Natural Science will include four permanent galleries reflecting the most
popular exhibit areas of the main museum campus, each illustrating required
science topics for Texas schools.
In addition to permanent exhibitions, the 43,000-square-foot building and the
surrounding 5.5 acres of land that house HMNS at Sugar Land will present a
variety of compelling traveling exhibitions.
Upon entrance, admire Science on A Sphere, a giant animated globe, and watch as
complex environmental processes unfold above visitors in vivid detail. Under
the Sphere, the articulated skeleton of a large Tyrannosaurus rex welcomes
guests. Learn about the amazing variety of life on Earth in the Hall of Life
Science and see a collection of living frogs, featuring the aptly named Giant
African Bullfrog, the exotic Amazon Milk Frogs and an array including Giant
Monkey Frogs, Surinam Toads and many more.
Then, explore the Hall of Earth Science—an unparalleled array of amazing geological wonders. Massive amethyst and
citrine geodes taller than a person, filled with gleaming purple and golden
crystals, are displayed among an array of huge mineral specimens. Nearby
discover a cave of fluorescent minerals in every size and color.
Finally, visit a small introductory version of the Hall of Space Science, where
you will discover wonders of the night sky as seen through the Eyes of the
Hubble Space Telescope.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land will also offer a variety of
daytime classes and weekend scout programs.
Located 13019 University Blvd. (at the corner of University and New Territory
Blvds.), the museum will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9
a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For tickets or more information, go to
www.hmns.org or call 713-639-4629.
What’s Up in your Sugar Land Neighborhood? Oct. 1, 5, 8
Have you ever wondered what goes on at city hall? Do you know your city council
representative or how they make decisions? What
’s the latest in your city council district? Find out by attending upcoming
District Town Hall meetings to be held from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
District 2: Thursday, Oct. 1, at Sugar Creek Country Club, 420 Sugar Creek
Boulevard;
District 1: Monday, Oct. 5, at the Sugar Land Community Center, 200 Matlage Way;
District 3 and 4 (combined): Thursday, Oct. 8, at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700
Town Center Boulevard North.
The District Town Hall meetings offer council members and residents a chance to
meet and talk in person about what
’s happening in their respective districts. During “Open Mike” residents can ask questions, express concerns or provide input on various
topics. Key staff members will be on hand to answer questions and provide
information specific to the district.
Contact the city secretary’s office at 281-275-2730 for a listing of neighborhoods in each district. Or
find the information at
www.sugarlandtx.gov by selecting City Government and then Single Member Districts.
For more information about the District Town Hall meetings, call 281-275-2710.
Fort Bend County Fair,
through oct. 3
If you haven’t taken in the Fort Bend County Fair, there is still time. Attendees will have
their choice of superstar country performers this year for the two final events
of the fair on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3. And, what a choice it is
—David Allan Coe and relative newcomer Aaron Watson.
There are many new and exciting wine choices from Texas, California and around
the world at The Grapes on the Brazos. The wines are available by taste, glass
or bottle. Grapes on the Brazos also offers gift items, wine infused jellies,
appetizers from various vendors and souvenir glasses.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the fair office or online at www.fbcfa.org or at the gate during fair hours.
Even if you’re not into country music, you can still come to the fair for the rides, food
and exhibits. It
’s a fun, family time for
everyone.
events at sugar land town
square, during october
Sugar Land Town Square adds new, exciting events to this ever-changing schedule.
For more information, go to www.sugarlandtownsquare.com or call 281-313-SLTS.
Concert in the Plaza, Oct. 2, 7 p.m-9 p.m. The concert will feature 2008 Sugar
Land Superstar Melanie Finley.
Crime Prevention Fair, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Obtain helpful information on
personal, home and vehicle safety from the Sugar Land Police Department.
Flying Dragon Day, Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Celebrate an evening of Asian
Dance including Tai Chi, Yuanji dance, Hawaiian and line dance.
The Clothesline Concert, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Join the Fort Bend County Women’s Center, government officials, community leaders and Fort Bend friends and
neighbors for an evening of great music by the Drywater Band and educational
awareness of the presence of domestic violence in our daily lives and what each
community member can do to stop it.
Concert in the Plaza, Oct.16, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Watch as the Weston Brown Band, a
uniquely refined four-piece band with catchy melodies, signature guitar leads
and heavy harmony influences, entertains in the plaza.
Pumpkin Decorating Workshop, Oct. 23, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Pick out a pumpkin to
decorate from the Plaza Pumpkin Patch. The workshop is limited to the first 250
children.
Jaguar Car Show, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Jaguar Club of Houston’s Annual Concours D’Elegance show is brings fabulous cars to Town Square.
Latin Concert in the Plaza, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy Latin sensation, Yelba
and Max Cat Variety Band as they bring a little sizzle to the plaza.
Halloween Town presented by the city of Sugar Land, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Jack-o-lanterns, spooky creatures and pounds of candy for trick-or-treaters,
will once again transform Sugar Land Town Square into Halloween Town. Enjoy
activities and entertainment.
Movie Under the Moon, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for
a Halloween movie presented by Amica Insurance.
