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East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’s Empty Bowls

Over 400 community members gathered on a mild Texas spring evening for the 7th Annual Fort Bend Empty Bowls, April 15th at Safari Texas Ranch. The event, which includes a live and silent auction and hand-painted bowl sale, brought in over $104,000 for the Ministry’s programs. Guests were served a simple bowl of soup and bread, donated by 11 local area restaurants, to remember those in our community who often do not have enough to eat.

Each year the funds raised from Empty Bowls go to benefit the programs of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry’s food pantry and financial assistance program. For each dollar raised, ninety-one cents goes directly to programs.

1) EFBHNM Board members Kip Johnson and Ginny Schabacker

2) Linda Day, Pat Chandler, Sally Bradley and Janice Hodge

3) EFBNHM Executive Director Vickie Coates with husband Jim

4) Lou Ann Newman and Pat Pratt

5) NFL Hall of Fame member and EFBHNM Volunteer Bruce Matthews

Photo Credit: Leslie Stessel

Hats, Gloves And Boutonnières
For Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center

Friends of the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center – A Very Special Project of the Children’s Museum of Houston, gathered to celebrate the Hats, Gloves and Boutonnières: 13th Annual Fort Bend Spring Brunch inside the Char House at Imperial Market on May 8. Chaired by Fort Bend County residents Debbie Fash, Rachel Leaman and Charlene Pate, the event was a resounding success raising nearly $16,000 for the Discovery Center and its outreach programs in Fort Bend County. Sporting colorful dresses and swanky hats, more than 130 guests enjoyed a delectable brunch menu inside the Char House.

1) Fort Bend Spring Brunch Co-Chairs Rachel Leaman, Charlene Pate and Debbie Fash

2) Judy Schmid, Gay Thompson, Nancy Olson, Debbie Marcell and Susie Goff

3) Diana Null with her daughter Tracy Pipes

4) Hillary Watson and Cara Millas

5) Carole Albers, Charlene Pate, Jackie Bergdoll and Joan Soland

6) Kelly Jakubik, Jennifer Dye and Martha Rutledge

7) Lauren Richter, Sarah Head and Nicole Stein

8) Patty Kaminski with Mayor Pro Tem Amy Mitchell

9) Nancy Olson and Rachel Leaman

10) Nancy Zimmerman and Gay Thompson

Photo Credit: Dave Rossman

Spring Fling 2016 - A Day At The Derby

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) along with Co-Chairs Taylor Connor, Consuelo Haller and Jennifer Kirkpatrick, welcomed more than 250 guests to Sweetwater Country Club on April 7 for A Day at the Derby. The indoor tennis courts were transformed into a festive Derby viewing atmosphere where guests mingled, dined on traditional Kentucky Derby fare, drank Mint Juleps and were able to buy Derby squares before watching the race on the big screens. After the winners were crowned the party continued on with a DJ, live and silent auctions, a Hosebooze Pull and a Julep and Gem Raffle. Event proceeds benefit FBJSL and the many ways that they contribute throughout Fort Bend County. Over the last 15 years, FBJSL has raised $3.4 million for local Fort Bend nonprofits.

1) FBJSL President Dana Clement with Event Chairs Jennifer Kirkpatrick, Consuelo Haller and Taylor Connor with Past President Debbie Buckner

2) Laura and Todd Taylor

3) Catherine and Brent Kubala with new family member Julep

4) Nancy Olson, Amy West and Glory Crafts

5) Craig and Taylor Connor

6) Kyle and Amy Davison

7) Star Susie and Ivan Edwards

8) Event Emcee Nancy Olson and Congressman Pete Olson

9) Laura and Rob Thompson

10) Dr. Stuart and Paula Rimes

Photo Credit: Jay Ford

Scene in the Bend: Cari Middaugh July 2016