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Posted on Jan 13, 2010 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , charity
Casa de Esperanza is bringing hope to children and families across Fort Bend County and on Wednesday January 20 they will celebrate a few of the amazing people who have helped make their work possible. ‘Wish Upon A Season’ is this year’s theme for their third annual holiday extravaganza and gala which will benefit the Casa de Esperanza.
Originally scheduled for December 4th, the festivities were postponed due to inclement weather. The gala will now take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 20 at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. The gala will start with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and entertainment along with an auction board called Gifts to Go featuring over 20 items. At the end of the night someone will be crowned king or queen by Casa de Esperanza and they will receive a special thank you – an art piece created by the children who have received help from the organization.
The event will also feature a live auction that you don’t want to miss featuring tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert, a barbecue with 99 friends, tickets to a Rockets home game with an autographed basketball and a night at a hotel, and dining with a group at three fun homes.
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 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 16, 2009 | Tagged in: Specials & Promotions , Lennar Homes , events
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Posted on Oct 8, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , community , activities
From mutton-bustin' races to cook-offs to rodeos, the Fort Bend County Fair is under way. The 9 day event started things off last Friday and is finishing off this weekend. There is still time to get in on the fun for the remaining days of the fair, including the Calf Scramble & Mutton Bustin' event this Friday and Saturday.
This weekend will also host a barbecue cook-off, Bucket Calf Show, concerts, dancing, tractor pulls, and more.
"I think there is something for everybody, you can come out and entertain your family and have some good wholesome fun, whether you are walking through and seeing all the art work the kids have done or you go to the carnival or rodeo or if you just want to walk around the grounds and eat whatever your heart desires," Fort Bend County Fair President Claudia Wright said of fair.
Posted on Sep 18, 2009 | Tagged in: events , education , activities
Are you looking for a place where your child can learn and explore the world in a safe, yet diverse environment? If so, then join other Lakemont families in welcoming Imagination Campus - the “Ultimate Intelligence Raising Environment.” Imagination Campus offers a safe and friendly environment and is proud to be named the first Texas eco-healthy childcare and preschool by the OEC environmental council.
The campus offers daily childcare and schooling for children, birth through Kindergarten, to give them not just a head start but a leap in learning. Each curriculum is specially created and geared towards the unique stage of development your child is in. As your child grows, the curriculum changes to provide age appropriate and individually tailored classes which stress critical thinking through a globally oriented curriculum. Over time they learn about language and grammar, math, art, and technology to name a few. They even begin hearing French, Spanish and Mandarin at age two, with language classes starting at age three – always learning at their own pace in an encouraging academic environment.
Once they’ve entered grade school children can still take part in the academic programs through the After School Enrichment Program. Imagination Campus provides transportation from five Lakemont area schools throughout the school year. The program includes a healthy snack and time to do homework with the help of imagination counselors, followed by fun, relaxing activities based on a themed module which changes every three weeks (e.g. cooking or learning about matter) to increase their knowledge and understanding of the world.
Posted on Sep 12, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , events , community
Lamar Consolidated ISD, Fort Bend County school districts, the city of Houston, and Houston area school districts are collaborating once again to visit the homes of drop out students to convince them to return to school and graduate. The Dropout Recovery Walk is set to take place on September 12th, and is currently taking volunteers.
Drop outs have quite an impact on the economy of Texas, so this effort is important to strengthen the community and keep Houston, Fort Bend, and surrounding areas on top. "It is difficult to describe the impact that occurs when caring adults use personal time to travel to a student’s home and discuss concerns for the student’s future," states Rhett Gray," LCISD administrator for Truancy and Dropout Prevention. "There were several success stories from last year’s event. Not all the students do return, but we are motivated by each one that does."
Volunteering for the Dropout Recovery Walk is open to a wide variety of people. Volunteers range from non-profits, local governments, schools, businesses, and more. Before attending the walk volunteers will receive training and travel in groups with information packages. These packets include program options and academic instruction. Those who can't make it in person may still assist by making calls to former students. This is a great way to get them back on track to earning a degree.
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 | Tagged in: Fort Bend County , events , charity
Remote controlled airplane enthusiasts and those with curious children in the Fort Bend area can visit a great show this weekend! The Fort Bend Radio Control Club is hosting its 12th Annual Radio-Controlled Model Air Show this Labor Day.
On Monday, September 7th, the event will run from 9am to 2pm on the West side of Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg. Just look for the Fort Bend Radio Control Club's flying field. The event will benefit for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The Labor Day event will include a mini air show around noon to 1pm. Aspiring, beginning pilots can take part in a flight training program, as well. The club members will also give demonstrations of jet turbine powered planes, aerobatic planes, and the flying lawn mower.
Posted on Aug 24, 2009 | Tagged in: Lamar C.I.S.D. , events , community
Richmond county is certainly a place where traditions and memories have value and are treasured by many. In this case, these memories are preserved by the 1959 class of Lamar Consolidated High school. On October 9th-10th, Lamar Consolidated High School will hold its 50 year class reunion. Gerald Albrecht, member of the Lamar 1959 Alumni Reunion Committee, is busy gathering classmates together for this reunion at Fort Bend Country Club, 2627 FM 762 in Richmond, Texas.
The school is located at 4606 Mustang Ave. in Rosenberg, and was originally established in 1949 during a more "innocent" era, as classmate Janice Norman recalls. “Most people graduated and we didn't have the dropout rate that we hear about today,” Norman said.
The group's 15th anniversary in 1974 marked the time when they made the reunion a formal tradition every five years. This reunion marks special significance not only for being the golden 50 number, but as it will be the first one to not include Betty LeBlanc. LeBlanc was the class queen and past coordinator for the other reunions. She passed away in 2006 of cancer. Known for her school spirit, Norman acknowledges her for her organization of activities and outings for classmates.
