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Posted on Jul 6, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
The nearby Katy Visual Performance Arts Center (KVPAC) will host the children’s classic “Winnie the Pooh” on Friday July 23 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday July 24 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are a great price at only $6 each, so bring the whole family for a great time with our old friends Pooh, Eeyore, and more!
In addition, the very popular children’s series “Captain Underpants Radio Theatre” will also be at the KVPAC on Saturday July 17 at 2:00 p.m., and tickets are again only $6!
KVPAC is proudly in its 8th year of operation as a non-profit organization, bringing the arts to the area for education, healing, and unifying. It is located at 2501 S. Mason Rd, Suite 290, Katy, TX 77450. For more information on KVPAC and the shows listed here, please call 281-829-ARTS (2787) or email info@kvpac.org, or visit www.kvpac.org.
Posted on Jun 30, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Despite some setbacks from a fire this year for the sponsor, Warehouse Pool Supply, the annual July 4th Fireworks Show at Katy Mills Mall is going to be spectacular this year!
Warehouse Pool has always contributed to the fireworks show, and has taken even more interest this year because of the Katy community’s support right after the fire that destroyed some of their facilities. Additionally, the community has rallied with grants from Liberty Mutual and additional funding from the Katy Rice Harvest Festival tickets that are going to help make this a fireworks show to remember.
The show is visible at several nearby Katy locations, including the mall parking lot, and it begins at approximately 9 p.m. as always. For more information, contact Shafer at cshafer@cityofkaty.com or call 281-391-4711.
Posted on Jun 16, 2010 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , community
The Fort Bend County Libraries are hosting Children and Teen Summertime Reading Clubs (SRC) this summer from June 1 to July 31, with activities and awards for the number of books participants are able read. The Teen SRC is for children in sixth grade and up, and its theme this year is “Within Arm’s Reach, the Future is Yours”. The Children’s SRC program is open to children of all ages, and its theme this year is “Catch the Reading Express.” Reading achievement awards for the SRCs begin on June 7 and run through August 28, 2010.
For more information on the SRC and the library branch nearest you, or to register your child for one of the SRC programs, please visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us. Information is also available onsite at each library branch or via phone at 281-341-2677.
Posted on Jun 4, 2010 | Tagged in: Stafford , community , charity
Annie’s Angels in Stafford, TX, is a non-profit rescue shelter for all breeds and ages of dogs, and has a great set of dogs to adopt into your Fort Bend family this summer. These dogs make great pets, and the adoption fee is $125.00 to pay for spay/neuter, vaccinations, heart worm test, and microchip (humanely marks the dog for all veterinarians in case it gets lost).
It’s simple to get a new dog that needs a loving family and has great love to give! You’ll simply fill out some application paperwork to ensure a match of dog and prospective owner, and after approval you pay your fees and collect your pet! You can choose from puppies to larger, older dogs, all shown online and researchable here. Come start your summer with a new family dog that the kids will love for years to come!
Posted on May 11, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
May is set to be a great month for music at the wonderful, centrally located Sugarland Town Square!
Do you have a budding teenage singing star in your household? Or perhaps you have always wanted to take your talent beyond the usual shower solo? Your chance has arrived!
On Wednesday, May 19, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m., the Sugarland Town Square will present the “Sugarland Superstar Auditions” for anyone 14 years old and up. Registration and performances begin at 5 p.mm and all singing must be a capella for up to 90 seconds. To compete, you must be a full-time, permanent resident of Fort Bend County.
After the auditions are over, live music will follow, first with a Thursday evening performance, May 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., by renowned Houston Jazz saxophonist Stephen Richards. Stephen has played to accolades across the nation and calls Houston home. He is famous for his wonderful live performances at Houston area venues—and now you can hear him live and for free!
Posted on Apr 21, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
La Centerra at Cinco Ranch is hosting the Making A Mark Children’s Art Exhibit in partnership with the Katy Visual Arts and Performing Center (KVAPC). Lakemont residents are invited to come out to see the inspiring art!
Making A Mark, is the Texas Children's Cancer Center and Hematology Service's touring art exhibition presented by The Periwinkle Foundation. All the art in the exhibit was created by young people with cancer or blood diseases, and began and continues as an effort to allow expression and focus for the personal issues these children face. Some of it is very remarkable in its positive and inspiring content!
The art exhibit will be on displayed April 19 - 28 in Suite C140 of La Centerra, between Simply Cinco and Panera Bread. The art itself is collected and displayed throughout the year at the Texas Children’s Hospital, and special selections from that exhibit are sent on tour across the state.
Posted on Apr 13, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
The circus acts that children and families love are returning in April to Rosenberg in the 74th Arabia Shine Circus with great shows from Wednesday, April 21st, through Sunday, April 25th, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds located at 4310 Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, Texas. There are evening shows at 7pm Wednesday through Sunday, and two more early shows at 10am Saturday and Sunday.
The very exciting and fun shows this year are by the Jordan Circus performers, including Yangdong Chinese Acrobats, the China Eagle Aerial Bungee Team, and the España Sphere of Fear. Admission has a great deal on Wednesday and Thursday evening, where families of up to six (two adults and four children) can get in for a total of $30. At all other times, admission for each show time is $15 for adults and $10 for children.
For even more family enjoyment, the shows will open to the public two hours prior to show time, and light entertainment will be provided by the performers—and, as well, children will be able to get close to the circus animals for photographs and to pet them and also ride the ponies and elephants.
Posted on Apr 9, 2010 | Tagged in: community , activities
Lakemont parents can register their children to join the Lakemont Marlin swim team!
Registration will be held at the main swimming pool, next to the Lakehouse on Lakemont Bend. Below are the dates a times.
Sunday, 4/11 from 1-4pm
Posted on Apr 6, 2010 | Tagged in: education , community
Old-Town Charm of Richmond Lands the City In A Texas Lottery Commercial The city of Richmond served as a unique backdrop for a new Texas Lottery commercial, highlighting Richmond’s recognition for old-town charm as well as serving education needs in Texas in late March, 2010.
The commercial features a giant red ball rolling down a quaint and beautiful downtown Richmond street to the awe of passers-by, highlighting the Texas Lottery’s new participation in the high-stakes multi-state PowerBall Lottery. PowerBall jackpots have reached hundreds of millions of dollars, and, as with all Texas Lottery sales, the Texas ticket proceeds go to the Foundation School Fund to benefit education in Texas. Over the last twelve years, Texas Lottery has funded $12 billion in Texas education.
Posted on Mar 31, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Lakemont residents looking for a place to celebrate the Blessings of Easter are invited to the George Ranch Historical Park for a Victorian-style Easter Egg Hunt around the 1890s Davis Mansion.
Helping to connect locals and visitors to the areas remarkable history, The George Ranch Historical Park is a “must see” for Lakemont Residents, and is a living history partnership of the Fort Bend County Museum Association and The George Foundation. The Park aims to educate people of all ages about Texas history through programs that inspire visitors of all ages. “We believe that understanding the past is a key to succeeding in the future.”
Egg hunts begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held every half-hour until 4 p.m. (There will be no egg hunts between noon and 1 p.m.) Children who find five or more eggs will receive a certificate for a free piece of candy from the Dry Creek General Store gift shop. With many fun things to see and do, plan to spend the day!
