Posted on Mar 31, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
Just two miles from West Ranch on FM 518, the 5th Annual Auto & Bike Extravaganza will be held at Friendswood’s Stevenson Park. If you’d like to shine up your wheels and sit in a lawn chair next to other enthusiasts, mark your calendar for Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come spend the day at the park talking to fellow perfectionists or just enjoy the uniquely designed cars of the past and present. From big trucks and fast cars to Harley’s and more, Friendswood’s Auto & Bike Extravaganza has something for everyone. All years, makes and models are welcome. Food and fun tents will be set up around the park for added family enjoyment.
For those interested in entering their “Ride” in the competition the following categories with be judged: Paint and Body, Interior, Detailing, Engine Compartment and Overall Appearance.
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 | Tagged in: events , community
The City of Friendswood’s 8th annual KIDFISH is scheduled to take place on April 3rd, 2010 from 9 a.m. until noon at Friendswood’s Centennial Park Pond. West Ranch parents are encouraged to bring their children 16 years of age and younger to this exciting outdoor event.
The KIDFISH Foundation will stock over 750 pounds of adult fish in the park pond for participants to catch. Participants can bring their own equipment, but bait, tackle, and loaner rods will be provided to children who do not have their own equipment.
Posted on Dec 4, 2009 | Tagged in: events , education , community
The Friendswood Community recently had the chance to tour the finest Holiday homes from City Hall to gardener’s homes chosen for their Holiday décor. The 43rd Annual Christmas Home Tour, hosted by the Friendswood Heritage Gardeners Club, took place Saturday November 21 and Sunday, November 22. A Bazaar, Bake Sale and raffle started at 10am, with delightful lunch and assortment of desserts served in an old fashioned tea room at high noon. The afternoon followed with a tour of Friendswood homes and gardens dressed to impress for the Holiday season.
The bake sale was a hit, with more than 300 pies and cakes for sale, and the raffle awarded lucky winners with a cash prize of $99, a gourmet food basket and a chiminea donated by H-E-B. Raffle and Bake Sale Chairman Carlotta Garza shared that she baked six cakes, 10 loaves of pumpkin bread, and several dozen homemade macadamia nut cookies. “They sell really well every year,” she said.
This was one of two main fundraising events to support the educational and charitable activities hosted by Heritage Gardeners. Throughout the year the club gathers at their garden center for plant exchanges, field trips, craft workshops, flower shows, luncheons and much more. They even sponsor a garden club for children ages 6-12 where they learn a curriculum developed by Texas A&M and become certified Texas Jr. Master Gardeners.
Heritage Gardeners, Inc. was founded in 1966 and “is dedicated to the horticultural enhancement of home and community.” They are best known for their Christmas and Spring Home Tours. The Spring Home Garden tour will take place the last weekend in April, from 12pm-4pm on Saturday April 24 and 1pm-5pm on Sunday April 25, 2010. The Spring tour will also include a bazaar, raffle and bake sale but will also feature a plant sale and flower show. The cost for the Spring tour is $10 (or $7 advance purchase) and kids 10 and under are free.
For more information on the Home Tours or on Heritage Gardeners Inc. please visit them online at www.heritagegardeners.org
Posted on Nov 24, 2009 | Tagged in: events , community , charity
Friendswood residents can take a break from the holiday bustle and take part in the Holiday Hustle, a 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kid’s K Run sponsored by the City of Friendswood Community Service Department, Alton Todd Law Firm and International Paint and Body.
The race will take place in Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. on Saturday December 5, 2009. Registration starts at 7am and the first leg of the race – the Kid’s K – starts at 8am, with the adult runners and walkers taking off at 8:20am. After the race trophies will be awarded to the top males and females in each age category and to the best overall male and female runners. Then participants can rest their legs and enjoy a pancake breakfast, vying for their chance to win a number of door prizes.
Registration costs $20 per person for adults, and $10 per kid 12 and under. T-shirts are provided for participants, but are only guaranteed for those that register before November 27. Checks can be made to the City of Friendswood, and please note the fee is non-refundable. Participants are asked to park behind City Hall or on Shadwell as parking will not be allowed in the pool parking lot.
Proceeds from the event will go to the Laura Recovery Center Foundation (LRCF) for missing children. For more information on the LRCF please visit their website at www.lrcf.org
Posted on Oct 6, 2009 | Tagged in: events , education , community
On Monday, October 12th, the charitable organization Julia F. Thompson, Inc. is having its 9th Annual Pink On The Green Golf Tournament.
This fundraising event will take place at the Timber Creek Golf Course on 4554 F.M. 2351 in Friendswood, Texas. Funds will help volunteers assist elementary school children with their reading skills, and secondary students with their math and science skills.
The competition will be heated, as the putting contest sponsored by Keller Williams Realty is awarding $5,000 to its winner. The Hole-in-One prize also raises the stakes by offering a chance to win a 2009 automobile, donated by Bayway Lincoln-Mercury.
The prices are $150 per golfer, $600 for a foursome, and $10 for the putting contest. Visit golfdigestplanner.com/11301-PINKONTHEGREEN to register for this event. For more information on the Julia F. Thompson, Inc. charity group and the event, visit their website at www.jftcharities.org.
Source: CultureMob.com and jtfcharities.org
Posted on Sep 18, 2009 | Tagged in: events , City of Friendswood
The City of Friendswood Community Services Department is hosting
the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition in Centennial Park on
Thursday September 24, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. (2200 S. Friendswood Dr.,
Friendswood, TX).
The competition gives Friendswood and West Ranch community boys
and girls, between the ages of 8 and 15, the opportunity to compete
for distance and accuracy in punting, passing and kicking a
football. Winners from this event will advance to the Gulf Coast
Sectional Competition being held in October. Ribbons will be
awarded to the top three finalists in each age group according to
sex, and certificates will be given to every participant.
This is a free event open to the public and will have good
music, Gatorade and fun for all ages. T-shirts will be given to the
first 20 participants, and registration will take place in
Centennial Park on the day of the event. In order to register
participants will need to have a copy of their birth certificate or
religious document (e.g. baptismal record) for proof of age and
eligibility. Participants must wear tennis shoes and are encouraged
to come early to practice.
For more information please call the City of Friendswood
Community Services Department at 281-996-3220.
Posted on Sep 2, 2009 | Tagged in: events , community , City of Friendswood
Looking for a fun event this Halloween?
Join the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce and Amoco Federal Credit Union for a fun pre-halloween event.
Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 6-8:00 p.m. Friendswood residents will join together in Stevenson Park for an evening of ghost, goblins and fun!
Posted on Jul 2, 2009 | Tagged in: events , community , City of Friendswood
Just like the new home community of West Ranch, Friendswood resident Daniel Rockey has a way of standing out. The local high school student literally stands heads and shoulders above your average 16 year old, when walking on stilts, that is.
He’s been stilt walking for over a year and will soon be able to show off his skills in the City of Friendswood’s annual Fourth of July Parade. Dressed from head to homemade stilt in patriotic red, white and blue, be-spangled with stars and stripes, Daniel will be tromping in his Uncle Sam costume that he painstakingly made himself.
“It’s fun to see everybody’s reaction…” he said. “You’d either get the children who were totally engrossed with how someone could stand on stilts or (some who) were just terrified. Everybody reacts differently.”
You can catch this friendly lumbering giant as he makes his way down Friendswood Drive for the Grand Parade, beginning at 10 am. So come and enjoy the festivities this Independence Day!
Source: Houston Chronicle
Posted on Jun 12, 2009 | Tagged in: events
West Ranch residents can help their community in a selfless way on June 18 at the Memorial Hermann Blood Drive.
In partnership with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, The Blood Center Brazos Valley and The Blood Center East Texas, the Memorial Hermann is rallying to take the contribution of life from Southeast Houston residents and the community of Friendswood.
WHEN: Thursday, June 18, 2009 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital 11800 Astoria Blvd. Houston, TX 77089 CES Classroom 1st floor.
To schedule an appointment, contact Irfan Saood at 281-929-4168 or schedule online at GiveBlood.org and login to Digital Donor.
West Ranch residents can conveniently give the most precious gift of all - the gift of life!
Posted on Jun 11, 2009 | Tagged in: events , City of Friendswood
Looking for some family fun this Saturday night? Now residents of West Ranch can enjoy the City of Friendswood’s introduction of the Movies In The Park program.
Reminiscent of our long-loved drive-ins, this first ever Movies In The Park event debuts with “Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa”, presented on a large projection screen along with favorite concession staples like popcorn, hotdogs, candy and drinks. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own snacks and refreshments.
The program begins at 7:30pm and will be held at Centennial Park, located at 2200 S. Friendswood Dr. on Saturday, June 13th.
The event is sponsored by the Friendswood Rotary Club, the City of Friendswood Community Services Department and the Buzbee Group: Law Firm, Properties and Transportation. The presentation is absolutely free to all patrons. For more information, contact 281-996-3220.
So bring a soft blanket and chair, relax on the open grass and enjoy Movies In The Park.
