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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!
Posted on Feb 25, 2010 | Tagged in: community , activities
The Lakemont Executive Committee of resident, a part of the Lakemont Homeowner’s Association, will host a day with the Easter bunny on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Mr. Cottontail will be on hand to host an easter egg hunt for children of all ages. A professional photographer will be on hand to take “keepsake” photos for each family for a nominal cost.
The event, exclusively for Lakemont residents, will be held at the Lakemont Lakehouse and will be complete with music, cookies and punch. Photos will be from 1 to 3 pm and an egg hunt for all ages will be from 3 to 4 pm.
Posted on Jan 25, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Lakemont mothers of pre-schoolers looking to be better involved with the community through playgroups and fellowship with other moms will find lots to do this year at "Mondays with Mommy," a program by partnership with the West Houston Moxie Moms group and LaCenterra.
Every Monday, moms who mention "Mondays with Mommy" in various LaCenterra stores will receive a number of benefits :
10% off various services and/or products at Aurea Salon & Spa, Beau Kisses, Cold Stone Creamery, Designs of the Interior, Get Personal Katy, J. Barton Clothiers, Mint, Nestlé Tollhouse Café, Relax the Back, and The Wine Next Door.
Posted on Jan 13, 2010 | Tagged in: health and wellness , events , community
Lakemont residents seeking healthier lifestyles and eating habits will find the LaCenterra Farmers Market an excellent source for locally grown fresh produce. The Farmers Market has been a staple at LaCenterra for years, and the management is continually looking to expand the market's products for an enhanced variety of choices to shoppers.
Visitors to the LaCenterra Farmers Market will find fresh seasonal produce, handmade products, organic skin care, local honey, fresh breads, olive oil, free range eggs, natural pet foods, and local art.
The Farmers Market is open on the west side of LaCenterra, adjacent to Commercial Center Blvd. or in Heritage Square, the center courtyard on Saturdays.
Posted on Dec 8, 2009 | Tagged in: education , community
Lakemont residents can get involved in their community during the New Year by taking time to cultivate the excellent education the area provides. The highly-acclaimed Lamar Consolidated Independent School District is seeking judges from the community for the District’s annual Academic UIL competition. The UIL is the University Interscholastic League, a governing organization residing over Texas schools for competitions ranging from academic, speech and debate, to athletics.
Students from elementary to high school take part in these competitions throughout the year, demonstrating their excellent aptitude from academics to athletics. Any interested student can participate in the competitions as long as they are passing all their classes. Teachers will also select students from across the academic line whom they feel will be successful. Students are then encouraged by teachers who have volunteered their time to coaching them for competition. In addition to coaching students take practice tests from previous year’s to build their skills.
On January 30, 2010 the Lamar CISD will host its annual Academic UIL competition at George Junior High from 9am-1pm. The competition will be for students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and will include Lamar CISD, Victoria ISD, Calhoun County ISD and El Campo ISD. The LCISD is seeking judges from the community to judge various speaking events covering art, dictionary skills, listening skills, mathematics, number sense, science, social studies and more. No experience is necessary to participate in judging.
Posted on Nov 24, 2009 | Tagged in: community , charity
Lamar Education Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.) has reached a milestone in grant giving to the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. The nonprofit organization, established just 9 years ago in 2000, has been fulfilling its purpose of raising money to disperse throughout the LCISD for the benefit of teachers and students, and on Friday November 13 they hit the million dollar mark. The sentiments of many that day were of excitement and gratitude. “It’s one of those figures you think you’ll never reach. It’s an overwhelming feeling, knowing what we’ve accomplished,” shared Janice Knight, executive director of L.E.A.F.
Posted on Nov 19, 2009 | Tagged in: events , community , charity , activities
Fort Bend County churches, businesses, and community service agencies are working together to reach out to the community by providing service to the Fort Bend Convoy of Hope. On Saturday, November 21, over 700 volunteers and 60 organizations will be donating their time and resources toward the event.
Convoy of Hope coordinator, Rev. Deborah Prihoda says, “With the economy the way it is, we’re hoping to be able to reach out to a lot more people,” referring to the previous event held in 2007, when 3,000 people were reached by the program.
Posted on Nov 17, 2009 | Tagged in: Lakemont , events , community , activities
Christmas is just around the corner and Santa Claus will be visiting Lakemont residents! The Lakemont Homeowner’s Association’s Events Committee has invited Santa Claus to visit the Lakemont community on Sunday December 13th from 1pm-4pm at the Lakehouse. This fun filled event is for Lakemont residents only.
Mrs. Clause will be telling christmas stories, the children will be decorating Christmas cookies and a photographer will be on hand for photos with Santa. This is just another reason living in Lakemont is so much fun!
Posted on Nov 3, 2009 | Tagged in: community , charity
Fort Bend County Libraries is hosting an Amnesty Food drive from November 2-15 to benefit local food pantries, and provide library patrons an opportunity to get their fines cleared by returning their late materials along with a nonperishable food item.
Late fees for overdue books will be waived during the two week period if the materials are returned. “We’re aware that some patrons might not return overdue items because of fines, especially if they have accumulated over a period of time,” FBC Library Director Clara Russell commented. “Amnesty gives them an opportunity to clear their fees for overdue books and get a fresh start with the library.”
The donations will be collected by the Youth in Philanthropy program, and will be distributed to Second Mile Mission Center, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministries, Rosenberg-Richmond Helping Hands and Katy Christian Ministries. As the holiday season approaches the food banks will see a growing need, and the donations couldn’t come at a better time. “Food banks are always in need, even in the best of times, but we know the demands are greater in tough economic times,” said Russell.
