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Sugar Land to hold public meeting for Water Master Plan A meeting to solicit public input on an update of the City's Water Master Plan is scheduled for Sept. 9, from 6-8 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town Center Blvd. North. Goals in the master plan guide the City's comprehensive water strategy and cover a variety of topics including drought management, water use and
water conservation. The public meeting will include a presentation to: • introduce the Water Master Plan update; • provide an overview of how the City is planning for future water needs; and • review community input already gathered. Sugar Land's Water Master
Plan describes the infrastructure and policies necessary to accomplish water-related goals included in the City's Comprehensive Plan. The Water Master Plan is one of the City's eight master plans and was last updated in 2007. The process to update the Water Master Plan will include a variety of opportunities for the
community to provide input and feedback. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting on Sept. 9. No registration is necessary. For more information on the Water Master Plan update, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/ waterplan, email waterutilities@ sugarlandtx.gov or call (281) 275-2450.
FBISD employees celebrate start of school year at Convocation 2013 More than 9,500 Fort Bend ISD employees came together to celebrate the start of the new school year during the District’s Convocation 2013. Held at Constellation Field and underwritten by the Fort Bend Education Foundation, the event gave FBISD employees an opportunity to reunite with colleagues and friends, hear motivational speeches, and enjoy live musical performances. Program participants included Charles Dupre, Superintendent of Schools; Andy Ralph, Fort Bend Education Foundation Board President; Susan Hohnbaum, FBISD Board Vice President; and
FBISD’s 2013-2014 Teachers of the Year, Johnny DeJesus (Elementary Teacher of the Year) and Walter Benavides (Secondary Teacher of the Year). DeJesus and Benavides both reminded staff of their important roles in education. “You are helping set a solid foundation from which students can succeed in the classroom and in life,” said DeJesus. Benavides added that “each day when teachers walk into their classrooms, they have the opportunity to impact students lives and to show how much they care and respect their students.” FBISD employees also enjoyed performances by the
FBISD Drumline, comprised of band students representing all FBISD high schools; Ridge Point High School student Savanna Berry, who sang the National Anthem; and Elkins High School teacher Russ Clark, who also sang. Bush High School’s Navy JROTC cadets presented the colors. Keynote speaker for the occasion, Superintendent Charles Dupre, took the opportunity to not only share the district’s core beliefs and committments, but to formally introduce himself to employees. He shared details of his childhood and the path that led him to his superintendency.
He also gave special thanks to one of his former teachers, Elaine Fischer, who was present at the Convocation to join in the celebration. In parting, Dupre reminded employees that they are all a part of one big team, making reference to the African Proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
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Fort Bend Libraries to close in observance of Labor Day All branches of Fort Bend County Libraries will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Regular library hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. George Memorial Library will remain closed until September 30 for renovations.
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Just the other day, summer was about to begin, and with Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, about to come, that’s a sure sign the summer break itself is over. Labor Day celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers, it’s a
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time for BBQs, and it symbolizes the end of summer vacations...even though school just got started this Monday for public schools locally. Federal and state agencies will be closed as will local government agencies, and many businesses have opted for the same. For retailers in Fort Bend, it’s a time for an annual sale with some good deals to be had. Stay safe on Labor Day! With increased traffic for the wrap up of the summer season, in many areas increased police patrols will be out to help with public safety.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 AARP Chapter 4075 meets The Sugar Land AARP Chapter 4075 will meet Wednesday, August 28, 1 p.m., T E Harman Center, 234 Matlage Way. Program will include a presentation by Leon Anhaiser about he and Bettye’s recent vacation to Japan. For more info, call 281-494-2600.
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Dancing Under the Stars Break out your dancing shoes and head to the Sugar Land Plaza for Dancing Under the Stars, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Free Fun Night BBBB Square Dance Club wants you to join them for a Free Fun Night on September 3, 7:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran School, to learn some basic square dance moves, meet new people and exercise your mind and body. We dance at Faith Lutheran School, on Brooks St., Sugar Land at 7:30 pm every Tuesday night. No special attire required, just wear comfortable clothes and plan to have a good time. This is not your grandmother’s square dancing. Website is www.bbbbhome.com. Lessons will start on Tuesday, September 10. Each class is $5 for adults and free for teens. MERRY MINISTRIES Through the Bible Study Merry Ministries (www.merryministries.com) invites women of all ages to join in Through the Bible Study. This class provides members with a time of
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Giving Spirits Concert Series Make plans to come to Sugar Land Town Center, Friday, Sept. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring your friends to enjoy a night of live music by The Matchsticks in the Plaza! This month’s concert will benefit Behind the Badge Charities.
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Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets The Oyster Creek Rotary Club meets every Friday at noon @ The Quail Valley Centre(Golf Club) , 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. All are welcome to come. For Information contact Cindy Fauvelle,713-829-0550 or cindyfauvelle@yahoo.com. Fitness in the Plaza Fridays, from 9-11 a.m. - August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sugar land Town Square. Join us each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp,9-10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m. Fitness in the Plaza Fridays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9-11 a.m., Sugar Land Town Center.Come each Friday morning for Fitness in the Plaza featuring FREE Boot Camp with Jon Hood of Fleet Physique and Zumba with a professional instructor! Boot Camp is from 9-10 a.m. followed by Zumba from 10-11 a.m. New Diabetic support group Mondays 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, 17500 West Grand Paryway South, hospital conference rooms B & C. Aug. 19, 2013, Nov. 18, 2013, Feb. 17, 2014, May 19, 2014. Events are free RSVP to 713-222-2273. Info? 281-725-5059. Morning Exchange Club of Sugar Land The morning Exchange Club of Sugar Land is an all-volunteer national service organization for men and women who want to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and enjoy new friendships. The Club meets every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., Sweetwater Country Club, Palm Royale Blvd., Sugar Land. Web site is ECSL.ORG Beat the heat at Gattitown Beat the heat at Gattitown with indoor Laser Tag, Go Karts and much more. Plus enjoy Gatti’s signature pizza buffet for just $3.99 (plus $1.89 bottomless drinks), Monday – Thursday all summer long.Great for groups & birthdays. Recovery is Posible Bring Everyone in the Zone peer group are offered the 2nd & 4th Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., United Way Bldg., 10435 Greenbough Dr. Stafford. For more info 409-550-0538 or www.recovery-is-possible.com. Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets The Exchange Club of Fort Bend meets every Wednesday, noon, Sweetwater Country Club, 4400 Palm Royal Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information call Mike Reichek at 281-575-1145 or mike@reichekfinancial.com. Support group for caregivers NAMI Fort Bend (an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness)would like to invite you to a Support Group for caregivers on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. These meetings are free and open to anyone who is giving care and support to a family member who is suffering from mental illness. These are caregiver ONLY meetings and are held at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, in the Social Concerns Conference Room from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Al-Anon Support Group Does someone have a drinking problem? Weekly, 1 hour meetings every Saturday night, 8 p.m., Lamplighters, 2425 FM 1092, (Murphy Road) in the Baytown Seafood strip center. Last Saturday of month the meetings are held at Denny’s Hwy.6 near Murphy Rd. Call Jill 281-416-9005. Interested about breastfeeding? Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting of La Leche League of Fort Bend every second Monday at 7pm at Memorial Hermann Sugarland Hospital or every third Monday at 10:30am at St. Theresa Catholic Church Family Life Center. Babies are always welcome at meetings. For more info call Erin: 281-325-0618, Laura: 281-277-4989, Lisa: 281-710-7171, Briana: brianavalencia@gmail.com
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