Saturday, May 23, 2015, 4:00PM

COMMUNITY CALENDAR
(Next Update – June 2, 2015)
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 4:00PM – 7:00PM
“War and Peace” at the Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery, 104 Industrial Blvd., Ste. Q, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Artists
who are veterans or active service personnel are invited to display their works, FREE of charge, at this exhibit benefiting
the Wounded Warrior Project. Call Crystal at 281-565-0957 or log on to www.SugarLandArtCenter.org for more
information.
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 10:00AM – 9:00PM
SHAPE Community Center’s 36th annual Pan-African Cultural Festival at OUR PARK, 3815 Live Oak (at Alabama).
Come and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to American culture through music, hip-hop, dance, and
spoken word presentations. The event will open with a Drum-call of twenty community drummers calling the villagers to
come partake in the celebration, followed performances by featured acts, including veteran R & B singer Cecil Shaw,
spoken work and flo-etry artists and energetic African dance troupes. Plus, fun activities for children, including a petting
zoo, face-painting, arts and crafts, and more. Log on to www.SHAPE.org or call 713-521-0629 or 713-521-0641 for
details.
Saturday, May 23, 2015, 4:00PM – 11:00PM
American Legion Post 490’s Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser at 11702 Old Galveston Road, Houston, TX 77034. Put on your
Aloha shirts and flip-flops and join in the fun for a great cause with the largest American Legion Post in the state of Texas!
Food, beer, rum punch and soft drinks included in the price of a ticket. Entertainment provided by League City’s own
Kelley McGuire. Log on to www.Legion490.com and click on the Luau button for tickets and more information.
Monday, May 25, 2015, 11:30AM
Memorial Day Patriotic Program at Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City (West Mall entrance – Fireplace Community
Area), Houston, TX 77024. In remembrance of our Fallen Soldiers, the MC Gang (a local veterans group) will honor
Memorial Day with a patriotic program and flag raising ceremony. The program will feature an oral history of the Memorial
Day holiday and its meaning, patriotic music, readings of war era poetry and a solemn muster for all departed MC Gang
members, culminating in the traditional raising of the U.S. flag from half-staff to full-staff. This program is FREE and open
to the public.
Thursday, May 28, 2015, 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Literacy Advance of Houston’s SCRABBLE in the City event at Saint Arnold Brewing Company, 2000 Lyons Avenue,
Houston, TX 77020. Competitive teams of grown-ups will enjoy two rounds of SCRABBLE, dancing, beer, raffle drawings
and prizes for Best Team Name and Best Team Costume. Plus, dinner bites and some sweet treats. Proceeds benefit
the students at Literacy Advance, Houston’s oldest and largest volunteer-based literacy provider. Log on to
www.LiteracyAdvance.org for more information.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8:00AM
Houston Police Foundation’s inaugural True Blue Clay Shoot at American Shooting Centers, 16500 Westheimer
Parkway, Houston, TX 77082. Often referred to as golfing with a gun, True Blue Clay Shoot is a fun and exciting day
outdoors with good food, shooting clays and prizes! Proceeds benefit the Houston Police Foundation’s mission to
promote awareness, enhance safety, and improve performance within the Houston Police Department by encouraging
citizen involvement and support in making Houston a safer city for all. Log on to www.HoustonPoliceFoundation.org for
details.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
The 5th annual Brazarre Houston benefiting the American Cancer Society, at G Gallery, 301 E. 11th Street, Houston, TX
77008. The Brazarre is a festive way to celebrate and honor those who have battled cancer and raise money for the
cause. Featuring the artful bras of Houston artists, the exhibit is inventive, beautiful, fun, funny, and make you think about
a woman’s most supportive sartorial asset. Log on to http://brazarrehouston.com for more information.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 8:00PM
FREE Movie Night in Bellaire Town Square. This night’s feature will be Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,
Very Bad Day. Make sure to bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug repellant! Call 713-662-8280 or log on to
www.BellaireTX.gov for details.
Sunday, May 31, 2015, 4:30PM – 7:00PM
The Health Museum’s 7th annual Triple Crown Polo Match at the Houston Polo Club, 8552 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX
77024. This fashionable fete benefits The Health Museum’s educational programming, providing health and science
education to the Houston community. Guests will enjoy grand polo sporting, derby-themed cocktails, fabulous food, style
contests, music and much more. Log on to www.theHealthMuseum.org/polo for details.
June 2 – September 19, 2015
Throughout! Houston’s GLBT History at the Heritage Society Museum Gallery, 1100 Bagby Street, Houston, TX.
Telling the story of the GLBT culture in Houston during a transitional period, the exhibit explores the diversity of a larger
community made up of distinct cultural groups, each with its own identity and developmental history. The items featured
present a bold look at the social, cultural, and political experiences of Houston’s GLBT community. Call 713-655-1912 or
log on to www.HeritageSociety.org for more information.
Saturday & Sunday, June 6 and 7, 2015, 2:00PM
The Ultimate Louisiana Party-Blues & Cultural Festival at 14129 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079. Don’t miss this
two day event featuring live bands, a Vendor Village, visual artists, food and headline performances by Henry Turner Jr. &
Flavor, all benefiting the non-profit Music Business Institute of New Orleans and their CE (Cutting Edge) Conferences and
Events. Call 225-802-9681 or log on to www.ULParty.com for details.
June 12 – July 5, 2015
Houston Family Arts Center’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the Garza Main Stage, 10760 Grant Road,
Houston, TX 77070. One of William Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, AMND portrays the adventures of four
young lovers, a group of amateur actors, woodland fairies, and a duke and duchess. This work is widely performed
around the world, and no wonder – it’s about the world’s most popular pastime, falling in love! Call 281-587-6100 or log
on to www.HoustonFAC.com for more information.
Saturday, June 13, 2015, Noon
Parenting Connections’ Pool Tournament and BBQ Benefit at 8471 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017. Featuring BBQ
plates, silent auction, and games and prizes for the kids (noon-4PM). Tournament begins at 4:00PM. Call Tyra at 832292-5864 for details.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 6:00PM – 8:30PM
AARP & the Alzheimer’s Association invite you to a FREE screening of Still Alice at Talento Bilingue de Houston, 333 S.
Jenson Drive, Houston, TX 77223. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month; join AARP & AA for a panel
discussion with professional who are knowledgeable on Alzheimer’s and the impact this disease can have on a family and
loved ones. Call 713-222-1213 for more information.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 3:00PM – 7:00PM
AARP’s FREE Shredding Event at the John Phelps Courthouse, 101 South Richey, Suite C, Pasadena, TX 77506.
Every day millions of Americans lose their hard-earned money to identity theft, investment fraud, and other types of
scams. Join AARP Texas & the Harris County Constable Pct. 2 for a chance to learn and connect with experts and
information. A shredding truck will be on-site during the event to securely shred your unwanted documents. Call 832-3252230 for details.
Saturday, June 20, 2015, 8:00AM
Dad’s Day 5K at the Wortham Theatre, 500 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX. Log on to www.dadsday5k.org for more
information.
Sunday, June 28, 2015, 7:00PM
The Polk County Commerce Center presents Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at 1017 Highway 59N Loop,
Livingston, TX. All proceeds benefit the Polk County Commerce Center. Call 936-933-5852 for details.
Sunday, June 28, 2015, 4:00PM
The Lone Star Symphonic Band’s annual Patriotic concert Yankee Doodle Dandy at Crosspoint Community Church, 700
South Westgreen, Katy, TX. Selections to be performed include God Bless America, the Stars and Stripes Forever,
America the Beautiful, and many more. The Lone Star Dixieland Band will perform out in the foyer for 30 minutes prior to
the concert. Log on to www.lssb.org for more information.
Saturday, July 11, 2015, 9:00AM – 1:00PM
God’s Temple of Praise Community Church’s 2nd annual Community Health Fair/Back to School Drive at 19929
Westfield Parkway, Katy, TX. This FREE event will feature various vendors offering free health screenings and services
for the community. Call 713-928-3017, 832-941-6105 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
for details.
Sunday, July 12, 2015, 3:00PM
Rubbish to Runway’s 1st annual Fashion Show at Talento Bilingue de Houston, 333 S. Jensen Drive, Houston, TX. The
event will showcase unique runway fashions made from recycled, repurposed and revamped materials. Proceeds from
the event will benefit the mission of Long Way Home and honor Houston native Vanessa Morales, whose life was cut
short in a tragic car accident days before her 25th birthday. Log on to www.TalentoBilingue.org for more information.
Saturday, September 12, 2015, 9:00AM – 3:45PM
The Houston History Association’s fifth annual Houston History Conference at the MD Anderson Library at the
University of Houston. Titled “On the Cusp: Houston in the 1860s,” the morning sessions will feature Houston in the
1860s. The afternoon sessions will discuss any topic on the history of the greater Houston area, in any time period.
Contact Dianne Powell at 210-824-9474 or email [email protected] for more information.
Saturday, September 19, 2015, Noon – 3:00PM
Community Safety Expo at Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, the Woodlands, TX 77380. Come out and
explore public safety apparatus, watch live K9 demonstrations, try on S.W.A.T. and fire fighter gear, and meet real Crime
Scene Investigators and Texas Rangers at this FREE family event. Plus, face painting, a bounce house, crafts, McGruff
the Crime Dog, local mascots and more! Call 281-210-3800 for details.
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 7:45AM – 9:45AM
The 2015 Houston St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer at the Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Drive,
Houston, TX 77030. This is an exciting, family-friendly walk to help raise money for the children of St. Jude. Come out
with your family and friends and enjoy live entertainment, FREE food, and much more! Log on to
www.StJude.org/walkrun for more information.
Thursday, October 29, 2015, 6:00PM – 10:00PM
The 2015 annual Crime Stoppers of Houston Gala at the Omni Houston Hotel, 4 Riverway, Houston, TX 77056. This
wonderful event celebrates the ongoing efforts to further CSOH’s mission to solve and prevent serious crime in the
Greater Houston Area in partnership with citizens, media and the criminal justice system, highlighting community partners
that have made significant contributions to Crime Stoppers of Houston. Ted Koppel will be the Keynote Speaker. Log on
to http://crime-stoppers.org/events/crime-stoppers-of-houston-2015-gala/ for more information.