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missouri city bunny hop, march 27

Missouri City will host its fabulously fun annual Bunny Hop on March 27 at Community Park, 1700 Glen Lakes, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Highlights of the free event will include a “Bunny Trail” with more than 12,000 plastic eggs for children to collect, a petting zoo and photo opportunities with the “Bunny.” Other entertainment to enjoy will be tunes played by a disc jockey, moonwalks, creations provided by face painters and performances by caricature artists.

“The Bunny is hoping for no more rain so his trip down the Bunny Trail at Community Park will be enjoyed by all, ” said Recreation Superintendent Jennifer Sooy. “This event is the start of Missouri City’s Spring activities.”

Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets to fill up along the Bunny Trail and attendees can purchase food from O ’Henry’s Catering.

For more information about the Bunny Hop, call 281-403-8637.

fort bend theatre’s acting classes, beginning march 27

Fort Bend Theatre launches its spring acting classes for ages 8-18. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings beginning March 27 and end May 22.

Each session teaches stage acting techniques, including pantomime, improvisation, vocalizations and characterization, and culminates with a performance for family and friends.

The cost is $200. For more information, go to www.fortbendtheatre.com or call 281-208-3333 to register.  

gifts galore at greatwood craft show, march 27

Just in time for Easter, it’s the 9th Annual Gifts Galore at Greatwood Spring Craft Show on Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dickinson Elementary located at 7110 Greatwood Parkway, Sugar Land.

This year’s rain or shine event features vendors with a variety of unique home décor, yard décor, candles, food products, kitchen items, jewelry, handbags, embellished clothing, children and baby items. Breakfast, lunch and snack items will be available for purchase. Admission is free and strollers are welcome. A portion of the proceeds benefits Lamar Educational Awards Foundation.

For more information, contact Christina Moreland at 281-937-0296 or giftsgaloreatgreatwood@yahoo.com.

fort bend Education Foundation schlumberger Expedition,
March 27

On Saturday, March 27, the Fort Bend Education Foundation will host its 7th annual MS 150 training ride. This will be a quality ride whether you are training for the all-important BP MS 150 or just wanting a great day with friends.

The Schlumberger Education Expedition will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Ken Hall Stadium, located at Hightower High School in Missouri City. Register online before event day. The three routes will wind through quiet streets and into the countryside before looping back home. The routes are designed to minimize busy intersections while providing a smooth and scenic ride. A new route for the start this year makes it safer and easier for riders.

SAG wagons will be on the course to assist with any needs. Enjoy lunch with your friends after the ride.

For more information, visit www.fortbendisd.com/foundation or contact Lisa Kulhanek at lisa.kulhanek@fortbendisd.com.

fumc Chapel Singers
in Concert, march 27

The Friends of the Arts committee presents in concert the FUMC Chapel Singers. The Chapel Singers will share music that left an indelible mark on their lives and yours —children’s songs, the national anthem, the Kyrie, hymns, and yes, love songs. This concert will remind you that through the changing of the generations (ages 18 to 80) and the changing of society, music will continue to be a constant in each person ’s memory, a reminder of things past.

The concert will be held on Saturday, March 27, in the church chapel, 3900 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City, beginning at 4 p.m. It is free to the public; love donations will be accepted. For more details, call 281-499-3502 or e-mail FriendsoftheArts@comcast.net.

Laureate Theta Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi has scheduled a golf tournament to raise funds for Research into Cystic Fibrosis on March 29 at Stephen F. Austin Country Club.

The format is a four-man scramble with a shotgun start beginning at noon. Entry fee is $75 each player or $300 for four-person team and includes green fee, cart, soft drinks and lunch. There will be longest drive and closet to the pin contests. Sponsorships are available.

For more information, contact Lyn at 281-391-7197 or e-mail ltpgolf4cf@yahoo.com.

state-fish art contest,
deadline march 31

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials intend to make the 2010 State-Fish Art Contest expo at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center the biggest and best in the contest ’s history, and need sponsors.

TFFC is seeking the cooperation of additional sponsors to put on a day-long outdoor show with hands-on activities and exhibits for the contest winners, their families and the public. Outdoor-related businesses and organizations are invited to have a booth to display and sell merchandise or to sponsor a demonstration or hands-on activity.

Artists are needed who combine an interest in the outdoors with their art, whether it be sculpture, painting, woodcarving, pottery, jewelry-making or more. Artists are invited to have a booth to sell their art and to demonstrate the techniques used in making it.

To sponsor or take part in the expo, contact Zoe Ann Stinchcomb at 903-670-2238 or zoeann.stinchcomb@tpwd.state.tx.us.

Woman’s Club of Missouri City Legacy Scholarship deadline,
April 2

The Woman’s Club of Missouri City offers several $1,000 dollar scholarships to graduating seniors who live in Missouri City, have a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale, and are graduating from Elkins, Dulles or Marshall high schools. This year, the Legacy Scholarship Award is also open to students planning to pursue a certificate program through a junior college or trade school as well as those planning to attend a four-year college or university.

Interested students can obtain application forms from their school counselor’s office. The completed applications must be submitted with an official copy of the applicant ’s school transcript, a copy of a college acceptance letter and a letter of recommendation to The Woman ’s Club of Missouri City. Following a review by the organization’s scholarship committee, eligible students will be contacted for an interview over a two-day period in mid-April. Funds for the Legacy Scholarship are raised through a Fall Wine Tasting and Auction event. Since 2003, the club has awarded $34,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in Missouri City.

GriefShare Program,
begins april 7

Community members who have experienced the death of a family member or friend are invited to register for the GriefShare program held at Sugar Land Methodist.

This nondenominational program features Christ-centered, biblical teaching that focuses on grief topics associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts and real-life stories of people, followed by a small group discussion about what was seen on the DVD.

Your bereavement experience may be recent or not so recent. You will find encouragement, comfort, and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend. No matter what the cause of your loved one ’s death, this is an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling. You will learn valuable information about facing your new normal in life and renewing your hope for the future.

GriefShare will be held for eight weeks on Wednesdays from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. beginning April 7 in room 711 of Sugar Land Methodist, 431 Eldridge Road. For more information or to register, contact Cindy Wenz at 281-634-8909, by Friday, April 2. Childcare is available by request. Cost  is $13 for a workbook.

When considering a New Year’s resolution, try setting a goal to spend more time reconnecting with what matters most —your family and the natural beauty of Texas.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to help by inviting you and your family to Brazos Bend State Park to enjoy one of America ’s favorite pastimes, camping. The Texas Outdoor Family program returns this spring season with an offering of 28 camping workshops throughout the state including one on April 10-11 at Brazos Bend ( www.brazosbend.org). Toyota is a sponsor of the program.

Are you interested in camping but not sure if your family will enjoy it enough for it to be worth the investment of purchasing the gear? Here is a chance to give it a try with no strings attached.

During the overnight TOF program, participants revisit or learn for the first time the skills that lead to a successful camping experience. To make it even easier, TPWD staff provide all of the camping essentials and lead a day ’s worth of family-friendly activities. Each program’s activities reflect each park’s unique amenities and natural resources. Also included in each TOF weekend is an introduction to the increasingly popular sport of geocaching.

“Geocaching is basically a high-tech scavenger hunt that anyone can be a part of,” said Robert Owen, a ranger with the TOF program. “Something called a cache is hidden in the park, frequently in a scenic area. Then, participants are provided with a set of coordinates and a GPS unit to lead them to the treasure. ”

The workshops cost $55 per family (up to six people), with the cost covering park entry, campsite rental, quality restrooms, professional park ranger-led programs and instruction, a family friendly environment, a specially designed curriculum tailored to each state park, a state park Junior Ranger certification program, and most importantly, all of the quality camping equipment needed for the night. All campers need to bring are sleeping bags or bedding, and food and drinks.

For each two-day workshop, participants receive a checklist of what they need
to bring, along with a suggested shopping
and packing list for meals and personal items. For details, visit the TOF Web site at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/learning/bof/. Register by calling 512-389-8903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. or by sending an e-mail to: tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us.

“JUNCTION BOYS” TO BE HONORED
AT BENEFIT FOR TEXAS CHILDREN’S
CANCER CENTER, april 27

Celebrating one of Texas football’s greatest stories, Texas Children’s Cancer Center hosts its sixth annual “An Evening with Texas Legends,” presented by Wells Fargo honoring 20 Texas A&M University “Junction Boys.” The football heroes will be interviewed live by legendary sportswriter Mickey Herskowitz. Chaired by Susan and Steven Solcher, proceeds benefit pediatric cancer research conducted at Texas Children ’s Cancer Center, the number one pediatric cancer center in Texas.

Live interviews with 20 of Texas A&M’s “Junction Boys” who will delve deep into their journeys as Texas A&M football players. They will provide extraordinary insight into their personal experiences during the 10 grueling days at the now-famous summer football camp coached by Paul “Bear” Bryant in Junction, Texas, in 1954.

The event is planned for Tuesday, April 27, at The Hilton Americas Hotel, beginning with a cocktail reception at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. and interviews at 8:30 p.m.

Tables of 10 are $3,000-$50,000. To purchase tickets and tables, call Jayne Dumolt at 832-824-6818 or visit www.texaschildrens.org/texaslegend.

alzheimer’s/dementia caregivers support group, second, fourth
tuesdays

The Health & Wholeness Ministry at First United Methodist Church Missouri City coordinates a support group for those caring for others affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Over 70 percent of people with Alzheimer’s disease live at home, where 75 percent of their care is provided by family and friends. Caregiving can often cause stress, which can lead to health problems for the caregiver, disrupted social relationships, depression and decreased quality of care provided to the loved one. If you are a caregiver, friend or family of a caregiver,  join this twice monthly meeting that provides a forum for learning, socializing, discussing and supporting one another. The support group is facilitated by trained volunteers and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. in the church parlor. For more information, contact Carol Farley at
281-835-6302.