COMMUNITY CALENDAR (Next Update – April 5, 2016)
Saturday, March 26, 2016, 8:00AM to Noon University of Houston’s Frontier Fiesta March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk at 126 Fred J. Heyne Building, Ste. 104, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204. Help U of H raise funds to aid the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, Inc.’s mission to educate the public about these rare diseases, and to recruit 20 marrow donor candidates for the National Marrow Donor Program. Participants run a 5K on a beautifully designed course that is flat, fast and ideal to beat one’s personal best. Plus, a 1-mile walk for patients and family members going through bone marrow failure diseases and our Brave Little Soles, a Bunny Hop Sack Race for children ages 6 and younger. Log on to www.AAMDS.org/walk or https://friendraising.donorpro.com/campaigns/303 for more information.
Friday - Sunday, April 1, 2 & 3, 2016 University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance presents Ensemble Dance Works at the Wortham Theatre, 3351 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77204. Don’t miss this evening of vibrant contemporary works, focusing on themes of humor, mystery, relationship, and movement exploration performed by the pre-professional company, the UH Dance Ensemble, and featuring premiere works by contemporary choreographers John Beasant III, Teresa Chapman, Jaqueline Nalett, Karen Stokes, Toni Valle, Rebecca Valls, and Jane Weiner. Call 713-403-2838 or log on to www.uhtdance.info/ for details.
Thursday, April 7, 2016, 11:30AM – 1:00PM Houston Technology Center presents Cyber Attacks: Is Your Business at Risk? at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Their technology was used to track the Boston Marathon Bombers & ISIS. Now, the REAL Scorpion – Walter O’Brien, Founder of Scorpion Computer Services, discusses how to protect your business & personal information from unauthorized access. Log on to http://www.houstontech.org/events/register/1524/?submit=Register for more information.
Friday – Sunday, April 8, 9 & 10, 2016 The 5th annual Rock The Dock In Water Boat Show at Redfish Bay Boathouse, 322 Huff Street, Aransas Pass, TX 78336. Featuring fishing boats, pleasure boats, offshore boats, bay boats, boats of all sizes! Plus, tackle, electronics, local artists, apparel, great food and so much more! FREE admission, FREE parking! Call 361-758-9900 for details.
Saturday & Sunday, April 9 and 10, 2016 NobleMotion Dance and the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center present L’Dor Vador: An Evening of Poetry and Dance at the JCC Kaplan Theatre, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096. This poignant evening weaves haunting poetry and luscious movement to tell the story of a Jewish family’s journey from World War II Europe to the theatres of East Texas. Choreographers Andy and Dionne Noble and poet Claudia Juergensen Noble collaborate on this evening inspired by the writings of nationally recognized poets Hans and Ilse Juergensen, both holocaust refugees from Germany. Log on to www.noblemotiondance.com for more information.
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 11:00AM – 5:00PM The Community Christian Fellowship’s Praise Him Festival at White’s Park Community Building, I-10 and Hwy 61, Hankamer/Anahuac, TX. Featuring live Christian music throughout the day, vendor booths, FREE kids activities, silent & live auctions, Anahuac’s Got Talent competition, prizes drawings and more. Call 936-334-4279 or log on to www.oakislandccf.org for details.
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 9:00AM The Lindsay Foundation’s Ride for the Bear, leaving from Harley Davidson of Kingwood, 111 Northpines Drive, Kingwood, TX., and finishing approximately 125 miles later at Coldsprings Community Center, 101 East Cedar Ave., Coldsprings, TX. Registration includes breakfast before kickstands up, entry in prize drawings, drinks and snacks, and catered end of ride meal (Ride for the Bear patches and shirts for those who pre-register). All proceeds benefit children with special needs. Log on to www.LindsayFoundation.com , email [email protected] or call 281-399-2937 for more information.
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 11:00AM – 6:00PM Country Fair benefitting Marcus Luttrell’s Lone Survivor Foundation, at The Oil Ranch, 23501 Macedonia Road, Hockley, TX 77447. Join us for an event to not only raise money and awareness for the LSF, but also serve as an appreciation event to honor military families and veterans. Emceed by radio personality Cowboy Dave, with a guest appearance by Miss Texas 2015, Angelica Alcala-Herrera, music by Johnny and the Spinsations and Aaron Einhouse, and lots of activities for adults and children. All net proceeds will be donated to the Lone Survivor Foundation. All active duty military veterans will receive complimentary admission. Log on to www.oilranch.com for details.
Sunday, April 10, 2016, 4:30PM Bayou City Performing Art’s inaugural Spring Sing concert fundraiser, at MATCH – Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX. Dust off your suspender and wingtips and join us for a Roaring 20’s-themed murder mystery dinner and silent auction, featuring live music by local jazz favorite Sharon Montgomery, with Bob Henschen on piano. Proceeds benefit Bayou City Performing Arts, the non-profit parent organization to the Gay Men’s Chorus of Houston, the Bayou City Women’s Chorus and the Bayou City Chorale. Log on to www.bcpahouston.org for more information.
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 6:00PM – 8:00PM Girls Inc. of Greater Houston’s Frolic On the Green Fundraiser at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX. In celebration of Girls Inc.’s 20th anniversary, Project Playhouse will spotlight playhouses built by architecture firms, engineering firms, builders, contractors, residential brokerages and real estate developers on display at Discovery Green for 10 days and then auctioned to support the charity. Proceeds will directly benefit the work of GIGH, which provides programs in area schools to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Programs provide girls ages 6-18 with education and training in math and science, health and wellness, economic literacy, leadership and avoiding risky behavior. Email Rita Kirkup at [email protected] or call 713-802-2260 for more information.
April 15 – 17, 2016, 11:00AM The Brazoria County Crawfish Festival at MSR Houston, 1 Performance Drive, Angleton, TX 77515. The Pearland Crawfish Festival has moved down South and is now the Brazoria County Crawfish Festival, with more food, more activities, more carnival rides, and more fun! New caterer Red Swamp Crawfish will be on hand to handle to tens of thousands of tons of crawfish, plus live music on two stages – the Houston Blues Society Stage & the Bayou Stage. Log on to www.BrazoriaCountyCrawfishFestival.com for more information.
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 8:00AM – 1:00PM Shaggy Dog Rescue Fest & 5K at Stude Park, 1031 Stude Street, Houston, TX 77007. Run for the Cause, Stay for the Fest! Featuring a 5K and a 1 mile family and pup fun run, followed by a FREE festival for the entire family with shopping, food trucks, live music and lots of dogs! All funds raised benefit the Houston Shaggy Dog Rescue non-profit. Log on to www.shaggydog5k.com or www.houstonshaggydogrescue.org for more information.
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 9:00AM The Sisters Network’s 7th annual Stop the Silence National African American Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010. An estimated 10,000 participants are expected to attend this annual event, dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness and raising funds. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among African American women, with an estimated 27,060 new cases in 2015. Online registration closes at midnight on Friday, April 1, 2016 (walk t-shirts to all who register by this date). Call 866-781-1808 or log on to www.StopTheSilenceWalk.org for details.
Saturday, April 16, 2016, 8:00AM – 1:00PM Buffalo Creek Elementary’ s Vendor Fair, at 2801 Blalock Road, Houston, TX 77080.Help Buffalo Creek’s 5th grade and safety patrol at this community event – sell your wares, or come out and buy something! Individuals interested in selling personal items may rent a table and space for $20, with all proceeds from sales going directly to you. Funds from table rentals and food sales benefit students’ end of year field trips. Email Jessica at [email protected] for more information.
Thursday, April 21, 2016, 6:30PM The 22nd annual A Celebration of Reading at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002. Join Maria and Neil Bush, other members of the Bush family, national best-selling authors and notable entertainers at this annual fundraiser benefiting the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. The evening will feature authors bringing their best-selling books to life, performances by entertainers, light supper and more. This year’s lineup of authors includes Pulitzer Prize-winner Jon Meacham, New York Times bestselling authors Brad Meltzer and Kelly Corrigan, among others. Contact Carrie Eickenroht at 713-467-2812 or [email protected] for more information.
Thursday, April 21, 2016, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Unity of Houston presents An Evening with Gabrielle Bernstein: “How to Bring Peace Wherever You Go”, at 2929 Unity Drive, Houston, TX 77057. The New York Times’ best-selling author will lead an inspirational talk on how to bring peace, presence and authenticity into every area of your life. Plus, guided group meditations, a question and answer session with the author, and book signings for VIP ticket holders. Log on to https://ticketsbrightstarevents.com/event/GabbyBernstein or www.UnityHouston.org/events for details.
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 11:00AM – 4:00PM The Tamina Spring Festival at 19500 Main Street, Conroe, TX 77385. Offering carnival games, camel rides, bounce houses, live music, food, live and silent auctions, plus the Wonders of the Woodlands Science Camp with a variety of animals for children to touch and hold. Proceeds offset the cost of providing food, activities and educational programming for area youth through the Tamina Community Center. Call 281-465-4646 or log on to www.TaminaCenter.org for details.
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 10:00AM – 6:00PM San Jacinto Day Festival on the grounds of the San Jacinto Monument, One Monument Circle, La Porte, TX. This FREE event will feature the largest battle reenactment in the southwest, along with a full day of entertainment from two stages, rides, vendors, food, family activities, animals, cultural exhibitors, children’s games and fun set amidst living history. The day’s festivities pays tribute to the decisive Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, where Texas won its independence from Mexico 180 years ago. Log on to www.sanjacinto-museum.org or call 281-479-2421 for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, April 23 – 24, 2016, 10:00AM The Salt Grass Potters Guild’s annual Spring Sale, at the Clear Lake Park Meeting Room, 5001 E. NASA Parkway, Clear Lake, TX 77586. Join 20 artists as they discuss and sell their original handmade pottery, including a variety of items from functional dishware to purely decorative clay pieces, and sculptures. Contact Eleanor at 713-851-4012 or log on to www.SaltGrassPotters.com for details.
Sunday, April 24, 2016, 8:00AM – 11:00AM The 4th annual Texas Walk of Hope at Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Join RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association for this FREE event, featuring adult and kid-friendly zones, fun booths and activities including face painting, a bounce house, balloon release, photo booth and more (pets are welcome)! This Walk of Hope event represents the infertility journey – a series of small steps, each one filled with hop and a reminder that no one with infertility should walk alone… One Morning, One Mile, One Community. Log on to www.resolve.org/texaswalk for details.
Friday – Sunday, April 29 through May 1, 2016, 11:00AM – 6:00PM Art Colony Association’s Bayou City Art Festival Memorial Park 2016 at 6501 ½ Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007. Spotlighting more than 350 artists, this year’s event will feature the work of local Houstonian April Murphy, highlighting an adoration for animals and spunky, colorful paintings. Festival patrons will enjoy a vibrant walk through Memorial Park as they take in the sights of artwork from 19 different disciplines and enjoy an array of delicious, local foods. Log on to www.ArtColonyAssociation.org or call 713-521-0133 for more information.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 11:30AM Spaulding for Children’s Home Is Where the Heart Is luncheon at the Houston Country Club, One Potomac Drive, Houston, TX 77057. Hosted by KPRC Channel 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley, the event will raise critical funds and awareness for the SFC and its work to build and sustain stable, nurturing adoptive families for children in the foster care system who have endured abuse, neglect or abandonment. Log on to www.SpauldingforChildren.org for details.
May 27 – 29, 2016 The 7th annual U.S. Navy Seal Danny Dietz Memorial Classic & Bar-B-Q Cook Off at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Rosenberg, TX. Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled weekend of great music, award winning BBQ, incredible items in the silent & live auctions, the new Extreme Roughstock event, and some of the best professional & amateur team roping that this country has to offer! Things kick-off at the Redneck Country Club on Friday night before moving to the FBCF for Saturday & Sunday. All events benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation & the Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Foundation. Log on to www.dannydietzmemorial.com for more information.