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January 2014
Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Jan 2 • Grab Bag Craft • 2:00pm • Help us clean out the craft supplies and make some fun crafts. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Jan 7 • First Free Tuesday at the Houston Jan 11 • Friendswood Girls Softball Spring Zoo • 2:00pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org Ball Registration Open • 10:00am-2:00pm • • 713-533-6500 Register online or in person. • FGSA Field House Jan 8 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and • friendswoodsoftball.org • 281-923-7285 Jan 3 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Jan 11 • Family Story Time • 10:45am Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • Open to both The Little Gym members and non• All Ages • Free • Friendswood members. Register online or call. $25/members, $35/ Jan 8 • Baby/Toddler Story Time and Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Playtime • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell non-members • The Little Gym of Friendswood • • 281-482-7135 Neighborhood Library • www.hpl.lib.tx.us www.tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 • 832-393-2580 Jan 11 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm Jan 4 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am Jan 8 • Preschool Story Time • • Night full of games, contest, crafts • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood PearlandParent.com and all your favorite high energy homedepot.com Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • entertainment. Different theme each Jan 4 • Snow Storm Fun • 11:30am • All Ages 281-482-7135 month. Dinner will be served to each • Free • Manvel Branch Library • www.bcls.lib.tx.us Jan 8 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • participant. $18 memebers/$24 non-members, • 281-489-7596 Help plan events. • 7-12th Grades • Free • Pearland $5 off every additional child. • 3-11 yrs • Pearland Jan 4 • Monster Jam • 7:00pm • Reliant Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • Stadium • ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 Jan 9 • Friendswood Girls Softball Spring pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Ball Registration Open • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Jan 6 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs and Register online or in person. • FGSA Field House Jan 13 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • Rhymes • 0-18 Months • Free • Pearland Branch 0-18 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswoodsoftball.org • 281-923-7285 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 10 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes Jan 6 • Family Movie • 2:00pm • Free • and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Jan 13 • Bird Feeder Craft • 4:30pm • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Filled on a first come first serve basis. Pick up your Jan 7 • Family Story Time and Craft • Jan 10 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am admittance slip at the J Desk. • 5-12 yrs • Free 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • 281-482-7135
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jan 13 • Pokemon League • 6:00pm • Learn about and play the Pokemon trading card game. All ages welcome! • Free • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200 Jan 14 • Family Story Time and Craft • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jan 14 • Paper Football Tournament • 6:30pm • Snacks will be provided. • Teens • Free • Manvel Branch Library • www.bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
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Jan 17 • Open House at The Little Gym of Friendswood • 6:00pm-7:30pm • Join the Serious FUN! We are hosting our Open House to invite all friends to check out what The Little Gym of Friendswood has to offer. Come meet the instructors, enjoy the activities in the gym, snacks and goodies! The Little Gym of Friendswood has many benefits for your child of 4 months- 12 years old. We welcome you to come and ask questions about our gymnastics and dance programs. Also, when you ENROLL during the Open House we will waive the membership fee! Savings of $40!! • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242
Jan 15 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 17 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonJan 15 • Baby/Toddler Story Time and Playtime members. Register online or call. $25/members, • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library $35/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 www.tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Jan 15 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am Jan 18 • Catholic Schools Open House Event • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • 10:00am-2:00pm • Come visit the Catholic Schools friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 from across the archdiocese. • The University of Jan 16 • What’s Poppin’? • 4:30pm • Popcorn Thomas • choosecatholicschools.org snacks and crafts. • 5+ yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Jan 18 • Science Fair • 11:00am-3:00pm Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • Calling all little scientists! Join us at Lakeshore Jan 16 • Friendswood Girls Softball Spring Learning Store for our annual Science Fair event Ball Registration Open • 6:30pm-8:30pm • a fun-filled afternoon complete with free experiments Register online or in person. • FGSA Field House and hands-on activities for kids! Kids will see gravity • friendswoodsoftball.org • 281-923-7285 in action, experiment with magnetic forces and even watch a volcano erupt! • Free • Lakeshore Learning Jan 17-Mar 28 • Ladies Bible Study at First • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Baptist Friendswood • 9:30am • Beth Moore “Living Beyond Yourself Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit” Jan 18 • Lego Playtime • 11:00am • Be childcare provided with reservation 281-482-7573 • creative with Legos. • All Ages • Free • Pearland any • $15.00 • First Baptist Church of Friendswood Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 • fbcfonthe.net/event-registration • 281-482-7573 Jan 18 • Many Series Book Club • 3:00pm • Jan 17-18 • Dine with Cinderella and Prince Reading “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” Charming • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Come for an evening by J.K. Rowling. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • of delight as you enjoy a five course kid friendly www.bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 dinner with Cinderella and Prince Charming. Wear your favorite royal apparel. Make your reservation Jan 18 • Monster Jam • 7:00pm • Reliant today! Reservation times available Fri Jan 17th and Sat Stadium • ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 Jan 18th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Cost per person: $15 Call and reserve 281-485-6484 • Four Friends Jan 20 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • Tea Room and Gifts • 281-485-6484 713-522-1138 Jan 17 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Jan 21-Apr 1 • Ladies Bible Study at First Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Baptist Friendswood • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Beth Moore “Living Beyond Yourself Exploring the Fruit Jan 17 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am of the Spirit” • any • $15 • First Baptist Church • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • of Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net/event-registration • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 281-482-7573
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Jan 21 • Family Story Time and Craft • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jan 22-Feb 2 • We Will Rock You the Musical by Queen and Ben Elton • Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 Jan 22 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 22 • First Songs with Houston Grand Opera • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Jan 22 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 22 • Teen Shrinky Dinks • 7:00pm • Make a key chain or charm. • 12-18 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jan 23-29 • Everyone Counts Wonderweek • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jan 23 • Crafts for Kids • 3:30pm • Snowman crafts. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • www.bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jan 23 • Library Book Bags • 6:00pm • Decorate your own library book bag. (Limit of 24) • 12-18 yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jan 24-26 • The Soundtrack of Our Lives with Tony DeSare • Houston Symphony • houstonsymphony.org Jan 24 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 24 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 24 • Preschool Music Time • 11:30am • Children will be introduced to foundation of music while having fun singing and dancing to their favorite songs. • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Jan 25-26 • Harlem Globetrotters • Sat 2pm & 7pm and Sun 2pm • Reliant Arena • ticketmaster.com Jan 25 • Wild, Wild West! • Showtimes 10am & 11:30am • Houston Symphony • houstonsymphony.org
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jan 25 • Dawson Winter Dash 5K & Family Run • 7:30am • Support the Dawson High School Eagle Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Entry to Winterfest included- up to a $10 value! Register online • pearlandparks.com
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Jan 28 • Para los Ninos • 10:30am • Bilingual TUESDAY Story Time • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 18-36 Months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • Jan 25 • WinterFest • 10:00am-5:00pm • Snow, riding rides, eating great food and playing games, Jan 29 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 snow tubing hill, Winter Zone, carnival, inflatable, and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood Family Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell petting zoo, rock climbing and live entertainment. Free Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 parking and shuttles at: Turner College & Career High “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation - Arts School. Discounted tickets will go on sale Dec. 9th. Jan 29 • Baby/Toddler Story Time and Playtime and Crafts • 4:30pm • Open to persons with • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 • 10:30am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library developmental disabilities. Create a piece of art you Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 • www.hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center Jan 25 • Craft • 10:00am • Filled on a first Jan 29 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com come first serve basis. Pick up your admittance slip • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • 281-412-8931 at the J Desk. • All Ages • Free • Friendswood friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation- Game Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Night • 5:30pm • Open to all persons with an Jan 30-Feb 16 • Fascinating Rhythm: A intellectual disability. Play different games with prizes. Jan 26 • Lutheran South Academy Preview Gershwin Celebration • College of the Mainland Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with Day • 2:00pm-4:00pm • Fully Accredited with AP & Community Theatre • com.edu/community-theatre • special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Dual Credit Courses. PreK-3 thru 12th Grade College • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & 1-888-258-8859x8345 Preparatory School • Free • Lutheran South Academy Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • lutheransouth.org • 281-464-8299 Jan 31 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Rhymes • 281-412-8931 Jan 27 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • and songs. • 0-36 Months • Free • Friendswood WEDNESDAY 0-18 Months • Free • Friendswood Public Library Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, fingerplays, “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Wheelchair Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • songs, and movement. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker Football/Basketball • 7:00pm • Open to all Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 persons with physical disabilities who are independent 832-393-2580 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • in their wheelchairs. Choose which sport to play. No • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • registration required. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland 713-436-8600 Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • 281-484-2036 • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com FRIDAY Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • 713-436-1561 Gaming • 3:30pm • All Ages • Free • Bracewell Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation- Bowling Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with Toddler Play Time • 11:00am • 18-36 Months developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and SATURDAY • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us caregivers must assist those with special needs to Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill • 832-393-2580 levels. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation - Paralympic & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com 713-436-8600 Archery • 2:00pm • Open to all persons with • 281-412-8931 Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00ama physical disability. Bring your own bow if you 2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationBasketball • have one however one will be provided for you if needed. You must RSVP by the Tuesday before the 6:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • class to Lindsay French at lfrench@ci.pearland.tx.us disabilities. Learn basic basketball skills. Open to galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 • 10+ yrs • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm must assist those with special needs to make this a basspro.com • 713-770-5100 rewarding experience. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • THURSDAY Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • 281-461-6263 pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Music & Movement • 6:30pm • Free • Bracewell Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • 713-436-1561 281-652-1677 Submit your club/event to us by the 10th the month before event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or faxprior. to 281-480-3677. Log on to information www.pearlandparent.com to of submit your event orthe club information. Print Deadline 10th of month
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