Choirboys Charlie Kacal, Christian Hyde and John Garrido at the 2012 Walk-a-Thon.
November 2nd, 9 am
Walk in Concert with the Fort Bend Boys Choir
The Fort Bend Boys Choir is gearing up for its 10th Walk-a-Thon in Oyster Creek Park, located at 4033 State High-way 6 South in Sugar Land. Participants will complete a three-mile walk and receive a Walk-a-Thon t-shirt. Proceeds will help fund the Fort Bend Boys Choir’s five music programs. Call 281-240-3800 or visit www.fbbctx.org.
November 2nd, 10 am – 4 pm
Prairie Heritage Festival
Hosted by the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, the Prairie Heritage Festival will be held at Seabourne Creek Park, located at 3831 Highway 36 South in Rosenberg. This educational event will feature nature tours, live animals, performers, crafts and exhibits. Visit www.txmn.org/coastal/signature/prairie-heritage-festival.
Sugar Plum Market sponsors include Travis Van Horn, Trustmark Bank; Leena Taneja, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Rebecca Hathorn, Stafford Centre; Ann Smith, Pamela Printing; Haley Millis, Sugar Plum Market; Patti Parish-Kaminski, absolutely! focus media; Laura Thompson, FBJSL; Rafik Sandford, Next Level Urgent Care; Kaelyn Bujnoch, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Tom Gee, Next Level Urgent Care; Cindy Dempster, FBJSL; Jamie Hill, Pamela Printing, and Stephanie Van Horn, Sugar Plum Market.
November 3rd, 11 am – 4 pm
Open Market Place
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon at Needville K.C. Hall, located at 13631 Hwy 36 in Needville, featuring a live and silent auction, air bounce, children’s games, raffle and bake shop. A catered meal of turkey, ham and dressing with sides and dessert will be available to purchase for $9 per plate. Visit www.Immanuel-ucc.net.
November 7th – 9th
Sugar Plum Market
Fort Bend Junior Service League and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital present Wild About Sugar Plum benefiting Fort Bend County charities. Preview Night on Thursday, November 7th from 6 – 10 pm will include advance shopping, two drink tickets, light hors d’oeuvres and Market entry Friday and Saturday. General admission is on Friday from 9 am – 9 pm and Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm at the Stafford Centre, located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford. With over 100 vendors from across Texas, as well as a raffle to benefit local charities, the Market features something for everyone. Visit www.sugarplummarket.com.
November 16th, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Frosty’s Holiday Market
Begin holiday shopping at Frost Elementary School, located at 3306 Skinner Lane in Richmond. The event will feature over 75 vendors, live music, dance performances and more. A $3 admission includes a raffle ticket for each of the vendors’ donated items. Salt Grass Steak House will provide lunch that can be purchased. Proceeds benefit Frost Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. Visit www.frostpto.org/fundraisers.
November 18th, 10 am
Gray Ghost Golf Tournament
Weimaraner Rescue of Texas will host the 3rd annual event at Sugar Creek Country Club, located at 420 Sugar Creek Boulevard in Sugar Land. Registration begins at 10 am, followed by a 12 pm shot gun start. A $125 registration fee includes golf/green fees, unlimited range balls, lunch and dinner, door prizes and a gift bag. Proceeds will benefit Weimaraner Rescue Texas. To register, visit www.weimrescuetexas.org.
November 21st, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fort Bend Master Gardeners’ Garden Insects Program
Learn to recognize the most common insects encountered in gardens, and distinguish between beneficial insects and pests. The Entomology Group of Fort Bend Master Gardener will have exhibits to view at Bud O’Shieles Community Center, located at 1330 Band Road in Rosenberg. Call 281-733-7068 or visit www.fbmg.com.
November 23rd, 6 pm
Best in the West
The Arc of Fort Bend County will host their annual dinner, dance, silent and live auction at the George Ranch Arena, located at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond. Put on your boots, jeans and cowboy hat and enjoy a plate of barbeque while you shop at the largest silent auction around. Many unique packages will be sold at the live auction and on the Ace in the Hole bid board. Visit www.arcoffortbend.org.
November 23rd and 30th, 12 – 2 pm
1830s Before Thanksgiving was Thanksgiving Lunch
Journey back in time to the beginnings of Thanksgiving for a festive meal at George Ranch Historical Park’s 1830s Stock Farm, located at 10215 FM 762 Road in Richmond. Cost is $13.50 for adults ages 13 and older, $10 for children ages 5 to 12 and $4 for children 4 and under. Reservations are required. Call 281-343-0218 or e-mail education@georgeranch.org.