HOUSTON METHODIST SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL CELEBRATES NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY, JUNE 1

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is joining nearly 15.5 million American cancer survivors celebrating the 31st Annual National Cancer Survivors Day® this year.

Houston Methodist Cancer Center at Sugar Land welcomes all local cancer survivors and a guest of their choice or one caregiver each to the celebration and resource fair from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square. News anchor, Shern-Min Chow from KHOU 11 will emcee the event. This year’s keynote speaker is Sally Baskey and her popular character Ida Mae FudpuckerGuests can have a photo taken at the photo booth and will be invited to participate in a fun activity prior to enjoying a globally-inspired lunch. Registration is required at events.houstonmethodist.org/survivorluncheon-sl or call 281-274-7500.

“A diagnosis of cancer can generate many emotions but survival is about embracing life and living each day to the fullest,” said Amy Sebastian-Deutsch, director of oncology services. “You will find our Cancer Survivor’s Day celebration and resource fair filled with laughter, camaraderie, hope, compassion, faith, love and music as we honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage.”

Anyone living with a personal history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life – is a cancer survivor, according to the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation. “National Cancer Survivors Day is a great opportunity for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family to come together and affirm there can be quality of life after a diagnosis of cancer,” said Clive Shkedy, M.D., medical director of radiation oncology.

Additionally, the foundation says that more people are surviving cancer than ever before, thanks to advances in prevention, early detection, treatment and follow-up care. Cancer, however, does come with many challenges. “Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives with the support of other survivors,” said Shkedy.

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LIBRARIES’ SUMMER READING CLUBSFOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS, BEGINNING MAY 28

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the summer to encourage reading among children from birth and up, as well as teens and adults. “Libraries Rock!” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Club. Registration will begin on Monday, May 28, and continue through Sept. 1, at all Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) locations. Library programs and activities for children begin during the week of June 4, and continue through July 28.

Children from infancy through school-age are invited to come to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer. Younger children will enjoy the “Summer Reading Club for Children,” while students in grades 6-8 can participate in the “Middle School Summer Challenge.” Teens in high school can participate with adults in the “YA/Adult Summer Reading Club” to complete individual online challenges and win prizes.

There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs, and they are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or online by going to fortbend.lib.tx.us and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image, which will become available on May 28.

Reading rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. The last day to pick up awards is Sept. 1. Prizes must be collected from the “primary library of use” that the reader indicated on the registration form.

The Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County Libraries, the Friends organizations that support the county library system, and by the Collaborative Summer Library Program, a consortium of states working together to provide high-quality children’s summer-reading program materials for public libraries.

For more information, call the branch library nearest you, or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734.

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FORT BEND ISD GRADUATION CEREMONIES TO BE HELD AT SMART FINANCIAL CENTRE, MAY 31-JUNE 2

The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees recently approved an agreement with ACE SL, LCC, to conduct the 2017-18 commencement exercises at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land on May 31, June 1 and June 2.

In June 2017, FBISD hosted its first successful graduation ceremonies at the Smart Financial Centre. In two days, the District hosted more than 6,000 graduates and more than 46,000 guests in 11 ceremonies. In planning for the 2017-18 graduation ceremonies, FBISD collaborated with the Smart Financial Centre and City of Sugar Land to improve upon the first year and expanded the events to a three-day schedule that allows more time between ceremonies.

To view the graduation schedule online, visit
fortbendisd.com/Page/1394.

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SPA PRESENTS THE SOUND OF MUSIC, JUNE 1-3

Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is proud to present a brand-new production of The Sound of Music, produced by NETworks Presentations, making its Houston premiere June 1-3 at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts as part of a North American tour.

The Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award –winning Best Score, including My Favorite Things, Edelweiss and the title song.

The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

The show has a Houston connection, with Paul Schoeller, a middle school student from Cypress in the role of Friedrich von Trapp. Until Paul was selected for this role, he attended Goodson Middle School in Cypress and was a member of Advanced Choir and Theater. Tickets and more information are available at spahouston.org.

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ANNUAL HIBISCUS SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE, JUNE 3

Replenish your garden with hibiscus at the Lone Star Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society’s annual show and sale event on Sunday, June 3, at Condit Elementary, 7000 S. 3rd Street in Bellaire. Judging will take place in the morning, and the flower show and sale will be open to the public from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.

Exhibitors, both experienced and novice, will enter their hibiscus blooms the morning of the show to compete to win awards in four major categories – Amateur, Collector, Open Collector and Commercial. Growers wishing to enter their plants in the competitions generally arrive between 7:30 and 9 a.m., and entries must be complete by 11:30 a.m. Once the plants are entered, the judges inspect the blooms and evaluate them based on their form, size, color, substance and condition. Blooms can be single, double or miniature, and there will also be a competition for seedlings.

Hibiscus growers are encouraged to join in the festivities by simply bringing their blooms that are opening on the morning of the show to enter in the competition.

Once the judging is complete, the facilities are open free to the public from 1-4 p.m. to view the competition blooms and purchase plants. At the plant sale, you will find eye-catching hibiscus in a wide variety of colors, including whites, yellows, oranges, peaches, pinks, reds, purples, lavenders, blues, and browns, as well as various combinations of these colors. New varieties of hibiscus and special plant selections from Florida and California will be available for purchase. Many varieties of this stunning perennial will be available that cannot be found at your local nursery.

Even if you have shopped the show in the past, you may want to come again this spring because the assortment of hibiscus plants expands each year as many growers experiment with hybridizing the flower. Hybridization is the process of cross-breeding flowers to create new types of seedlings that blossom into blooms with unique color combinations and patterns.

For more information, visit lonestarahs.org.

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FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK FARE RETURNSTO SIENNA PLANTATION, JUNE 1

Sienna Plantation will keep the food trucks rolling all month long with weekly Food Truck Fridays from 5-9 p.m. beginning June 1. Bring lawn chairs, the family and an appetite for al fresco dining to the Sawmill Lake model home park, 9803 Cameron Way, where a rotating roster of mobile eateries will line up each Friday in June. A different band will play each week including The Ricki’s, Park Avenue, Rapture, Sol Flare and Poison Ivy. Children will enjoy bounce houses and games. Admission is free. Learn more at siennaplantation.com.

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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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ARTS WORKSHOPS AT MAMIE GEORGE COMMUNITY CENTER

Catholic Charities offers a Creative Aging program to help bring the arts to seniors in Fort Bend County. The program at the Mamie George Community Center runs Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and offers classes on painting, crafts and mixed-media art and invites an intergenerational mix of volunteers and friends. The program’s focus is on the seniors’ creativity, providing enriching experiences, and social opportunities. For more information, call 281-202-6200.

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YOUNG ADULT AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT UNIVERSITY BRANCH LIBRARY, JUNE 7

Fort Bend County Libraries’ University Branch Library will feature Young Adult author Liara Tamani at a special “Afternoon with an Author” event on Thursday, June 7, beginning at 3 p.m., in Meeting Room 2 of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus.

Tamani will share her experiences writing and publishing her debut Young Adult novel, Calling My Name. Published by HarperCollins’ Greenwillow Books in 2017, the novel tells a coming-of-age story of an African-American girl named Taja Brown, who juggles family expectations and spirituality while discovering her own sense of self.

Tamani received her undergraduate degree from Duke University and her MFA in writing from Vermont College. She resides in Houston with her daughter.

The program will appeal to teens, young adults, and adults. Light refreshments for the event will be provided by the Friends of the University Branch Library. The event 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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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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HOUSTON BALLET PRESENTS PLAY, JUNE 8-10

Formerly dubbed Global Movements, Houston Ballet’s second mixed repertoire Play has been reimagined and specially choreographed for the General Assembly Hall at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Friday-Sunday, June 8-10. The unique stage setup that extends into the audience provides an immersive experience that brings audiences closer to the dancers than ever before.

Houston’s resiliency will be celebrated throughout the special evening, which includes a much-anticipated premiere from Stanton Welch, in collaboration with current Poet Laureate for the City of Houston Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton and local artist Emanuelle “Outspoken Bean,” who will perform spoken-word poetry about our vibrant city during the performance.

Welch’s beloved Bolero – set to Ravel’s famous score – and the societal commentary piece Play – performed to the popular Moby album – will also return, reimagined for this unique venue, along with a premiere piece choreographed by three of Houston Ballet’s own talented dancers: Melody Mennite, Connor Walsh and Oliver Halkowich.

Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $40. For more information, visit houstonballet.org/seasontickets/2017-18-season/play.

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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 or email [email protected].

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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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FIRST COLONY BRANCH LIBRARY PRESENTS GOLDILOCKS, JUNE 9

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a children’s theater performance by The Magik Theatre of Goldilocks and the Three Bears on Saturday,June 9, beginning at 2 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.

This family-friendly performance is adapted from the classic children’s tale about a young girl who takes a walk in the woods and soon becomes very interested in a particular house. She lets herself in, helps herself to a bowl of porridge, takes a relaxing “break” on a chair, and unwinds with a nap on a bed. Little does she know, she’s inside a house owned by a family of bears! Will she wake up from her nap before the bears come home? Will she stay for dinner, or will she be dinner?

This fun-filled version of the classic story includes bilingual elements as well as lessons about being true to oneself and respecting others. The performance is recommended for families with children of all ages.

The performance is presented with the generous support of the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800.

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A CONCERT FOR RECOVERY: AN EVENING WITH TRAVIS MEADOWS, JUNE 9

The Council on Recovery and Sober Recreation Committee present a Concert for Recovery: An Evening with Travis Meadows, featuring Max Flinn on Saturday, June 9, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Hamill Auditorium, 303 Jackson Hill, Houston.

Travis Meadows spent years trying to escape himself. He’s anything but selfish, so he’d find a way to get away – a bottle, a bag, a sermon – and he’d share it with everyone. That was then. Now, Meadows isn’t trying to get anybody lost or high. Instead, he’s trying to get every single one of us to settle in deeply to ourselves – and love what’s there. Sober nearly eight years, Meadows’ blues-hewn voice, acoustic guitar, and storytelling are a relatable meditation on love, acceptance, and redemption.

Max Flinn began teaching himself to play the guitar at the age of 10. His love for Texas country music was heavily influenced by Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Cory Morrow, Roger Creager, and other local greats. Nonetheless, from his late teens to early 20s, music took a backseat to drugs and alcohol. He finally threw in the towel in December 2012 and turned his life around. Sober over 5 years, Max is enjoying life in ways he could have never imagined.

This is a smoke-free, vape-free, alcohol-free event. Go to councilonrecovery.org/concert_series for tickets and more information.

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2018 RICHMOND STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS WITH MAYOR EVALYN MOORE, JUNE 21

Richmond Mayor Evalyn W. Moore will address the City of Richmond at the State of the City on June 21. The luncheon will be held at Briscoe Manor located on FM 723 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Moore will discuss the latest improvements, infrastructure preparations, economic development and what the year has in store for the City of Richmond. The luncheon will be hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber.

Sponsorships for the luncheon are: Presenting Sponsor $2,000, Underwriter $1,000, and Corporate Table $500. Registration is available now on the Central Fort Bend Website at CFBCA.org. For questions about this events and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tiffany Davis at 281-342-5464.

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NEWTON KNOW-HOW EXHIBIT AT DISCOVERY CENTER

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. 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.

Visit childrensdiscoveryfb.org for more details.

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FBSO PRESENTS SUMMER SESSIONS FOR ADULT AND STUDENT MUSICIANS,

JUNE 23-24

Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra (FBSO) has announced its Summer Sessions program, which is open to adults and high school and advanced middle school students who can read music and play an instrument or sing.

Summer Sessions is a two-day intensive – and fun – clinic, allowing musicians to play alongside members of the orchestra. FBSO added a choral component this year, so participants may also sing along with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Sessions run Saturday afternoon from 1-7p.m. and Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m., with a final concert (free to the public) from 6-7p.m. The sessions will be held at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Road, in Sugar Land.

Music on this year’s program offers both entertainment and challenge, including selections from the classics such as George Gershwin’s American in Paris, Georges Bizet’s March of the Toreadors, The Circus Band by Charles Ives and two compositions by Verdi.

Summer Sessions is made possible in part by Ecolab and the City of Sugar Land. Participant applications and more information about the 2018 FBSO program are available at fbso.org/summer-sessions.

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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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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHER CODY KNIGHT SHARES EXPERIENCE AT SIENNA BRANCH LIBRARY PROGRAM, JUNE 23

Astrophotographer Cody Knight will share his expertise and experience at a special program, Astrophotography 101, at Fort Bend County Libraries’ Sienna Branch Library on Saturday, June 23, from 2-3 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City.

A member of the Fort Bend Photography Club, Knight will explain the process and technique he uses to take amazing photographs of the night sky. He will have his telescope, guide scope, laptop, and tracking device on hand to demonstrate how to capture and process stunning images of planets, stars, and galaxies.

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, who retired after a long career with NASA, Knight has been fascinated with the solar system from a very young age. He was 15 years old when he got his first high-quality telescope and began experimenting with photography techniques.

A recent honor graduate of Ridge Point High School, Knight plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall, majoring in Engineering. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2900

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SUGAR LAND SOUND CHORUS TO PERFORM AT SKEETERS GAME, JUNE 28

Sugar Land Sound Chorus, Region 10 chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will be singing the National Anthem on Thursday, June 28, for the Skeeters’ baseball game at Constellation Field. Sugar Land Sound Chorus is an a cappella, four-part harmony, barbershop-style chorus. This is a venue where the group enjoys performing and watching the Skeeters play. Last year a Skeeters usher, Gillian Mayer, found the group and decided to join.

Anyone is welcome to join and sight reading is not a requirement. The entire organization provides musical education in a welcoming and encouraging manner. Chorus practice is held on Thursdays from 6:45-9 p.m. in the Choir Room at Christ Church, 3300 Austin Parkway. Contact Lynn locally at 409-998-2874 for more information, or find the group on Facebook and Meetup.

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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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GREENBLAT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITON DISPLAY AT GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY, THROUGH JUNE 29

Fort Bend County Libraries has announced the photographic exhibition, Exploring Texas and Louisiana, showcasing works by Austin-based photographer Kevin Greenblat, will be on display through June 29, on the second-floor landing at George Memorial Library in Richmond.

Greenblat’s photography has spanned the globe, but much of his work focuses on Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. His black-and-white photographs reveal an exploration of the raw and subtle aspects of the culture of the state.

“I encourage the viewer to examine the peculiarly timeless quality of life in Texas, where modern culture is inextricable from storied past,” says Greenblat.

His photographs of the timelessness of Louisiana reflect the perseverance of a people faced with numerous hardships.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. It can be viewed during regular library hours. For more information, call 281-342-4455. George Memorial Library is located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

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SSLW SUMMER PROGRAMS

Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW) is committed to a lifetime passion of service to others. The group offers appreciation to its committed members and partners who encourage, educate, equip, engage and empower those in need.

Ongoing opportunities for service include seniors enrichment, children through adults development, families outreach, memberships and partnerships, community involvement, fund development, continuing scholarships & support, military/veterans appre­cia­tion, collaborations, voter registration and education, community gardens and special requests.

June programs:

Elementary, middle and high schools – graduates incentives;

Children/youth development – summer camp enrichment and educational opportunities;

Ensemble Theatre, 3535 Main, Houston – volunteer hosts for play (attire is all black); and

4th Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon – annual Board development, application and interview required.

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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.