April 1st – 25th
Poetry Contest for Teens and Adults
In recognition of National Poetry Month, Fort Bend County Libraries announces its First Annual Poetry Contest. The contest will be divided into two categories: high school students in grades nine through 12 and adults. Entries can be submitted at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us through April 25th. All entries must be original and unpublished, and only one poem may be entered per person. The winning poems will be displayed in all of the library branches and online throughout May. Call 281-633-4734.
April 3rd, 10 am – 1 pm
Enrichment Lecture Series
Speaker Robert Frost will present a lecture about the early days of colonial Texas with “Gone to Texas: Austin’s Old 300.” The Fort Bend County Museum’s Kaitlin Thompson will wrap up the series by taking guests on a journey back to 1830s Texas. The cost for the presentation and luncheon is $5 for museum members and $10 for the general public. Paid reservations are required at least two days prior to the lecture. For reservations, call 281-342-6478.
April 4th, 9 am
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An Old-Fashioned Easter and Historic Lunch
|Travel back in time to experience an old-fashioned Easter at the George Ranch Historical Park, located at 0215 FM 762 Road in Richmond. Guests will enjoy an Easter egg hunt for kids, egg decorating and Easter games. A Victorian Easter brunch will be held from 12:30 – 2 pm at the beautiful 1890s Davis Mansion. Reservations are recommended, and tickets are in addition to general admission. Tickets are $15 for adults ages 13 and older,$12 for children ages five to 12 and $4 for children four and under. To book a brunch reservation, call 281-343-0218, extension 410.
April 11th, 9 am – Noon
Backyard Basics: Freezing and Drying
Learn about home food preservation and how it can be a fun and rewarding way to keep foods long after the season ends. Research-based methods and tested recipes will be taught to assure that foods canned at home are safe to eat. The class will be held at the Fort Bend County Extension Office, located at 1402 Band Road in Rosenberg. To register, visit www.fbmg.com or call 281-341-7068.
April 11th, 6:30 pm
St. Mark’s Episcopal student Eloise Baetz.
Sky Full of Stars: A Night at St. Mark’s
Each year, St. Mark’s Episcopal School hosts a fundraising event to support the operating budget, closing the gap between what tuition covers and what it costs to run the school. This year’s fun-filled evening for parents, grandparents, school staff and faculty, as well as community friends, promises to be a wonderful celebration. Guests will enjoy authentic Italian fare, a dessert auction and live music at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at 7615 FM 762 in Richmond. To purchase tickets, call 281-545-1296 or visit www.stmarksfortbend.org.
April 17th, 9:30 am
Pecan Grove Women’s Club Meeting
The ladies of Pecan Grove Women’s Club will have their regular monthly meeting at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, located at 3000 Plantation Drive in Richmond. The speaker this month will be Regina Morales, President and CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. After the program, a short business meeting will take place, followed by a luncheon. Those who wish to stay for luncheon must make a reservation by April 10th. Call 281-342-5130 or contact willowgram@peoplepc.com.
April 18th, 6:30 – 11:30 pm
Lone Star Stomp
The Fort Bend County Museum will host its largest annual fundraiser at the George Ranch Historical Park arena, located at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond. The event will feature silent and live auctions, fabulous food and drinks, interactive history demonstrations and music from the Grammy nominated band The Texas Gypsies. All proceeds of the Lone Star Stomp benefit the educational and preservation efforts of the Fort Bend County Museum. Visit www.fortbendmuseum.org or call 281-342-1256.
April 24th, Noon – 4 pm
Home Buying 101
The idea of buying a home is exciting, but the process can be complicated and intimidating, especially for first-time buyers. Learn important information about budgeting for a home, the role of a real estate agent, the process of obtaining a mortgage loan and more from a team of professionals at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Bring a pen and paper to take notes. Call 281-342-4455.
April 25th, Noon – 5 pm
Photo from www.artsfulshear.org.
2015 Fulshear Art Walk
Arts Fulshear, in partnership with Texas Commission on the Arts, will present its 3rd Annual Art Walk in Downtown Fulshear. This year’s event theme of “The Sweet Life” promises to provide art and hand-crafted items to suit all tastes, on and off stage entertainment, wine samplings from several area wineries, food trucks and much more. As a non-profit organization, Arts Fulshear provides and supports art and cultural events, art education, and public art. Call 281-533-4109 or visit www.artsfulshear.org.