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Now through Feb. 13: Seussical at Fort Bend Theatre
Award-winning Fort Bend Theatre presents "Seussical" now through February 13th Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm at 2815 N. Main St in Stafford. Based on the delightful stories by Dr. Seuss, Seussical brings all of our favorite characters to life, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, and those wacky Whos. The powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant in a story that makes you laugh and cry. Tickets are available online at the FBT website www.fortbendtheatre.com and are only $8. For more information, please call 281-208-3333.
Feb. 6: How to Accessorize Your Home
Pottery Barn at First Colony Mall will offer a complimentary class entitled "How To Accessorize Your Home." The class begins at 3 p.m. and, during the session, Pottery Barn professionals will share some simple and affordable ways to refresh a home with new accessories.
Pottery Barn Decorating Classes are complimentary. Class size is limited and reservations can be made by calling (281) 325-0200. Pottery Barn is located in Center Court across from The Apple Store.
Feb. 12: Celebrate Black History at the Houston Museum of Natural Science-Sugar Land
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit the Sugar Land campus of the Houston Museum of Natural Science to learn about the contributions of famous black scientists and inventors, including Benjamin Banneker, an astronomer, mathematician, surveyor, almanac author and farmer. Explore the science of astronomy with activities in our Space Science Exhibition, participate in crafts and join us for story time. We’ll be reading Follow the Drinking Gourd, Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt and The Patchwork Path. Free with Museum Admission. Visit www.hmns.org for more info.
Feb. 12: Valentine Date Night at Sugar Land Town Square featuring Radio London
Dance the night away while enjoying a live performance from a dynamic group of high-energy musicians playing a variety of music ranging from classic rock, pop, country to R&B. Enjoy the performances of Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors throughout the evening and take advantage of their expertise in freshening up your moves on the dance floor. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feb. 18: Book Swap at the Language Factory
Everyone is welcome to bring a book to exchange until Friday, Feb. 11, and then come and "swap" at 5 p.m. Feb. 18. From adventure books to science fiction novels, all kinds of books will be accepted. You will be able to pick as many books as you brought in by Feb. 11. For more information call (281) 261-2302. The Language Factory is located at 4751 Lexington Blvd., Missouri City.
Feb. 19: Blast Into Outer Space On A Simulated Space Flight To The Moon!
During Family Space Night on Feb. 19, the Challenger Learning Center at the George Observatory will be open for individual children and adults to sign up for missions. No danger is involved! Astronauts are assigned jobs aboard the Space Station Observer and work together as they solve problems and have fun. Volunteers who work at NASA will run the missions and visit with the participants. Don’t miss this special opportunity to participate in real astronaut training!
Missions in the Challenger Learning Center are usually only open to groups with reservations. Don’t miss your chance to participate as an individual during this special event!
This event is available for people 7 years of age and older. Kids 7-9 must have an adult chaperone participate. Mission Times: 3 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. A minimum of 10 participants is required for each mission. Refunds will be issued if the minimum is not met. Stay after your mission for Stargazing! Tickets for the George Observatory telescopes go on sale for $5 at 5 p.m. for regular public viewing (weather permitting; no advance sales.) For more Information call (281) 242-3055.
Feb. 19: Movie Under the Moon at Sugar Land Town Square
From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free movie under the moon!
Feb. 19: Greater Houston Train Show at the Stafford Centre
The price is maximum $12 per family with free parking for this train show between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Road at Murphy Road. For more information, call 713-660-8820.
Feb. 19: Men Who Cook at Safari Texas
Men Who Cook will celebrate its 10th anniversary by continuing the tradition of enjoying tantalizing dishes prepared by “celebrity” chefs in a cocktail setting. Billie Ledbetter will once again headline this year’s entertainment, with Jeff Council a auctioning off a wonderful array of items. Texas Radio Hall-of-Famer Rowdy Yates will once again serve as master of ceremonies. Men Who Cook will be February 19 at Safari Texas, starting at 6:30 p.m.
All proceeds raised from Men Who Cook are used to underwriting educational programs for students in Lamar CISD. For more information, to volunteer, or to become a “celebrity” chef, contact Janice Knight at 832-223-0334.
Feb. 24: Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
Has your child outgrown his clothes and you’d like to sell them? Do you need to replace a hubcap that flew off on the freeway? The Adult Services staff at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, will present “The Basics of Buying and Selling on eBay,” beginning at 10 a.m. in the Computer Lab.
The class is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-341-2604, or by visiting the library.
March 1-20: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Individual tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 15: Visit the RodeoHouston web site for more info.
March 4-5: "Hairspray" presented by the Fort Bend Theatre
You Can’t Stop the Beat when award winning Fort Bend Theatre presents "Hairspray" at the Stafford Centre, 10505 Cash Rd, March 4th and 5th at 8pm and March 6th at 3pm. As always, Fort Bend Theatre offers a full professional orchestra, breathtaking sets, vibrant costumes, free parking, and a dynamic, professionally trained cast! Tickets are on sale now WITH NO TICKET FEES for this delightful family musical on the FBT website at www.fortbendtheatre.com. Prices are only $17 - $42 with discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 281-208-3333.
March 5: Memorial Hermann Bunny Hop Run or Walk
The Campbell Elementary PTA & Life Time Fitness present the run or walk with all proceeds going to purchase new computers for the Campbell Elementary computer lab. All race participants receive medals. Among the events: Chip Timed (USATF certified) 5K/Family & Kids Mile Run/Toddler Dash; Health and Fitness Fair; Silent Auction and Raffle; Life Flight Helicopter fly over to start the race; Sugar Land Fire Truck; Food, Live Music, Moonwalk; Post Race Party including moonwalks, a blow up slide and games. To register, click here.
Mar. 12: Celebrate Texas History at the Houston Museum of Natural Science-Sugar Land
Texas! The Exhibition opens Sunday, March 6, at the downtown museum location. Visit Sugar Land to explore Texas history through Texas crafts and classic kids' books that highlight Texas, starting at 10 a.m. during this Second Saturday event. Visit www.hmns.org for more info.
March 19: Fort Bend Parents of Multiples Garage Sale
Who better to sell you lots of great stuff for kids, from clothing to shoes to toys to furniture, then parents of multiples?!? Check out this group's garage sale, also sponsored by Mocha Moms, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Parkway United Methodist Church, 5801 New Territory Blvd., Sugar Land. For more info, visit www.fbpom.org.
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