June 2013 Events

June 6th, 6:30 pm 

Biological Inventory Team Event

The Texas Master Naturalists Coastal Prairie Chapter is proud to host Texas A&M University Biologist Marsha May to present a program on the relatively new Biological Inventory Team Project created by Texas Parks & Wildlife. The 7 pm meeting will be preceded by a social at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, located at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Call 281-633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.


 June 10th, 11 am – 12 pm

Tips on Pet Adoptions

Are you looking for a new pet? Ray Wilson from Fort Bend Animal Services will speak on animal adoption and responsible pet ownership at George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. Call 281-341-2677.


 June 15th 

Juneteenth

George Ranch Historical Park will commemorate 148 years since the end of slavery in the United States. Observe a re-enactment of a historic speech, participate in a historic picnic and learn about the African American workers who helped shape the Ranch. Cost for the meal is $13.50 for ages 13 and older, $10 for children 5 to12 and $4 for children 4 and under. Call 281-343-0218 or e-mail info@georgeranch.org.


::

 June 17th, 10:30 am – 7 pm 

The Arc of Fort Bend County Golf Classic

Join The Arc of Fort Bend County to advocate for the special needs of all people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. As the title sponsor, Classic Chevrolet of Sugar Land will provide the funds for a first-class, sold-out event at Weston Lakes Country Club, located at 32611 FM 1093 in Fulshear. Call 281-494-5920 or visit www.arcoffortbend.org.


 June 22nd, 10 am – 2:30 pm 

Free SAT Practice Test

Sign up to take a full-length practice SAT at the George Memorial Library, located at 1001 Golfview Drive in Richmond. The test consists of three timed sections: Critical Reading, Math and Writing. Bring two #2 pencils and a non-graphing calculator. Register at www.fortbend.lib.tx.us or call 281-341-2604.


 June 29th, 5:30 pm 

Fulshear Freedom Fest

Bring your family and friends to Fulshear’s Annual Freedom Fest. Festivities will include live music, a parade, booths, great food, activities for kids, fireworks and more. Booths open and the parade starts at 5:30 pm followed by fireworks at 9:30 pm. Visit www.fulsheartexas.gov.