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Ridge Point beats Travis 4-2 in district showdown

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

With the score tied at two in the top of the sixth inning, Ridge Point’s Kyle Croft lined a two-run home run over the left field fence to give the Panthers a 4-2 win over Travis last Friday night at Travis High School.

The win improved the Panthers’ record to 8-2, and they remained tied with Austin for first place in District 20-6A. Travis dropped to second place with a 7-3 record.

The Panthers scored two runs in the fifth inning as they made the best of two errors, a single by Jared Mack, and sacrifice flies by Tanner Bond and John Metzger.

Travis came back in the Ridge Point’s Chase Hendrix allowed no earned runs in the 4-2 win Friday over Travis. bottom of the fifth with a (Photo by Bill McCaughey) two-out rally. David Pa-

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gan beat out a ground ball to second base, Diego Phillips reached on an error, and Sammy Faltine walked to load the bases.

Bobby Lada then delivered a single to tie the game at 2.

In the top of the sixth inning, Will Pendergrass led off with a double, but it looked like he would be stranded as the next batters struck-out and fouled out. Kyle Croft, however, stepped up and lined the ball over the left field fence giving the Panthers’ the lead and the game.

“I got an inside fastball.

The count was 3-1 so I was sitting on a fastball,” Croft said.

Chase Hendrix pitched six and two thirds innings allowing two runs, none of which were earned, on just four hits.

“I had some good jump on my fastball tonight, so

Travis rolls past Bush 14-0

By Bill McCaughey FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

The Travis Tigers erupted for 11 runs in the second inning and went on to win 14-0 over Bush in a game shortened to three innings due to the mercy rule last Friday night at Travis High School.

The Tigers sent 15 batters to the plate in the second inning. Riann Ruiz and Ashley Rojas had back-to-back triples to highlight the inning, and Mady Leighton, Noemi Cortez, and Caitlyn Goodeaux each had singles.

In the circle, sophomore Lily Carney pitched two innings of shutout ball in her first varsity experience.

“I was a little nervous at first, but as the game went Stafford High junior Jesus Iniguez recorded eight saves in a 1-0 win second round playoff victory over Cleveland on April 2. Four days later, coach Ruben Perez moved Iniguez to forward, and he scored both goals in a 2-1 regional quarterfinal win at Wharton. He has played a key role in leading boys soccer team to the UIL class 4A regional semifinals for the second time in three years. The Spartans will face Center High at 11 a.m. Friday in the regional semifinals in College Station. (Submitted photo)

Stafford wins district track meet

Stafford High senior Kenneth Bodwin makes a leap during the long jump during the district championships Thursday at Sealy High School. The Stafford High School boys track and field team won the district championship. The area championships will be held Thursday in Columbus.

Bodwin led the boys meet in points, while junior Chaunta Thomas led the girls meet. (Submitted photo)

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“Even though we will have a strong team coming back,

losing Skie and Shaina is really detrimental to our team and particularly our defense.

They are top notch seniors and they are our leaders,” Travis coach Miranda Szink said.

Szink said she was happy with Carney’s first varsity performance.

“To prepare for the playoffs and next year, I brought Lily up to get some experience at the varsity level. Rachel Ybarra is our only pitcher right now, and I wanted Lily to get the experience to back her up. With Rachel being just a freshman, and Lily a sophomore, we are optimistic about the next few years.”

Travis has clinched second place in District 20-6A with a 10-2 record.

Three Stafford Spartans sign with universities From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Three Stafford High School seniors signed scholarships with their respective universities on Wednesday afternoon.

Stafford High senior pitcher/outfielder Dylan Smith signed with the University of Alabama to become the first SHS athlete to sign with a Southeastern Conference baseball program. Joining the Crimson Tide is special for Smith, whose family is originally from Alabama.

Many of his relatives traveled to the signing day ceremony from Alabama.

Smith will study electrical engineering.

Stafford High senior defensive specialist and team captain Alliyah Williams became the second member of the SHS volleyball team to sign with a collegiate volleyball program. Williams will study biology and compete at Kentucky State, an

Pictured from the left are Dylan Smith, Alliyah Williams, and Noah Nelson during their signing day event last Wednesday at Stafford High School. (Submitted photo)

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I could get ahead early in the count. I could have been more consistent, but I was able to keep them off-balance,” Hendrix said.

“I just try to throw strikes and trust my guys in the field and at the plate. I just have to do my part.”

“Chase is our warrior on the mound. This is his third year on varsity and he consistently goes deep into the game,” Ridge Point coach Clinton Welch said.

“He does a great job of throwing strikes and he is a competitor. When things start going wrong, he mentally hangs in there. He did tonight what he’s been doing for us for the past three years. We needed this win to stay even with Austin.

This is an absolutely tough district. We have a lot of really good teams and really well-coached teams.

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H STAFFORD, FROM PAGE 1 Mayor Leonard Scarcella echoed his constant concerns about the project strapping the city the first three years but added, “I want you to succeed.”

“There is tremendous expectation that this will provide all the fun, all the money, will transform the city and the city will maintain zero property tax, elevating us to a new level. The challenge is great and when going for that substantive an endeavor with that much expectation, you have to look at it carefully,” Scarcella said, explaining why he remained the lone voice in opposition.

The mayor said he was encouraged to hear that the developers would announce on May 15 who is coming to the site.

“To this point in six years of talking with the developers, we haven’t had a name – a name that would truly entice someone from River Oaks and the Woodlands and Pearland. What are the names that will transform this city?” the mayor asked.

Steve Robinson, attorney and spokesman for the developers, noted that secrecy is important in a competitive environment.

“There are other sites along (U.S. Highway) 59 who would like to know who we are talking with. We don’t want that to be part of the public record until we have a sufficient number and commitments. We don’t think it’s in your best interest to

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(On left) Johnny Baiamonte, Attorney Steve Robinson, Developer Brian Murphy, and Jeff Wiley of the Greater Fort Bend Economic Development Corporation (right side of room) react to the final 6-1 vote of the Stafford City Council to move forward with development of the former Texas Instruments property. (Photo by Theresa D. McClellan)

have them stolen or someone comes along and negotiates with them,” said Robinson.

Councilman Cecil Willis noted that the city has been dealing with this issue for years.

“From day one y’all came in five years ago and said it would elevate us, I said that the devil is in the details. The first time we talked it was a $50 million project, then $26 million then $8-10 million. There is a benefit to doing diligent research and deliberation and coming to a project that will work,” said Willis.

For the last six years, the city has been exploring what to do with the 192 acres of the former Texas Instruments campus bounded by the U.S. Highway 59, West Airport Boulevard and FM 1092/Murphy Road.

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developers have a $500 million proposal for the property that they say could become a regional attraction for Stafford with shops, a central park, restaurants, high-end apartments, food halls with artisan chefs and a hotel. About $500,000 from the hotel tax will be used for advertising to generate tourism and attract more money to the area.

They have created partnerships with the Stafford Economic Development Corporation, Fort Bend County and finally the city.

“We are way ahead of the game,” said Robinson. “We’ve been planning for many years, built detention ponds and roads in the first phase. The party at risk is the developer, but our interests are aligned. The sooner this happens, the better.”

fields in the fall and Angel Moran, 18, will pursue an education as an electric lineman with Texas State Technical College. Last year was the first time they offered technical college scholarships.

None will have to worry about finances.

“I have all these siblings but I’m the first to go to college. My dad had an accident and my siblings try to help my mom. They would even say, if you don’t get a scholarship, we will help. They are glad they did not have to,” said the Pakistani teen. “My dad is happy too, even though he forgets a lot.”

An accident left him with a brain injury and he has endured multiple surgeries.

“I always spent my summers with him in the hospital. I saw how the nurses took care of him.

He’d have sudden seizures and I thought he was dying but the nurses knew what to do. I decided if I was a nurse, I would know something,” she said.

She will spend two years at the Houston Community College and then the University of Houston nursing program.

For Jasmin Gil, a personal tragedy made her decide to pursue physical therapy and a foreign language as her career path.

Her grandmother suffered a stroke. Gil plans to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio to study physical therapy.

“This is a great opportunity. I’ve always been the first and they expect me to get something like that.

I’m still paying my car and my younger sister will go

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to college. This is a great opportunity,” said Gil. Both Moran and his twin brother applied for the scholarship but only Angel received the opportunity. His brother will attend a for-profit school.

While Tolman could not offer both brothers a scholarship, she frowned on the idea and suggested the sibling consider a less expensive community college.

Moran said he will earn his associate degree and is guaranteed a job in six months.

“We are really proud of our student’s success,” Tolman said. “We have a 60 percent graduation rate, which we think is a pretty good record. Our students have become policemen, accountants, teachers, nurses – we even have a couple of engineers.”

Tolman, Scholarship Chairman, said she is excited because one of this year’s recipients, Moran, plans to go to Texas State Technical College to learn to be an electrical lineman.

“Last year was the first time we offered scholarships for technical school,” she said. “ We think it is important that people realize that not everyone needs a four-year college degree and that for many students a technical certification is the answer to their prayers.”

“Our goal when we started this scholarship was to help lift entire families out of poverty and into the middle class,” explained Tolman. “These kids come from families and neighborhoods where hardly anyone even considers college as an option. We think that education past high school is

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a path to a better life. We hope sending these students to college will have a ripple effect, causing other kids in their family or in their neighborhood to see continuing in school as a possibility for them too.”

Tolman serves as a mentor or finds a mentor for the students. As the students returned to their classrooms, Tolman was still giving last-minute advice.

“If you feel that you are flunking a course, just drop it. It’s hard for your GPA to come back from a flunking grade,” she noted.

“I treat ’em just like my kids. We don’t kick you off if you fail; we give you a stern talking to. We want them to succeed like my own kids so we’re not setting them up to fail.”

“You should go to your classes feeling excited about what you are learning. College is nothing like high school,” she told the young adults.

The high school takes the responsibility of determining which students are eligible based on their finances, being the first one in their family to attend college and the letter the students write.

The Tolman’s are now retired.

“My husband says what will we do when we run out of money? But, you see, everybody gets to pick how they want to spend their money. I’m not a shopper. I’m not into stuff and my husband just goes along,” said Tolman.

Next year the church moves out to Richmond so they will include the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in the scholarship awards.

“It’s been really good and makes you feel really good,” Tolman said.

281.690.4200 This plaque commemorates the establishment of Richmond in 1837, including its roots in 1822 when settlers built a cabin that became known as Fort Bend. (Photo by Joe Southern)

H FORT, FROM PAGE 1 vered out of the position Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna transported a portion of his Mexican Army across the Brazos at the crossing. After Santa Anna’s defeat at the Battle of San Jacinto the site was used briefly by the Texas Army. Troops under Thomas Jefferson Green, who were in pursuit of retreating Mexican forces led by Gen. Vicente Filisola, halted for a short time in mid-May 1836 at Fort Bend.”

The crossing the Wikipedia entry refers to was Thomp-

H GRAVES, FROM PAGE 1 guidance of the Texas Historical Commission, which is providing their expertise to ensure that the district is following all rules and regulations in this situation,” Bubela said. “We are thankful for their expertise, as we want to ensure that we are treating these lives with respect and dignity.”

Fort Bend ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Charles Dupre said in a press release that the district is taking every precaution with the site.

“We are proceeding under the guidance and expertise of the Texas Historical Commission to ensure we are respecting the history and lives of the people buried on this site. One of our community members, who has a passion for history, brought to our attention the possibility of archeological artifacts in the general area. We were careful as we began work, with an archeologist on site from the beginning,” Dupre said.

son’s Ferry, a short distance upriver from the fort.

What became of the original fort is anyone’s guess.

“I don’t know how long the fort stood or exactly what happened to it or even where its exact location was,” Godbold said. “It was on Jane Long’s league of land as it is sometimes called the Fort League but beyond that the location isn’t clear. It is possible that because the name of the street is Fort that the fort was at the end of that street. I am not sure of the origins of that street name. Wherever the location was, that ground was eaten by the river a long

time ago. Attempts have been made to find some sign of it with limited or no success.”

Godbold said there was a reproduction of the fort in Richmond’s Decker Heritage Park back in the 1970s and ’80s, but, like the original, was short-lived and eventually demolished. All that remains to commemorate the fort that gave its name to the county that was established in 1837 are a few stories and a historical marker.

“There is a 1936 historical marker for Fort Bend placed in a park on the west side of the river between the sets of lanes for Alt-90,” Godbold said.

Although there is a good probability the gravesite contains the remains of prisoners, officials have not yet identified a time frame for the cemetery or determined who is buried there. At one point the site had a state prison and before that a private prison.

It’s also possible the cemetery predates the prisons as the site was once a plantation.

Fort Bend ISD said it is operating in compliance with the Texas Health Code and the State Antiquities Code as the excavation and investigation continue.

Chris Florance, director of public information and education for the Texas Historical Commission, said the district will have several options to consider once the investigation is complete.

“There are a number of op-

tions for the reinterment of the remains,” he said. “That’s a decision the school district will have to make.”

Retired state corrections officer Reginald Moore, who is now a historian and caretaker of the Old Imperial Farm Prison Cemetery in Sugar Land, said in published reports that he alerted FBISD to the possibility of human remains on the site before they began construction. Moore said he believes the remains may be those of slaves and former slaves who were convict laborers who were leased to plantations after slavery came to an end after the Civil War. “The system said you were free unless convicted of a crime, so that’s how they were able to get slavery back,” Moore said.

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Missouri City mayor to highlight global partnerships, city success State of the City address is April 26 From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Mayor Allen Owen will present the 2018 State of the City address to Missouri City stakeholders, commercial partners and local leaders for the first time at the newly renovated Community Center in the City Hall complex, 1522 Texas Parkway, on Thursday, April 26, at 11:30 a.m.

This year, Owen’s remarks will focus on the many community and global partnerships that are shaping the city’s future and has resulted in Missouri City’s status as one of the nation’s premier places to live, work and play. Situated next to the recently opened Houston Community College Center for Entrepreneurship, Technology and Health and the soonto-be-reopened Missouri City Library, the Commu-

nity Center features a new outdoor plaza, interior design upgrades and houses the city’s newly opened visitors center.

Guests at this year’s State of the City address will learn about the city’s renewed focus on economic development and how proactive approaches to community development and redevelopment are preparing the city for future success. Participants will also learn about the city’s many financial successes and changes and how the effects of Hurricane Harvey were managed in 2017.

“Our forward-thinking initiatives, exemplified this year through our ongoing economic development study, continue to be key to our city’s success and growth,” Owen said.

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March for Babies is Saturday at Constellation Field From staff reports FOR THE FORT BEND STAR

Fort Bend County families, businesses, and volunteers dedicated to the fight for the health of all moms and babies will take part in this year’s March for Babies on Saturday, April 21, at Con-

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, APRIL 20 INTRO TO SENIOR LIVING FOR 55 PLUS

University Branch Library will host this program, 10:30 a.m., at 14010 University Blvd. in Sugar Land. Learn about the various residential options, the amenities that are offered, and what questions to ask in order to make informed decisions. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 TWOGETHER PRE-MARRIAGE PREP

Join Pitcher Ministries at Brazos Professional Building, 130 Industrial Blvd., Sugar Land, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We provide powerful tools to help navigate the storms of life ($30/couple – includes lunch). Receive $60 off Texas marriage license, visit www.pitcherministries.org; or call 832-9455323.

FREE PAPER SHREDDING

Missouri City Green will host the event from 9 a.m. to noon at the Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Road. Two medium-sized boxes / household limit. No newspapers, magazines, catalogs or flyers. Residences only, no businesses. For more information, visit www.missouricitygreen. org.

FREE YOUTH HEALTH FAIR

Free Immunizations, health screenings, food distribution, information about sports concussions, and proper hydration. For all students in FBISD. Hosted at Impact Church Houston, 16310 Chimney Rock Road, Houston. For more information, email Stephanie.Kellam@fortbendisd.com or pastordoug@ic4houston.com.

BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS

THE BETTER OUT WEST FEST

Begins at 11 a.m. at First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a bottle of water. Free and open to the public, reservations required. Visit www.fortbend.lib.tx.us, click on Events, select First Colony Branch Library, and find the program, or call 281-238-2800.

KAYAK ON THE LAKE AT CROSS CREEK

Sugar Land Branch Library will host the event for teens and young adults, 2-4 p.m., 550 Eldridge. High school and college students 14-19 years are invited to compete in this poetry event by reading original works they have created. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, April 27.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2140 or 281-633-4734.

Visit Jordan Ranch, 30757 Jordan Crossing, 3-7 p.m. for a day of family adventure zip lining, rock climbing, obstacle course and mechanical bull riding. Younger children can enjoy a bounce house, balloon artist and more. At 5 p.m. CMA artists Maddie and Tae will perform. Admission is free.

Bring a picnic, play in the water and try out kayaking from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event, kayaks will be provided, children must have parents present. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Event-goers can park at the Fulshear community’s Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Bend Lane.

ST. THERESA CHURCH BAZAAR GARAGE SALE

In the Church Community Center, located at 705 St. Theresa Blvd., Sugar Land, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Also open during the Bazaar from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night and then again on Sunday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the church.

MARCH FOR BABIES

The March of Dimes biggest annual fundraising event will take place at Constellation Field. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Super Hero Sprint begins at 8:30 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit marchforbabies.org/event/fortbend

SHRIMP BOIL AND FISH FRY FESTIVAL

The Oyster Creek Rotary presents its 39th annual event. Shrimp or catfish meals with all the trimmings, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Missouri City Community Center, 1522 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, adjacent to City Hall. Meal tickets $20/each. Reverse raffle tickets to win a $12,000 Backyard Makeover from Alamo Stone – available for $100/each. Visit oystercreekrotary.org or call 281-499-3997 for more information, and to purchase tickets.

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond, invites everyone from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Numerous family activities recognizing the importance of protecting the environment are planned throughout the library. Free and open to the public, for more information, call 281-3424455 or 281-633-4734.

WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

Conflict That Deepens Tension. First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway will host the event 1-3 p.m. Aspiring writers will learn how different types of conflict can help build tension in a story. Explore the overall conflict arc and ways to deepen critical scenes with conflict.

Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-238-2800 or 281-633-4734.

MIK’S HIDDEN HEARTS ALLIANCE ANTI-PROM

Anti-Prom is a specifically planned prom for the health and physical limitations of chronically ill youth, sponsored by Mik’s Hidden Hearts Alliance, providing hope to teens and young adults with Dysautonomia and other life-changing chronic illnesses. Anti-Prom is free for Hidden Teens and their guests at Constellation Field 5:30-9 p.m. All go home with great door prizes, baskets and swag bags. Visit www.mikshiddenhearts. com for more information and to donate.

CHURCH WIDE YARD SALE FOR CHURCH PLANTING

Find new treasures at Heritage Baptist Church’s yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2223 FM 1092 Rd, Missouri City. All proceeds go toward missionary Shawn Welchman’s church plant in Flagstaff, Ariz. (Rain date May 5).

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The Exchange Club of Sugar Land will host the 31st annual dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Fluor Corporation Cafeteria, 1 Fluor Daniel Dr. Local law enforcement and fire departments prepare the spaghetti and compete to win the cook-off trophy. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 713-443-8061

POETRY SLAM COMPETITION

FORT BEND ARTS FESTIVAL AND PARADE

At Cinco Ranch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Storybook Character Parade will start at 10:30. Free admission and activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www. fortbendartsfest.com. Event is part of Fort Bend County Charities.

ACCESS HEALTH’S 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

Beginning at 8 a.m. at Missouri City Community Park, 1700 Glenn Lakes Lane. Proceeds from the event help provide medical care to our community’s low-income and uninsured. In addition to softball and kickball tournaments, there will be a fajita cook-off and an expanded Kids Zone. For more information and to register, call 281-633-3144.

YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT AT SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK

Children 4 years old and up are invited to fish a four-acre stocked lake.

Prizes for Biggest Fish and Most Fish Caught are given in several age divisions. Parents must attend – the children must do all the fishing!

Come early to register. Registration and fishing begin at 8 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. For more information, call 281-633-7033. Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 BAPS CHARITIES’ ANNUAL WALKATHON

Join us to help protect the environment. Sugar Land Town Center, 2700 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land. For more information, and to register visit http://www.bapscharities.org/usa/ or call 817-939-5419

FORT BEND ACCORDION CLUB MEETING

Join us at the China Bear, 12755 Southwest Freeway, Stafford, from 3-6 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-204-7716 or 713-401-7933

6TH ANNUAL “STRIKE OUT” AUTISM DAY

Join us at Constellation Field. Presented by Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation, this is Hope For Three’s key awareness and fundraising event. Sponsorships are available and volunteers are needed. For tickets, sponsor or volunteer information, call Hope For Three Autism Advocates at 281-245-0640 or visit hopeforthree.org

MONDAY, APRIL 30 GOLF FORE SKEETERS BASEBALL FOUNDATION

Golf for a cause at Top Golf Houston-Katy, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsorships and team spots available. All proceeds benefit the Skeeter’s Baseball Foundation that promotes youth education and healthy activities by making a difference in the lives of children. For more information, and to book a team, call 281-207-9112. Visit foundation@sugarlandskeeters.com for more information.

POT OF GOLD GOLF CLASSIC

The 8th annual golf classic is fast approaching. The Fort Bend Rainbow Room is seeking donations for the auction that helps purchase supplies for children and adults in crisis. For more information, call 832-595-3029.

SATURDAY, MAY 5 FIESTA FOREVER AT SIENNA PLANTATION

MONDAY, APRIL 23 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS

Enjoy a musical Cinco de Mayo celebration 5-9 p.m. at 9803 Cameron Way. Free and open to the public. Latin music and fun for the family. The kids will enjoy a pony carousel and rock wall, along with a mechanical bull for the adults. Food trucks and adult beverages will be available to purchase. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets. Learn more at www.siennaplantation.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 NON-PROFIT SCHOOLS AND HOME SCHOOL PROVIDERS MEETING

A partnership between The Fort Bend Star newspaper and the Sugar Land Skeeters baseball club, this event is a full day of fun for the family!

More than 50 vendors will visit with parents while the kids participate in many activities. Offerings include playing catch on the Skeeters’ outfield, playing on the inflatables and the playground, having the opportunity to walk on the Skeeters’ outfield, photo opportunities with Swatson, the Skeeters mascot, and autograph sessions with Skeeters players.

Sponsorships and vendor booths available by calling 281-690-4200.

An overview of disability benefits will be offered at University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd, at 6:30 p.m. Those attending should set up a “my Social Security” account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and print out a Social Security statement to bring to the meeting. Free and open to the public. Anyone over the age of 18 is encouraged to attend. For more information, call 281-633-5100 or 281-633-4734.

Fort Bend ISD will host a community meeting in the FBISD Administration Building Board Room 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 281-634-1354.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 FORT BEND BOYS CHOIR AUDITIONS

Boys 8 years old, or going into the 3rd grade in 2018-2019 may audition from 9 a.m. to noon at the First United Methodist Church in Missouri City. Scholarships and payment plans are available along with carpool assistance. Call 281-240-3800 or visit www.fbbctx.org.

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THROUGH MAY 14 CHILDREN’S BOOK DRIVE

The Suburban Sugar Land Women is accepting new or gently used children books (Spanish and English). These books will be presented to the Stafford Municipal School District, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students (ages 4-5 years old). The drop-off site is Stafford City Hall, Admin. Dept, 2610 South Main St., Stafford. This year’s goal is 500 books, which allows each student to receive one book and the remainder will be placed in the classrooms. For more information, contact Tomika R. Lewis at tomika.lewis@hotmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 19 FIRE STATION 3, OPEN HOUSE

Missouri City Fire and Rescue Services will host an open house at Fire Station 3, 2496 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Free and open to the public with activities and door prizes for the entire family. For more information, contact Lt. Robert Jasper at rjasper@ missouricitytx.gov.

BARK FOR LIFE RETURNS TO RIVERSTONE

Presented by Lake Olympia Animal Hospital, prancing pups and their humans can take steps to combat cancer, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds support the American Cancer Society. Join us at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Blvd. An after “paw-ty” features the Houston Disc Dogs, pet vendors, animal adoptions, music, food trucks and more. Free and open to the public. The first 300 guests receive a goodie bag. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/barkriverstonetx.

ONGOING QUAIL VALLEY WINE SOCIETY

Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month for education of wines, food pairings and fellowship at the Quail Valley City Centre, 2880 LaQuinta, Missouri City. For more information, call 281-437-6798 or jackipauley@ comcast.net

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Pregnancy Resource Medical Center has moved to 4411 Avenue N in Rosenberg across from Navarro Middle School. Volunteers are needed on a continual basis. For information on volunteering or supporting the PRMC in other ways, email info@prmcfortbend.org.

4-H, FOOD & NUTRITION

Fort Bend 4-H is looking for input from the community on how it can better serve the public. To learn more about 4-H projects, join 4-H at 7 p.m. at the University Library ( 14010 University Blvd Sugar Land), visit fortbend4h.eventbrite.com or call 281-342-3034.

STORY SPINNERS WRITING CLUB

Hosted by the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

5:30 to 8 p.m. All levels welcome to write, share, learn and support.

Free and open to the public. The program meets on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, call 281-342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

ADOPT A SHELTER CAT

Fort Bend Pets Alive is partnering with Half Price Books in Sugar Land to find homes for shelter cats and to promote literacy among young readers. School aged children are invited to come read to a cat, receive an “I read to a cat” bookmark and be eligible to adopt a cat for 50 perecent off that day. Held 1:30- 4:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at 3203 Hwy 6 S, Sugar Land.

FORT BEND RECOVERS HURRICANE HARVEY HELP

Those needing help with a recovery plan for home repairs, or any unmet needs, Fort Bend Recovers is here to help. Call one of these Helplines today: Case Management Helpline 281-207-2555, Spiritual/Emotional Helpline: 281-207-2505, Lone Star Legal Aid 866-659-0666. A case manager will contact you and get you started on your road to recovery.

Visit www.fortbendrecovers.org for more information and to donate.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

The Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd in Missouri City presents a variety of programs every month. Free and open to the public.

For more information, call 281-238-2900 or 281-633-4734.

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR

Beginning, Monday, Jan. 29, and the last Monday of every month, George Memorial Library will host the event beginning at 9 a.m. 1001 Golfview in Richmond. People of all nationalities are invited to come to the informal gathering to get to know one another, share cultural experiences. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 281342-4455 or 281-633-4734.

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