Throughout March

Introductory Computer classes

Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at the First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land, will present a variety of free, introductory computer classes this month. The classes will consist of a hands-on introduction to basic skills for people who would like to learn more about using these computer programs.

The “Computers 101” class will take place on March 4, beginning at 10 a.m., in the Conference Room. This class presents a basic introduction to using computers.

The “How to Set Up a Free Email Account on the Internet” class will take place on March 11, beginning at 10 a.m., in the Conference Room.

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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), click on “Calendar,” select “First Colony Branch Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-265-4444, or by visiting the library.

March 11

Book Break

Fort Bend County Libraries invites book-lovers to join in a Book Break on March 11, beginning at 1 p.m., in the Conference Room at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge Road. The book to be discussed is The Razor’s Edge, a novel written by W. Somerset Maugham.

The literary discussion group is free and open to the public; those attending are invited to bring along a lunch, if desired. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934.

March 12

Missouri City Fire/ Police Auxiliary Fajita Dinner/Auction

The High-Tech Texan Michael Garfield will serve as MC for the annual Missouri City Fire/ Police Auxiliary Fajita Dinner/Auction will be held on March 12 from 6 p.m. through 10 p.m. at the Missouri City Community Center located at 1522 Texas Parkway. Tickets are $15. To donate auction items or purchase tickets, call 832-212-0136 or 281-261-0705.

March 13

‘Hats: Our Crowning Joy’

In recognition of Women’s History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will celebrate the beauty of womanhood with a special program, “Hats: Our Crowning Joy,” on Saturday, March 13, beginning at 2 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library.

Michele Owens, CEO of The Ultimate DIVA’s Designer Hats, will speak about the importance of healthy self-perception among young women.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-499-4100 or the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

Fort Bend Genealogical Society

The Fort Bend Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. March 13 at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview, Richmond. It will be a research day in the genealogy room on the second floor, the club meets on the second Saturday of very month. Anyone interested in genealogy in invited to attend. For more information contact Christine at 281-342-7934.

March 14

Kids 4 Haiti

Teen actor, singer and performer Sean Hardin along with about 20 of his friends are hosting a benefit concert at 3 p.m. March 14 at Lakeview Auditorium, 314 Lakeview Avenue. Tickets are suggested minimum donation of $15 and all proceeds go to Compassion International Haiti Earthquake Relief fund. Tickets may be purchased by sending a check payable to Compassion International to 4771 Sweetwater PMB 107, Sugar Land, TX 77479, and then tickets will be available at Will Call. Performers will also have tickets available for sale. Questions? Email kids4haiti@gmail.com.

March 16

Talk Back Bood Club

Love a good love story? Members of the Talk Back Book Club meet to discuss romance novels on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room of the at the Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway. The March 16 book club discussion will be on Eat, Pray, Love, written by Elizabeth Gilbert.

The book clubs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-499-4100 or the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

Genealogy 101

Learn the basics of beginning your family-history research at a special program, “Genealogy 101,” on Tuesday, March 16, beginning at 10:00 am, in the Computer Lab at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

The program is 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), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-341-2608, or by visiting the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department.

Sugar Land Great Books

The March meeting of the Sugar Land Great Books Adult Discussion Group, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month, will meet on March 16, at 7 p.m., in the Conference Room at the First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land. The March discussion will be on The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

Anyone interested in finding out more about this book group is encouraged to attend. For more information, please call the branch library at 281-265-4444.

"Butterflies and Caterpillars in Our Gardens"

On March 16, the Sugar Land Garden Club will host Nancy Greig presenting "Butterflies and Caterpillars in Our Gardens." Nancy Greig, director of the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, will discuss host plants for specific species of butterflies and will match the caterpillar with its butterfly. Free and open to the public. Refreshments start at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. at the Sugar Land Community Center, 226 Matlage Way in Sugar Land . For more information, visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org or call 281-491-1621.

March 18

Starting your own business

Aspiring entrepreneurs who may be considering self-employment opportunities are invited to attend a special program, “Starting Your Own Business,” at Fort Bend County Libraries’ George Memorial Library on March 18, at 7 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 1001 Golfview in Richmond.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

Sugar Creek Garden Club

The Sugar Creek Garden Club's monthly meeting will be held March 18 at Sugar Creek Country Club.

Social Hour begins at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Jaime Gonzales, moderator, Coastal Prairie Partnership, will speak about "Resurrecting Eden: Restoring Coastal Prairies in Southeast Texas.” For information, call Aileen Flack, 281-242-8488.

March 20

Murder & Mayhem Book Club

If mysteries and crime novels intrigue you, come to the Murder & Mayhem Book Club, which meets on the third Saturday of the month. The March 20 book club discussion, which will begin at 11 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, will be on Tailspin, written by Catherine Coulter.

The book clubs are free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-499-4100 or the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677.

Computers 101 for Chinese-Speaking AdultsFort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will present a free, introductory computer class, “Computers 101 for Chinese-Speaking Adults,” at 10 a.m. March 20. This class presents a basic introduction to using computers. 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), click on “Calendar,” select “Sugar Land Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-277-8934, or by visiting the library.Introduction to YogaFort Bend County Libraries’ Sugar Land Branch Library presents a special, introductory program on Nithya Yoga on March 20, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Meeting Room of the library, 550 Eldridge. Ma Daivi Nithya, a certified Nithya Yoga instructor from the Houston chapter of the Life Bliss Foundation, will present a basic introduction and demonstration of this ancient form of yoga. Anyone interested in learning more about meditating, reducing stress and improving self-awareness through the practice of yoga is encouraged to attend. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-277-8934 or the libraries’ Public Information Office at 281-341-2677. March 23Computers 101Fort Bend County Libraries’ Adult Services staff at the Sugar Land Branch Library, 550 Eldridge, will present a free, introductory computer class, “Computers 101,” at 10 a.m. March 23, in the Tech Center. This class presents a basic introduction to using computers. 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), click on “Calendar,” select “Sugar Land Branch,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-277-8934, or by visiting the library.March 24First Colony Book GroupThe First Colony Book Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. March 24 in the Conference Room at First Colony Branch Library, 2121 Austin Parkway. The book to be discussed is Dave King’s debut novel, The Ha-Ha. This reading group is free and open to the public. For more information, call the branch library at 281-265-4444.March 25Genealogy onlineLearn about some of the online resources that are available for family-history research at a special program, “Genealogy Online,” on at 10 a.m. March 25, in the Computer Lab at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. The program is 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), click on “Calendar,” select “George Memorial,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-341-2608, or by visiting the library’s Local History and Genealogy Department.March 26Jade Buddha for Universal PeaceThe Viet Nam Buddhist Center, 10002 Synott Road in Sugar Land, will host the Jade Buddha for Universal Peace from March 26 to April 4. The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is the largest Buddha statue carved from a gemstone quality jade boulder ever found. This rare boulder of translucent jade, which was discovered in British Columbia, Canada weighs 18 tons and is approximately 4 meters long and between 1.5 and 2 meters in diameter. For more information, call 281-575-0910 / Website: www.vnbc.org.Healthy Eating SeminarThe University of Texas M. D. Anderson Clinical Care Center in Sugar Land will host a free seminar on healthy eating at the Sugar Land Senior’s Program, 200 Matlage Way in Sugar Land, on March 26 at 1 p.m. This event is free and open to guests who are at least 55 years old. Attendees will learn about eating healthy, maintaining a health weight and balancing caloric intake, as well as the link between obesity and cancer, from an M. D. Anderson clinical dietician. For more information call 281-275-2893. Reservations are not required. April 17Lone Star StompThe Fort Bend County Museum Association will hold the 21st annual Lone Star Stomp gala from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. April at the George Ranch Historical Park. The event, an annual fundraiser to benefit the association’s education and preservation efforts, features food, auctions and music. Tickets are $65, and reserved tables are available for groups of eight or more. Tickets and sponsporships can be available online at http://www.fortbendmuseum.org/ annual-events/stomp/. Call 281-342-1256 or visit www.fortbendmuseum.org for more information.

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