Responding to requests from Katy residents, the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will hold a chamber orchestra concert on Friday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s First United Methodist Church. The chamber orchestra, consisting of strings and woodwinds, will perform a variety of works including Mozart’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro and Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, often called the Bear Symphony. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.fbso.org, by calling 281.276.9642, or at the door. The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, now in its 18th season, is under the direction of Héctor Agüero, Jr. The church is located at 20775 Kingsland Blvd., east of Westgreen Boulevard.

St. Peter’s First United Methodist Church

20775 Kingsland Blvd.

7:30 p.m.

KVPAC ARTS for ALL! Family Festival, Peace, Love & Art, is coming!  On Saturday, March 27th, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, LaCenterra will be host to this fun family festival.

There will be music, art projects, games, prizes, refreshments, magic shows and professional theatrical entertainment to entertain you.  

Admission and entertainment is all free, so you’ll want to check it out!  

La Centerra is located at 23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard.

If you are a man who currently mentors with the Katy ISD KEYS program or if you’re a man who’s thought about becoming a mentor to a child on the brink of success but didn’t know how to start – please attend the Men Who Mentor Breakfast on Friday, March 26, 2010 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Katy ISD Education Support Complex, Room 1200 (staff development entrance), 6301 South Stadium Lane.

There will be a manly breakfast along with great networking opportunities for those who do mentor and information for those who’d like to learn more about mentoring.

 You can RSVP at www.katyisd.org  and click on the KEYS logo in the right-hand column.

 Got any guy friends who might be interested in mentoring? Forward this email and invite them to come with you!

 Men Who Mentor and the KEYS Mentor Program are offered by Partners in Education, the Katy ISD department that brings the community into the classroom!

The Fort Bend Master Gardeners sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service will present “Gardens to Attract Butterflies and Birds” as the March program in the Green Thumb Series on Thursday evening, March 11, 2010.Learn about plants and landscape techniques to attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other birds to your yard.The seminar will be from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Cinco Ranch at the “Lake House”; 25202 Springwood Lake Drive; Katy, TX 77494.The seminar is free to all, no pre-registration required. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. (281-394-7195 ext. 7001 for directions.) 281-341-7068 or www.fbmg.com for more information.

American Legion Post 164 of Katy and the Irish American Heritage Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual St.Patrick’s Day Party and Dance benefiting both organizations.  The event will be held on March 14th at the Katy Elks Lodge 2628, 1050 Katy Fort Bend Road.  The event will kick off at 1:00 pm and last until 5:00 pm.

In addition to the music and dancing, the IAHA and the American Legion will sponsor an Irish Soda Bread Baking contest.  Entrants will pay a $1 entry fee andprovide the judges with 2 loaves.  One will be plain – to be sliced & sampled by the judges.  The second will be shared with the guests and may be buttered.  The IAHA will provide a trophy, plates, and napkins. A photo of the winning entry will be taken for the IAHA.

Highlighting the entertainment will be the Cass Academy Irish Dancers.

Admission to this year’s event will be $10 per person, $15 per couple or $25 per family of four.  Tickets are available by calling 281-578-9417. 

For additional information, please call 281-395-3038 or 281-395-5012.

Cimarron Elementary presents “Cowboy Up!” Spring Carnival and Craft Fair.  The fair will be held Saturday, March 6th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

Look forward to games and prizes, delicious food, silent auction, a swing ride, a petting zoo, pony rides, Silly String Shoot Out, a mechanical bull, live entertainment, handcrafted items, and more!

For information about the carnival, please e-mail dianelitchauer@yahoo.com or courtneylgunn@comcast.net.  For information about the craft fair, please e-mail jennifer.skelton@hotmail.com.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo come back to town running March 2nd and running through March 21st.  There are also events leading up to the Rodeo, beginning February 26th.

This great annual event features not only big concerts but a Downtown Rodeo Parade, PRCA rodeos, livestock exhibits, a carnival, vendor booths with arts and crafts, student art exhibits, an international wine competition, not to mention barbecue!

For a schedule of events beginning this weekend and running through March 21st, click here.  For more information about Rodeo Houston and to purchase show tickets, visit www.rodeohouston.com.

From February 27th through March 14th,  Bass Pro Shop at Katy Mills Mall will be holding their annual Spring Fishing Classic.  Following are the events and activities scheduled.  For more information, please visit www.basspro.com.

National Pro’s……………………………………………………………………Saturday, February 27

JUDY WONG – Two time Women’s Bassmaster Champion: “Versatility of Soft Plastic to Catch Big Bass” …………………………………. 1pm

ZELL ROWLAND – 2003 Bass Fan Comback of the Year: “Topwater Fishing” ……………………………………………………………………. 2pm

ALTON JONES – 2008 Bassmaster Classic Champion: “Springtime Fishing & Learning t Maximize the Spawn” ……………………… 3pm

Local Pro Staff

JOHN PAYETTE.. Daiwa………………………………………………………. Feb. 26, 27, 28

Pro Staff JOE LANCASTER……………………………………………………… Feb. 28

“Spring Time Patterns”

PHILIP LITTLEFIELD ..Quantum & Strike King……………………………. Mar. 5, 6, 7

BRANDON TINGEY..Castaway…………………………………………….. Mar. 7, 12

TEAM OCEAN KAYAK Roundtable Discussion

Topic “Coastal Kayak Fishing in Texas”………………………………………. Mar. 6 1pm – 3pm

TEXAS FLYFISHERS OF HOUSTON

Demonstrations, Workshops, Seminars ………………………………… Mar. 6 & 7

Pro Staff MARK MARMON

“Freshwater Areas for Fly Fishing” ………………………………………… Mar. 6 & 7

DAWN BELLO – Texas Parks & Wildlife

Hands on instructions for the whole family on the basics

of fishing @ the pond…………………………………………………………. Mar. 13

Pro Staff PAT WHITE……………………………………………………………… Mar. 14

CASEY TRAVIS Mar. 13 & 14

Lowrance HDS 101 ……………………………………………………………….. 11:30am

NEXT GENERATION WEEKEND ………………………………………………. Mar. 13 & 14

Free Photo, Crafts, Games & Prizes

Meng’s Martial Arts is having a Parents Night Out Friday night on Friday, February 12th. No experience necessary.   From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm go have your own fun while your children enjoy games like “Shark Attack, “Alligator Crossing” and Crab Soccer all which will work on balance, coordination and focus. There will also be Pizza Party and drinks. Cost $20.00 first child / $ 10.00 for Siblings. Bring 2 friends and it is FREE!! Flyers Available at School. Available to the first 30 children. Please call 281-492-0090 for information and reservations.

Meng’s Martial Arts is located at 1718 Fry Rd #225, Katy, TX.

The Children’s Museum of Houston Celebrates the Year of the Tiger with exciting activities and performances February 11th -17th.  The tiger is revered by the ancient Chinese as the sign which protects family. Learn more about this Lunar New Year celebration with interactive activities and a spectacular Lion Dance performance.

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Chinese Red and Yellow Bracelet: Fold paper in the traditional Chinese colors to make a fabulous bracelet.

• Dancing Dragon Toy: Make your own paper version of the dancing dragon like the ones usually worn in parades during the Lunar New Year.

• Tiger Craft: Make a paper bag puppet to celebrate the Year of the Tiger.

• Leap into the Sky: Visit the Science Station as they explore the characteristics which make fireworks brilliant: noise, color, smoke, and projection. Find out how fireworks are made to create these dynamic effects.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Spotlight Performance: Lion Dance. Enjoy an authentic Lion Dance in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Thursday, Feb. 11: 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night.

Saturday, Feb. 13: 2 p.m

For more information visit http://www.cmhouston.org/lunar/.