July 1st – 31st, 11 am and 2 pm
Hands-On History Hour
Come to George Ranch Historical Park at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond Tuesday through Saturday all month long for a new hands-on history adventure. Historical themes include 1930s Making Your Mark, 1830s Fire By Friction, 1860s Herbal Medicine, 1890s Life of a Line Rider and 1930s The Art of Latch Hooking. Call 281-343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.
July 5th, 9 – 11 am
Saturday with the Master Gardeners
Join the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners in their four acres of demonstration gardens, and talk to the volunteers who design and maintain them. Attend an informal garden talk on Water Conservation in the Garden at 10 am in the outdoor classroom. Park in front of the Agriculture Center at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. Call 281-341-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com.
Backyard Basics: Poultry
July 12th, 8:30 – 11 am
Backyard Basics: Poultry
Learn more about getting back to homegrown and homemade basics. Presented by The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County and the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, the program supports healthy living through home-based food production, preparation and preservation. The cost is $15 a person or $25 per couple and will be held at Fort Bend County Extension Office, located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. To register, e-mail brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu or call 281-342-3034.
July 20th, 2 – 3 pm
Classical Piano Concert
Enjoy local talent at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Award-winning pianist David Nie will perform several classical works, including Beethoven’s Sonata Pastorale and Muczynski’s Desperate Measures. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-342-4455.
Hawaiian Party Bash
July 31st, 2 pm
Hawaiian Party Bash
Students sixth grade and up are invited to make their own tie-dye shirt, enter for a chance to win prizes, enjoy great music and participate in fun and games at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-342-4455.