July 2023: Deer in the Spotlight

JULY 2023 EDITION: DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT business updates

DEER PARK LIBRARY what's new in city resources

PARKS & RECREATION art park players update

SAN JACINTO MONUMENT & MUSEUM program updates and other info.

SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY! NOW OPEN

Kiss’n My Glass Collectables has now opened at 5018 Luella Ave., near the intersection of Spencer Hwy. The owners are area residents Melvin and Tracey Peters. You will love the amazing variety of vintage jewelry, glass, antiques and more. They have great gift ideas. Have some vintage or antique pieces of your own? They do accept consignments pieces. Call for more information at (832) 429-3205. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, starting at 10:00 am.

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY SRP 2023 Child Programs

FAMILY SING-ALONG MOVIE MONDAYS AT 10:30 AM

KIDS CRAFT SUMMER 2023 TUESDAYS AT 2:00 PM July 11- Pet Rock July 18-Dream Catcher July 25-Pop Art Print-Making

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL EVENTS WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30 AM July 5-Tie Dye Time July 12-Sunny Sue's Magic Show July 19- HMNS - Myths and Legends July 26- End-of-Summer Petting Zoo

SUMMER STORYTIME Toddlers: Thursdays at 10:15 AM Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 AM June 8 - July 20 Fall Storytime returns August 17 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND MOVIE TITLES CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT DEERPARKTX.GOV/LIBRARY

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM The 2023 Summer Reading Program at DPPL provides children of all ages an opportunity to enjoy reading as well as help maintain reading skills during summer months.

All while earning incentive prizes!

This summer we will offer logging both online and via paper.

Registration is open now. Logging ends July 29.

SRP 2023 Teen Programs 12-18

TEEN ART CAMP SUMMER 2023 WEDNESDAYS AT 3:00 PM July 12-Perler Beading July 19-Drip Pour Painting

TEEN MEME MOVIE THURSDAYS AT 4:00 PM Check out our website for a list of titles.

Final Teen Meme Movie will be on July 20.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD July 11 at 4:15 PM

END OF SUMMER TEEN PARTY July 27 at 4:15 PM

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

This summer we will offer logging both online and via paper.

Registration is open now. Logging ends July 29.

Log your reading for a chance to win a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card! Two winners will be chosen.

July Adult Programs

FEATURED FRIDAY Our Story: City of Deer Park, Deer Park ISD, and Shell Oil July 14 at 11:00 AM

MYSTERIES & MORE BOOK CLUB Pleasantville by Attica Locke July 11 at 4:00 PM

*ADULT PROGRAMDIY UPCYCLED LANTERN CRAFT July 22 at 2:00 PM *This program requires registration; Call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

SHOW ONLY

$20 $40

DINNER & SHOW

CITY OF DEER PARK PARKS AND RECREATION

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THE MUSIC MAN THE MUSIC MAN FOLLOWS FAST-TALKING SALESMAN HAROLD HILL WHO SPELLS OUT “TROUBLE” IN HIS BEST SALES PITCH AS HE CONS THE PEOPLE OF RIVER CITY INTO ORGANIZING A BOYS’ BAND, DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE DOESN’T KNOW A TROMBONE FROM A TREBLE CLEF. HAROLD DOESN’T COUNT ON FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE TOWN LIBRARIAN HOWEVER, AND WHAT ENSUES IS A FAST-PACED ROMANTIC COMEDY THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE!

San Jacinto Monument & Museum

The San Jacinto Monument & Museum offers a variety of familyfriendly events throughout the year, including reenactments, festivals, and educational programs. Some popular events include the Battle of San Jacinto reenactment, the Fourth of July celebration, and the Festival of Lights during the holiday season. Check the museum's website for a full calendar of events and plan your visit accordingly. Don't miss out on these fun and educational opportunities for the whole family!

UPCOMING EVENTS July 1: Bird Watching at the Battlefield; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; free Every first Saturday of the month, we open two hours early so birders and photographers can enjoy early morning at the site.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

July 1: San Jacinto Family Day: Texas Revolution Paper Dolls; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum; children get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Create paper dolls dressed like people from the Texas Revolution and try on replica outfits.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

July 1: Boom: Cannon Demonstration; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; free Cannon firing demonstration on the hour and half hour.

Location: outside the San Jacinto Museum

July 2: Life on the Frontier: Butter Churning; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Churn butter the old-fashioned way.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

July 8: Cycling Saturday; 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; free Every second Saturday of the month, we open the site two hours early just for cyclists. Come and bike the Birthplace of Texas without worrying about cars.

Location: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

July 8: Battleground Bike Tour; 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; free Stretch your legs and honor the memory of the Texas Revolution with a guided bike tour of the battleground.

Location: Meet in front of the San Jacinto Monument by the flag poles

July 8: Texas Revolution Touch Table; 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Learn all about the battle of San Jacinto and life on the Texas frontier and play with replicas of 19th-century toys, weapons, tools, food, clothing, and much more.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

July 9: Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; free Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you've never seen it before on a staff-led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!!

Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument. Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up.

July 16: Texas Revolution Touch Table; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Learn all about the battle of San Jacinto and life on the Texas frontier and play with replicas of 19th-century toys, weapons, tools, food, clothing, and much more.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

San Jacinto Monument & Museum

July 22: Make a Cup & Ball toy; 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Make a cup & ball toy.

Location: San Jacinto Monument

July 22: Battleground Van Tour; tours are one hour and start at 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.; free Discover the San Jacinto Battleground like you've never seen it before on a staff-led van tour of the battlefield. Tours start shortly after the showing of Texas Forever!!

Location: Gather in the main lobby of the San Jacinto Monument.

Ask at the ticket kiosk to sign up.

July 29: Life on the Frontier: Laundry; 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; free Wash laundry the old-fashioned way with a washtub and washboard.

Location: outside the San Jacinto Museum

July 30: Make a Buzzsaw toy; 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Make a buzzsaw toy.

Location: San Jacinto Monument