September Edition: Deer in the Spotlight

SEPTEMBER 2023 EDITION: DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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DID YOU KNOW? September fun facts ANIMAL SHELTER Woofstock Information ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Who's new in town PUBLIC LIBRARY Monthly programs PARKS AND RECREATION Art Park Players SAN JACINTO MONUMENT & MUSEUM Monthly programs

September 11: is Patriot Day, held in honor and remembrance of those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

September 11: is also Grandparents Day this year. Honor your grandparents today-and every day!

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September 13: Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day September 19: International Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19: The Harvest Moon reaches peak illumination.

September 21: is recognized as the annual International Day of Peace.

Observances range from a moment of silence at noon to events such as peace walks, concerts, and volunteering in the community.

September 26: is Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrating John Chapman and everything apple!

September is the most common month to till your grain, collect the fruits of your labor and start selling it to others. No wonder the farmer's markets are always so packed in September!

What's unique about September?

Here's one of the more interesting September facts: Not only is it the month with the most letters; its nine total letters also equal its position in the calendar, the ninth month of the year.

Sapphire is the official birthstone of September. Most often known for its blue color, sapphires can also be pink, orange, yellow or green. The common sapphire is blue due to high contents of titanium and iron. The only naturally occurring thing that can scratch a sapphire is a diamond.

A full moon in September is known as the corn moon or harvest moon.

Corn is at its highest in September, and the harvest is set to begin.

Plants ready to harvest in September include apples, raspberries, onions and green beans.

Join us for an unforgettable day of family fun at Woofstock!

Dow Park Deer Park, Texas 610 E San Augustine 77536 Date: September 16th 2023 Time: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM This family-friendly event is jam-packed with live music from the amazing Risen Nation band and Snafu, guaranteed to get you grooving! Not to mention, local vendors from the Pasadena Market will be showcasing their fantastic products, so you can shop till you drop!

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with delicious food for sale from SmokeAholicstx BBQ and cool down with yummy cold snacks.

But the best part? Woofstock is an animal adoption extravaganza! Come and find your new furry family member from our adorable and adoptable pets.

Bring a lawn chair, relax, and enjoy the music while you support a great cause!

Woofstock shirts are available now for only $20! Grab yours at the shelter before the event and show your love for our furry friends. Buy yours today and wear it to Woofstock to show your support.

Let's make a positive impact on these adoptable pets' lives together! Spread the word, bring your family, bring your pets, and let's make Woofstock a howling success!

Time Out Sports Bar #3, now open at 1200 East Blvd. (corner of East Blvd. and 13th St. in the former location of Capt. Benny's).

This is a family-owned business that has been in our area for 32 years, and they have four other locations in our region.

Time Out features a full-service kitchen serving appetizers, pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches, crawfish and more. They also have a giant outdoor covered patio that’s super breezy and shady. plus, their signature Time Out bar and plenty of sports to watch, will MAKE YOU love their happy hour specials EVEN MORE! Stop by soon and watch a game or bring the family for pizza.

Hours are 11am to midnight Sunday - Thursday and 11am to 1am Friday and Saturday.

For more information find them on Facebook or call (281) 487-8552 or visit www.timeoutsportsbars.com

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY September 2023 Events

FEATURED FRIDAY Introduction to Astronomy A presentation from the Houston Astronomical Society September 22 at 11:00 AM

MYSTERIES & MORE BOOK CLUB 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus: September 12th at 4:00 PM

*UPCOMING COMPUTER CLASSES THURSDAYS AT 6:00 PM September 7- Introduction to Computers September 14- Internet & Cybersecurity Basics September 21- Word 2016: Basics September 28- Resumes

SATURDAYS AT 10:30 AM September 30- Finding a Job *This program requires registration; call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY September 2023 Events

CHAT & COLOR Adults: September 9 from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM All Ages: September 9 from 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM

GRANDPARENT'S DAY EVENT September 13 at 2:00 PM Families Welcome!

ADULT CRAFTUPCYCLED BIRD FEEDERS September 20 at 2:00 PM

THURSDAY MOVIE MATINEE September 28 at 4:00 PM Check Library website for title. *This program requires registration; call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

DEER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY Child Programs

SEPTEMBER KIDS CRAFT Sunflower Fork Paintings Facebook Live September 19 at 3:30 PM In-Person Craft September 19 at 4:00 PM Take-and-Make craft kits available starting September 15 at the Circulation desk.

Suggested ages 5-11

FALL STORYTIME Toddlers: Thursdays at 10:15 AM Preschoolers: Thursdays at 11:00 AM FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT DEERPARKTX.GOV/LIBRARY

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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD September 5 at 4:15 PM

TEEN GAME DAY September 7 & 21 at 4:15 PM

SEPTEMBER CREATIVITEEN TIME Sand Bottle Necklace Craft September 6 at 4:15 PM

OCTOBER CREATIVITEEN TIME Mini Pumpkin Painting October 4 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

*This program requires registration; call us at 281-478-7208 to sign up.

RT PARK PLAYERS OPENS THEIR 2023-2024 SEASON OF SHOWS WITH THE OLIVIER AND TONY AWARD WINNING PLAY, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - A HILARIOUS HYBRID OF MONTY PYTHON AND SHERLOCK HOLMES. WELCOME TO OPENING NIGHT OF THE MURDER AT HAVERSHAM MANOR WHERE THINGS ARE QUICKLY GOING FROM BAD TO UTTERLY DISASTROUS. WITH AN UNCONSCIOUS LEADING LADY, A CORPSE THAT CAN’T PLAY DEAD , AND ACTORS WHO TRIP OVER EVERYTHING (INCLUDING THEIR LINES), IT’S A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY! THE PRODUCTION IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BAKER MORRISON ASSISTED BY SUSAN MELE WITH TECHNICAL DIRECTION BY JOE PIPER. THE PRODUCTION WILL RUN AT THE ART PARK PLAYER DINNER THEATRE LOCATED AT 1302 CENTER STREET ON OCTOBER 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 AS A DINNER SHOW. FOR THE EVENING PERFORMANCES, DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 7:00 P.M. WITH AN 8:00 P.M. CURTAIN..

THE TWO SUNDAY MATINEES WILL HAVE DINNER SERVED AT 1:00 P.M. WITH CURTAIN AT 2:00 P.M. DINNER TICKETS ARE $40 AND SHOWONLY TICKETS ARE $20. DINNER RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING DIANE MANNING AT THE ART PARK PLAYER BOX OFFICE AT 281-794-2448 AND SHOW ONLY RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE ONLINE AT ARTPARKPLAYERS.COM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU IN OUR AUDIENCE!

Introducing the Art Park Players 2023-2024 Season FALL 2023

RENEW NOW!

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Renew your Membership for the 2023 - 2024 season during THE MUSIC MAN or call the Box Office at 281.794.2448 now to renew.

$1,000 - Deluxe Corporate Includes 6 dinner tickets to Full Season. Priority seating, Playbill recognition.

$600 - Corporate Sponsor Includes 4 dinner tickets to Full Season. Priority seating, Playbill recognition.

$250 - Patron

Includes 2 dinner tickets to Full Season. Priority seating, Playbill recognition.

JOIN US FOR OUR 44TH SEASON WHERE WE’LL PRESENT; A HILARIOUS NEW FARCE, TWO GOLDEN AGE BROADWAY MUSICALS, AND THE SOUTHEAST PREMIERE OF A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL FROM THE COMPOSER OF WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, JEFF THOMSON, AND BOOK BY ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST NEW SCREENWRITERS AND DIRECTORS, CHRISTY HALL.

Art Park Players 1302 Center Street Deer Park, TX 77536 Office 281.478.7228 Box Office 281.794.2448 w w w.ar tparkplayers.com

The City of Deer Park Parks and Recreation Department 610 E. San Augustine Deer Park, TX 77536 recreation@deerparktx.org w w w.deerpark.gov/recreation

San Jacinto Monument & Museum

UPCOMING EVENTS September 2023 Programs September 2: 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 September 2: San Jacinto Family Day: Texas Revolution Hats; 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 your own Texas Revolution era hat Location: San Jacinto Monument September 3: 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 September 4: San Jacinto Museum and Monument open for Labor Day Holiday September 9: 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

September 10: 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.

September 16: Life on the Frontier: Making Medicine; 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Learn about medical practices in the 19th century.

Location: San Jacinto Monument September 17: Make a cartridge box; 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; included with the price of admission to the San Jacinto Museum Make a paper cartridge box.

Location: San Jacinto Monument September 23: 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.

September 24: 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 September 30: History Under the Star: The Yellow Rose of Texas – The Song, Emily West and the Great Texas Myth with Lora-Marie Bernard Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | talk 5:00 – 6:00, Q&A 6:00 – 6:30, reception 6:30 – 7:00 Location: San Jacinto Museum Cost: $5 per person/$3 per museum member; students are free. Buy your tickets online.

This program is made possible in part by a generous grant from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation For more information on any of the upcoming programs, visit our website at visitsanjacinto.com.