Saturday with the Master Gardeners
February 1st, 9 – 11 am
Saturday with the Master GardenersJoin the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners in four acres of demonstration gardens and talk to volunteers who design and maintain them. The event is a great way to learn about gardening and plants well-suited to Fort Bend County. Park in front of the Agriculture Center, located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. An informal Rose Pruning Workshop will take place in the Rose Garden at 10 am. Call 281-341-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com.
February 4th, 5 – 7 pm
Weight Management Open House
Learn to manage your weight with medical and surgical programs at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Held at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital’s Conference Center at 16655 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, the event will include refreshments and door prizes. To register, visit www.houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281-274-7500.
February 6th, 7 pm
An Introduction to Honey Bees and Beekeeping
The Texas Master Naturalist Coastal Prairie Chapter will host Jeff McMullen as the speaker for their February monthly program at Bud O’Shieles Community Center, located at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. His presentation will include an introduction into honey bee biology, colony organization and the keeping of bees. The meeting will be preceded by a social time and snacks at 6:30 pm. Call 281-633-7033 or e-mail mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.
February 8th, 6 – 11 pm
Boots & Badges Gala 2014
Join Behind the Badge Charities for an evening honoring local heroes – police, fire, EMS and other emergency response personnel – with dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions at George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. Proceeds will benefit Behind the Badge Charities and support assistance grants and scholarships for heroes. Visit www.behindthebadgecharities.org or e-mail president@btbctx.org.
February 8th, 6:30 pm
Fort Bend Boys Choir Gala Dinner and Auction
Enjoy a fun, casual evening of great food, lively bidding and an awesome performance by the award-winning Tour Choir at Safari Lodge at Safari Texas Ranch, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. The patriotic theme encourages attendees to dress in period attire, such as bomber jackets, military dress or fatigues. Proceeds will help support all five ensembles of the Fort Bend Boys Choir. Call 281-240-3800.
February 15th, 6:30 pm
Men Who Cook
The annual event, presented this year by SiEnviro, will feature entertainment by Ken Mondshine and the Brotherhood Band, along with the tasty temptations of more than 50 celebrity chefs and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F), and the event will be held at Safari Texas, located at 11627 FM 1464 in Richmond. For tickets, call Janice Knight at 832-223-0334.
February 20th, 7 pm
Fifth Annual Helen Cordes Award Dinner
Fort Bend Regional Council on Substance Abuse, Inc. presents the fifth annual award dinner honoring State Representative John Zerwas, M.D. and featuring CNN medical correspondent, neurosurgeon and best-selling author Dr. Sanjay Gupta as guest speaker at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, located at 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land. To register, call 281-207-2409 or visit web.fortbendchamber.com/events.
February 21st
Wine With Us
The American Heart Association Fort Bend County Board of Directors presents the popular Fort Bend tradition to support the efforts of the American Heart Association and the positive impact it has in Fort Bend County. The event will be held at Fort Bend Country Club, located at 2627 FM 762 in Richmond. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets, call 832-741-7252 or 832-236-0280.
February 22nd, 1 – 3 pm
Learn How to Recognize Reasons Behind Children’s Behavior
George Memorial Library will present “Understanding Child Behavior: Helping Children Succeed,” at 1001 Golfview in Richmond. Experienced parent coach Jacqueline Ryan-Newman will discuss common childhood behaviors and how a child’s unmet needs may lead to negative behavior. The program is free and open to the public. Call 281-341-2677.