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Collecting donated items for our deployed troops Participating FBISD schools are collecting donated items to send to our deployed troops. Your donated items can be dropped off at the Sugar Land Ice and Sports Center at 11625 Lexington Blvd, Sugar Land, no later than Veteran's Day, November 11. Christmas packing for
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our troops will follow. Money donations are being accepted to help pay for shipping & postage for these care packages and can be made by Pay-Pal on our website, www.TipOfTheSpear. org or checks can be mailed to: Tip Of the Spear, 4008 Louetta Rd, Box 291, Spring, Texas.
Over 6,000 guests explored four historic sites and a plethora of activities at George Ranch Historical Park on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. The Park was bustling with excitement over the weekend as guests experienced over 100 years of Texas history. Candace Jones, Director at George Ranch Historical Park, said, “It was truly one of the best in terms of smoothness of operations, quality of programs, diversity of publicity, and great customer service. The entire festival reflected commitment and teamwork. The 30th Anniversary showed a strong re-focus on our historical ‘roots’ and the quality was superb. Our attendance was noticeably higher and the visitors were enthralled with all of the activities.”
Shown are FBISD Packers who donated their time and energy for our deployed troops to brighten up their spirits at Christmas time away from home.
Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to announce that board certified family medicine physician, Dr. Deepshikha Sharda, has joined the practice to serve the Fort Bend community. Dr. Sharda has extensive
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Thriller musical phenomenon Jekyll & Hyde is here in Fort Bend Don’t miss your chance to see the thrilling, gothic musical theatre phenomenon, Jekyll * Hyde at Fort Bend Theatre, 2815 N. Main Street in Stafford. Shows run Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm, now through November 17. An evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, Jekyll & Hyde is based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story about a brilliant doctor whose experiments with human personality create a murderous counterpart. Convinced the cure for his father's mental illness lies in the separation of Man's evil nature from
his good, Jekyll unwittingly unleashes his own dark side, wreaking havoc in the streets of London as the savage, maniacal Edward Hyde. Featuring some of Houston’s finest actors, you’ll want to come and see for yourself why this macabre PG -13 production attracted legions of loyal fans even before the show began its smash-hit Broadway run. Tickets are only $16 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, with group rates available. For more information or to purchase your tickets online, go to the FBT website, www.fortbendtheatre.com, or call 281-208-3333.
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experience in family medicine and is fluent in English and Hindi. She has a special interest in preventive medicine, and she is experienced with a wide range of common medical issues, including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, allergies, asthma and related problems, anemia, sexually transmitted diseases, and urinary infections. “I enjoy building relationships with my patients and collaborating with them to ensure a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Sharda. “Being affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital enables me to provide the best possible care to my patients who need specialized services. Having access to the excellent staff and leading edge technology of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is a valuable asset for me and for my patients.” Dr. Sharda is a graduate of the University of North Texas Health Science Center and she completed the Baylor Family Medicine Residency program in Garland, Texas. Dr. Sharda is currently accepting new patients at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group’s Missouri City clinic, located at 3424 FM 1092, Suite 220. To make an appointment, call 281-208-3322 or visit methodistsugarlanddocs.com.
Lucy (Katie Harrison) flirts with Dr. Jekyll (Luther Chakurian) at the Red Rat Saloon while patrons enjoy, (L-R) ( Sam Flash, Jana Ellsworth, Curtis Barber, Steve Freedman, Zach Salcich, Giulio Ricco, Melissa Mayo) in the Award Winning Fort Bend Theatre production of Jekyll and Hyde. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm, November 1st - November 17th.
Fort Bend Women's Shelter to benefit Pre-holiday donation drive set Saturday, November 9 On Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers from the Fort Bend County Women’s Center PennyWise Resale Centers will be at the shopping center to accept donations of new or gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and shoes; jewelry and accessories; furniture; electronics; and housewares. Donations can be dropped of in the parking lot just outside of the Food Court entrance of First Colony Mall. Items that are donated during the PennyWise Donation Drive will be sold at one of the Women’s Center’s PennyWise Resale
Second annual Pretty in Pink raises funds for cancer patients The community charity event, Pretty in Pink—Town Square, raised more than $114,000 to benefit local cancer patients through the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Cancer fund. Presenting sponsors, Breast Surgeons – Dr. Sandra Templeton & Dr. Kelly Dempsey joined a wide range of other sponsors and donors to make Pretty in Pink a huge success. “I was so honored to be a part of this important event for the second year in a row,” said Dr. Sandra Templeton, breast surgeon. “It was a great way to give back to the community and help bring awareness to the difficulties that so many patients face as they battle cancer. I especially like the fact that all money donated will stay at our hospital and relieve some of my patients’ financial burdens.” “As a breast surgeon I see the financial toll a cancer diagnosis can take on my patients. Raising money for the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital cancer fund gives me the opportunity to help my patients on a different level,” said Dr. Kelly Dempsey, breast surgeon. “It was amazing to see the community come out and support the event. It was a tremendous turnout, which helped us raise more money for the cancer fund.” “We wanted to create a fund where our patients could directly benefit from our efforts. Cancer patients often incur extra costs related to their condition, and in many cases, they can’t work for extended periods of time,” said Leena Taneja, sponsorship chair and director of physician relations at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “While the fund cannot pay Houston Methodist directly for medical bills, it can help pay
stores, which support the Center's client programs by offering donated goods to the public at low prices. The donations also afford clients and their children an opportunity to find free clothing, furniture and other household items that are major necessities in establishing an independent household. Items available at PennyWise locations include furniture for home and office, computers and electronics, bikes, sporting goods, jewelry and clothing including everything from jeans to wedding gowns. There are three PennyWise Resale store locations, visit www. fortbendwomenscenter.org www.fortbendwomenscenter. org> for addresses and hours of operation. The Fort Bend County Women’s Center is a resource for abused women and children who have nowhere else to turn. The organization assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children to achieve safety and become self-sufficient.
The Fort Bend Star The Saenz Family joined the community in supporting the event "Pretty in Pink" at Sugar Land Town Center. for other non-hospital related costs, such as medical equipment, medications, dentistry, car payments, house payments, wigs, etc. Our hope is to make the fight against cancer a bit less financially stressful for our patients.” “Pretty in Pink was a great example of how we can come together as a community to help others in need,” said Leena. “We look forward to seeing the funds raised help those fighting cancer in our community.” Organizers send a heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, presenting sponsors, Dr. Dempsey and Dr. Templeton, along with all of the Pretty in Pink sponsors. To see photos from Pretty in Pink, visit their Facebook page, facebook.com/methodistsugarland. You too can help support; donate now, even if it is something small. To donate, visit our website at houstonmethodist. org/sugarland and click on the “DONATE NOW” button. For assistance or more information regarding the funds available, call or email Frances Goerlich at 281-274-7930 or fgoerlich@houstonmethodist.org.
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