Posted on Jul 31, 2018 in
CALENDAR
August 2nd, 9:30 – 10:15 am
Toddler Music with Sessions Music
Sing, sway, laugh and play! Join a free class at Sugar Land Town Square with Sessions Music. Immerse your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song and dance, all while developing fundamental skills and connecting with other moms, dads and families. Recommended for ages newborn to seven years. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 3rd, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Giving Spirits Concert Benefiting ARC of Fort Bend
Come out to enjoy live music at Sugar Land Town Square from TC & The Cannonballs and learn more about the local non-profit, ARC of Fort Bend. This entertaining band will take you on a trip down memory lane with great blues music. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 4th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Yoga and Meditation Demonstration
Sugar Land Branch Library will present “Stress Relief and Relaxation through Sahaja Yoga Meditation.” Instructor Lata Nair will provide an overview of meditation and its mental, physical and emotional benefits. Learn how to relieve anxieties, tensions, stresses and worries. Nair will demonstrate the meditation technique. This is a free event, located at 550 Eldridge in Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
August 4th, 11 am – 3 pm
Back to School Splash Bash
Beat the heat at Sugar Land Town Square. Bring your family and cool off in free waterslides, have fun with the hula hoop contest, Toddler Town, enjoy fun activities and live music all day with a DJ spinning summer fun beats. The Back to School Splash Bash is benefiting the Fort Bend Rainbow Room, and we encourage everyone attending to bring a back pack and school supplies, which will be donated to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room. To learn more about this charity, visit www.fbrr.org.
August 4th & 18th, 9 am – 10 pm
Farmers Market By The Lake
Come for a unique experience with your family to shop with more than 30 vendors, food trucks, lemonade stand and more at 2700 Lake Olympia Parkway in Missouri City. For more information, visit www.farmersmarketpartners.com.
August 8th & 22nd, 9 am – 10 am
Tots & Crafts
Free play and crafts for kids; donuts and coffee for parents. No registration required for this event at Recreation and Tennis Center, located at
2701 Cypress Point Drive in Missouri City. For more information, call 281-403-8637.
August 11th, 7:15 – 9 pm
Movie Under the Moon
Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square to enjoy a free movie brought to you by First Colony Church of Christ. This month’s movie is Peter Rabbit. Visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 11th, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Severe-Weather Preparedness Tips and Hurricane Harvey Artistic Expression” Workshop
Get information and weather preparedness tips. Mansi Mehta, Project Coordinator with Texans Recovering Together, will present a “Hurricane Preparedness and Stress Management.” At 1:30 to 4:30 pm, participate in the “Hurricane Harvey Artistic Expression” workshop. This family arts-and-craft activity is designed to provide an artistic outlet for survivors of Hurricane Harvey. The artistic pieces created may be submitted to become part of a special event marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. Free and open to the public, the workshop will be held at the Sugar Land Branch Library, located at 550 Eldridge in Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.
August 13th, 2 pm
Musical Storytelling Performance of Harriet Tubman
Watch this fun, interactive performance of Git’ On Board! The Life of Harriet Tubman. Highly acclaimed musician and storyteller Hope Shiver engages students in discovering how Tubman led fellow freedom-seeking slaves to hiding places on their way to safety in the North. David Keepman provides musical accompaniment as students chant, clap, cheer and rejoice. This is free and open to the public for children of all ages at the First Colony Branch Library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.
August 15th, 10 – 11:30 am
Introduction to Book-Folding
Learn how to recycle old books into creative works of art. The library staff will demonstrate how to take an old book and make words and images by folding the pages. No cutting, gluing or special equipment is needed. The project is a fun way to re-use old books and give them a new purpose. Materials for the class will be supplied. Those attending the program will receive additional patterns to take with them and work on at their leisure. This is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and reservations are required. The Mamie George Branch Library is located at 320 Dulles Avenue in Stafford. Register at 281-238-2880, visit the library or at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on “Events,” select “Mamie George,” and find the program.
August 16th, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Bingo Night
The Missouri City Parks and Recreation Department hosts bingo monthly for area residents who are 50+. Visit with your peers, enjoy dinner and play rounds of bingo for great prizes. Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door. Dinner will be from 5:30 – 6 pm. This event will be at the Recreation and Tennis Center, located at 2701 Cypress Point Drive in Missouri City. For more information, call 281-403-8637.
August, 17th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Lyrics and Lawn Games
Sugar Land Town Square will be turning into one big backyard party with lawn games setup plus, live country music from the Will Carter Band. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 18th, 10 am – 12 pm
H.O.P.E (Helping Our Parents Excel) Autism Resource Fair
Hope For Three Autism Advocates is hosting a resource fair including a variety of providers, therapists, nutritionists and professionals. The fair will take place at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital in the East Tower Conference Room. Interested providers may register by contacting Hope For Three, contact@hopeforthree.org or call 281-245-0640. Additional details at hopeforthree.org.
August 18th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Sugar Land Superstar Finale
Sugar Land Superstar is back for its 13th summer, and you don’t want to miss it. Bring lawn chairs to Sugar Land Town Square and enjoy Sugar Land’s American Idol-like competition. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 23rd, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Is Your Retirement at Risk Workshop
St. Catherine of Sienna Episcopal Church, located at 4747 Sienna Parkway in Missouri City, is hosting an informational session to help understand the Retirement Red Zone Challenges. Speakers from Edward Jones and Prudential will provide insights on retirement and managing retirement savings. This event is free and open to the community. For more information contact, call 281-778-2046 or email melinda@siennachurch.org.
August 24th, 7:30 – 9 pm
Dancing Under The Stars
Break out your dancing shoes at Sugar Land Town Square for a night of Dancing Under The Stars with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors. Visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 25th, 12 – 2 pm
The Harvey Experience Exhibition
Fort Bend Recovers . . . with Creativity will present “The Harvey Experience – one year later” an event marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey. This event is free and will be a display of original, creative works of art – both visual and performing – created and submitted by Fort Bend residents of all ages at Constellation Field, located at 1 Stadium Drive in Sugar Land. Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org/what-is-the-harvey-experience-exhibition/.
August 25th, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Cornerstone Community Bible Church Concert
Enjoy an evening of exciting instrumental music featuring some of Houston’s top musicians. Pack up your lawn chairs and head out to Sugar Land Town Square for a night full of live-tunes. For more information, visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
August 31st, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
NOLA Nights
Let authentic New Orleans (NOLA) music take you on a historical journey through the Crescent City tradition with live music from The Zydeco Dots at Sugar Land Town Square. Visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
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