THE FORT BEND SYMPHONY’S PATRIOTIC CONCERT, JULY 4

Celebrate the 4th with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s (FBSO) annual Patriotic Concert, July 4 at 7 p.m. This free family performance celebrates our American heritage in music and song. The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chorus joins the Symphony for an evening of patriotic favorites. Marches, familiar tunes from traditional Americana, music from the Armed Forces, and songs from the silver screen all combine to make this concert a much-loved part of the official Independence Day festivities for the City of Stafford. The concert precedes the fireworks show, which begins at 9 p.m., all at the Stafford Centre.

The march is one of the most beloved parts of the Independence Day musical traditions. FBSO’s performance features the National Emblem March, a favorite since 1906 by Edwin Eugene Bagley. Langston Hughes’ I Dream a World and Before the Parade Passes By from Hello Dolly add new depth to the traditional patriotic tunes. FBSO continues its season-long theme of honoring the nation with America – Of Thee I Sing, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America, I Hear America Singing, a medley from 1776 and Texas, Our Texas. In Sing Along, America, the audience joins in for favorites such as Yankee Doodle Dandy, Over There and more.

The concert also celebrates the men and women in the armed forces with The Armed Forces Salute. And then there are the selections to treasure every July 4th including the classics from John Phillips Sousa, Washington Post March, Stars and Stripes Forever and the Star Spangled Banner finale.
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BEAT THE PACK PROGRAM AT HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL, JULY 3

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering the community a proven program to help people quit smoking. The complimentary program, called Beat the Pack, was developed by Pfizer Inc. and is sponsored by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Respiratory Therapy Department and Cancer Center. The next four-week series is scheduled to start on July 3, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Houston Methodist Sugar Land’s Main Pavilion Conference Room A.

The four-week program will be offered each quarter in Main Pavilion Conference Room A at Houston Methodist Sugar Land. Registration is required and space is limited.

Participants will meet once a week for four weeks with a trained facilitator from Houston Methodist Sugar Land who will provide tools, tips and support to help smokers create and follow through with a personalized “quit plan.”

“Studies show that close to 70 percent of smokers in the U.S. want to quit,” said Amy Sebastian-Deutsch, director of oncology and infusion therapy services. “But it typically takes a smoker between six and 11 attempts at quitting to finally succeed. Beat the Pack is a proven program that can greatly increase those odds and make it easier to give up cigarettes
for good.”

Even long-term smokers can benefit from quitting. “The health benefits of quitting begin almost immediately and continue indefinitely,” said Sindhu Nair, M.D., a board-certified hematologist oncologist with Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land.

In 2015, a thorough compilation of more than 50 smoking cessation studies that included more than 25,000 participants found that combining behavior support in a group setting with medication provides the best results. For more information or to register, visit houstonmethodist.org/events and search for Beat the Pack, or call 281-205-4514.

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FORT BEND PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH SEEKS ADULT MENTORS

The mission of the nonprofit Fort Bend Partnership for Youth is to reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system by establishing positive relationships between youthful offenders and volunteer adult role models from the community.

The juveniles are referred by the Fort Bend County Juvenile Probation Depart­ment. There are so many children in need of a listening ear and encouragement. Come forward and be that person for someone in need… you may be the only one! Mentors must be 21 years of age and willing to give a minimum of an hour a week.

For more information about the program or to make a tax-deductible donation, contact Susan Bearden at [email protected] or call her at 281-633-7317.

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MISSOURI CITY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS

The Parks & Recreation Department has a program agenda that is fun for all ages. Visit mctxparks.com for more information and a full schedule.

Fencing Classes: 5-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

Ladies Cardio Tennis: 9-10:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr.

Group Piano Classes: 2nd-3rd grade lessons – 4:45 p.m. on Wednesdays; 4th-5th grade lessons – 5 p.m. on Thursdays at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

Tots & Crafts: 9-10 a.m. every other Wednesday morning at the Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy.

Painting Class: 9-11:00 a.m. every Tuesday through June 19 at the Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr.

Summer Tennis Camp: Interested participants can register by calling 281-403-8629 or emailing [email protected]. The camp runs weekly from June 25- Aug. 10 at the Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr.

Summer Day Camp: Ages 5-12 years old. Each week costs $100 for a regular day and $125 for early risers. For more information on weekly schedules and field trips – and to access a registration packet – visit bit.ly/2I7esB6. The camp runs weekly from June 11- July 27 at Quail Valley Elementary School, 3500 Quail Village Dr.

Princess Dance Camp: Ages 3-10 years old. This camp is $110 per session and will feature arts and crafts, dance and conclude with a showcase performance on the final day of camp. Campers should come dressed in princess attire. July 23- 27 (register by July 1) at the Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr.

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SIENNA PLANTATION FARMERS MARKET, FOURTH SUNDAY

Fresh produce, locally sourced spreads and condiments, and other foodie favorites can be found each month at the Sienna Plantation Community Farmers Market. The market happens 1-5 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month at the train depot parking lot near the amphitheater, 9600 Scanlan Trace, in Sienna Plantation. In November and December, the market is planned for 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.

Launched in 2016, the market typically attracts more than three dozen vendors each month providing baked goods, beverages, meats, prepared foods, olive oils, honey, vegetables, spices, flowers and more. Learn more at siennafarmersmarket.com.

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SUMMER ART AND DANCE WORKSHOPS OFFERED AT HARVEST GREEN, JULY 16

Harvest Green and the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) Fort Bend School of Art are teaming up to offer summer fun for kids and teens at art and dance workshops. Registration is open for the workshops, which will explore hip hop, clay work, ballet and painting. All classes will take place at the Richmond community’s Farmhouse, 3400 Harvest Corner Drive.

“We are very excited to partner with CAM for these camps,” said Shay Shafie, general manager of Harvest Green. “The classes give young people an opportunity to hone their creativity with the help of some of the most talented artists in the Houston area.”

Kids Farmhouse Clay Studio workshops will introduce budding sculptors to basic hand-building skills by artist Veronica Gartner. A camp for third and fourth grade students will take place 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, June 18 to July 16. A second workshop for kids in the fifth and sixth grades is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 20 to July 25. All supplies are included in the $199 price, and kids will take home four finished pieces.

Budding ballerinas can learn the basics of ballet at a Teenie Weenie Ballet Intensive for youngsters 4 to 7 years of age. The camp takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23-27. The cost is $250 per dancer.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo art judge Vickie McMillan will introduce the world of acrylic painting and watercolor to kids ages 5 to 18 during The Paint Block Summer Intensive, July 30 to Aug. 3. Camp for elementary school students runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Classes for junior high and high school students are 1:30 to 4 p.m. The cost is $250.

Harvest Green also will host a one-day portrait painting class for adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29. Students will learn to paint in the Cubist style of Picasso. The cost is $35. For more information and to register, visit

cam-fort-bend.ticketleap.com.

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GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY’S “ART & CULTURE” SERIES, JULY 14

Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library has an educational series focusing on “Art & Culture” this summer. The next program in the series, “Art & Culture: Impressionism,” will take place on Saturday, July 14, from 1-3 p.m., in Room 2A of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

In this segment in the series, former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about Impressionist art, a movement that developed chiefly in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn how Paris became the center of European art during this period, and how artists such as Monet, Degas, Cezanne, and Van Gogh rose to fame. Akhtar will also discuss the characteristics of Impressionist art, including the exploration of light and color, movement and time, and landscape and urban life.

Akhtar received her Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and taught art and architecture history for 20 years.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455.

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THE GREAT PRETENDERS TO ENTERTAIN AT LOVING FRIENDS DINNER, JULY 17

Loving Friends will meet for dinner and entertainment on Tuesday, July 17, at 5 p.m. at Quail Valley City Cr., 2880 La Quinta Dr., Missouri City. The Great Pretenders trio, Lisa Whitlock, Arnold Richie and Ann Richie have been creating smiles and memories around Houston for the past 10 years as they liven up the audience from Swing to Go-Go and from doo-wop to Woodstock. The audience is welcome to sing along.

Loving Friends is not a grief support group, but a social group of men and women who’ve lost their spouses yet want to move on with their lives in a social environment. The group meets monthly for dinner, entertainment, lunches, and games and is a great way to make new friends.

The cost for the monthly dinner and entertainment is $23 inclusive, paid at the door. Reservations are required by calling 281-208-3124. Guests and prospective new members are always greeted with a warm welcome.

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ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY, JULY 14

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present “An Introduction to Acrylic Painting” on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 2 p.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

Local art instructor Jaime Hinrichs will provide a basic introduction to painting with acrylics for anyone considering starting a new hobby. Those attending the program will learn about basic acrylic painting materials and various techniques. All class materials will be provided.

This program is made possible by the support of the Friends of the University Branch Library. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library book sales and annual membership dues help to underwrite the costs of special programming and various cultural events at the library.

The class is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on “Events,” select “University Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-633-5100, or by visiting the library.

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SUBURBAN SUGAR LAND WOMEN, JULY AND AUGUST PROGRAMS

Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) has a variety of service opportunities available in July and August.

July 15 – Deadline for scholarship recipient’s bursar form & acceptance / enrollment documentation.

July 15-31 – Review and select continuing
recipients.

Throughout July, the group will work on its Lamar CISD Summer School support services and resources and fulfilling individual and group special requests for specific services and resources.

Fourth Saturday,10 a.m.-noon – annual programs planning & budget development

Aug. 1-7 – Mail first time and continuing scholarship recipients’ checks/letters to universities/
recipients/parents;

Adopt Schools – Donate ongoing services and resources;

Continue Lamar CISD Summer school support services and resources and individual and group special requests for specific services and resources;

Fourth Saturday or Sunday – Annual Appreciation Reception.

SSLW memberships and partnership opportunities are available. Visit sslw.org to learn more. All donations are tax-deductible, and written receipts are provided within 30 days.

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GET TIPS ON ESTATE-LIQUIDATION AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAM

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present “Estate-Liquidation Solutions,” a program in the Senior Series for older adults and their family members, on Friday, July 20, beginning at 10:30 a.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd., on the UH campus.

Liz McNeel, a senior real-estate specialist and certified senior-housing professional, will lead a panel of experts who will talk about current trends in estate liquidation. Learn about what sells and what doesn’t, the best ways to liquidate personal items, and the challenges that people face during the process.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100.

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SUGAR LAND HERITAGE HIKE, SECOND SATURDAY

Presented each second Saturday of the month, trained guides will lead tours through a beautiful, historic neighborhood and share stories about the people and events that shaped Sugar Land’s history.

As an added bonus, the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is now partnering with the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation to include the 1918 Sugar Land Auditorium on the walking tour. Participants will have an opportunity to view the interior of this restored historic building.

Walking tours begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 11:30 a.m. The group will depart from the SLHF office, 198 Kempner Street (next to the historic Char House). The cost is free for children under 12; $5, teens; and $10, adults. Proceeds benefit the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and the Sugar Land Cultural Arts Foundation. Reservations are appreciated but not required. For more information, visit slheritage.org or call 281-494-0261.

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LAKE OLYMPIA GARDEN CLUB

The Lake Olympia Garden Club meets at 9 a.m. the third Friday of the month from September through April at Lake Olympia Club House.

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 more information, contact Jo Ann Keene at [email protected] or 281-438-2174.

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FBJSL WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS FOR 2018-2019

The Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) has begun its membership drive for the 2018-2019 League year. Provisional membership is available to women ages 21 to 50 years. Recruitment efforts are in full force and there is still time to join. FBJSL is hosting multiple events throughout the summer to learn more about the organization and becoming a member. Informational Meetings will be held on the following dates: July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Lupe Tortilla in Sugar Land; July 26 at 9:30 a.m. at Bean Here Coffee in Missouri City; Aug. 9 at 9:30 a.m. at Bean Here Coffee in Missouri City.

Visit fbjsl.org for additional information.

FBJSL members will have the opportunity to provide direct service to the following agencies: Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Lunches of Love, Houston Museum of Natural Science–Sugar Land, GiGi’s Playhouse, Reining Strength and Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center. Members also may choose to serve on the Sugar Plum Market committee or as an advisor for the Fort Bend Teen Service League (FBTSL), a mentoring project of FBJSL.

FBJSL is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, to developing the potential of women and to improving the Fort Bend County community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable as well as providing an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and camaraderie for all members. For additional information about joining, email [email protected].

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FORT BEND COUNTY ACTORS SEIZE THE DAY IN DISNEY’S NEWSIES AT INSPIRATION STAGE, JULY 20-AUG. 5

Sugar Land’s national award-winning community theatre, Inspiration Stage, is Houston’s first community theatre to produce Disney’s Newsies, with 12 shows over three weekends, July 20-Aug. 5 at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr.

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right.

Twenty-two-year-old Noah Alderfer plays Jack Kelly. Alderfer looks forward to bringing his character to life in this “awesome story about friendship, resilience and unity.”

Though the full cast comes from various Houston-area neighborhoods, Fort Bend County has a strong showing of young talent performing, including Alderfer (Mission Bend); Holden Hagelberger (Riverstone), 10, as Les; Hannah Pickle (New Territory), 20, as Katherine; Jeff Sensat (Pecan Grove) as Joseph Pulitzer; Kate Henry (Telfair), 13, as a featured dancer; Drew Doyle (Lexington Point), 12, as a featured dancer; Clayton Evans (Village of Oak Lake), 15, as ensemble; Miranda Maldonado (Falcon Point), 21, as ensemble; Janiah Lockett (Greatwood), 19, as ensemble; Jonathan Bynum (Four Corners), 19, as ensemble; and Joseph Henry (Colony Park), 11 as
Les’s understudy.

The show’s youngest cast member, 10-year-old Holden Hagelberger says, “I’m excited for the opportunity to perform with this amazing cast! I can’t wait to play Les in this fun show.”

The production and artistic staff also has members living in Fort Bend County, including Mandy Seymore-Sensat (Pecan Grove); Annelea Bootle (Pecan Grove), stage manager; and Linda Orlandi (Riverstone), costume designer. For tickets and information, visit inspirationstage.com.

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STUDENT PHYSICALS OFFERED AT HOUSTON METHODIST ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE IN SUGAR LAND, JULY 28

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 16811 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, is offering annual student physicals from 9 a.m. to noon on July 28 for Fort Bend ISD, Stafford MSD and any other student athlete needing a physical. Orthopedic, sports medicine and cardiology physicians will be on-site to provide additional clearance as needed.

The cost is $20 (cash only) for ages 12 through 18. Be sure to bring a completed UIL Physical Evaluation form, which can be printed from events.houstonmethodist.org/physicals-sl along with the Houston Methodist release form. Proceeds generated from the physicals are donated back to the athletic training program of the school the student attends. Students receiving a physical will also get a free T-shirt. For more information, email [email protected] or call 281-275-0447.

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) requires all high school athletes to undergo and pass a physical examination prior to participating in sports. Physical evaluations include examining height, weight, vision, blood pressure, pulse, ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, abdomen, spine, and all joints in the upper and lower body. Physicians discuss the athletes’ medical history and consult with them and their parents if further evaluation is necessary prior to releasing them to participate in sports.

“Performing physical examinations is just part of being the team physician. Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physicians support coaches, athletic trainers and players throughout the school year,” said Timothy Sitter, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and team physician.

Partnering with Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine provides a convenient, inexpensive opportunity for our athletes to complete this physical exam, said Richard Gregoire, head district athletic trainer for Fort Bend ISD. “This partnership continues to provide access to some of the finest doctors in our community and a safer environment for our students as they participate in our athletic programs,” he said.

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YOGA DEMONSTRATION AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY, JULY 27

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will present an introductory class, “All About Yoga,” on Friday, July 27, beginning at 10 a.m., in Meeting Room 1 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

Registered yoga instructor Ashley Schmidt will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this low-impact form of physical exercise and meditation. Learn the benefits of yoga, the various yoga postures, and the correct way to breathe to receive maximum benefit.

“Yoga allows us to connect our physical, mental, emotional, and energetic bodies so that we feel grounded and calm as we move through our day,” says Schmidt, who teaches yoga in Richmond and has logged 200 hours as a registered yoga instructor.

All experience levels are welcome to attend. The program will be modified based on the experience levels of those in attendance. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100.

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COMPLIMENTARY MEALS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Catholic Charities Mamie George Community Center offers daily complimentary hot meals to Fort Bend senior citizens at Patty’s Café, open Monday through Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dining is available both inside and outside, with free wireless Internet access. Enrollment in the meal program is required at the Mamie George Community Center, located at 1111 Collins Road in Richmond. For more information, call 281-202-6200.

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QUAIL VALLEY GARDEN CLUB MEETING, SECOND THURSDAY

Since 1972, The Quail Valley Garden Club has provided community service efforts including beautification, scholarships and education in Quail Valley, Missouri City and Fort Bend County. The QVGC Member Meeting is the second Thursday of each month from 9:30-11 a.m. For information, visit quailvalletygardenclub.org.

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NEW AND EXPECTANT MOMS INVITED TO COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER, AUG. 2

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land invites new and expectant moms – along with their partners and babies – to the annual Community Baby Shower from 10 a.m.-2 p.m on Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Brazos Pavilion Conference Center on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital campus.

The event will feature demonstrations on how to safely use baby carriers, presentations on the importance of safe sleeping practices, and a Sugar Land police officer will speak about car seat safety. In addition, lactation consultants and counselors from the Childbirth Center will be available to talk one-on-one with moms and provide guidance and support.

“This is a great opportunity for new moms to speak directly with someone who understands their concerns,” said Donna Timmer, lactation consultant. “There will be great discussions and information provided at this event; it’s been a very beneficial experience for our attendees in previous years.”

Timmer says attendees are welcome to stop by any time during the shower. Demonstrations will be repeated several times throughout the event, and light refreshments will be provided.

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital hosts its annual Community Baby Shower in recognition of World Breastfeeding Week. Visit events.houstonmethodist.org/babyshower-sl for more information.

Visit houstonmethodist.org/childbirth-sl for more information about Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land, or call 281-274-7080. Visit the Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsugarland for the latest news, events and information.

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LOVING FRIENDS SOCIAL GROUP

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. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month iin the Bluebonnet Room of Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 La Quinta Drive, Missouri City. Members can also meet for lunch, movies and join its book club. The cost for dinner is $22. For more information on the group, call 281-208-3124.

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NEWTON KNOW-HOW EXHIBIT AT DISCOVERY CENTER, THROUGH JAN. 2019

Whether a rocket scientist or a dancer, we are all governed by the laws of motion. But how well do you really understand these laws which cannot be broken? You’re invited to engage in exciting, educational activities that will help you understand the physics associated with the laws of motion. Come step into a world alive with action as you delve into force, friction, momentum, gravity, aerodynamics and speed in the all-new Newton Know-How! exhibit at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center.

“Whether engineering new safety harnesses or designing video games, the physics surrounding Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion are essential knowledge,” said Keith Ostfeld, Director of Educational Technology and Exhibit Development for the Discovery Center. “Everything that moves has to follow these laws. However, many people often have an incorrect understanding of these laws. Newton Know-How! gives you the opportunity to correct misconceptions and put ideas to the test.”

All components in Newton Know-How! are hands-on and built for open-ended explorations of physics. Some exhibit experiences include: Testing methods to get golf ball trains through the Golf Ball Roller Coaster; accelerating balls using gravity on the Spiral; and building a domino pattern and watching dominoes fall in a chain reaction on a Domino Table.

To help you understand the physics behind components like Ricochet, a table-mounted putt-putt golf course where you have to bounce balls to get them into holes, the Discovery Center has installed “Know-How” signs around the room. Each sign contains short animations which explain fundamental physics concepts like velocity, potential energy, and friction. The Discovery Center has also integrated QR codes into the exhibit so the animations may be viewed on smartphones and tablets directly at the exhibit components.

Visit childrensdiscoveryfb.org for more information.

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GOLF “FORE” STUDENT SUCCESS TO BENEFIT THE FORT BEND EDUCATION FOUNDATION, AUG. 27

Plan now to golf “fore” education in the Fort Bend Education Foundation’s 19th Annual Back to School Scramble golf tournament, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 27, at Sweetwater Country Club.

Schlumberger is presenting the Back to School Scramble, chaired by Chris Barton and Jeremy Alberty. Chick-fil-A is providing breakfast. The entry fee includes breakfast, golf and cart, beverages, lunch reception and special gifts. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $2,250, along with Foursome Teams $1,000 and individual entries $275.

The Education Foundation touches every school in Fort Bend ISD. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded over $33 million through its Grants to Teachers and Schools program. These grants enable teachers to provide innovative classroom projects for which tax dollars are not available and they help new teachers with zero years teaching experience to outfit their new classrooms. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call 281- 634-1111 or email [email protected]. More information about the foundation is at fortbendisd.com/foundation.

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HOUSTON GLASS CLUB SHOW, AUG. 17-19

The 44th Annual Vintage Glass & Antique Show and Sale will be held Aug. 17-19 at the Fort Bend County Fair grounds in Rosenberg. The focus will be on American glass made from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s. Sponsored by The Houston Glass Club, dealers carry a wide variety of colorful 1930’s depression era glass and elegant glass (Heisey, Fostoria, Cambridge, etc.) from the 1920’s forward among their high quality glassware. Mid-century glass, another popular collectible, will be available throughout the show. American-made kitchenware, pottery and dinnerware are also featured. With more than 30 dealers from across America, you’ll find a cross section of America’s glass heritage combined under one roof.

A second building full of beautiful and one-of-a-kind general line antiques is right next door to the glass building. From primitives, silver, linens, jewelry, postcards, furniture and European collectibles, you can choose items to match your glass purchases to create a distinctive look you can call your own. Designers can select items that clients will love. From plain to fancy, common to rare finds, the Houston Glass Club Show truly excites the imagination to develop your own distinctive style through vintage glass and antiques.

Delicious sandwiches, cakes and other food items will be found at the on-site concession (watch for all the generous portions of chocolate and coconut cakes being carried throughout the show). Also don’t miss Leigh Ann Winter from Texas Silver Mercantile who will be onsite to repair damaged glass, silver and costume jewelry items. This is a rare opportunity to get that special family heirloom restored. Information on joining the Houston Glass Club will also be available.

Show times are 2-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds is located on Hwy. 36 in Rosenberg. Admission is $10 on Friday (good all weekend), $6 on Saturday and Sunday with free parking. For more information, call 281-240-0382.