Posted on Feb 2, 2012 | Tagged in: family , events , entertainment , education , community
According to former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s description in 1968 of the Lunar and Planetary Institute it is “a center of research where scientists working in the sciences of space cooperate to profoundly affect the community’s knowledge of the universe.”
Today, the Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Blvd. has expanded and developed into much more. It is a research center, a resource for education, families, the public, and it is a community for NASA and their affiliates. They offer several workshops for teachers as well as public lectures.
For information on the array of services offered from Family Space days, educator workshops, or their new Spring public education lectures visit their homepage or call (281) 486-2100.
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 | Tagged in: specials and promotions
This month, new-home buyers in West Ranch can save thousands of dollars on their new home during the community’s “More To Love” sales event.
The event, which begins on February 1 and continues until February 29, includes special incentives from each of the community’s builders. Incentives vary by builder and information is available in builder sales offices.
Located in the City of Friendswood and Texas Education Agency Exemplary Friendswood Independent School District, West Ranch offers new homes priced from the $250,000s to the $800,000s by Partners In Building, Trendmaker Homes, Toll Brothers, Highland Homes, Village Builders and Coventry Homes.
Nine decorated model homes are now open daily in West Ranch, where everything from luxury patio homes to grand one- and two-story designs is now available.
Highland Homes recently opened its new model in West Ranch’s new Lakeside neighborhood, where home sites average 80 feet in width. The two-story model is one of Highland Homes’ newest designs. Next door, Partners In Building is completing its new model that is scheduled to open in late March.
Posted on Jan 26, 2012 | Tagged in: family , events , entertainment , art
The Galveston Arts Center is hosting Mardi Gras mask-decorating workshops for children and adults Saturday, January 28th lead by artist Carolyn Vieau.
Incorporated in 1986, the Galveston Arts Center is an independent nonprofit organization that showcases innovative contemporary art in the 1878 First National Bank Building in Galveston’s Historic Strand District. It is temporarily located at 25th and Market St.
Their Art for All initiative promote the visual arts by bringing the community into the Arts Center through workshops, tours, and classes, as well as by taking art into the community in order to reach those who might not otherwise have access to visual arts programs.
The Mardi Gras art classes are Saturday January 28th from 9:30am to 11am for children and from noon until 2pm for adults. For more information visit The Galveston Arts Center online.
The Friendswood High School Cheerleaders donated nearly $2,500 to the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays.
The American Cancer Society encourages volunteerism from giving a cancer patient a ride to their doctor, participating in Relay for Life, or organizing a fundraiser. The cheerleaders collected money for the American Cancer Society by selling 500 t-shirts with the logo “I Cheer” on the front.
The Friendswood High School cheerleaders showed their spirit! They also demonstrated their compassion and team work through their charitable efforts. For more information on getting involved with the American Caner Society visit their homepage.
Posted on Jan 13, 2012 | Tagged in: specials and promotions , Coventry Homes
Coventry Homes has announced their Red Tag Sales Event. For a limited time, home buyers can take advantage of great Red Tag savings on all homes. Buyers will also receive up to 50% off many of Coventry's popular decorator packages including beautiful wood or tile flooring, name-brand appliances and more. As a finishing touch, now through the end of the month, Coventry Homes will add window blinds for your entire home.
Visit today to take advantage of RED TAG savings, this won't last long. Learn more at CoventryHomes.com/redtag.
The fifth annual Cinderella Scholarship Pageant will be held on February 12th at the South Shore Harbor Hotel and Resort, 2500 South Shore Blvd. According to the director, Kelli Harvey “Cinderella is about family, friendships and fun and honest competition.”
The Texas pageant offers hundreds of youth every year to compete for a chance at thousands of dollars in college scholarships. Girls from 3 years to the age of 26 and boys age 6 and under are invited to participate in this natural, family friendly program and qualify to represent the Bay Area at next year’s state competition.
According to Frances Thompson, the pageants co-director the Cinderella Pageant is not what is seen on television. They emphasize natural beauty, poise, and talent. Fake hair, false teeth, and expensive clothing are discouraged.
For more information, email txbayareacinderella@gmail.com or visit their homepage.
Posted on Jan 6, 2012 | Tagged in: healthcare , Clear Lake , active adults
At one point or another everyone looks for a doctor, health center, or organization to help with health care needs and questions. The Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane and the University Houston at Clear Lake will host an information session on “Finding Reliable Health Information” this Friday January 6th.
The program will be lead by Dr. Jerah Thomas from M.D. Anderson beginning at 10:30am in the Community Room. According to Joyce Dubow, a senior adviser in the office of policy and strategy at AARP, “The truth of the matter is that people are hard pressed to make well-informed decisions when they choose a doctor, and they’re doing it blind. We don’t have objective data, so we use family and friends. And that’s not objective.”
To Learn more about the program, call the library at (281) 488-1906 or visit their homepage.
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 | Tagged in: Kemah , entertainment , community , boardwalk
Everyone can have a New Year’s Rockin’ Eve at Kemah Boardwalk beginning at 6pm on Saturday December 31, 2011.
This plush family event will feature live music from the Velvet Punch. The boardwalk will offer a BOGO Pass, buy one get one free pass for all day rides for $19.99. Fireworks will be set off after midnight. The Cadillac Bar will host a Cadillac Countdown Party and the Mexican Restaurant will host Fuzzy Side Up starting at 8 p.m. and ending at midnight.
The events at Kemah Boardwalk are free to the public, however reservations are encouraged. For New Years Eve 2012 reservations call 281-334-9049. For all other inquires including more information, call Kemah Boardwalk at 281-334-9880.
Posted on Dec 22, 2011 | Tagged in: events , education , community
The annual Galveston County Science & Engineering Fair is only a few weeks away and will be held Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Moody Gardens Convention Center, Seven Hope Blvd.
The Galveston County Science & Engineering Fair allow kids to learn not only the scientific method, but many other life skills including self-discipline, time management, project management, and written, verbal and visual communication skills. This can be an exciting time for them to investigate, tinker and satiate their curiosity about the world around them.
Last year, Friendswood High School students placed well at the Galveston County Science & Engineering Fair winning over $1,850 in cash and prizes and $2,500 in scholarships. Sponsoring organizations include Galveston College, Texas A&M University at Galveston and the University of Texas Medical Branch with generous corporate donations coming from many Galveston-area businesses.
Ready for the SAT? Looking for a charity this holiday season? Sit for a practice SAT exam and benefit the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation, 3205 E. Broadway St. in Pearland.
This pre-test includes a full length SAT test in a similar testing environment. The fee is $50 and all proceeds benefit the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation. Students will need to bring their own calculator, two No. 2 pencils and eraser and, if they want, a wristwatch with no audible sounds and extra calculator batteries.
To register for this or any PSAT, call Diane Myers at (281) 482-3413, ext. 278.
