May 2014 Events

OakBend Chief Executive Officer Joe Freudenberger made sure he is healthy enough to hit the dance floor at Surf’s Up 2014. Examining Freudenberger are OakBend’s Dr. Ed Uthman, Sue McCarty and Rodney Lenfant.

May 2nd, 6:30 pm 

Surf’s Up, School’s Out
Get your annual check-up of fun at OakBend Medical Center’s dinner, dance and auction benefiting Lamar Educational Awards Foundation (L.E.A.F.). Held at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds with entertainment by The Triumphs, tickets are $25, which includes a chicken-fried steak dinner. Tables for groups of 10 can be reserved for $250. Call 832-223-0334 or visit www.leafgrants.org.

 May 3rd, 9 – 11 am

Saturday with the Master Gardeners 
Join the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners in their four acres of demonstration gardens. Learn about gardening and plants well-suited to Fort Bend County, and attend a demonstration on Drip Irrigation at 10 am at the outdoor classroom. Park in front of the Agricultural Center, located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Call 281-341-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com.

May 7th, 8 – 10 am

Bird Hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park
The Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist will host an informative bird hike at Seabourne Creek Nature Park, located at Highway 36 in Rosenberg. Hikers are encouraged to bring binoculars and wear weather-appropriate clothing. Call 281-633-7033. 

May 10th, 12:30 pm 

Mother’s Day Victorian Lunch
Experience a true Victorian event at George Ranch Historical Park, located at 10215 FM 762 in Richmond. Learn about 1890s Victorian tea etiquette while enjoying a scrumptious lunch. Weather permitting, the event will be held in the Davis yard. Big, floppy hats are encouraged, and reservations are required. Call 281-343-0218 or e-mail events@georgeranch.org. 

May 12th, 5 – 7:30 pm 

Business Showcase Expo 
Showcase presents its 9th Mini Expo at T. E. Harman Center, located at 226 Matledge Way in Sugar Land. Attendees will enjoy 42 vendors, as well as entertainment and food tastings. Admission is free. Call 713-598-5454 or e-mail Bob@BusinessShowcase.net.

May 18th, 1 – 4 pm

Hibiscus Exhibit and Sale
The Lone Star Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society (AHS) will host a show and sale at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 702 Burney Road in Sugar Land. There will be over 250 varieties of exotic hibiscus for sale, as well as many garden varieties. Call 281-756-0965.