April 2013 Events

April 6th, 8 am 

OakBend Medical Center Run to Attack Poverty

The race benefits the non-profit organization Attack Poverty, dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Registration begins at 6:30 am in Downtown Richmond behind Morton Street. The 5k begins at 8 am, and the kids’ 1k is at 9:15 am. Awards and vendors will follow the race.Visit www.attackpoverty.org.


 April 6th, 5 – 7 pm

Brazos River Pickers Performance

Enjoy a live music performance by an old-time bluegrass band at the amphitheater by the Nature Center in Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762 in Needville. Visit www.brazosriverpickers.com or email info@brazosriverpickers.com.


April 6th, 6 pm

Richmond Rotary Annual Fish Fry

Bring the whole family to “Cowboys in the Caribbean” at George Historical Ranch for a fun-filled evening with great food and drinks, kids’ activities, music and silent and live auctions. Call 281-341-0791, 281-343-9555 or visit www.RotaryRichmond.org.


 April 13th, 11 am – 6 pm

Rosenberg Railroad Museum Rail Fest

Travel back in time to the 1930s and 1940s to celebrate the Rosenberg railroad. Planned activities include museum open house, live music, food and drink, trackless train rides, operating model train layouts, door prizes, children’s play area, raffle, silent auction and more. Visit www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org or call 281- 633-2846.


 April 21st

Strike Out Autism Family Fun Day

Join Hope for Three at Constellation Field to celebrate families and their unique and special children with a family fun day. Volunteer, sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. Call 1-800-317-0787 or purchase tickets at www.sugarlandskeeters.com/tickets/fundraising.


 April 27th

Stuart Ranch Party

Shine your boots and grab your jeans for a Good Ole’ Southern Fish Fry benefiting the Rosenberg Railroad Museum. Party with friends Fort Bend Style at Stuart Ranch, 8430 FM 359 in Richmond. There are just 50 tickets available, so get yours today. Email doris.gurecky@gurecky.com or call 281-238-6603.