valuable resources and information will be available regarding estate planning, medical directives and more, according to a press release.
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , Lakemont , Katy , community , art , activities
The 16th Annual "Adopt-A-Beach Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest" is open for entries according to the Texas Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson. All children K through 6 are eligible to enter until March 5th.
Each grade level will have 10 semi finalists for a total of 40 semi finalists. According to the press release one grand prize winner will be chosen from among the 40 finalists, and will win two round-trip coach tickets to any United Airlines destination in the 48 Continental United States, one 7-night Caribbean cruise from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines departing out of Galveston, Miami, or Ft. Lauderdale, and a class party at Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels.
Posted on Dec 22, 2011 | Tagged in: Untagged
The Santa’s Exchange Project is a toy drive for needy children in Fort Bend County. This amazing program provides gifts for thousands of children. Last Christmas, Santa’s Exchange served over 3,000 children in Fort Bend County.
For two weeks students in Lamar CISD and all of Fort Bend County collected unwrapped toys to donate to the program. A local middle school donated more than 900 new toys, with 620 toys from the efforts of the eighth graders.
Amber Muscarello, head of the Santa’s Exchange Program said, “This is our third year collecting toys for "Santa's Exchange" and it's our best year yet, during our first year, we collected enough toys to fill one SUV and a mid-sized car. This year, we filled two SUVs, two minivans and a mid-sized car.”
Posted on Dec 16, 2011 | Tagged in: Healthcare , health and wellness , events
The Methodist Hospital garnered a top patient satisfaction award from Press Ganey, a national consulting firm focused on improving health care performance. Methodist was one of three academic medical centers honored with the Patient Voice Award out of 92 insititutions.
The director of service quality, Peggy Creany said, "Extraordinary patient care continues to be a top priority at Methodist. We focus on providing the highest quality health care, with a personalized service approach. Our values-driven culture is the foundation for all our interactions with patients, guests and each other."
