Fort Bend Parent Magazine August 12

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The Fun-Time Calendar August 2012 Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Aug 2 - 8 • MindFest • Put your mind to the Fest! Challenge your mind as we celebrate how art, science and technology can combine to spark the most ingenious ideas! MindFest is a national festival created by the masterminds at MIT Media Laboratory to celebrate creativity and explore ways in which new technologies transform how we think and learn. Invent colors, design flying machines, engineer marble roller coaster and more! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Aug 3 - 25 • Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs • Performances are Aug 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 7:00pm, Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 3:30pm and Aug 15 & 22 at 2:00pm. • $10 children 2 and under are free • Fogles Future Stars • foglesfuturestars.com • 832-651-8857

Aug 3 • Camp Sienna Teen Computer Classes-MS Word • 2:00pm • Help teens navigate school assignments and create fun projects. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900

Aug 3 • Parents Night Out-Slide Night • 6:30pm • Evening of action packed fun. Food, fun, and entertainment provided for the kids. Kids will do gymnastics, play games, eat pizza and watch a movie. $25/first child; $20/siblings • Iron Cross Gymnastics • www.ironcrossgymnastics.com • 281-342-4766

Aug 3 • Girls Night Out • 7:00pm-9:30pm • Come dressed in your PJ’s and take home a Free Feather Boa! Also, includes Party Up-do, Make-up application, Just-a-polish, Fashion Show, Dancing, & Pizza! Call Now to Reserve your Spot! • $25 • Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square • sweetandsassy.com•281-240-2060

Aug 3 • Music in the Plaza • 7:30pm-9:30pm • Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of live music with the Matchsticks! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Aug 4 • AUTISM Play Group of Fort Bend County • 10:00am-12:00pm • This group provides social opportunities for children with Autism ages 1-12yrs & their families while building a support network in

Fort Bend County. We meet the 1st Saturday of every month. Thanks to local sponsors, Drinks, Snacks and Door Prizes are provided. FREE but donations are appreciated. RSVP is required. For more information, please contact Susan at [email protected] or 281-726-2665. • Sugar Land City Park

Aug 4 • Music in the Plaza • 7:30pm-9:30pm • Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of live music with a local band! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Aug 6 • One Free Class • 10:00am-10:45am • RSVP • 4 mths-4 yrs.• Gymtex, 4502 Hwy.6, Ste. C, Sugar Land • gymtexgym.com • 832-876-9888

Aug 7- 8 • Summer Movie Clubhouse- Charlotte’s Web • 10:00am • 10 Shows for $5 if purchased in advance or $1 Per • Cinemark Brazos Town Center, Rosenberg • cinemark.com • 800-326-3264

Aug 7 • Summer History Programs at the Fort Bend Museum • Escape the heat and dive into the past at the Fort Bend

Museum’s summer history programs! Programs are

suitable for children ages 8 - 12, but younger children are allowed with parent participation. Each session is limited to 20 participants so be sure to

call and reserve your spot. Cost is

$6 per program/$5 for members. Cost is

$48 per week / $40 for museum members. Call Claire Rogers at 281-342-6478 for more information. • Fort Bend Museum • fortbendmuseum.org/education/summer-programs

Aug 7 • Hand’s On-History Summer - 1860s Animal Husbandry • 10:00am-2:00pm • Animals played an essential part in the 1860s Ranch life. Learn about the different animals on the site and help us care for them. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

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The Fun-Time Calendar Cont’d August 2012

Aug 7 • Kids Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Chick-fil-A Greatwood • cfagreatwood.com • 281-342-7800

Aug 9 • DIY WonderWeek • You’re invited to problem solve your way through projects and learn new skills by taking apart electronic devices to invent with the pieces, making from scratch flip book stories and more! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Aug 9 • Kids Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Chick-fil-A Rosenberg • cfarosenberg.com • 281-342-9898

Aug 10 • Camp Sienna Teen Computer Classes-Homework Help • 2:00pm • Help teens navigate school assignments and create fun projects. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900

Aug 10 • Music in the Plaza • 7:30pm-9:30pm • Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of live music with Texodus! Their mix of Country favorites, Blues and Rock ‘n Roll is sure to please! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Aug 11 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 11 • Sugar Land Superstar Finale • 7:00pm-9:30pm • Features ten previously selected finalists who will perform for the title of 2012 Sugar Land Superstar! Plus, enjoy music by

2011 Sugar Land Superstar Erica Marks! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Aug 12 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 13, 20 & 27 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the day time. • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100


Aug 13 • Pajama Night Story Time • 6:30pm • Gives families an evening option for some activities otherwise present during the day time. • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800

Aug 14, 15, 21, 22 & 29 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Mother Goose Time • 10:00am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Stories and songs for older babies. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Mother Goose Time • 11:00am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • Sugar Land Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140

Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Mother Goose Time • 11:00am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800

Aug 14. 21 & 28 • Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311



Aug 14 - 18 • Hand’s-On History Summer-1890s Food Preservation • 10:00am-2:00pm • Without refrigerators, early Texans had to be very clever on how to store food for the lean times. Come learn about the various techniques used to preserve food. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Aug 14 • Teen Program-Stylish Book Covers • 4:00pm • Albert George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270

Aug 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800

Aug 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, and craft. • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100

Aug 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am • Stories, movies and craft. • George Memorial Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-341-2677

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Preschool Story Time • 10:00am • Stories, movies, and craft. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Albert George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Sugar Land Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Toddler Time • 11:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Sugar Land Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140

Aug 15, 22 & 29 • Preschool Story Time • 11:15am • Stories, movies and craft. • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800

Aug 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • First Colony Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2800

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Toddler Time • 10:00am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • George Memorial Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-341-2677

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Toddler Time • 10:00am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Sienna Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2900

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies and craft. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movie and craft. • Albert George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies and craft. • Sugar Land Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2140

Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, movies and craft. • University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-5100

Aug 16 & 30 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Aug 16 - 17 • Annie • Performances Thurs & Fri 8pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Aug 16 • After-School Break-School-Age Board Game Day • 4:00pm • Craft, movie, stories and more. • George Memorial Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-341-2677



Aug 16 • Survivors Offering Support • 5:30pm-7:30pm • The support group helps women and men understand that breast cancer affects them emotionally and spiritually as well as physically, and provides a roadmap for achieving a happier, healthier future after cancer. By encouraging them to share their own experiences and support one another, the group instills a belief in the power of healing and encourages them to reach toward their future with hope. • Methodist Sugar Land Hospital • www.methodisthealth.com • 281-274-7164

Aug 16 • Teen Movie Night • 6:00pm • George Memorial Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-341-2677

Aug 17 • KidArtizts • 2:00pm • Free Art Workshop for children are 4-6 years. RSVP 281-733-7605 • BRAVO! Creative Arts • creativekidsexpress.com

Aug 17 • KidArtizts • 3:30pm • Free Art Workshop for children age 7-10 years. RSVP 281-733-7605 • BRAVO! Creative Arts • creativekidsexpress.com

Aug 17 • Parents Night Out-Sleep Over (End of Summer Party) • 6:30pm • Evening of action packed fun. Food, fun, and entertainment provided for the kids. Kids will do gymnastics, play games, eat pizza and watch a movie. $25/first child; $20/siblings • Iron Cross Gymnastics • www.ironcrossgymnastics.com • 281-342-4766


Aug 18 • Rosenberg Roundup • 10:00am-6:00pm • Bring your family and friends, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Rosenberg Roundup features musical entertainment by bands Brazos River Pickers and Justified throughout the day. • Historic Downtown Rosenberg • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3525

Aug 18 • Free Acting Workshop • 10:00am • For children age 4-7 years. Call 832-885-4869 to reserve your spot. • Drama Kids International, 14056 Southwest Frwy, Sugar Land • dramakidsfortbend.com

Aug 18 • Free Acting Workshop • 11:00am • For children age 8-11 years. Call 832-885-4869 to reserve your spot. • Drama Kids International, 14056 Southwest Frwy, Sugar Land • dramakidsfortbend.com

Aug 18 • Friends for Life • 12:00pm-6:00pm • A state of art adoption center on wheels brings the pets to the people in style! Information on fostering and adopting and volunteering. • Free admission, adoption fees apply • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336

Aug 18 • Free Acting Workshop • 2:00pm • For ages 4-7 years. Call 832-885-4869 to reserve your spot. • Drama Kids International, 4309 Sienna Pkwy. #650, Missouri City • dramakidsfortbend.com

Aug 18 • Movie Under The Moon • 8:00pm • Bring your family and friends to the Plaza to enjoy a free movie. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Aug 18 • The Big Band: Tribute to Pop, Gospel and A Touch of Broadway • 8:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com


Aug 20 • Teen Movie Day • 5:30pm • Mamie George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2880

Aug 20 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the day time. • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100

Aug 21 - 23 • Brat Pack Movies at Miller: Sixteen Candles • 5:00pm • Performances Tues-Thurs 8:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com



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Aug 21 - 25 • Hand’s-On History Summer-1930s Quilting Bee • 10:00am-2:00pm • Come learn about this ancient art form and try your hand at adding to our community quilt. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Aug 23 - 25 • Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales Event • Thursday & Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-1pm (half price day) Free Admission. Grab up back-to-school savings of 50-90% off retail on quality items for babies and kids! Find toys, books, clothing, baby gear, maternity wear and more at deep discounts. Consignors make 65-70% back on sold items. Benefits, in part, Fort Bend Women’s Center. Sign up online to volunteer, consign or shop! Special presale for consignors, volunteers, first-time parents, grandparents and teachers. Details online. • Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Bldg. C) • sugarland.jbfsale.com • 832-656-2000

Aug 23 • After-School Breaks • 4:00pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more. • Albert George Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 979-793-4270

Aug 23 • Pajama Night Story Time • 6:30pm • Gives families an evening option for some activities presented during the day time. • George Memorial Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-341-2677

Aug 23 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

Aug 24 • Free Acting Workshop for Teens Age 12-16 • 4:30pm • Call 832-885-4869 to reserve your spot. • DKI Acting Academy • 4309 Sienna Pkwy. #650, Missouri City • dramakidsfortbend.com


Aug 25 • 12th Anniversary Open House • 2-3pm for ages 0-4 yrs. 3-4pm for ages 5-18 yrs. No reservation required. • Gymtex, 4502 Hwy.6, Ste. C, Sugar Land • gymtexgym.com • 832-876-9888

Aug 25 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Aug 25 • Homeschooling A to Z • 12:00pm-4:30pm • Learn about homeschooling • Missouri City Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-238-2100

Aug 25 • Free Acting Workshop • 2:00pm • For Kids Age 8-11 years. Call 832-885-4869 to reserve your spot. • Drama Kids International, 4309 Sienna Parkway #650, Missouri City • dramakidsfortbend.com


Aug 26 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com


Aug 28 - 31 • Hand’s-On History Summer-Chore-Time • 10:00am-2:00pm • In honor of the Labor Day weekend, explore and participate in the chores necessary to run each historical site. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Aug 30 • Lite Lunch and Dazzling Desserts • 11:30am-1:30pm • SAVE THE DATE and mark your calendar to join Hope for Three and special guests for a fun-filled and informative afternoon! Benefiting Hope for Three Family Resources programs. Cost is $40-tax deductible. • Sweetwater Estate Home of Tammy Brown • hopeforthree.org • 800-317-0787

Aug 31 - Sep 2 • LEGO KidsFest Texas • The LEGO KidsFest is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family! LEGO & DUPLO Construction Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature LEGO models and displays, LEGO Games, group builds, LEGO Master Builders, and much more! LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences

together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event. • Free 2 and under, 3-17 & 65+/$18, adults/$20 • Austin Convention Center • legokidsfest.com/austin/index.html • 860-953-4500

Aug 31 • Kids Night Out • 6:00pm • The Club offers adult supervision, movies, and activities for kids while parents enjoy a night out. Resident $20; Non-resident $25; Resident sibling $10; Non-resident $15 • The Club-New Territory • newterritory.org • 281-565-0616

Aug 31 • Dancing Under The Stars • 7:30pm-9:00pm • Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors will be on hand in the Plaza, teaching you all of the right moves! • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Bounce Free on your Birthday! Planet WOW, 10601 S. Sam Houston Pkwy West, Suite 190, Houston • planet-wow.com • 832-390-4969

THURSDAY

Urban Harvest Farmers Market at Sugar Land Town Square • 4:00pm- 7:00pm • Vendors will have a variety of fresh and local produce and other items available for purchase. The market runs weekly. For more information, visit UrbanHarvest.org. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

Free Family Nights at The Children’s Museum • 5-8pm • cmhouston.org

FRIDAYS

Fitness in the Plaza • Join us each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp with Jon Hood from Rush Fitness and Zumba with Abby Dorsey! Boot Camp from 9 – 10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10 – 11 a.m. • Sugar Land Town Square • sugarlandtownsquare.com • 713-313-7587

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