Graphic-Novel 3-D Art At Albert George Branch Library

DURING FEBRUARY

An exhibit of handcrafted vinyl figures inspired by graphic novels will be on display throughout the month of February at Albert George Branch Library, 9230 Gene Street in Needville.

The figures are from the collection of Laz Ramirez of Missouri City. While some of the comic-book characters in the collection were purchased, many of the creations were sculpted and painted by Ramirez, who began his hobby in 2009. Characters in the exhibit include Batman, Spawn, Mario, X-Men, Transformers and Justice League.

The exhibit can be viewed during regular library hours. For more information, call 979-793-4270.

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Girlfriends Giggle

FEB 09

STARS will host the 7th annual Girlfriends Giggle, benefiting the Fort Bend County Women’s Center, on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 6:30-11 p.m. in the “Diva Den” at Fluor of Sugar Land.

Giggle is the ultimate “Girls’ Night Out” for hundreds of ladies each year, and is billed as a grown up pajama party celebrating female friendships. The evening includes a live DJ, dancing, top local restaurant fare, a martini bar, live and silent auctions, boutique shopping, dance lessons, and personal indulgences including manicures, massages and hairstyling.

STARS supports the Fort Bend County Women’s Center’s fundraising and direct service efforts through special events and by assisting with agency projects. Sweetwater OB/GYN Associates of Sugar Land is once again the top sponsor of the event.

Tickets are $60 and available online at fortbendwomenscenter.org or at the Women’s Center office, 905 3rd Street in Rosenberg. For information on how to become a sponsor or vendor, call 281-344-5756 or email abudill@fortbendwomenscenter.org.

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Sugar Creek Garden Club’s Friendship Luncheon

FEB 11

Sugar Creek Garden Club ladies are gearing up for their annual Friendship Luncheon and Silent Auction on Saturday,

Feb. 11. There will be a live auction and silent auction. To RSVP, call Connie Bingham at 281-494-5065.

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Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild

FEB. 1

The Coastal Prairie Quilt Guild’s evening meeting will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd. Jenalia Moreno is the guest speaker. She is an award-winning Houston Chronicle reporter whose colorful stories bring her subjects to life. She is the director of the film Stitched, which will be viewed that night. For more information, go to cpqg.org or call 281-341-8309.

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Stafford High School Choir Presents Grease

FEB. 3-4

On Friday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., join Sandy, Danny and the whole high school gang for a night of singing and dancing as the Stafford High School Choir presents Grease! Hit songs include Summer Nights, Look At Me, I’m Sandra Dee, Beauty School Dropout, We Go Together and Greased Lightning.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $25, and are available at staffordcentre.com or by calling 281-208-6900.

The production is generously supported by the City of Stafford, Stafford MSD & Stafford Choral Boosters. Box-office hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Austin Hs Pro Grad Garage Sale

FEB. 4

Austin High School’s Pro Grad 2012 annual garage sale will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Parkway United Methodist Church in New Territory from 8 am to 1 pm.

For information or to donate items, contact Kim Lincecum at 281-750-1926 or Jill Hills at 281-243-1627.

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Fort Bend Women’s Council Of Realtors’ “Flocking” Fundraiser Benefits Women’s Center

If you’re looking for a birthday, anniversary, get well, special occasion gift or just have a friend who needs a good laugh, consider “flocking.” It’s a fundraiser sponsored by the Fort Bend Women’s Council of Realtors and benefits the Fort Bend County Women’s Center.

In secret, the “flock” of flamingoes flies into your honoree’s front garden, who then honors someone else. All in all, 10 flocks are flying throughout Fort Bend. A minimum donation of $25 sends a flock to someone; $35 has them removed; and $50 is insurance they won’t land in your yard again. For additional information, contact Sallie Wheeler at 832-236-5581 or email sallie@salliewheeler.com.

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Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Scholarship Applications

DUE BY FEB. 13

The Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club college scholarship applications for 2012-13 are available for Fort Bend County students currently attending Texas A&M University College Station, Galveston and Blinn TEAM. Completed applications, including transcripts with fall 2011 grades, must be received by Feb. 13. Scholarship amounts ranging from $500 to $1500 will be awarded in May 2012.

Electronic applications can be found at fortbendmoms.aggienetwork.com. For more information, contact scholarshipchairman@gmail.com.

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KPRC News Anchor Iain Page To Be Charity Ball Emcee

MAR 03

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) 2012 Charity Ball and Casino ~ “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” will be held  Saturday, March 3, at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. FBJSL has announced that KPRC Local 2 News Anchor Iain Page will be the Emcee for the elegant gala, which will feature a sumptuous dinner, music and dancing to Password, casino games and a live and silent auction. “I am thrilled to emcee the FBJSL 2012 Charity Ball. I love giving back to the community and supporting those organizations that strive to make our community better,” said Page.

Presenting sponsor, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, has led the way for a growing number of individuals and businesses. Top sponsors include Ameriprise Financial Services, Texas Direct Auto, Shayne & David Newell, and Sweetwater Radiology. Other committed sponsors are Amegy Bank of Texas, Beth & Phillip Butler, Brigit & Andrew Engleman, Fort Bend Focus, Hartmann Properties, Trish Kogan & Family, Catherine & Brent Kubala, Kathy & Gary Minter (American Plating Company of Texas), Lisa and Darrell Reese, Raquel & Christopher Smith, M.D., M.B.A, Laura & Rob Thompson, Shannon & Michael Bloesch, Debbie & Phillip Buckner, Finnegan Auto Group, Kevin Patton (State Farm Insurance) and Kavita & Sean Self.

A variety of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are still available ranging from $500 to $7,500. For more information on sponsorship or to purchase tickets, visit fbjsl.com or contact Charity Ball Co-Chairs Mandy Boudreaux, Debbie Buckner, Jessica DeMarr or Audra O’Neal at charityball@fbjsl.com.

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Love From A Stranger

THROUGH FEB. 5

Cast Theatrical Company presents Love From A Stranger, an Agatha Christie murder mystery adapted by Frank Vosper, from Jan. 13-Feb. 5.

Love From a Stranger is a love story threatened by darkly veiled intentions and terrifying secrets that wait for revelation in the unknown shadows that surround beautiful Cecily Harrington and her fiancé Nigel.

The theater is located at 1909 Avenue G in Rosenberg. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit casttheatrical.com.

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State Of The County Address And Luncheon

FEB. 10

The 2012 State of the County will be presented by the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and the Central Fort Bend Chamber Alliance on Friday, Feb. 10, at Safari Texas Ranch, 11627 FM 1464, Richmond, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert will give a comprehensive presentation on the State of the County with highlights on budget and financial challenges, the completion of the Fort Bend County Justice Center and future plans for the “Old Courthouse.” He will also review local Mobility projects including updates on the Grand Parkway and Westpark and Fort Bend Parkway Toll Roads.

Individual member reservations are $30; individual non-member reservations are $40. Event Presenter Sponsorship is available for $2,000 and Event Underwriter Sponsorship for $1,000. A Corporate table is $400. Register and pay online at FortBendChamber.com or contact Farrah Gandhi at 281-566-2152 or Farrah@fortbendcc.org.

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Lake Olympia Garden Club

The Lake Olympia Garden Club meets each month for a field trip and meeting.

Members donate to a number of worthwhile organizations throughout the year, and are also asked to bring nonperishable items to each meeting for the East Fort Bend food pantry.

Membership includes not only Lake Olympia but the surrounding area. Visitors and new members are always welcome. For information, contact Jo Ann Keene at 281-438-2174 or keeneja@yahoo.com.

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The Fort Bend Education Foundation’s “Lights,

Camera, Action “ Gala

FEB 25

The 19th annual Fort Bend Education Foundation Gala, “Lights, Camera, Action!” is set for Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Sugar Land Marriott Hotel. Celebrate the night in true Hollywood form with delectable dining and music from the band Password. Guests will also enjoy dancing, silent and live auctions, and the bid board.

The mission of the Fort Bend Education Foundation is to enrich, enhance and maximize the quality of education for all Fort Bend ISD students. Since its inception in 1992, the Education Foundation has awarded more than $3.2 million in grants to Fort Bend ISD teachers and schools. The gala is the primary source of revenue to fund these grants and programs. For sponsorship or ticket information, visit fortbendisd.com/foundation.

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Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic Recruitment Workshop

FEB 25

Fort Bend County Alumnae Panhellenic is preparing for its annual Sorority Recruitment Workshop for girls who are high school seniors or collegiates and their parents. The event will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 3300 Austin Parkway, on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m.-noon.

Attendees will learn about membership in one of the 26 National Panhellenic Conference Sororities. Information will be provided covering the “how to’s” of participating in Recruitment. In addition, door prizes will be awarded. For those unable to attend the workshop,visit fortbendpanhellenic.org for information.

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Sugar Land Town Square, Valentine’s Date Night
And Mardi Gras Cookoff

FEB 11

On Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7-9 p.m, dance and romance the night away! Enjoy a live performance from high-energy musicians playing a variety of Big Band music as Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors dance throughout the evening in the Plaza.

Then on Saturday, Feb. 18, come for the Mardi Gras Chili Cook Off from 2-5 p.m. Sample chili and vote for your favorite dish as local businesses and chili teams compete for prizes. There will be live Zydeco music and presentation of awards and trophy. To register a team for the cook off, email info@txcrn.com.

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Queen Theatre Presents Romeo & Juliet

BEGINNING FEB. 10

Queen Theatre will present Romeo & Juliet with performances Feb.10-12 and Feb. 14. Visit queentheatre.org for ticketing information or call 832-539-1109 for more information.

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Annual Fruit And Citrus Tree Sale

FEB. 11

The Fort Bend Master Gardeners will hold its Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds – Barn H, 4310 Highway 36 S. in Rosenberg. The sale will open at 9 a.m. and run until 1 p.m. A training session for the public on Fruit Trees will be given on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include pruning and how to plant as well as an overview of plants at the sale. This year, tomatoes and peppers for spring planting will be available at the sale. For more information, call 281-341-7068 or visit fbmg.com.

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Artreach Workshops At Mamie George Community Center

Catholic Charities is partnering with ARTreach to help bring the arts to seniors in Fort Bend County. The ARTreach Program at the Mamie George Community Center runs weekly and offers a variety of arts and crafts with music, painting and ceramics and invites an intergeneration mix of volunteers and friends. Classes are held on Thursdays from 10-11:30 a.m.

The program’s focus is on the senior’s health and wellbeing, providing enriching experiences, and social opportunities. Up to 30 seniors are joining the program weekly to participate in workshops to create cards, paint masterpieces, learn the art of watercolor, mosaics, ceramics, contour line drawing and more. For additional information, visit artreachonline.org.

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Music Magic

BEGINNING FEB. 28

The Fort Bend Boys Choir will offer Music Magic for 6- and 7-year-old boys. The class brings music alive through the use of movement, musical games, singing and other child-centered activities. Boys learn about pitch matching and rhythm awareness in addition to developing large muscle coordination, increased focus and better musicianship. No auditions are necessary — just a love of music and singing.

Since the Fort Bend Boys Choir organization is celebrating its 30th anniversary this season, Music Magic will get to take part in the celebration. In addition to the eight-week program, Music Magic boys will sing with the three treble choirs and the alumni choir in the organization’s annual Spring Concert in May.

The class will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-7:15 p.m. beginning Feb. 28 and end May 8 at First United Methodist Church Missouri City, 3900 Lexington Blvd. The cost is $80, and boys will receive a free Music Magic T-shirt. Classes are limited in size. Call the choir office at 281-240-3800 to pre-register or visit fbbctx.org.

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Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club Car Raffle

MAR 31

The Fort Bend Aggie Moms’ Club is selling raffle tickets for a 2012 Chevy Malibu LT furnished by Classic Chevrolet-Don Kerstetter. The tickets are $100, and only 500 (maximum) will be sold. The drawing will be held on March 31 during Parents Weekend at Texas A&M University (winner does not need to be present to win).

The second-place prize is a guided fishing trip for two in Rockport; and the third-place prize is Sugar Land Skeeters baseball tickets (11 games total), which includes the inaugural season opening day.

Proceeds will be used to help fund scholarships awarded by the Fort Bend Aggie Mom’s Club in May to Fort Bend Aggie students. To purchase tickets, contact Stephanie Rammrath at srammrath@comcast.net.

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Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group, Second

FOURTH TUESDAYS

The Health & Wholeness Ministry at First United Methodist Church in Missouri City coordinates a support group for those caring for others affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. More than 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 or friend or relative 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.

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Healthy Heart Family Walk In First Colony

FEB. 11

February is American Heart month and First ColonyCommunity Association invites you to join together with your loved ones and come keep your heart healthy. The Healthy Heart Family walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the First Colony office, 4350 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land on Saturday, Feb 11. Bring the whole family and enjoy a scenic, 30-minute walk around the First Colony area. A healthy breakfast will be provided after, as Executive Director Doug Earle speaks about getting healthy and staying that way. Registration is free but please contact Heather Neeley by Feb.3 to confirm your attendance: heathern@firstcolony.org or call 281-634-9550.

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Help Restock Food Pantry Shelves At East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry

For more than 20 years, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry has been making sure that neighbors in the community have enough food to feed their families. Located in Stafford, East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry operates the largest Food Pantry in Fort Bend, helping more than 3,000 individuals every month.

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry is a place where residents in the community can go for food and emergency assistance when they have nowhere else to turn. As the Ministry strives to provide food to its neighbors in need, donations are down by 10 percent and the Food Pantry shelves are bare.

Consider holding a food drive or making a monetary donation. To learn more, visit HumanNeeds.org, or stop by 435 Stafford Run Road. Donations can be made online or mailed to P.O. Box 1611, Stafford, Texas 77497. All donations are tax deductible.

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16th Annual Dad And Daughter Dance In Missouri City

FEB. 11

The 16th annual Dad and Daughter Dance with the theme “Princess Ball” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, in the City Hall complex.

“The dance is a special time for Dads and Daughters to share precious memories and time together,” said Parks and Recreation Specialist Lauren Carrier. Dads and Daughters will receive a photo and food, with corsages available for purchase at the dance. The young ladies will also enjoy a confetti explosion at the conclusion of the exciting evening.

Ticket prices are $25 per couple; $15 for each additional daughter. They can be purchased by calling 281-403-8637 or by visiting the Community Center from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Fort Bend Theatre Productions

Laughter is guaranteed with award-winning Fort Bend Theatre’s hilarious production of Nunsense through Feb. 5. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.

Sister Julia has accidently poisoned the 52 bingo-playing nuns that help run a leper colony on an island south of France. If this wasn’t problem enough, there are no funds for the burials. Their outlandish solutions to earn the money will keep you and your whole family laughing from beginning to end. The theater is located at 2815 Main Street in Stafford. Tickets range from $12-$15; buy them at fortbendtheatre.com or call 281-208-3333.

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Fort Bend Cares’ Road Trip To Rio

FEB. 11

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is the presenting sponsor for Fort Bend Cares’ “Road Trip to Rio” Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 11. Fort Bend Cares is a charitable foundation that cares for disadvantaged children and youth in need all over the county.

This event will transform Fluor’s cafeteria into a Carnivale-themed paradise with an array of food from local restaurants, music for dancing, silent and live auctions, and casino-style games to add to the fun.

Sponsorships are available. Individual tickets are $75. Become a sponsor by calling 832-392-1983 or visit FortBendCares.org for more information.

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Pecan Grove Women’s Club Meeting

FEB. 14

The monthly luncheon meetings of the Pecan Grove Women’s Club are held at the Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. Ladies begin gathering at 9:30 a.m. for visiting and beverages. A short business meeting is held, followed by the program and lunch.

RSVP by calling Lucia Shaw at 281-342-5130 or Jacque Bertrand at 281-342-1186.

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Farmers’ Market In Sugar Land Town Square

THURSDAYS

Sugar Land Town Square is hosting the Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Sugar Land Town Square on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. in the Plaza.

Visit the market and enjoy a wide variety of fresh and local produce and other items for purchase. For additional information, visit sugarlandtownsquare.com.

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Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Performances

The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s 20th anniversary season includes an exciting collection of concerts filled with audience requests: Far Away Places on Sunday, Feb. 19, features music from around the world and a special celebration of FBSO’s 20th anniversary following the performance.

On Broadway on Sunday, May 20, includes favorite Broadway hits. All concerts are held at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre located at 10505 Cash Road at Murphy Road in Stafford. Tickets can be ordered online at fbso.org or by calling
281-276-9642.

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Ides Of March At Stafford Centre

FEB. 17

With its signature horn riff and opening line, “I’m a friendly stranger in the black sedan…” The Ides of March’s “Vehicle” burst onto the Billboard charts and in 1970 became the fastest-breaking single in Warner Bros. history. Their show spans three decades of music that include Jim Peterik’s catalog of Top 40 hits such as “Caught Up In You,” “Rockin’ Into The Night,” “Eye Of The Tiger,” and more.

The band performs one night only at the Stafford Centre on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $75 (pit), $60 (front orchestra and  orchestra boxes), $40 (rear orchestra), and $30 (mezzanine). Box-office hours are M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (excluding holidays). For more information visit staffordcentre.com. Visit the band’s official website at theidesofmarch.com.

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L.E.A.F.’S Men Who Cook

FEB. 18

Men Who Cook 2012, L.E.A.F.’s annual event that puts the fun and food in fundraising, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at Safari Texas in Richmond. The Billie Ledbetter Orchestra will provide the musical entertainment. Community members will sample culinary delights that the men (or their wives or favorite restaurant) create at home.

L.E.A.F. helps fund Lamar CISD teachers’ dreams by providing extra money for classroom enrichment. The organization awarded 107 educational grants totaling more than $190,000 for the 2010 school year. Call Knight at 832-223-0334 to participate or for more information.

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Loving Friends

FEB. 21

Loving Friends is a social group that meets once a month for dinner, entertainment and fellowship as they move on with their lives after the death of a spouse. This month, Loving Friends will meet at Sweetwater Country Club on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 5 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Georgia Lawson at 281-438-5224.

The group will be entertained by Joey Boesch who is a composer, pianist and vocalist. Boesch, who has been blind since shortly after birth, has a quality of feeling in his voice and a style in his music that resonates deep within the hearts and souls of his listeners.

The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at Sweetwater Country Club. Members may also meet for lunch, movies and join its book club. To become a member, call 281-438-5224. The cost for dinner is $17 with complimentary valet parking.

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Get ‘Heart Smart’ At Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

FEB. 23

A panel of medical heart experts will speak at the free Heart Smart seminar to be offered at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Conference Center on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 – 8 p.m. Those attending can have free screenings for blood pressure and a cholesterol/glucose lab test gift certificate. There will also be refreshments and door prizes.

To register, call 281-274-7500 or email SLRSVP@tmhs.org.

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Pregnancy Resource Center’s Peer Counselor Training

The Pregnancy Resource Center of Fort Bend County will hold Peer Counselor training classes beginning on Thursday, Feb. 2. The six classes run all month, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 6-9 p.m. (excluding Valentine’s Day). The seventh and final class is Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. To enroll, contact Meggi Stewart at 281-232-2375 or prcfortbend@sbcglobal.net.

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Third Annual Helen Cordes Award Luncheon

FEB. 23

The Fluor Corporation, Roberta K. Randall Charitable Foundation and Marion and David Young present the Third Annual Helen Cordes Award Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Safari Ranch.

The award luncheon is open to the community and held in honor of an individual who has given their time, experience and expertise to Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse Inc.

The 2012 Honoree is Linda Schoonmaker, a partner in the labor and employment department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. She served on FBRC’s Board of Directors from 2004 to 2010 and as the Board President from 2006 to 2008. She is steadfast in her devotion to FBRC’s mission, programs and projects and is a trusted partner in substance abuse prevention in the community.

An individual luncheon ticket is $80; visit fortbendcouncil.org. For information on  sponsor levels, please contact Irene Wisner at iwisner@fortbendcouncil.org or call 281-207-2409.

The Helen Cordes Award Luncheon was founded on the community achievements of Helen Cordes, who served on the Board of Directors of Fort Bend Regional Council from 1991-1997 and was the President of the Board from 1992-1995. Helen served FBRC with a passion for its mission and inspired that same passion in so many who were privileged to work with her. In recognition of Helen’s leadership and long years of dedicated service, the Helen Cordes Award was established.

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Clements Hs Pro Grad Style Show

FEB. 23

Clements High School Pro Grad is hosting its 2012 Talent and Style Show on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6 p.m. in the Clements Commons. The senior class will be showing off their talents, and then stepping out in fashions ranging from a casual evening out, to the formal prom night. Local shops will be helping the students dress in style for the event.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $20.  Standing Room Only tickets are $5. Tickets will be sold in the Commons during all lunches from Feb.13-23. For tickets or further information, contact Melinda Henry at 281.565.1122 or melindahenry@comcast.net.

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FBJSL Charity Ball And Casino

MARCH 3

The Fort Bend Junior Service League, along with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, will present the 2012 FBJSL Charity Ball and Casino “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend,” on Saturday, March 3, at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square.  Proceeds from the event will benefit Lunches of Love and the FBJSL Community Assistance Fund.

The musical group Password will be performing at this year’s ball. Password is a local group who adapt and play in almost every style of music from smooth jazz, soft favorites, disco, R&B, top 40, Latin and country. Be prepared to dance the night away as they belt out hits from the nostalgic ’70s to the latest chart toppers. Guests will experience an unforgettable evening complete with dancing, dinner, casino games and a fabulous live auction, as well as a bid board and silent auction.

A variety of sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available ranging from $500 to $7,500. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets, visit fbjsl.com or email charityball@fbjsl.com.

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Richmond-Rosenberg Helping Hands Gala

MARCH 3

The 2012 Hearts and Hand Gala begins 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at SafarI Texas in Richmond. The Gala features a sitdown dinner and dance, silent and live auctions and raffle. Funds raised supplement the food and clothing donations from the community. Helping Hands also provides assistance with utilities on a selective basis when funds are available.

Returning as Mistress of Ceremonies is Laura Reynolds of KILT Radio. Music will be by Ken Mondshine and Brotherhood. The Honorable Jim Richards will be auctioneer. Chairpersons are Donna Hyde and Karen Davenport. Tickets are $75 per person or $750 per table of 10. Available sponsorships include reserved tables, priority seating and program acknowledgment. For information, email hhfoodnb@comcast.net, visit roserichhelpinghands.org or call 281-232-4904.

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MARCH 3

The Fort Bend Boys Choir’s annual Gala Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Palm Pavilion at Safari Texas Ranch. The world renowned Tour Choir will perform a medley of songs of a decidedly French theme in honor of their 30th anniversary summer tour to France. KHOU Channel 11’s Great Day Houston host Deborah Duncan will serve as mistress of ceremonies.

Festivities for this casual, fun-filled evening include a buffet meal, live auction and silent auction. Opportunities are available for sponsorships. Proceeds will help support all five ensembles of the Fort Bend Boys Choir. For more information, call 281-240-3800 or visit fbbctx.org.

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Suburban Sugar Land Women Upcoming Events

BEGINNING FEB. 6

Upcoming programs offered by Suburban  Sugar Land Women during the month of February are: Saturday, Feb. 6, Highlands Park Quarterly Clean Up from 10-11 a.m.; Saturday, Feb. 25, African American History Program from 2-3 p.m. at the First Colony Library. For additional information, email sslw1989@aol.com or call 713-256-7953.

The mission of SSLW is to design, implement, maintain and evaluate service, educational, civic and cultural programs that build confidence and expand knowledge and skills to succeed in school and life.