The week's events
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Apr 2, 2023(2 events) 8:00 am: Spring in Galveston to Bring Outdoor Festivals Galore –
Galveston Steampunk Festival Date: April 1-2 Time: Times vary Where: Galveston Railroad Museum, 2602 Santa Fe Place, Galveston, TX Admission: Day passes for children are $15 and $35 for adults Info: www.galvestonsteampunk.com Description: Take a step back in time at the inaugural Galveston Steampunk Festival. Here, visitors can experience machines, performances, music, costumes, lectures and more. Held at the Galveston Railroad Museum, the event will hearken back to a time inspired by 19th century industrial steam-powered machinery. The extensive history of mechanical innovation displayed at the Galveston Railroad Museum embodies the steampunk spirit and is the ideal setting for this event. About Galveston Island Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island go to www.visitgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE. 8:00 am: Spring in Galveston to Bring Outdoor Festivals Galore –
Date: April 2 Time: Times vary Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX Admission: Free for spectators Info: www.ironman.com Description: Galveston will host some of the nation’s finest athletes April 2 as they compete in the annual Memorial Hermann Ironman 70.3 Texas triathlon. The race will begin with a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in Offats Bayou followed by a 56-mile bike course along the Gulf Coast and a 13.1-mile run that will lead athletes to the finish line at Moody Gardens’ Discovery Pyramid. The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas is also a regional IRONMAN TriClub Championship race. About Galveston Island Galveston Island is a historic beach town located on the Gulf of Mexico just 50 miles from Houston. The island is best known as a vacation destination, offering 32 miles of beaches, a variety of family attractions, Texas’ premier cruise port and one of the largest and well-preserved concentrations of Victorian architecture in the country, including several National Historic Landmarks. Galveston Island is the birthplace of Juneteenth and home to popular amusements such as Moody Gardens and Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, as well as a variety of museums and recreational activities from surfing to birding. For more information on Galveston Island go to www.visitgalveston.com or call 1-888-GAL-ISLE. |
Apr 3, 2023(3 events) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. 10:00 am: Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center Easter Treats –
12:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles –
The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows: Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library– 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear. Mondays, April 3 and 17, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy. Fridays, April 14 and 21, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652), the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (281-633-465), the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), or the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900). |
Apr 4, 2023(2 events) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. 10:30 am: Learn Computer & 3d-Printing Basics At Cinco Ranch Branch Library –
“Ask Me Anything About Computers” will take place on Tuesday, April 4, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Get answers to any computer-related questions, such as “How do I use two monitors?” or “How do I save a Word file as a PDF?”
The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and reservations are required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) The mission of Fort Bend County Libraries is to bring people, information and ideas together to enrich lives, expand minds, and strengthen our diverse community. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-395-1311, or by visiting the library. |
Apr 5, 2023(4 events) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. 2:00 pm: Learning English? Get Practice At Libraries’ Esl Conversation Circles –
The ESL Conversation Circles will take place at multiple locations in the Fort Bend County library system in April. Reservations are NOT required. The schedule is as follows: Mission Bend Branch Library– 8421 Addicks Clodine Road. Wednesdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2:00-3:00 pm, Meeting Room. Cinco Ranch Branch Library– 2620 Commercial Center Blvd, Katy. Fridays, April 14 and 21, 2:00-3:00 pm, Multi-purpose Room. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the ESL/Adult Literacy Department at George Memorial Library (281-341-2652), the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library (281-633-465), the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311), or the Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900). 2:00 pm: Libraries Present ProgramsFor Adult Crafters In April –
Find encouragement, get feedback, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of other crafters during these free events. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines, and websites on various crafts will be available. The schedule of activities in April is as follows:
Learn how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art! Discover ways to form simple shapes and images, such as an Easter egg, by folding pages of a book. No cutting, gluing, or special equipment is needed for this simple craft project. The project is a fun way to re-use old books and give them a new purpose. The resulting piece can be put on display or given as a gift. Registration required.
Craft enthusiasts of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crafting are invited to attend to get other crafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Chat and network with other crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own crafting supplies. Crafters are invited to come and go as time permits.
In this monthly craft club, which meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month, craft enthusiasts of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crafting are invited to attend to get other crafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Chat and network with other crafters who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and much more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own crafting supplies. Crafters are invited to come and go as time permits. “Nifty Needlers” -- Friday, April 21, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, 8100 FM 359 South, Fulshear. Needlework enthusiasts of all experience levels who enjoy any type of crocheting, knitting, or sewing are invited to attend to get other needlecrafters’ perspectives, critiques, and suggestions. Those attending should bring their own yarn, strings, and needles to start or finish a project, while chatting, networking, and enjoying the company of fellow needlecrafters. The group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month. These programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library organizations that support each library. The activities are free and open to the public. Registration is required for some of the programs. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the branch library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). 7:00 pm: College-Preparedness Workshop & More For Teens At Libraries In April –
The Cinco Ranch Branch Library will have a “College Prep” workshop on Tuesday, April 18, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, in the Conference Classroom. Leticia Hardy, from the Texas AgriLife Extension Office, will talk about how to “dress to impress” for college-admission interviews and for scholarship interviews. Registration required. Teens can earn volunteer-service hours by participating in FBCL’s Young Adult Advisory Councils, where they can express ideas, help organize upcoming activities, and suggest new programs and books that would be of interest to teens at the library. The April schedule of Young Adult Advisory Council meetings is as follows:
In addition to the Young Adult Advisory Council meetings, Fort Bend County Libraries will offer the following Young Adult (YA) book clubs and other programs for the teen community.
Learn the basics of typing knots and reading bracelet patterns to create custom friendship bracelets. Registration required.
In this new bi-monthly series, teens will talk about books that have been translated to the silver screen. The first book/movie to be discussed is Moxie, based on the book of the same title written by Jennifer Mathieu. The movie adaptation was released in 2021. Teens who have read the book and/or seen the movie are encouraged to join in a lively discussion. The book is available in print and digitally as an ebook on OverDrive; additional print copies of the book are available at the check-out desk. The activities are free and open to the public. Some of the activities require registration. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Classes & Events,” select the library, and find the program on the date indicated. For more information, call FBCL’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). The Cinco Ranch Branch Library is located at 2620 Commercial Center Blvd in Katy, and the Mission Bend Branch Library is located at 8421 Addicks Clodine Road in northeast Fort Bend County. |
Apr 6, 2023(2 events) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. 12:30 pm: John Paul Landing Park & Environmental Education Center –
Get ready for spring migration by learning to identify the warblers that pass through our area. Then, test your skills with a few rounds of warbler ID bingo. This class is best suited to adults and older students with a keen interest in birds. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131. |
Apr 7, 2023(1 event) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. |
Apr 8, 2023(1 event) 7:00 am: Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center –
Mondays – Fridays, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The miniature golf course is open to the public. Clubs and balls are available in the front lobby. Players must check in with staff at the front desk. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham. |
