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Jul 5, 2022(1 event)
11:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities11:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities – Independence Day Luncheons, Greek Readers Theater, and More!
Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center Zumba Fitness Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – noon Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. A certified instructor combines Latin and international music with a fun, calorie torching, strength training, and effective dance workout that is great for the body and mind. Aerobic attire is recommended. This class is limited to participants 12 and older. Call to reserve your spot. Contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/peckhamafc/. Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s “African Art: Gold, Masks & Traditions” Monday, July 18, 1 – 2 p.m. This presentation will discuss the amazing gold that is so important in the Akan culture, predominant in Ghana. The speaker will also discuss masks, textiles, and other items that are used in the traditions and ceremonies of different cultures in Western Africa. Limited number of participants. For additional information, contact the Fonteno Senior Education Center at 713-274-3301 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/fonteno-sec/. Glazier Senior Education Center Latin Party Potluck and Dance Thursday, July 21, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Please bring a dish to share with other Glazier members. Sign up in advance at the front desk for the dish you wish to bring. The potluck will be from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Then, come have fun on the dance floor. Enjoy a wide range of Latin music, such as salsa, merengue, cumbia, and more. The dance will be from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Enjoy spending time with your friends and fellow Glazier members. For more information, please contact the Glazier Senior Education Center at 713-274-3250 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/glazier-sec/. Harris County Precinct 4 Greek Readers Theater: Antigone Friday, July 22 and 29, at 7:30 p.m. Let your imagination run wild as actors set the scene for this classic Sophocles play. Antigone, the daughter of King Oedipus, stands up against an immoral law, risking her life in the process. As Antigone defies the law, proudly standing up for her beliefs, the audience questions whether morality is defined by laws or by our personal convictions and virtues.
For more information, visit hcp4.net/events/p4movies/. |
Jul 6, 2022(3 events)
10:15 am: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Fort Bend County Libraries’ Cinco Ranch Branch Library, 2620 Commercial Center Boulevard in Katy, presents a variety of free children’s programs in July. Families with children of all ages are invited to join in the fun and earn rewards through FBCL’s Summer Reading Challenge! Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Programs dates are July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Pajama Night Story Time – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm -- gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Program dates are July 5 and 19. The School-Age Programs -- crafts, stories, and more for school-aged children entering grades 1 through 5 ONLY -- begin at 2:00 and 3:00 pm every Wednesday during the summer. Seating is limited; free tickets are required for admission and are available one hour before the activity. The July schedule is as follows: July 13 – The Adventures of the Real Pecos Bill July 20 – Aquarium: A Marine Micro Ballet July 27 – Craft Carnival The Middle School Programs, which begin at 3:00 pm every other Thursday in the summer, are designed for youth in grades 6 through 8. The July schedule is as follows: July 14 – Beachcombing Creations July 28 – You Can’t Escape the Library! (this program will be repeated at 4:00 pm) The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311). 12:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections12:00 pm: Cinco Ranch Branch Library Book Clubs Announce July Reading Selections –
The book clubs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). 2:00 pm: Library Presents “The Aztec Princess” Bilingual Fable For Children2:00 pm: Library Presents “The Aztec Princess” Bilingual Fable For Children – The performance will be repeated at 3:00 pm. Express Children’s Theatre is a multicultural theatre company that has been creating and performing work for children and their families in the Houston area for more than 30 years. This performance is for children entering grades 1 through 5 ONLY. A free ticket – available one hour prior to the performance – is required for admission. Made possible by a grant through Young Audiences of Houston, the performance 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 Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311) or the library system’s Communications Office (281-633-4734). |
Jul 7, 2022(4 events)
10:00 am: Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More!10:00 am: Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More! – Thursday, July 7, 9 – 10 a.m. Come learn how to make your own playdough using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Everyone will get to take home their own batch. Space is limited to 10 children. Crafting with Natural Materials: Pine Needle Hedgehog Thursday, July 7, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Make a replica of a spiky animal that resides in woodlands, gardens, and parks in different parts of the world. All materials will be provided. Upcycled Flower Bouquet Tuesday, July 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create beautiful flowers using plastic foam egg cartons and pipe cleaners. Bring your own scissors, and let’s get to work. You’ll be surprised when you see how nice the flowers look in a bouquet and the nice container you’ll decorate. Fun with Fabrics: Thinking Outside the Box Monday, July 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Award-winning quilter and volunteer Dorothy Yeats introduces children to working with fabrics using scraps and cardboard squares to make wall hangings. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors. All materials will be provided. Yarn Octopus Doll Monday, July 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Join us as we create silly octopuses using a tennis ball, yarn, and your creative skills. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors. Bingo for Children Monday, July 25, 1 – 3 p.m. Join our most experienced bingo caller and volunteer, Ms. Delores, and win cool prizes. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided at break time. Water Bottle Flowers Monday, Aug. 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Turn recycled water bottles into beautiful flowers for a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional picture. All materials will be provided. Tissue Paper Art Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Create colorful three-dimensional art using tissue paper balls as you craft along with other young artists. All materials will be provided. Paper Mosaic Sunflowers Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Create gorgeous sunflowers using construction paper and a little imagination. You will learn about Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. We look forward to finding out which famous painters you like! All materials will be provided. Adults must accompany all children under 18. Registration is required for all activities. To register, seek additional information, or request special assistance, contact Hockley Community Center at 713-274-3220. Visit Hockley Community Center online at www.hcp4.net. 10:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities10:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities – Independence Day Luncheons, Greek Readers Theater, and More! Hockley Community Center Senior Games and Independence Day Covered Dish Luncheon Friday, July 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come join us for ‘42’ dominoes, canasta, bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, or pick a board game. In celebration of Independence Day, hot dogs and apple pie will be provided for lunch. Bring your favorite sides and desserts to share and make for a great holiday meal. For additional information, contact the Hockley Community Center at 713-274-3220 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/hockley-cc/. Steve Radack Community Center Independence Day Luncheon Friday, July 1, at noon Join us to celebrate our great nation. There will be a hot dog lunch and entertainment from the Almost Heaven Bluegrass Band. Cost is $10. Call the Steve Radack Community Center at 832-927-3000 to register. For more information, visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/radack-cc/. Kleb Woods Nature Center Discovery Days: Backyard Critters with TWRC Wildlife Center Thursday, July 7, 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Meet some animal ambassadors from TWRC Wildlife Center and learn about the benefits of coexisting with our wild neighbors, their roles in the urban ecosystem, and how to help wildlife in need. Registration is required, and space is limited. Email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 to sign up. Tracy Gee Community Center Harris County Universal Services Department: “How to Use Facebook on Your Phone” Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. Come learn how to use Facebook on your phone, to keep up with family and friends across the world. Whether they, or you, have new pictures, great news, or wish to message your loved ones, Facebook is there to keep in touch. For additional information, contact Tracy Gee Community Center at 832-927-1880 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/tracy-gee-cc/. Bayland Community Center AARP Chapter 50 Tuesday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. This is the oldest AARP chapter in Texas. Become a member and learn about exciting guest speakers, fun bus trips, and enjoy great camaraderie. New members join monthly. Please invite your friends. The chapter will be enriched by your presence. To register, or for additional information, please contact Bayland Community Center at 713-274-3240 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/bayland-cc/. John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Discovery Days: Skins and Skulls with Texas Wildlife Association Wednesday, July 13, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. or 2 – 3 p.m. All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Did you know you can learn about an animal’s habitat, food sources, and tools for survival just by looking at its skull and fur? The Texas Wildlife Association will show you how to use these items to identify characteristics of native Texas animals. Registration is required, and space is limited. Email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 to sign up. For more information, visit hcp4.net/events/p4movies/. 10:15 am: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library10:15 am: Children’s Summer Schedule Of Activities At Cinco Ranch Branch Library – Craft packets will be given out at the end of each program, so that children may take them home to enjoy. Family Story Time takes place on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning at 10:15 and 11:30 am, in the Meeting Room. Families with children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs, and action rhymes. Programs dates are July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Pajama Night Story Time – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6:00 pm -- gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. Program dates are July 5 and 19. July 6 – The Aztec Princess (presented by Express Children’s Theatre) July 13 – The Adventures of the Real Pecos Bill July 20 – Aquarium: A Marine Micro Ballet July 27 – Craft Carnival The Middle School Programs, which begin at 3:00 pm every other Thursday in the summer, are designed for youth in grades 6 through 8. The July schedule is as follows: July 14 – Beachcombing Creations July 28 – You Can’t Escape the Library! (this program will be repeated at 4:00 pm) The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups at these activities. These programs are free and open to the public. For more information, see the Fort Bend County Libraries website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), or call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library (281-395-1311). 3:00 pm: Libraries Host “King Rhythm” Musical Performance For Children3:00 pm: Libraries Host “King Rhythm” Musical Performance For Children – The performance will be repeated at the University Branch Library on Monday, July 11, beginning at 2:30 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 14010 University Blvd in Sugar Land, on the UH campus. A free ticket – available one hour prior to the performance – is required for admission to the performance at this location ONLY. Singer/storyteller Hope Shiver and percussionist David Keepman form the duo of Voices from the Past. In this interactive musical performance, they take the audience on a fantastic ride through African-American history via popular musical styles. Selected audience members will be invited to join in the fun by donning costumes and pantomime, becoming loveable characters like Bluesy, Jazzy, and others. Shiver has performed as a soloist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, and the St. Louis Symphony. Her singing talents have taken her all over the world – Japan, Italy, France, Greenland, Egypt, Sweden, and Spain – performing for world leaders and appreciative audiences in international tours of Showboat and Porgy and Bess. Made possible by a grant through Young Audiences of Houston, the performance 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 Mission Bend Branch Library (832-471-5900) or the University Branch Library (281-633-5100). |
Jul 8, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities10:00 am: Precinct 4 July 2022 Events and Activities – Independence Day Luncheons, Greek Readers Theater, and More! Hockley Community Center Senior Games and Independence Day Covered Dish Luncheon Friday, July 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Come join us for ‘42’ dominoes, canasta, bridge, Mexican Train dominoes, or pick a board game. In celebration of Independence Day, hot dogs and apple pie will be provided for lunch. Bring your favorite sides and desserts to share and make for a great holiday meal. For additional information, contact the Hockley Community Center at 713-274-3220 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/hockley-cc/. Steve Radack Community Center Independence Day Luncheon Friday, July 1, at noon Join us to celebrate our great nation. There will be a hot dog lunch and entertainment from the Almost Heaven Bluegrass Band. Cost is $10. Call the Steve Radack Community Center at 832-927-3000 to register. For more information, visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/radack-cc/. Kleb Woods Nature Center Discovery Days: Backyard Critters with TWRC Wildlife Center Thursday, July 7, 10 – 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Meet some animal ambassadors from TWRC Wildlife Center and learn about the benefits of coexisting with our wild neighbors, their roles in the urban ecosystem, and how to help wildlife in need. Registration is required, and space is limited. Email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 to sign up. Tracy Gee Community Center Harris County Universal Services Department: “How to Use Facebook on Your Phone” Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m. Come learn how to use Facebook on your phone, to keep up with family and friends across the world. Whether they, or you, have new pictures, great news, or wish to message your loved ones, Facebook is there to keep in touch. For additional information, contact Tracy Gee Community Center at 832-927-1880 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/tracy-gee-cc/. Bayland Community Center AARP Chapter 50 Tuesday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. This is the oldest AARP chapter in Texas. Become a member and learn about exciting guest speakers, fun bus trips, and enjoy great camaraderie. New members join monthly. Please invite your friends. The chapter will be enriched by your presence. To register, or for additional information, please contact Bayland Community Center at 713-274-3240 or visit hcp4.net/communitycenters/bayland-cc/. John Paul Landing Environmental Education Center Discovery Days: Skins and Skulls with Texas Wildlife Association Wednesday, July 13, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. or 2 – 3 p.m. All are welcome at this program designed especially for school-aged children. Did you know you can learn about an animal’s habitat, food sources, and tools for survival just by looking at its skull and fur? The Texas Wildlife Association will show you how to use these items to identify characteristics of native Texas animals. Registration is required, and space is limited. Email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 to sign up. For more information, visit hcp4.net/events/p4movies/. |
Jul 9, 2022(1 event)
10:00 am: Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More!10:00 am: Children’s Theatre Performance, Child and Teen Safety Matters, Crafts, and More! – Thursday, July 7, 9 – 10 a.m. Come learn how to make your own playdough using ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Everyone will get to take home their own batch. Space is limited to 10 children. Crafting with Natural Materials: Pine Needle Hedgehog Thursday, July 7, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Make a replica of a spiky animal that resides in woodlands, gardens, and parks in different parts of the world. All materials will be provided. Upcycled Flower Bouquet Tuesday, July 12, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Learn how to create beautiful flowers using plastic foam egg cartons and pipe cleaners. Bring your own scissors, and let’s get to work. You’ll be surprised when you see how nice the flowers look in a bouquet and the nice container you’ll decorate. Fun with Fabrics: Thinking Outside the Box Monday, July 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Award-winning quilter and volunteer Dorothy Yeats introduces children to working with fabrics using scraps and cardboard squares to make wall hangings. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors. All materials will be provided. Yarn Octopus Doll Monday, July 25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Join us as we create silly octopuses using a tennis ball, yarn, and your creative skills. Adult supervision is required to handle scissors. Bingo for Children Monday, July 25, 1 – 3 p.m. Join our most experienced bingo caller and volunteer, Ms. Delores, and win cool prizes. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided at break time. Water Bottle Flowers Monday, Aug. 1, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Turn recycled water bottles into beautiful flowers for a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional picture. All materials will be provided. Tissue Paper Art Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Create colorful three-dimensional art using tissue paper balls as you craft along with other young artists. All materials will be provided. Paper Mosaic Sunflowers Thursday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Create gorgeous sunflowers using construction paper and a little imagination. You will learn about Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. We look forward to finding out which famous painters you like! All materials will be provided. Adults must accompany all children under 18. Registration is required for all activities. To register, seek additional information, or request special assistance, contact Hockley Community Center at 713-274-3220. Visit Hockley Community Center online at www.hcp4.net. |