Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes November 2009
fort bend COUNTY CALENDAR OF events
literacy council
training dates
Tutor training dates for the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County are scheduled
for Nov. 2 and Nov. 4 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.,
and Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Literacy Center, 12530 Emily Court in Sugar
Land.
LCFBC volunteer tutors teach adult basic literacy and/or English as a Second
Language. Students will benefit from the individualized attention while tutors
will enjoy the rewards of helping improve adult literacy. Literacy tutors do
not need knowledge of any foreign language, nor do they need formal teaching
experience. The most important requirement is that volunteers be committed to
helping adults change their lives by improving their ability to read,
comprehend and speak the English language.
Tutor-training workshops are held every other month and attendance at all
scheduled days of training is required in order to become a certified tutor.
For more information or to register for tutor training workshop, call 281-240-8181 or go to www.ftbendliteracy.org.
holiday treasures boutique
The Sugar Creek Country Club Women’s Association continues its tradition of sponsoring the annual boutique, Holiday
Treasures, on Nov. 5 at Sugar Creek Country Club from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Shoppers will be able to choose from a variety of items from 40 vendors
including jewelry, children
’s toys, clothing, handbags, food, specialty gift items, home decorator
selections and holiday decorations. Admission is $5.
(L-R) Bette Lemon, Helen Rosenthal, Shirley Gordon, Judy Childress, Judy Johnson
and Ann Price.
fbfn fall fest
Fort Bend Friends and Neighbors will host a “Fall Fest with Friends” at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hwy. 6 in Sugar Land, Thursday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m.
Come and browse through lovely gifts for birthdays, Christmas or yourself and
join in the silent auction. There will also be an
“elaborate brunch” to enjoy. All proceeds will go to the FBFN Scholarship Fund. The scholarships
are presented to Fort Bend County students at the spring luncheon. Tickets are
$25 for members and $30 for guests.
Hostesses for the Fall Fest are: (l-r) Susan McCann, Sharon Schilling, Joan
Tyler, Gail Grace. Not pictured is Paula O
’Rosky.
tri-city women’s club meeting,
The next meeting of Tri-City Women’s Club will be on Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at Sweetwater Country Club.The
entertainment will be Bingo,the big fund raiser of the year. For more
information and a $22 reservation, call Trish at 409-363-0091 or Harriett at
281-342-4130 by Nov. 3.
Tri-City Women’s Club board members are: Shirley Beu, Sharon Gorman, Susie Adair, Carolyn
Meyer, Bet Cooper, Marcia Hollingshead, President Alma Villarreal, Elaine
Aleman and Harriett Ransbottom.
free flu shots/toy drive
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, in collaboration with Fort Bend and Sugar Land
Exchange Club and Sugar Land Rotary, will provide free flu shots on Saturday,
Nov. 14, to community members who participate in Santa
’s Gift Exchange.
Fort Bend residents can bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item to Methodist
Sugar Land Hospital from 8 a.m. to noon in exchange for a flu shot. The toys
and clothing will benefit local children in the Fort Bend area.
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital will be distributing a limited supply of the
seasonal influenza vaccine to persons age 18 and over with no history of egg
and/or latex allergy.
(Front row) Amy Saenz; Leena Taneja; (back row) Eva Short; Jackie Freeman and
Kaelyn Stolhand.
The Taste of Sugar Land
Members of the all volunteer Taste of Sugar Land Committee are “stirring the pot” and preparing for the 7th Annual Taste of Sugar Land on Nov. 15 at the Sugar
Land Marriott Town Square.
First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry and
Fort Bend Family Promise have joined together in again presenting this popular
local event that benefits less fortunate Fort Bend neighbors who are in
temporary crisis. Enjoy more than 20 of the best local restaurants who are
participating and a holiday auction.
Tickets are $25 and may be obtained from any of the presenting partners. Visit www.tasteofsugarland.com or call 281-240-3195 for more information.
duck golf classic, nov. 2
The Fort Bend Exchange Club will host the Duck Golf Classic on Nov. 2 at Pecan
Grove Plantation Country Club. Registration begins at noon and tee-off begins
at 1 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Candace.cagle@yahoo.com.
Job Search tips at fort bend county libraries, Nov. 2, 9, 16
Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will present a free, three-part series
of
“Job-Search Survival Tips,” on Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room of
the library.
In the series, a team of 10 professionals, with decades of experience in
corporate America between them, will share their insight and the experiences
they themselves have had in the business world. Topics include interviewing, r
ésumés and networking. The sessions are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
For more information, call
281-341-2677.
St. Laurence School 15th Annual Golf Tournament, nov. 2
The St. Laurence Catholic School 15th annual golf tournament will take place on
Monday, Nov. 2, at Sweetwater Country Club. Golfers of all levels are invited
to join together for a day of fun and fellowship, which includes 18 holes of
golf, fun games, food and beverage tents on the course, banquet dinner and
prizes. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to benefit the tuition
assistance fund for qualifying children enrolled at the school.
For registration or sponsorships, call Craig or Nancy Popp at
281-265-5049.
quail valley quails, nov. 5
Quail Valley Quails is a social organization of women that meets at the Quail
Valley Grille. The next meeting is Nov. 5 and will feature local professional
singer and actress Kristy Casey. For more info
or to make reservations,
contact Terry Colley at t.colley@sbcglobal.net or call 281-438-6234.
Troop 1424 garage sale, Nov. 7
Boy Scout Troop 1424’s garage sale is scheduled for Nov. 7 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot at
Colony Creek Community Church, 7555 Hwy. 6 South next to Candelari
’s.
This huge multi-family sale will include furniture, electronics, computers,
toys, bikes, books and clothing. To donate items or schedule a pickup, call
281-263-5280 or 832-524-7465. Proceeds will benefit Boy Scout Troop 1424.
Farmers’ Market, every sunday
Is there anything better than an organic homegrown tomato? The farmers bring
jellies, watermelon, blueberries and strawberries, olive oils, fresh tomatoes,
potatoes, corn, okra, breads even whiskey bread to Wild West World. They offer
produce that is growing in this area. The farmers educate their customers about
the produce and products they are purchasing and how it is different than what
is purchased at the supermarket. You can even start your own garden with the
Herb Cottages organic pieces from the WWW garden every Sunday from noon-4 p.m.
Wild West World is located on FM 359 in Richmond. Please see more information
on the farmers
’ market page at
www.localharvest.org.
Prairie Heritage Day at
Brazos Bend State Park, nov. 7
The Coastal Prairie Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program will present
Prairie Heritage Day in cooperation with Brazos Bend State Park on Saturday,
Nov. 7. This fun-filled, family-oriented event, free with park admission, will
engage children and adults alike, while informing about the wonders of the area
’s native prairies.
Educational sessions will occur throughout the day, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.,
covering the prairie
’s past, the prairie’s future, benefits of native plants, native bees, raptors, snakes, the
endangered Attwater Prairie Chicken, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
’s Texas Watch Programs. Concurrently, there will be opportunities to assist in a
pocket prairie planting and take hikes guided by local experts to learn about
Brazos Bend State Park
’s ecosystems. Exhibitors from a variety of nature organizations will be on hand
with activities, demonstrations and wildlife.
The Texas Master Naturalist Program is sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension
Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Brazos Bend State Park is
located at 21901 FM 762 in Needville. For more information, visit
www.coastalprairie.org or call 281-633-7042.
GREATER HOUSTON ROWING CLUB launches NEW BOATHOUSE, nov. 7
The Greater Houston Rowing Club in partnership with Planned Community Developers
and the First Colony Community Association will celebrate the grand opening of
its new boathouse on Nov. 7 in Lake Pointe Town Center, where the GHRC has been
actively rowing since 1988.
The event will take place at 10 a.m. along Oyster Creek at 15910 Creekbend Drive
near the dam. The community is invited to enjoy refreshments and tour the new
boat house. Also, they will learn about new upcoming recreational opportunities
to be provided by FCCA at the boathouse.
For additional information on the Greater Houston Rowing Club visit www.GreaterHoustonRowingClub.com.
Missouri City
Garage Sale, nov. 7
For all the budget-conscious shoppers in Missouri City, here is a bargain for
you! Missouri City
’s sixth annual community-wide garage sale will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7,
at the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Parkway. Approximately 100 booths will be
stocked with all types of items for the bargain-hunting crowd. The sale will be
held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No entrance fee is required.
“Clothes, furniture, decorative fixtures, appliances, computers, afghans,
handmade jewelry, toys, arts and crafts, along with many other items can be
found at this year's sale,
” says Jennifer Milam, recreation specialist. “A large crowd is expected, so come early to get the best bargains.”
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