monthly Valentine’s Day 2017 A Love Story for the Books WRAP YOUR DATE IN BACON: PERFECT VALENTINE’S DAY MEALS Romantic Movies & More Featured Inside: A Tale of Two Tails Author advocates for pet adoptions in new children’s book ENTERTAINMENT: Jam out with Sting and bust a gut with Billy Crystal PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 1 1/19/17 11:21 AM FIND ANSWERS TO From diagnosis to PELVIC rehabilitation to surgery, we’re here to help. It might surprise you to know that FLOOR thousands of men and one third of all women experience a pelvic floor disorder.* PROBLEMS Which is why we’ve assembled a multi- disciplinary team of affiliated colorectal surgeons, OB/GYNs, urologists, gastro- enterologists, urogynecologists, physical therapists and more. Every day, they’re tailoring plans for patients wanting to overcome incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, prolapse and the many issues brought on by weakened pelvic floors. MEMORIAL CITY SUGAR LAND TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER Get to know more about treatment options at memorialhermann.org/pelvicfloor or by calling 713.242.4PFD (4733) 2 • Pecan Grove Monthly * Source: American Urogynecologic Society PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 2 1/19/17 11:21 AM FIND ANSWERS TO From diagnosis to PELVIC rehabilitation to surgery, we’re here to help. It might surprise you to know that FLOOR thousands of men and one third of all women experience a pelvic floor disorder.* PROBLEMS Which is why we’ve assembled a multi- disciplinary team of affiliated colorectal surgeons, OB/GYNs, urologists, gastro- enterologists, urogynecologists, physical therapists and more. Every day, they’re tailoring plans for patients wanting to overcome incontinence, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, prolapse and the many issues brought on by weakened pelvic floors. MEMORIAL CITY SUGAR LAND TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER Get to know more about treatment options at memorialhermann.org/pelvicfloor or by calling 713.242.4PFD (4733) * Source: American Urogynecologic Society PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 3 1/19/17 11:21 AM Contents & Staff ™ Pecan Grove Pecan Grove monthly February 2017 monthly™ Features TERRI SOBAL | A former GENERAL MANAGER Lee Hartman 2nd grade teacher, Terri [email protected] Sobal is now a full-time ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Marquita Griffin writer focused on a new [email protected] COMPOSITION & GRAPHICS MANAGER series with her first book Alfred H. Dubé [email protected] “Oscar and Emmy Get GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Rescued,” which is all Melinda Maya about pet adoptions. [email protected] Ginger Garza [email protected] WRITERS & CONTRIBUTORS Michelle Cornell 12 TO ADVERTISE If you are interested in advertising in the Pecan Grove Monthly, please call 281-342-4474 for rates, informa- tion and deadlines. PHOTO & ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS We are looking for fresh story ideas and enjoy VALENTINE’S DAY | Love publishing your articles in the Pecan Grove Monthly. If you have an story idea or photo to publish please stories, recipes, movies and send your information to [email protected] with “Monthly” in the subject line. date ideas a plenty 16 ©2017 Pecan Grove Monthly. All Rights Reserved. Pecan Grove Monthly has 30,000 print circulation and is a sister publication of Fulshear Living Monthly, Greatwood Monthly, New Territory Monthly and is a Publication of the Fort Bend Herald. Our publishing headquarters is 1902 S. Fourth Street, Rosenberg Texas 77471 8 LOOK WHO’S COMING | Plenty of entertainers will perform in Sugar Land this month. Like Us On 6 Facebook ART TOUR | The Pecan Grove Art Tour returns this year, this time with some guest artists. Tell us how we’re doing! Email: [email protected] 4 • Pecan Grove Monthly PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 4 1/19/17 11:21 AM 2012 Honda Civic EX Sedan 2013 Ford Escape SEL SUV 2016 Ford Focus S Sedan #170239A #170234A, CERTIFIED #P4286, CERTIFIED $9,944 $11,944 $12,944 2016 Ford Fusion SE Sedan iVCT 2016 Ford Mustang Ecoboost I4 2014 Ford Mustange GT Coupe V8 #P4296, CERTIFIED #P4313, CERTIFIED #161076A, CERTIFIED $14,944 $21,944 $21,944 2016 FORD F-150 XLT 2016 FORD FOCUS S 2017 FORD ESCAPE S 2016 Ford Escape Titanium SUV 2015 Ford Edge SEL SUV 2013 Ford Explorer Sport SUV #P4307, CERTIFIED #P4256A, CERTIFIED #160307A, CERTIFIED * $ $ $ #160991 $ 471* #161136 $ 207* #170257 $ 264 22,944 23,944 24,944 EST. PER MO. EST. PER MO. EST. PER MO. $32,582 $14,523 $20,138 2017 FORD EXPLORER 2017 FORD FUSION S 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 2013 Ford Expedition King Ranch 2016 Ford Explorer Limited SUV #161065A #170246A #161039A #170405 $ 359* #170266 $ 258* $ $ $ EST. PER MO. EST. PER MO. 29,944 29,944 30,944 $29,963 $22,173 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 Truck 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ SUV 2015 Ford F-350SD Platinum Truck #DT5683A, Double Cab #DT5741A #170353A, Crew Cab, CERTIFIED $31,944 $33,944 $48,944 EXCLUSIVE LEGACY FORD LIFETIME WARRANTY 281-342-5611 ON ALL NEW VEHICLES IN STOCK! 27225 Southwest Freeway, Rosenberg, TX 77474 ALL PRICES LISTED PLUS TAX, TITLE AND LICENSE WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. PICTURES FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 5 1/19/17 11:21 AM www.LegacyFordTX.com COMMUNITY NONPROFITS Sugar Plum Market raises Pecan Grove Art Tour 2017 $310,000 for charity BY MARQUITA GRIFFIN [email protected] The holidays were a little brighter for many charitable organizations in Fort Bend County In 2014 artists Gary Frisk, Kathy thanks to a record-breaking year for the Sugar Golden, Carolyn Hancock, Diana Plum Market. Presented by the Fort Bend Miller, and Barb White began a Junior Service League (FBJSL) and community tradition to showcase Memorial Hermann, the 16th Annual Market their works called the Pecan Grove raised $310,000. Those proceeds were Art Tour — a free, self-guided open presented to Fort Bend County charities on studio art tour — and this month, that December 9th at a Check Presentation Party tradition continues. IN AND AROUND PECANIN AND AROUND GROVE held at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. “Our goal was to share beautiful, Planning committee: Diana Miller, Gary Frisk, Barb The following beneficiaries each received a original art, and introduce some of the White, Kathy Golden, and Carolyn Hancock. portion of event funds: AccessHealth; The talented artists who reside in Pecan Arc of Fort Bend County; Boys and Girls Grove,” said Kathy Golden. Club of Greater Houston; Brookwood This year’s opportunity to meet Community; Catholic Charities; Child Pecan Grove artists is set for Saturday, Advocates of Fort Bend; East Fort Bend Feb. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Human Needs Ministry; Fort Bend Family Those interested can start the tour at Promise; Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity; any home, meet their neighbors, and Fort Bend Rainbow Room; Fort Bend get an insider’s glimpse into the Seniors; Fort Bend Women’s Center; Gigi’s inspiration, process, and techniques Playhouse; Hope for Three; Houston Museum of the artist. Enjoy the oil, watercolor of Natural Science at Sugar Land; Literacy and pastel painting artworks of the Carolyn Hancock, drawing a portrait that go be- Council of Fort Bend County; Lunches of artists who push the boundaries of art, yond likeness to character and emotion. Love; Parks Youth Ranch; SIRE; Texana from representational to abstract. Center; The First Tee; The Rose; and Fort “We wanted to give Pecan Grove a Bend Junior Service League’s Community look at more artists, and realized guest Assistance Fund. This year’s “Making Spirits Bright” Continued on page 38 themed Sugar Plum Market focused on the amazing beneficiaries who have received grants from event proceeds through the years. Since its inception in 2001, the Sugar Plum Market has raised more than $2,200,000 for numerous local charities. The popular holiday shopping event continues to grow, and this year welcomed 8,000 attendees and over 100 unique vendors. For more information about the Sugar Plum Market or FBJSL, visit www. sugarplummarket.com or www.fbjsl.org. $16,000 grant to Texana Center will benefit children Texana Center announced it received a $16,000 grant for the autism program in Rosenberg. These funds will be used to help renovate and replace a 20- year-old playground which has rusted and does not meet childcare Award winning painting by guest artist Caroline Ratliff, “Georgia On My Mind.” Bird painting by Kathy Golden. Continued on page 8 6 • Pecan Grove Monthly PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 6 1/19/17 11:21 AM HELFMAN SALES SERVICE PARTS COLLISION CENTER To advertise, call 281-342-4474 • 7 PecanGrove-FEBRUARY-2017-FINAL.indd 7 1/19/17 11:21 AM COMMUNITY Continued from page 6 licensure standards. As children with autism spectrum disorder today are being diagnosed at a much earlier age, Texana needs a playground suitable for children as young as 2 to 5 years old. For most children, the playground is typically the first place where they connect with other children and with the world at large. Play is important for developing; thinking, language, emotional, problem solving and creative skills in children. Play does not come naturally to children with autism; they have to Representatives of the organizations receiving proceeds from the 2016 Sugar Plum Market joined members of FBJSL and learn the play skills that come representatives of Memorial Hermann on December 9th to celebrate the Market’s success. easily to most typically developing children. that will change their lives and for The playground provides a that we thank all the members for great learning tool for children their work.” with autism and will allow Texana to teach skills such as; how to ENTERTAINMENT climb, slide, swing, jump, twist, spin, explore, and interact with the Sting – 57th & 9th Tour equipment.